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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-07 Min - Board -- REGULAR MEETING March 7, 2001 In accordance with District Code Section 2.08.010, the TDPUD minutes are action only minutes. All Board meetings are recorded on audio tapes which are preserved perpetu- ally and made available for listening to any interested party upon their request. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order at 7:06 PM in the TDPUD Board room by President Maass. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, James Maass, Patricia Sutton, Nelson VanGundy and Ron Hemig were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Mary Chapman, Susan Craig, Cathy Moore, Steven Hollabaugh, Ed Taylor, Neil Kaufman and Kathy Neus. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Engineering Consultant Keith Knibb; Attorneys Steve Gross and Andy Morris. OTHERS PRESENT: Charlie White, Frank and Juanita Schneider. PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input. PUBLIC HEARINGS District's intent to adopt a negative declaration relating to adoption of an updated water system master plan The public hearing to consider the water system negative declaration was opened at 7:07 PM. It was noted that the plan update was previously presented to the Board and a workshop has been conducted. The negative declaration was circulated for the 30-day comment period. There was no public comment, and the hearing was closed at 7:08 PM. District's intent to adopt an ordinance revising water connection and facilities fees The public hearing was opened at 7:08 PM. As a result of preparation of the water system mas- ter plan, staff learned that the District's water connection charge and facilities fee schedule are inadequate. They are recommending that the District adopt new fees. There was no public comment and the hearing was closed at 7:09 PM. District's intent to adopt a negative declaration relating to construction of a water trans- mission line and well pump station as part of construction of the Martis Valley Well The public hearing was opened at 7:10 PM. The District is in the process of developing the Mar- tis Valley well. Part of the project is construction of a well building and transmission line to con- nect the well to the District's water distribution system. Since the transmission line and well building components are subject to the CEQA process, a negative declaration is being circu- lated. There was no public comment and the hearing was closed at 7:11 PM. WATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE —adoption of the Negative Declaration —approval of the project for purposes of CEQA—authorization to file the Notice of Determination with the Nevada County Clerk and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research — adoption of 3/7/01 -Page 1 a De Minimus impact finding and authorization to file the Department of Fish and Game certification of fee exemption with the Nevada County Clerk — adoption of a finding that the draft documents circulated and the Negative Declaration reflect the District's inde- pendent judgment Director Aguera moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board take the following action with respect to the Water Master Plan Update of 2001: • Adopt the Negative Declaration • Approve the project for purposes of CEQA • Authorize staff to file the Notice of Determination with the Nevada County Clerk and the governor's Office of Planning and Research • Adopt a DeMinimus Impact Finding and authorize staff to file the Department of Fish and Game certification of fee exemption with the Nevada County Clerk • Adopt a finding that the draft documents circulated and the Negative Declaration reflect the district's independent judgment. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE WATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE Staff explained that they looked at the proposed 20-year build out to aid them in updating the master plan and related fees. They hope they will be able to update the document on an annual basis in the future. Director Van Gundy moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve the 2001 Water Master Plan Update. ROLL CALL: Sutton, no; all others, aye. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE WATER CONNECTION AND FACILITIES FEES Part of the Master Plan analysis was the identification of new facilities needed and the related cost. After review of the funding needs, staff is recommending that the Board adopt new facili- ties and connection fees, which will generate necessary the funding. After brief discussion, Director Van Gundy moved, and Director Hemig seconded, that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 2001-01 establishing water facilities and connection fees. ROLL CALL: Sutton, no; all other Directors, aye. SO ORDAINED. CONSIDERATION OF A STATUS REPORT ON DONNER LAKE WATER ISSUES As of this date, the District has received approximately 550 ballots. They will remain unopened until the April 4t' hearing and then be turned over to Lowell &Associates for tabulation. An offer has been made to Bob Fortino to purchase the Donner Lake water system. He has ac- knowledged receipt of the offer and agreed to meet with District representatives to discuss the proposal. CONSIDERATION OF GLENSHIRE WATER ISSUE; POSSIBLE DIRECTION Glenshire is experiencing increasing levels of arsenic in their wells and would like to discuss the possibility of becoming part of the TDPUD system. Staff is requesting authority to enter into ne- gotiations with Mark Thomas with a goal of serving water to the Glenshire community. He an- ticipates the basic arrangement would be similar to the District's approach to Donner Lake. As- 3/7/01 -Page 2 sumption of service to Glenshire would not impose any costs on the District's current customers. The cost of any water system facilities needed to serve Glenshire would be borne by Glenshire customers. After brief discussion, Director Aguera moved that the Board authorize the General Manager to open a dialogue with the appropriate representatives of Glenshire Mutual Water Company and to report back to the Board at the March 20th meeting. The motion was seconded by Director Van Gundy. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE POWER PURCHASE CONTRACTS WITH IDAHO POWER COMPANY Third Amendment to the July 1, 1997 Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Firm Ca- pacity and Energy between Idaho Power Company and TDPUD Confirmation of the terms of the Agreement for the energy transaction made on March 1, 2001 Mr. Hollabaugh reported that 10 MW of light load, Mid-Columbia, will be delivered to the District from January 1, 2002 until December 31, 2002 at a price of $72 and 20 MW of heavy load for the same time period also for $72. The purchase of this block of energy shall be utilized, to the extent possible, to fulfill Idaho Power's obligation to supply the District's full energy requirements under the July 1997 purchase and sale agreement. As for deliveries pursuant to the Agreement, a $1.50 demand charge and $2.25 energy charge shall apply to all deliveries from this block. To the extent that the District's actual loads are less than the volume of energy purchased pursuant to the agreement, Idaho Power has agreed to use its best efforts to assist in remarketing of said volumes. Mrs. Chapman is checking into the required line of credit required by Idaho Power. Director Van Gundy moved, and Director Hemig seconded, that the Board approve the Third Amendment To The July 1, 1997 Agreement For The Sale And Purchase Of Firm Capacity And Energy between Idaho Power Company and Truckee Donner Public Utility District. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. Director Aguera moved, and Director Hemig seconded, that the Board approve the terms of the agreement for the energy transaction made on March 1, 2001. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE SALE OF DISTRICT OWNED LAND The committee, consisting of Directors Hemig, Van Gundy and the Manager, believes that Truckee land values have reached a plateau and will remain fairly stable for a period of time be- fore beginning the next climb in value. The master plan identifies land that is needed for District use. The committee discussed the benefits of selling other land to promote District strategies. The rationale for selling land would be to generate cash that could facilitate development of long term capital infrastructure needed to serve District customers. The committee is completely opposed to using the proceeds from the sale of land to pay operating, maintenance or repair costs, or for any short term benefit. Excluding the land earmarked for District use leaves considerable land that could be sold. Par- cels were identified as follows: 1) A single family building lot in Tahoe at the corner of Lausanne and Hansel; 2) A portion of the Southside well property; 3) Four odd shaped parcels at the west end of South River Street; 4) A single family building lot on Richards Boulevard; 5) The property acquired from the Steele Family Trust. 3/7/01 -Page 3 Action on this item was put over to the next regular meeting. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2001 Director Van Gundy moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of February 12, 2001 as presented. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. TREASURER'S REPORT — APPROVAL OF THE MONTHLY REPORT AND THE DIS- BURSEMENTS Director Sutton moved. and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve the Treasurer's report. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. Director Aguera moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board approve the dis- bursements. ROLL CALL: Sutton, no; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. CLOSED SESSION Conference with legal counsel —existing litigation pursuant to Government code Section 54956.9(a), pending litigation, two cases: TDPUD vs. USA Media and USA Media vs. TDPUD This item was tabled. PUBLIC INPUT On behalf of the Donner Lake Committee, Charlie White suggested that the Donner Lake as- sessment district ballots be counted the evening of April 4t' rather than over a three day period, and that the results be presented at the PUC evidentiary hearing. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT *Jes A. Maass, Pr dent Prepared by Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Clerk smc 3/7/01 -Page 4