HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-16 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
m February 16, 2005
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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was
called to order at 7:03 PM in the TDPUD Board room by President Hemig.
ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Ron Hemig, Patricia Sutton, Tim Taylor and Bill Thomason
were present.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Mary Chapman, Steve Hollabaugh, Pat Waite, Ed Taylor, Jessica Kos-
fiszer, Kathy Neus, Ian Fitzgerald, Sanna Schlosser, Tammie McCollum, Jim Wilson, Neil Kauf-
man, and Joe Horvath
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Steve Gross
OTHERS PRESENT: Juanita and Frank Schneider, Bruce Douglas and 3 other members of the
public.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
BUSINESS ITEM
CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATING A CANDIDATE TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE NEVADA
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION.
Director Aguera moved and Director Thomason seconded, a motion to adopt a resolution nominat-
ing Patricia S. Sutton to the position of alternate special district member of the Nevada County Lo-
cal Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).
ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY INLAND ECOSYSTEMS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES.
Director Sutton feels Request for Proposals should be used to hire consultants. She will vote yes
on this action because Inland Ecosystems has had involvement with the Donner Lake project.
Director Taylor moved and Director Aguera seconded, a motion to approve the proposal from
Inland Ecosystems to perform environmental consulting services in an amount not to exceed
$35,502 for the Donner Lake 6334 Storage Tank CEQA, Sierra Meadows Pump Station
Replacement CEQA, Red Mountain Pump Station, update District Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan, Ca. Dept. of Fish & Game Streambed Alteration Agreement & Donner Lake
Intake, Best Management Practices (BMP) and BMP Inspections. The funding source to be
$11,590 from the Donner Lake Assessment District, $19,607 from rates and $4,305 from Facility
Fees.
ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A REVISED SALARY SCALE FOR MANAGEMENT AND
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
Director Thomason recused himself from the dais and moved to a seat in the audience. He was
advised by the Fair Practices Political Commission to declare a conflict of interest because he is a
tax advisor to five or six District employees.
Mr. Holzmeister recommended that the board increase the management and professional salary
scale by 3% effective January 1, 2005.
Director Aguera moved and President Hemig seconded, a motion to adopt the amended salary
scale for management and exempt employees affecting a 3% increase, retroactive to January 1,
2005. ROLL CALL: Director Thomason, recused; Director Sutton and Taylor, no; and All other
Directors, aye. MOTION FAILED.
There was a discussion regarding alternatives on how to proceed with review of management and
professional compensation. Comments were made regarding the use of a scale, the need to use a
proper compensation system to promote a work ethic and performance, and the need for the
general manager to have the flexibility to make salary decisions within parameters set by the
board. Additionally, comments were made regarding the scheduling of this item. It was suggested
that this type of salary increase as well as any fee changes be brought to the Board for review prior
to the approval of the proposed budget. The consensus was that the general manager should
return to the board at a future date for a further discussion of management and professional
compensation.
Director Hemig moved and Director Aguera seconded, a motion to adopt the amended salary scale
for management and exempt employees affecting a 3% increase, retroactive to January 1, 2005;
and prohibit any step increases at this time; and request staff to return to the board with a revised
scale and philosophy.
ROLL CALL: Director Thomason, recused; Director Sutton, no; and All other Directors, aye. SO
MOVED.
WORKSHOP ITEM
DISCUSSION OF STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND DISTRICT'S PARTICIPATION IN NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA POWER ASSOCIATION AND UTAH ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL POWER
SYSTEMS
Steve Hollabaugh presented an overview of the Northern California Power Association (NCPA)
and an overview the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS).
DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT'S CURRENT WHOLESALE POWER CONTRACT
Steve Hollabaugh's next overview covered the District's Constellation Power Supply Contract.
MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS
No action taken
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ROUTINE BUSINESS
TREASURER'S REPORT
Approval of the report: Director Thomason moved, and Director Taylor seconded, that the Board
approve the month ended December 2004, interim report.
ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED
Approval of disbursements: Director Aguera moved, and Director Thomason seconded, that the
Board approve the December 2004 disbursements report.
ROLL CALL: Director Sutton, no; All other Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 PM.
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