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Home My WebLink About1960-05-31 Min - Board252 Minutes May 17, 1960 Continued The Board is to be notified if the above agreement is not carried out. It was brought to the Board's attention a check had been mailed to the State Division of Highways to cover. a 100A discount on their electric bill which they say they neglected to take. The District's records show the discount was given even though the State paid bill in full not taking the discount. There was some question as to where the discount money went. Director Edmunds advised the Board he had been unable to contact the people at the Gateway- Cafe to discuss their statement of bill being too high. Robert Hackett advised the Board his low voltage had been corrected and thanked the Board for their cooperation on same. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. ,r Patsy Tiinini, Acting Secretary B . R. King, Chairman Truckee, California May 31, 1960 The members of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Public Utility District met in a regular meeting of the office of the District on Main Street at 8 : 00 PM . Upon roll call the following Directors were noted present: Edmunds, Horman, Kielhofer, King, Russell Also present: Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Osburn, R. L. Walker, Mr. Prucha, Cliff Ellis, Carmel Welch, G. Waters, A. Cook, A. Besio, Jack Ellis, N. Sassarini, E . J. Hintz, H. Redford, H. Harden, John Ciardella, Mr, Armstrong, Mr. Atkinson, D . Swanson, Mr, McKinley, R. Edwards, V. W. McLane, Mrs. Edmunds, A. 6assarini, H. Stout, R. Reid. It was moved by Director Edmunds and Seconded by Director Kiehofer that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 1960, and the special meeting of May 17, 1960, be accepted. It was moved by Director Russell and seconded by Director Kielhofer that the bills as of May 31, 1960, be paid. 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Cook - Pipe 5.33 6o596.45 8,561.14 The deed for the property sold to G . E . Lewis was the first matter on the agenda. Chairman King announced that Mr. Lewis could not be present and further discussion was postponed until a future meeting. Mr. Atkinson of Armstrong Realty asked the Board to give him a date as to when water service could be connected to Armstrong Subdivision. Mr. Hintz advised the Board M. C . King, Contractor, had started digging the pipeline from present facilities to Armstrong Subdivision and it should be completed around June 15, 1960. Armstrong Realty wanted to know why there was such a difference in a bid given a year ago and our present estimate to install power to Armstrong Subdivision. A letter was read under date of M�yv,-. -22 , 1959 , to Mr. Armstrong from Manager, Daven Morey giving an estimate of $ 7 , 5 00 , 00 , Our present estimate is now $ 3 2 , 383.00 . Board asked for time to in- vestigate further into the discrepancy between the two bids and will report at June 14, 1960, meeting. Chairman King advised that deposit in the amount of $3 , 500.00 will be held until final decision is made. Further discussion was brought up -regarding the pipeline connecting 3 residences to pipeline of Armstrong Subdivision. Mr. Hintz wishes 2" pipe and Armstrong is willing to put in 1" pipe. Mr. Armstrong advised that Mr. Morey the manager of the District agreed to furnish 211 pipe if Mr, Armstrong would stand cost of digging of ditch. Board still holds that this is a matter between Armstrong Realty and Mr. Hintz. Chairman King presented a report from Mr. Boehm, timber cruiser. Mr, Boehm gave an estimate of 900, 000,E board feet of timber at the McGlashan Springs property. A motion was made by Director Kielhofer and seconded by Director Russell that we put timber up for bid with the right to refuse all bids, Bids are to be made on a board feet basis by a certified scaler. Motion carried . J Mr. Osburn gave a report on the golf course, The course is all planted. An equipment house and mowers are needed. Mr. Engen gave a list of all supplies needed before course will be ready for playing with an approximate cost of $ 3 , 742.84 less 7/ discount and Mr. Baldock will pay the freight on all items. Mr . -E-ngen advised course will be ready for play around September 1, 1960. Mr. Osburn was requested to check on the cost of an equipment storage building. Mr. Osburn advised that some form of transportation was needed for watering of fairways and he suggested a scooter at an approximate cost of $ 3 25.00 . He also stated we will need 5 men for approximately 2 more months. Mr. Osburn advised the Board he had loaned a 4-wheel drive Jeep pickup to the District but could not loan it indefinitely and offered to sell it to the District for $695.00 payable at $50.00 per month. A motion was made by Director Russell and seconded by Director Kielhofer we accept Mr. Osburn*s offer on the sale of the pickup. Motion carried. Mr. Osburn advised mowers will be needed within a week. Mowers will cost approximately $3,476.00. A motion was made by Director Russell and seconded by Director Kielhofer that we purchase the needed equipment. Motion carried. iJ Discussion was held regarding the salary of the greenskeeper, Mr. Welch. flis present salary is $4 25.00 per month. 255 Minutes May 31, 1960 Continued A motion was made by Director Russell and seconded by Director Kielhofer that Mr. Welch ` s salary be increased to $500.00 per month. Motion carried. Salary to become effective June 1, 1960. Nick Sassarini again appeared before the Board regarding the water situation on Riverside Drive, Mr, Ciardel la offered the use of Capitol Hall for meetings, i—` Mr. Walker, Area Sanitarian, stated McGlashan & Souths ide Springs now f show a safe bacterial count since clorination. Mr, McKinley presented a map of the water lines in Martis Valley Estates, He stated he will pay all costs of laying pipe but requested the Board that in the future anyone who hooked on to the line reimburse him on a pro --rated basis. Some discussion was held on District tapping on to main line running across golf course. It was felt by Mr. McKinley that no irrigation be taken from line but may be tapped for domestic use. A motion was made by Director Edmunds and seconded by Director Kielhofer that the water foreman be instructed to stake out line across District property to Mr. Shane*s property for Martis Valley Estates. Motion carried. Mr. Hintz stated this would be done June 3, 1960. Mr. McKinley requested that it be put in the records that District will furnish water when he is ready for it or within a reasonable length of ,time. Discussion was held regarding the power lines for Martis Valley Estates. It was moved by Director Edmunds and seconded by Director Russell to await the arrival of the new manager before decision is made regarding power lines, Mr. McKinley advised that the fence Winning along Brockway cut off was being removed by contractors and advised the Board he would like this fencing if the District was going to dispose of it. Board advised they knew nothing of this and should be replaced by the contractor after job is completed . The matter of the office for the Chamber of Commerce after the resignation of Mrs, Tonini was brought up, A motion was made by Director Russell and seconded by Director Edmunds that Chamber office be kept in the District office. Motion carried. Mrs. Hallett asked that since District was using her personal typewriter that they purchase it from her or bring Chamber typewriter to office so that District*s typewriter would be available for District use. Correspondence was read under date of May-. 24, 1960, from Chamberlain and Chamberlain regarding procedural steps for a bond issue. Discussion was held on water survey and McGlashan Springs in particular. Mr, Hintz estimated it would cost approximately $ 9 , 000.00 for cleaning and revamping, It was the opinion of the Board that the engineer for T. H. McGuire & Son be brought to Truckee and asked to make specific specifications for McGlashan Springs that will tie into the master water plan. A request was made by sack Ellis that pasture land abandoned by Dave Rose be rented to him. He was advised that land had been sold to G . E . Lewis. Discussion was held on whether to put galvanized corrugated pipe or C=1 256 Minutes May 31, 1960 Continued Cr terra cotta tile at Southside Springs. Galvanized corru.ga�eu pipe will cost approximately $500.00 more than terra cotta tile but is cheaper to install. A motion was made by Director Kielhofer and seconded by Director Horman that we use galvanized corrugated pipe instead of terra cotta tile on Southside Springs-, Motion carried. A motion was made by Director Russell and seconded by Director Horman we go ahead with our master water plan in which we have invested $ 2 , 5 00.00 i so we will have a workable plan with special attention at present on McGlashan Springs provided we pay as each phase is completed with no time limit. After discussion on the above motion Director Russell amended his motion to ask engineer if they will set up specifications on McGlashan Springs to tie in with master water plan . After discussion Director Russell withdrew amended motion and reinstated original motion. The above motion was carried by the following vote Ayes - Horman, King, Russell Noes - Edmunds, Kielhofer Absent - None The Board requested that the engineer, Mr. Bellett, be asked to appear at our next regular meeting to discuss master water plan and SassarinV s problem. Correspondence was read under date of May 25, 1960, from State Division of Highways regarding Director"'s Deed (Easement) in connection with State''s freewAy construction one mile west of Truckee to Boca. Board will withhold further action until Mr. Bell can determine just what land is involved . Director Horman advised the Board that Condemnation Maps given to the District by the State were missing from the office. Last known party to have the maps was Armstrong Realty. Chairman King requested that a special meeting be held on Monday, June 6, 1960. A letter dated May 31, 1960, was read from Patsy Tonini submitting her resignation effective June 15, 1960. No action was taken. Correspondence under date of May 31, 1960, was read from Mr. Karoly, District Engineer, State Department of Public Healt1j regarding improve- ments to McGlashan and Southside Springs and stated clorination should not be used beyond July 1, 1960. He also stated there had been complaints regarding unpleasant taste in water from Donner Creek Well because it is so low in dissolved minerals. He stated that this is harmful to pipes and p1:umbing fixtures. He recommended that by adding 1 grain per gallon of lime to water the condition can be corrected. Selection of the auditors to audit books was discussed. It was decided to withhold decision at the present time. Mr. Welch did not appear at meeting in regard to his request for a note on his old balance with 7/o interest and pay his current bill taking the 10/ discount. Board was informed Mr. Welch had been paying the $100.00 per week agreed upon. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. B . R. King, Chairman Patsy Tonini, Acting Secretary