HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-07-12 Min - BoardTruckee, California
July 12, 1960
The members of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Public Utility
District met in a regular meeting at the office of the District on
Main Street at 8:00 PM.
Upon roll call the following Directors were noted present:
Edmunds, King, Russell
Also present: H. Harden, J. McIver, H. Stout, A. Sassarini, A. Cook,
W . Grimm, E . Holtz, Mrs. Edmunds,, R. Walker, T . Dolley.
A motion was made by Director Edmunds and seconded by Director Russell
that the minutes of the meeting of June 21, 1960, be approved.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Director Russell and seconded by Director Edmunds
that the minutes of the meeting of June 28, 1960, be approved.
Notion Carried.
Before bills were approved, discussion was held on installing the
gass tank at the warehouse . Director Edmunds felt that Board should
have been consulted as he felt this constituted a change of policy.
Manager asked Board to outline his responsibility to them. The
Board was in agreement that the Manager should have full responsiblity
for all operational procedures.
Director Kielhofer entered the meeting.
A motion was made by Director Kielhofer and seconded by Director
Russell that the bills of July 12, 1960, be paid.
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Electric Bills as of Julv 12, 1960
Wilbur Bell
Eve Hallett
Patsy Tonini
Eleanor Capel
Harold Harden
Robert Benge
A. Fulcher
Robert McKinon
Henry Redford
Keneth Smith
Benjamin Taylor
Andrew Young
Sal -Manager June 15-30
Sal-B 1Clk
of
Final Check
Sal -Clerk
Is
Sal -Foreman
Sal -Lineman
Sal -Lineman
"
Sal -Equip . Opr. .
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Sal -Lineman
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Sal --Warehouseman
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Sal -Laborer
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Sal -Laborer
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R . P . Mor in-Dep . re f .
Elizabeth Stewart-Dep. ref .
Petty Cash -Off. Sup., Mgr; s. Exp.,Dep.Ref.
Wilbur L. Bell -Mileage, Expenses
---, Cecil Edmunds-Dir. Salary -June
Dan Horman-Dir . Salary - June
4 Karl Kielhofer-Dir. Salary - June
B. R. King - Dir. Salary - June
Lauren Russell - Dir. Salary - June
Masonic Temple Assn, -- office Rent -July
Truckee -Donner Chamber of C&mm-Donation
Sierra Sun -Meter Records, Trans, records
Truckee -Donner Disposal Service -Garbage rem
Shane Bros. -Cement
Monarch Life Ins .-Group Insurance
Shell Oil Co . - Gas & Oil
Texaco, Inc . -- Gas & Oil
63.65
68970
58.76
58.76
231.57
240.33
222.39
163.25
218.26
87.37
162.04
157.65 1, 73 2.73
6.58
.80
112.39
60.30
5.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
56.00
50.00
44.20
2.50
21.74
75.37
16.14
48.73
Minutes July 12, 1960
Electric Bills as of Julv 12, 1960 (con't)
Continued -
Truckee Tahoe Lumber Coo - Supplies _ . 2.81
Thornton' s Garage -Repair Dodge Power Wagon 225.10
Tidewater Oil Co. - Gasoline 181.66
Welch's Hardware -Supplies 8.89
Shell Oil Co . - Gasoline 13.7 0
Snap-On Tools Corp. - pry bar 5.90
Calif. Municipal Utilities Assn. -Dues 12.00
The Rosebud News - R.E.A. Forms 6.25
Line Materials Ind. -Electrical Supplies 181.20
Kitchen Elec. Sup. Co. - Transformers, pump
panel, wire, misc. supplies 1,276.02
Western Electrical Dist. Co. -Supplies 1, 899.18
Bud's Electric -Supplies 3.58
IBM Typewriter payment 19.29 4 , 3 7 5.3 3 6 * 108 , 06
Water Bills as of July 12, 1960
Wilbur Bell
Sal -Manager June
15-30
208.32
Eve Hallett
Sal-B1Clk
67.20
Patsy Tonini
Final Check
62.40
Eleanor Capel
Sal -Clerk
62.40
E . J. Hintz
Sal -Foreman
312.87
William Bennett
Sal -Laborer
177.04
James Harris
Sal -Apprentice
If190.03
Robert McKinnon
Sal -Meter Reader
is3
7.63
Kenneth Smith
Sal -Warehouseman
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99.27
Charles Tramley
Sal -Laborer
If167.04
Truckee Rec. Dist .-to cover 6/30/60 payroll
E . J. Hintz -Mileage
Wilbur L. Bell -Mileage' Mgr; s Exp.
Masonic Temple Assn. -Office Rent -July
Sierra Sun -Advertising & letterheads
Truckee Donner Disposal Sery .-Garbage rem.
Shane Bros .-Cement
Monarch Lif a Ins . Co .-Group Insurance
Shell Oil Co. - Gas & Oil
Texaco, Inc.- Gas & Oil
Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co.-Supplies,padlock,
Thornton' s Garage -repair back hoe
Welch' s Hardware-Suppliew
Tidewater oil Co. - Gasoline
Osburn's Buick Garage -Supplies
Clements Rock Products --Sand
Sierra Oxygen Coo - Oxygen
Truckee Mercantile Co. -Soap & Cleanser
Tonini Grocery -paper towels
Armanko office Supply Co* -Office supplies
Coffey's Auto Service -Hub & Wheel
Pe vine Trans A Ware.- Freight
Craine Supply Co. - Suppli466
Sanford Tractor & Equip. Coo - Supplies
Arthur Be Cook - Pipe fittings
Recreation Bills as of Julv 12, 1960
James E . Harris
Richard Clary
Ralph E. Engen
Alton Kyle
Leslie Mendino
James Moore
Michael Moore
Santo Provenzano
Wm. Tartaglia
2,000.00
33.36
60.30
14.00
124.81
2.50
21.74
21.26
16.50
5 2.83
reg. 83.19
Sal-Backhoe 0pr .
Sal -Laborer June 15-30
Sal -Laborer
Sal -Laborer is
Sal-Laborer to
Sal-Laborer of
Sal-Laborer to
Sal -Laborer -Final check
Sal -Laborer if
68.75
2.71
181.66
6.56
2.81
7.70
'f 7.34
12.00
6.62
6.24
9.18
446.38
41.60
4*23
8.66
225.75
231.09
221.40
229.77
27.79
225.77
106.65
2]9.57
1 * 285.20
3 j 232.27 4.517.47
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Minutes Junly 12, 1960 Continued
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Recreation Bills as of Julv 12, 1960 (con' t )
William Torrance Sal -Laborer June 15-3 0 51.15
Carmel Welch S alri Greens Keeper 210.90 l . 786.5 0
Manager Bell inquired regarding extra payment for taking of the
minutes of the Director's meetings, The Board felt that the salary
of $325.00 paid a to Mrs. Capel covered taking the minutes of the
meetings.
Mr. McIver introduced Mr. Grimm, Surveyor, regarding the property
on which the District had planned to construct a ball diamond.
Mr. Grimm stated his survey was based on -one by J . F . Siegfried
made for the District in July, 1956, and the property does not
belong to the Utility District but to the Sanitary District, Mr.
Grimm suggested that Sanitary Board and Utility Board get together
and agree to boundry set out so there will be no question in the
future. Board requested additional time to study the matter.
Director Russell inquired as to the progress that was being made
on the survey of all property owned by the District, Mr. Grimm
stated he had requested the Title Company to send him photo copies
of all acquiaements and sales of land from the time the District
was formed. He stated that to definitely establish title to some
property it would be necessary to go back to the records of the
1880's.
Mr. McIver objected to the Board about the manner in which the
pipeline from the river to the golf course was handled. He
stated Sanitary Board was not consulted regarding the pipeline
and when objection was raised by himself the personnel installing
the pipeline became quite obnoxious . Manager Bell asked Mr.
McIver if Sanitary Board would be willing to grant an easement to
Until ity District to .relive them ( Sanitary Board) of any
responsibility. - Mr . McIver stated he thought not but he would
suggest burying pipe to protect District.
Mr. Sassarini-...stated the Truckee Donner Disposal Service had
applied to the Nevada County Planning Commission for a permit for
a wrecking yard but Planning Commission had held up permission
awaiting the opinion of surrounding property owners. Mr. Sassarini
requested the Board to make known their feelings in regard to the
matter.
It was moved by Director Edmunds and seconded by Director Kielhofer
the Utility District notify the Planning Commission they have no
objection to a wrecking yard with the stipulation if and when area
builds up a suitable barrier will be. installed. Motion carried.
Mr. Stout inquired about the sale of the timber in the McGl ashan
Springs area. Mr. Gramm stated he had checked and as far as he
could determine with information from the Title Company the
District owned 160 acres. Manager suggested timber sale be
shelved until amount of land can be definitely determined* -
It was moved by Director Russell and seconded b_¢ Director Edmunds
District withdraw athe selling of timber completely at this time.
Mot ion carried.
Mr. Dolley appeared before the Board representing the Truckee Fire
Department. He asked the Board's permission to install the fire
siren for the Gateway area on the warehouse property.
A motion was made by Director Edmunds and seconded s by Director
Russell the Truckee Fire Department be permitted to install a
tower with siren at a site agreeable to D is tr is r and manager*
Motion carried.
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Minutes July 12, 1960 Continued
Mr. McIver requested Board and Manager to go up to dump site and
get the matter of the right of way to dump settled amicably between
all concerned. The time was set for Saturday morning, July 16 at
9 AM .
Manager stated Forest Service wished to trade land at golf course site
for a piece of buffer land by McGlashan Springs.
It was moved by Director Russell and seconded by Director Edmunds the
Manager be authorized to start proceedings on exchange of land for
buffer to Forest Service in exchange for triangle near golf course
property. Motion carried.
Mr. Walker asked if District had water rights to Trout Creek when
Sanders System was purchased. Director Edmunds stated we boulht
system only and not water rights, Mr. Walker stated someone had
dammed creek. He also stated there was mud in District's water
system and the source was unable to be determined, He was looking
for the possibility that someone might have been tampering with
District's lines,
Manager Bell stated that after reading the feasibility water survey
he did not think it was too satisfactory. He stated that it did not
allow for future expansion nor tell how the District would be in any
better position financially. The Manager stated he thought a system
of wells with automatic controls and large storage tanks would be
a much better solution to our water needs. Manager explained how
wells and storage tanks_ could serve District at Less expanse than
revising present springs.
Discussion was held on feasibility of joining town system and
i Gateway System.
Lengthly discussion was held on sources of water and financing of
same,
It was moved by Director Russell and Seconded by Director Kielhofer
the District continue with Master Plan we have started under the
supervision of Manager and draw up a contract with engineers as
to what _their obligations are, Motion carried.
The Manager advised Board that a letter had been written by
Mr . Chamberlain to P . G . & E to set up a meeting either in Auburn
or San Francisco regarding the District's purchasing power from them,
No answer has been received from P . G . & E .
Board was in agreement Manager should be authorized to set up any
meetings he can regarding sources of acquiring power.
Manager advised Board Mr . Chamberlain had called stating he was
sure loan for $50, 000.00 had been approved for a 10--year period.
�--- There being no further business the meeting was adjourned,
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Be R. King, Chairman
Eleanor Capel, Acting Secretary