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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-12-27 Min - Board324 Truckee, California December 27, 1960 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 PM. Upon roll call the following Directors were noted Present: Edmunds, King, Horman, Kielhofer, Russell. Also present: Mrs. Edmunds, E. J. Hintz, B. Raylor, E. Hallett, J. Harris and R. Benge. It was requested the minutes of December 13, 1960, be corrected to read: Mileage of l0o� per mile be pa id Manager for use of his car. It was moved by Director Russell and seconded by Director Horman the minutes of the meeting of December 13, 1960 be accepted with the above noted correction* Motion carried . It was moved by Director Russell and seconded by Director Horman all bills except Meyers Drilling, Nevada Tank & Casing, and pipe from Preston Wright be paid. Motion carried. Electric Bills as of December 27, 1960 R. Benge Sal -Line 12/4 to 12/10 A. Fulcher Sal -Lineman E. Hallett Sal-B1Clk 12/11 to 12/17 E. Fulcher Sal-Bkkpr is H . Harden Sal -Mgr to R. Benge Sal -Line if A. Fulcher Sal -Line is R. McKinnon Sal -Warehouse " B . Taylor Sal-B1Clk " Petty Cash -Deposit Refunds American City -Magazine Subscription Western Elec. Dist., Co. -Cutout, Unoreg RT & E Corporation -Transformers Tidewater Oil Company -Gasoline Banco Corp -Checks Pacific Telephone -Telephone Bill Sierra Pacif is Power Co -Power bill Water Bills as of December 27, 1960 119.86 111.23 66.07 57.66 116.07 105.27 102.96 83.35 80.90 843.37 80.47 4.00 214.00 1, 074.29 57.54 10.99 23.64 7o728,44 9,193.37 -10, 036.74 E. Fulcher Sal-Bkkpr 12/4 to 12/10 68.29 H . Harden Sal -Mgr to126,70 J, Harris Sal-Appr. . to 105.78 R. McKinnon Sal -Warehouse Is 96.86 B . Taylor Sal-B1Clk is80.90 C . Tramley Sal -Laborer It74.69 J, Harris Sal-App. 12/11 to 12/17 105.78 C . Traml ey Sal -Laborer 74.69 .733.69 Petty Cash -Janitors Supplies 30.35 Brownie"s Blueprint Co. -Blueprints .84 Clements Rock Products -Rock 15.08 Crane Company -Supplies 64.97 Tidewater Oil Co. -Gasoline 57.54 Pacific Telephone -Telephone Bill 23.64 192.42 - 926.11 Recreation Bills as of December 27, 1960 Dept. of Motor Vehicles -Jeep Registration 23.00 23.00 Mr. Topel was on the agenda but due to a fire at his mill was unable Minutes December 27, 1960 Continued to attend. Manager explained that Mr . Topel wanted a winter rate on his bill. Lengthly discussion was held on the pros and cons of allowing this cheaper rate . It was moved by Director Russell and seconded by Director Horman the rates on the mills stay figured as they are at the present times Motion carried. Mr, Hintz was next on the agenda with his request for pay for overtime hours worked while in . the employ of the District. Each Director was given a report of hours worked on Mrs Hintz. No conclusion was reached as to whether or not to pay Mr. Hintz for his overtime. Board requested Mr. Hintz to state an amount he was willing to settle for but he would not do so, Further consideration of this matter was set aside until next meeting. Mr. Dolley was unable to be present because of the fire, Fire Agree- ment was set aside until next meeting. Financial statements were the next item on the agenda. A statement of income and expenditures was given to each Director. They felt these statements were not what they wanted. A revised report will be given next month to see if it will meet with Board's approval. Correspondence was read from George Erskine & Associates dated December 24, 1960, stating they would like to handle the "leg work" on proposed transmission line to Donner Summit. They stated there cost should run less than $ 2 , 000.00 . He suggested that Board auth- orize their services on a 'cast -plus" basis but not to exceed $2,000,00, Their rate is $9.00 per hour plus expenses. They stated work would be completed within 6 0-90 days after author iz at ion . Lengthly discussion was held on obtaining -new source of power and improving service. Manager stated Mr. Hunter had stated to him that District would not be eligible as long as there was an indebtedness against the District. Considerable discussion was held on negotiating further with Sierra Pacific to get an agreement more advantageous to the District. Rate structure as a means of increasing revenue was discussed. It was moved by Director Russell and seconded by Director Edmunds electric rates and usage for all houses be checked as soon as possible. Motion carried. Manager brought to the attention of the Board that two jeeps be- longing to District were in need of new engines. Board authorized Manager to purchase rebuilt engines and have employees install them. Truckee Heights agreene nt was given to the Board for signature. It %*as moved by Director Russell and seconded by Director Kielhofer to sign and accept resolution for easements for Olympic Heights, E Motion carried. After forms were signed it was discovered there was no release from a Mrs Hood granting an easement across his property, Manager was requested to clear this matter before papers were sent to be recorded. Manager informed Board that all papers and Maps on water dispute with Hellars and Van Sickles had been sent to Mr, Chamberlain* Manager informed Board that he had applied for a permit for water lines to corse U S 40 Freeway west of the new checking station. An Apartment house manager had applied for a lower standby rate from 326 Minutes December 27, 1960 Continued � C�7 $ 3.00 to $1.00 just so he could have 1 ights to be able to show the apartments at night, No official action was taken by the Board - but all expressed their opinion against granting it, There being no further business the meeting was adjourned* Eleanor Fulcher, Acting Secretary B . R . Kings. Chairman Truckee, California January 10, 1961 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 8:15 PM. Upon roll call the following Directors were noted present: Edmunds, Horman and Kielhofer . Also present: Eve Hallett, Mr. Hoffman, Jim McIver, Harry Stout, E. J. Hintz, Robert Benge, Jim Harris, Roy Saarni and Bob Meyers. Director Edmunds acted as chairman upon the . absence of B . R . King, Jr. It was requested the minutes of December 270 1960 be corrected to read: �,,ompanjo11 HC2 le.�t���c rate�be checl�ec�as soon �s ssl� Tie �urneyLumber �e ed on e Deman c arge as ak9°no e c ar s as is being ne at the present time. It was moved by Director Kielhofer and second by Director Horman the minutes of the meeting of December 270 1960, be accepted with the above -noted corrections. Motion carried. Bills as of January 10, 1961 were then gone over, discussion was held on the following bills: - - Harvey & Bob Meyers -Well Drilling $11,236.53. Bob Meyers appeared be- fore the board. He presented the board with a copy of log made up for the State, The board questioned the depth of well and under whose authority was it drilled. He advised it was drilled on a contract of 500 Ft. When they reached the 400 Ft, mark, Mr. Bell inquired how good it looked, they advised not to good a crevice had appeared at the 109 to 192 F t . mark, which was taking all the fluid being pumped down* The crack eliminated the 200 Ft. mark and Mr. Bell advised them to go down further until they had a better chance of getting water. The first test was made at 578 Ft. at the 203 Ft level, there was 205 gals per minute recorded,at the 195 Ft. level, a test of 164 gals per minute, which exists at the present time* These tests were based on a 24 hour pumping period, Mr, Meyers was advised that on further dealings with the District be sure contract is signed in the name of the District and not an individual* The matter of casing was brought up, the board felt the casing was included in the price of the well. Mr. Myers advised it was not* The contract drawn up between he and Mr. Bell was then gone over. He then presented the board with a break- down of bill, he advised the District had been charged for all worn out bits. In view two board members were absent, it was felt they should pass judgement before bill could be passed on. Considering the monies involved it was moved the bill should be gone over with the full board present. Mr. Meyers advised he would stop in the office Wednesday morning for a report from the board*