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spring water rights, on the NW..34w of Section 14, he would suggest
that foreman Hintz of the Water Department be instructed to allow
the water from this spring to flow naturally over the District's
land, or be conveyed by ditch to the Southside Spring reservoir;
impounding just sufficient water to serve the Kenyon residence.
It was moved by Dieector Russell and second by Director Edmunds
Slim Hintz be instructed to open up Kenyon Spring and keep open.
It was so carried.
The Board advised James Sampson had been employed as Bookkeeper
to start February 8. 1961. Mrs. Tonini was notified to give nec-
essary training for job,
There being no further business the meeting was aj ourned 11: 30 PM.
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Patsy Toni i, Acting Secretary
B . R . King, Chairman
Truckee, California
February 14, 1961
The Board of Directors of the Truckee Public Utility District met in
regular meeting at the office of the District on Main Street at
8:00 PM.
Upon roll call the following Directors were note present: Edmunds,
Kielhofer and Russell.
Also present: G . E . Lewis, Gene Stark and Shorty Harris,
Director Edmunds as "ked the acting clerk to call for nomination of
a chairman in the absence of B . R . King .
Director Russell nominated Director Edmunds.
It was acted on by the following vote:
Ayes - Russell, Kielhofer
Noes None
Absent - King, Horman
Acting Chairman Edmunds asked the acting clerk to read aloud the minutes
of regular meeting of January 31, 1961 and special meeting of February
7, 1961.
It was moved and second the above minutes be approved.
Acting Chairman Edmunds advised any actions other than discussion of
personnel taken at an executive meeting must be put in the minutes
of the following regular meeting. He advised this had not been done
in the past and moved the following information become part of the
minutes for the following dates.
January 31, 1961. In executive meeting the board approved a partial
payment in the amount of $8,000.00 to Meyer Well Drilling, for drilling
of South Side Well. The board also interviewed Mr. Francis Longo and
agreed to hire him as General Manager at a salary of $700.00 per month.
February 7, 1961. The board interviewed Mr. James Sampson and agreed to
hire him as Bookkeeper at a salary of $400.00 per month.
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Director Horman entered the meeting.
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Members of the board felt the Sierra Sun bill for monthly advertising was
excessive and should be supervised by the office.
It was moved by Director Russell and second by Director Horman the
acting clerk of the board supervise all advertising material upon the
approval of the board. It was so carried.
It was moved by Director Kielhofer and second by Director Russell the
bills of February 14, 1961 be paid.
Electric Bills : as of February 14, 1961
E .
Hallett
Sal-B1Clk 1/22 to 1/28
65.18
P .
Tonini
Sal-Clk to68.31
A.
E. Fulcher
Sal -Lineman
110.32
K .
Smith
Sal -Warehouseman 1/29 to 2.4
41.05
A.
Fulcher
Sal -Lineman of
110.32
R .
McKinnon
Sal -Warehouseman
9.99 405,17
P. H. Chamberlain -Attorney Fees
75.00
Petty C ash-Dep Re funds , Of c Supplies
95.03
Tom Lakely- Dep Refund
17.80
Bank of America -To Credit over deposit B . Of,
California
2.00
Merril i Witham -Deposit Refund
11.00
Sierra Oxygen Co -Refill Cylinders
13.18
Bancroft -Whitney Co.- Utility Code Books
22.88
Tidewater Oil Co -Gas and oil
105.32
Sierra Sun -Jan Adver and 2M Small Forms
44.81
Osburns ' s Buick Garage -overhaul and Maint .
3 06.4 9
Sierra Pacific Power Co -Jan 6th Billing
68782,93
Tippecanoe Press, Inc.-Dividiers for Binder
1.58
Ray's Service -Remove motor and disassemble
22.50
Elders Tire Service -New Tire
45.61
The Bristol Co. -Pens and Cleaning Wires
5.84
IBM -Typewriter Ribbon
2.91
Western Electrical Distrib-Batteries
21.85
Truckee -Tahoe Lumber Co.-Ofc Supplies
5.77
Water Bills as of February 14, 1961
7 , 58 2.5 0-7.987.67
E .
J . 'Hintz
Sal -Foreman 1/22
to
1/28
103.62
K.
Smith
Sal -Warehouseman
It89.10
E .
Hallett
Sal-B1Clk 1/29
to
2/4
70.87
P.
Tonini
Sal-Clk
69.22
E .
J . Hintz
Sal -Foreman
"
103.52
K.
Smith
Sal -Warehouseman
"
47.95
W.
Robles
Sal -Laborer 2/5
t6
2/10
23.98 508.26
Sierra Oxygen -Welding Rod 66-56
Truckee Donner Disposal Service -Garbage 5.00
Pitney -Bowes, Inc. -Postage 19.80
Crane Company -Reducing Caupling 46.80
Tidewater Oil Company -Gas & Oil 105.31
Sierra Sun -January Advertising & Small Forms 28.87 273.34-781.60 ,
Go E . Lewis appeared before the board relative to $15, 000.00 received
from Tahoe Title Company. He advised he would like the board to approve
payment in amount of $7 , 000,, 00 as a deposit to Hocker Brothers for
construction of electric line and pay for purchase of pipe. He advised
the pipe line would be 1 ayed first then electric line would be strung.
The board advised it was their understanding the money was to be used as
fiork is completed . The board asked Mr.]Lewis when he expected to start
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constructicn and when he thought first advance would have to be
made, so the board could approve time deposit. He felt 60 days
would be a safe margin,
George Arnold, Fiarbanks Morse, presented the board with an estimate
for pump at the South Side Well. He advised he would instruct the
installation of the pump. The board advised they were short of
funds at the present time and ask if the District could pay 1/3
30 days after installation, 1/3 60 days and 1/3 90 days, Mr,
Arnold advised he would check with credit Managerand advise .
Due to the. amount of pump bids will have to be received by the
District.
It was moved by Direct r Russell and second by Director Kielhofer
bids be advertised for a 6" turbin pump per proposed specifications
on file in office. Al : bids must be in by February 28th . It was
so carried.
Acting Clerk wa advi ed to run bid in paper February 16th and 23rd.
Some discussion was held on obtaining the services of the local
attorney instead of Chamberlain & Chamberlain. It was felt the
District did not have adequate councel. Further discussion was
asked to be held over until a later meeting,
Gene Stark of Hilltop Lodge appeared before the board, he advised
he felt his water bill for apartments quite excessive. The board
advised they would check with the billing department on billing and
have a survey made on all his services and billing of same,
Be Re King entered the meeting,
Correspondence was read under date of February 6. 1961, from Paul
H. Chamberlain advising a written request had been sent to the
State Water Rights Board asking for an additional thirty days ex-
tension on filing of protests on Water Applications #19485 and
19539. The board discussed the above claims and there was some
question in their minds as to the location of the springs being
Bled on,
It was ,moved by Director Edmunds and second by Director Russell
Mr. Chamberlain be notified to file protests with the State Water
Rights Board so an inspection will be made of springs. It was
so carried,
A map showing water 1 ine s covered under an agreement with the
Southern Pacific Company dated November 4. 1959 was reviewed by
the board. The board was advised there was three lines in use, by Dist,
at the present time. The board felt a letter should be written to
the Southern Pacific Company advising them the District is a public
agency and these 1 ine s - are being used to serve - , the public and them
and a suitable rate should be arrived at,
^ It xias moved by Director Kielhofer and second by Director Russell
the District would consider $ 25.00 a suitable sum for yearly lease.
It was so carried.
Director Edmunds felt the present rate of $5.00 per year was suf-
ficient and advised he would like the records to show him apposed
to the above made motion,
Correspondence was read under date of February 10, 1961 from Texaco
Incorporated relative to charges made by Wilbur Bell on Credit Card
#71 902 3776 3. They advised the responsibility of payment of
these charges rested on the District. They advised they would
assist the District in � recovering the Credit Card. Director
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Russell advised it was of his opinion the District was not responsible
for any charges other than gas & Oil and all charges made after cancell-
ation date of November 25th, 1960 should be returned to Texaco Inc,
It was moved by Director Edmunds and second by Director Kielhofer the
District notify Texaco Inc, they would not be responsible for any
charges other than gas & oil or for any charges made after November
25 , 1960. The District will pay up to that date . It was - so carried.
Correspondence was read under date of February 6, 1961 from Paul H.
Chamberlain relative to overtime claim made by James Harris. He advised
the District5letter of February 2, 1961 had been received and a copy
of his letter dated February 6. 1961 to Attorney Yound was enclosed.
The board advised they would waite for answer before discussing
further.
Reference was made to correspondence received under date of November 15,
1960 from Sierra Pacific Power Company, asking the board to confirm offer
made them for increased voltage, Chairman King advised Mr. Longo will
be here the 23rd of February to accept the General Managers position,
It was moved by Director Kielhofer and second by Direc#r Edmunds a letter
be written to Sierra Pacific Power advising them of the arrival of Mr.
Longo and the board will discuss proposal with him and have an answer
by Mardh 15, 1961. It was so carried.
Correspondence was read under date of February 6, 1961 from Paul H.
Chamberlain relative to General Election to be held May 2, 1961.
He advised the board of steps to be taken and enclosed forms for their
use, Chairman King advised Mrs. Tonini had run the election notice in
the Sierra Sun.
It was moved by Director Russell and second by Director Kielhofer the
notice be run one more time, It was so carried.
The board was advised the Alpine -Riverside Hotel was experiencing air
in their water lines and the billing department was requesting approval
for an allowance to be made on their bill. It was the boards feeling
a comparison be made with previous bills and an allowance be made ac-
cordingly.
Mr. Sites had appeared in the office and advised his electric meter had
been changed and his current bill was much lower. He felt the old meter
was running in error and an allowance should be made on previous bills,
The board advised his old meter be checked as to accuracy.
The Board was asked for permission to allow gasoline for Ken Smith car
when being used for meter reading*
It was moved by Director Kielhofer and second by Director Russell Ken
Smith be authorized to use own car, under supervision, for meter reading
and he be al 1 owed g as for s ame .
A request was received in the office from Frank Smith to park ,...�
trailer on Ice Pond property. The board felt a policy should be adopted
by the District that no trailers be allowed to park on District proper ty. f
It was so stated.
E . J . Hintz, Water Foreman, advised the board he was unable to keep to a
40 Hour week and requested permission to take overtime off at a later
date. Permission was granted .
There being no further business the meeting was aj ourned at 11: 30 PM.
B . R . King , Jr . , Chairman
Patsy Tonini, Acting Secretary