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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-02-28 Min - Board33.9- Truckee, California February 28, 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. The following Directors were present at roll call; Chairman King, Director Edmunds, Director Russell, Director Kielhofer, and Director Horman. Mr. Francis, Longo was present for his appointment as General Manager. Guests present included; Dr. and Mrs. Tapia, Mrs. Edmunds, Stan White, Eve Hallett, and E11LJ. Hintz. Mr. George Arnold, representing Fairbanks- "` Morse, was present for the opening of the bids for the pump for South Side Well. r Director Edmunds opened the meeting with a motion the minutes of February 14, 1961, be read aloud. Director Kielhofer seconded and the motion carried. Chairman King read aloud the minutes of February 14, 1961 and Director Horman moved the minutes be approved as read, second by Director Kielhofer. Minutes approved as read. The Board requested the Sierra Sun itemize the February bill and all future bills before payment will be approved. Chairman King read correspondence from the Texaco Company and Manager Longo suggested payment be withheld for further correspondence. The Board requested Manager Longo to pursue this for a determination. Director Russellproposed the Sierra Power billing be deferred until next meeting. Director Russell moved all bills be paid except Sierra Power and Sierra Sun, seconded by Di rectot Kielhofer and carried unanimously. Electric Bills as of February 28, 1961 J. Sampson Sal-Bkkpr 2/5 - 2/11 $52.31 E. Hallett Sal-B1Clk 2/5 - 2/11 70.87 P. Tonini Sal-Clk 2/5 - 2/11 69.22 A. Fulcher Sal -Lineman 2/5 - 2/11 127.87 K. Smith Sal-Whseman 215 - 2/11 60.00 J. Sampson Sal-Bkkpr 2/12-2/18 40.52 E. Hallett Sal-BIClk 2/12-2/18 35.44 P. Tonini Sal-Clk 2/12-2/18 34.11 A. Fulcher Sal -Lineman 2/12,-2/18 114.32 K. Smith Sal-Whseman 2/12-2188 89.00 693.66 Rob t. McAlister - Deposit Refund 5.98 Bud's Electric - Battery 3.64 Pacific Telephone - Rebruary 5th billing 23.15 26,79 726.43 Water Bills as of February 28, 1961 A. Fulcher Sal -Lineman 2/5 - 2/11 6.80 E. Hintz Sal -Foreman 2/5 - 2/11 103,52 K. Smith Sal-Whseman 2/5 - 2/11 35.71 C. Tramley Sal -Laborer 2/5 - 2/11 74.59 J. Sampson Sal-Bkkpr 2/12-2/18 40.51 E.-Hallett Sal-B1Clk 2/12-2/18 35.43 P. Tonini Sal-Clk 2/12-2/18 34.12 E. Hintz Sal -Foreman 2/12-2/18 103.49 434.17 Pacific Telephone - February 5th billing 23.15 23.15 457.32 Chairman King introduced Mr. Francis Longo as General Manager, position to be effective immediately. Chairman King referred to the minutes of February 14 as stating James Sampson had been appointed bookkeeper at the salary of $400.00 per month. Chairman Kina stated, that at the special meeting of February 79 1961, with Director E&Znds and Director Russell presnet, James Sampson had been hired as book- keeper and Clerk at the salary of $450.00 per month, $400.00 as bookkeeper and $50.00 as Clerk. Director Russell moved the Board accept Mr. Longo as 340 Minutes February 28,1061 Continued Manager at $700.00 per month salary and James Sampson as bookkeeper and Clerk at $450.00 per month. Director Horman seconded. DirectorrEdmunds referred to Article 16112, Deering's California Code, questioning the Boards legal authority to set salaries. Article 16192, Deering" s California Code, states the Board shall fix the i hours and wages of employees. Director Horman moved the Manager, Mr. Longo, draw an Ordinance with regards to salaries of appointees of the Board. The motion was seconded by Director Russell and carried unanimously. Eve Hallett suggested appointing an outside Accountant and DirectorsEdmunds clarified position of Accountant, that he shall install.and maintain all accounts of the District. Appointment of James Sampson as Auditor of the Board postponed but he was appointed as Recording Secretary of the Board. Director Russell moved Manager Longo be appointed Clerk of the Board, second by Director Horman, and the motion carried. Mr. Stanley White introduced himself and provided the Board with the informa- tion that the local Radio Station, KH4E, is now under new management and any advertising the District would assign the Station would be appreciated. Manager Kongo informed Mr White he would be in contact with him at a future date concerning a program of this type. The Board was informed the Radio Station is now a customer of the District. Meyer Well Drilling correspondence read by Chairman King and Director Russell suggested Manager Longo write Mr Wliber Bell in a persnoal vein requesting information regarding contract and limitations agreed upon with Meyer well Drilling. The amount of grouting around well casing has not been determined and a concrete slab of approximately 5" thickness for sanitation and the motor mount has not been provided. Chairman King opened the only bid recieved on supplying the 6" Turbine Pump for the South Side Well. The bid was presented by Fairbanks -Morse, and was read as stating they would supply the 611 Turbine Pump, in compliance with District Specifications, on -the District's terms of 1/3 - 30 da ys, 1/3 60 days, and 1/3 - 90 days after installation for the price of $3442.50, Full Freight Allowed, F; O. B. Pomona, California. George Arnold, Aepresentat ive of Fairbanks -Morse, present, clarified statement of Freight terminology used. Manager Longo suggested all haste possible be employed due to water loss. Director Edmunds moved bid be accepted and order delayed -to permit Manager Kongo to effect successful conclusion of well construction. Director Harman seconded and the motion carried. Eve Hallett - Billing Dept. requested information for billing AApine-Riihmside Hotel. Director Edmunds stated the Di srt i ct Los Bing too much money due to failure to read all water meters.Director Edmunds suggested all meters be uncovered, whenever possible and financially profitable, and read powiddleally. Director Edmonds moved the policy of the District be established that, all meters be read,whenever accessible, through out the year. Second by Director Kielhofer, carried unanimously. Director Edmunds suggested E. J. Hintz measure amount of water running at the Alpine -Riverside Hotel and an adjustment made accordingly. Denny Lumber - Outstanding bill of $8,032.63. Payment of $500.00 made, has applied d6r a loan at the bank, no assurrance as to when balance to be paid. Denny Lumber to be informed the lumber exchange in payment of the bill was not accepted by the Board and further action regarding thes account was re-. f erred to Manager Longo. Hill -Top Lodge - To be billed as previously billed. Manager Longo directed to f milarize himself with the situation at Hill -Top and determine action to be taken. Director Edmunds moved the bill of $1000.00 in Herzog case be referred to Attorney Chamberlain for collection. Second by Director Russell, carried., Deed to Herzog property tobe present at next meeting. 0 Deed to Lewis property to be present for examination for restrictions and if so, were restrictions filed and recorded. Mr. Eaton claims same current passing through two meters. A. E. Fulcher did investigate and reported each meter registering separate currents. Director Edmunds moved this be referred to manager Longo. Minutes February 28, 1961 Continued 3,41' _ a Manager Longo suggested previous information regarding specifications be examined for possible applications. Requested cooperation of Board: Question of Golf Course Clubhouse location brought up by Director Kielhofer. Director Ednwnds proposed the Use Permit application for the land for the Clubhouse be attended to Immediately. Director Kielhofer appointed to prepare the application and file it with the proper party. Proposal seconded by Director Russell and carried unanimously. Dirtetot Edmunds moved that the General Manager and the Natrict Treasurer be authorized to sign checks issued in the name of the District. Seconded by Director Russell and carried unanimously. 4 Board determined an additional lineman is to be employed as needed to serve the best interests of the District. Director Edmunds brought to the attention of the Board and acknowledged the presence of Dr. and Mrs. Tapia and extended an invitation to them to attend future meetings at their convienence. There being no further business, the meeting was adjoiandd at 11:15 PM. Be R. King, Jr., Chairman of the Board J es L. Samps 7n, cording Secretary Truckee, California March 14, 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 8:44 PM. The following Directors were noted present at roll call; Chairman King, Director Edmunds, Director Kielhofer, and Diredter Haan. Manager Francis Longo was present and assumed his duties as Clerk of the Board. Guests present were; Mrs. Edmunds, King Crosno, Tom Dolley, Harry Stout, Ed Holtz, Dr. Tapia, and E. J. Hintz, Director Edmunds moved the minutes of February 28, 1961 be read aloud. Seconded and carried unanimously. Manager Longo, as Clerk, read aloud the minutes. Director Edmunds moved the minuues be adopted as read, seconded by Director Horrman, approved as read. Bills for the Boards approval were presented. The George S. Erskine bill for services was questioned and Director Edmunds moved the Erskine bill be referred to Manager Longo for investigation. Seconded by Directot Kielhofer and carried unanimously. Bill of Maydwell & Hartzell was discussed. Manager Longo infeamed the of his personal discussion with the representative from Maydwell & Hartzell and Manager Longo informed the Board he felt the District had no use for the cross arms. The Board referred to the Minutes of February 7, 1961, stating the order had been refused. Director Edmunds moved the March 14, 1961 bills be paid with the exception of the February Sierra Pacific Power billing and George Erskine. Director Horman seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Director Russell arrived for the meeting. King Crosno confronted the Board with the proposed plans, revised, for Olympic Heights. The plans were presented for the Boards adoption. Chairman King referred the plans to Manager Longo for study and his ree - commendations. Manager Longo to send recommendations to Preston Wright after study completed. Mr. Crosno approved the suggestion with the st ipf-► - ulation, that before a final decision is made, Manager Longo will contact Preston Wright in regards to his recommendations.