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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-04-25 Min - Board349) Truckee, California April 25, 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 8:00 PM. The following Directors were present at Roll Call: Chairman King, Director Edmunds, Director Horman. Directors Russell and Kielhofer arrived late. Guests present were: Mrs. Edmunds, Tom Hoffman, Tom Do l l ey, Dr. Tapia, Mr. Crosno, Pete Ziedner, Paul Doyle, and Eve Hallett. The meeting was called to order at 8 :OS PM and the Minutes of April 11, 1961 were read aloud by Manager Longo. Manager Longo• s report of progress with Mr. Beavers to be inserted in the April 11, 1961, minutes. Director Edmunds moved the Minutes of April 11, 1961 be adopted with the above correction, seconded by Director Horman and carried unanimously. Director Russokk arrived for the meeting. Tom Hoffman presented the Board with information about Bonding Rates. Upon Investigation, Mr. Hoffman stated he found the rates applied are in order and the standard rate for a Treasures is $5.00 per $1000.00 and the Bond is required by Law. Directors bonding rate increased approximately 2 years ago. Directors are bonded for the amount of $3000.00 as required by Law. The present bonding is handled by two Companies, who are working to consolidate the bonding under one company. Direcgor Edmunds mentioned the fact that he thinks the District is becoming overloaded with Bonds and Insurance. Director Russell inquired into the control of the inventory. Manager Longo informed the Board of the near completion of a complete and current inventory and that control has been moved from the warehouse to the District office. Director Kielhofer arrived for the meeting 'at 8:35 PM. Tom Hoffman will present the District with a letter on the difference in rates o on full Blanket - Bond and individual Bonds for employees. Mr. Crosno presented the Board with maps as returned by Preston Wright. Director Edmunds suggested the details on the balance of the Olympic Heights Subdivision - be handled by Manager Longo. Manager Longo will examine proposed map with E. J. Hintz and Tom Dolley, of the Fire District. The Board made it a very definite fact that the current Specifications, adopted April 4, 1961, shall and does app&y to any and all subdivisions now under developement. Preston Wright states that under agreement can Unit I, he is not obligated to install lateral services. Direcgor Edmunds referred to minutes of March 29, 1960 wherein it is stated that approval of Unit I shall not apply to other subdivisions. Director Edmunds proposed the Olympic Heights matter be referred to Manager Longo for completion. Director Russell moved that plans for Olympic Heights matter be referred to Manager Longo for completion and approval. When in compliance with Truckee Public Utility District and Fire District specifications and requirements, Manager Longo to indicate acceptance and send to Preston Wright immediately. Second by Director Edmunds and approved unanimously. Tom Dolley asked if Board could prevail upon the proper authorities to keep the Brockway Road open. Director Russell moved that Manager Longo write to Mr. Hart concerning this matter. Second by Director Horman and carried. Golf Course publicity to be cleared through Manager Longo was a suggestion by Chairman King. Director Russell stated his understanding was that Director Russell was to handle the operation of the Golf Course and major problems or expenditures only were to be presented to the Board or Manager Kongo. Chairman King referred to the article in the Sacramento Bee. Director Russell stated the article had not been senj'by the Club. Director Edmunds moved that in the future, news releases include the information that the Golf Course is open to the public, second by Director Horman and carried. Bid notices for supplying the District with gasoline read by Manager Longo. Correction as to ownership of starage tank noted, tank owned by the District. Director Edmunds suggeated a minimum octane rating be included. Direcoar Russell moved the bid notice be accepted, with the above changes and put out for bid. Seconded by Director Kielhofer and carried unanimously. Hal Welch leter to Chamberlain read by Manager Longo. Letter of April 19th from Chamberlain to -the District read by Manager Longo. Director Edmunds moved that Paul Chamberlain be instructed to advise Mr. Welch that electric and•. -water service will not be provided the Cafe location unt i 1 fill settlement of this delinquent account and Paul Chamberlain should take some action to effect c6llection. Seconded by Director Russell and carried unanimously. 35OMinutes April 25, 1961 Continued West Riverside Drive condition explained by Manager Loggo with the suggestion that a 2" line be installed to extend service from the main and make a tie-in at the county building. This is a temporary solution and will serve only five houses. The District has some 2" line on hand. Director Russell moved the temporary 211 line be installed. Second by Director Edmunds and carried. George Erskine bill represented to Board. Director Edmunds moved the bill be presented at next meeting for payment. Second by Director Russell and carried, Armstrong Subdivision notified the office that a Mr. Hampton had purchased a lot in the subdivision and requests service. There is insufficient pressure to provide water service at this time, stated Manager Longo. The Board in- formed Manager Longo that the District had accepted Armstrong Unit I and is obligated to provide services. Manager Longo to prepare costs 01 providing adequate service to this subdivision and submit to the Board. Director Edmunds moved this problem be referred to Manager Longo for a solution and that manager Longo assume full duties, responsibilities, and obligations as Manager of the District and to provide the necessary facilities for carrying out the District's obligations so long as is within the means and f inanciil limits of the District. Seconded by Director Kielhof er and the motion carried, Sierra Pacific Posner Company meeting th be re -scheduled to an afternoon time By Manager Longo and the Board members, advised of new time, Special meeting for canvassigg of the votes, to be arranged. This canvass is required by Law, Land lease request by Bardessono on a long term lease of land from the District read by manager. Longo. Manager Longo instructed to inform Bardessono that tthe District does not lease land. Bills for Boards approval for payment presented: Pacific Telephone - Elec. Dept. _- $20.00 Water Dept. -= 20.00 Rec. Dept. -- 4.50 $ 44. 50 Petty Cash Fund Elec. Dept. -- 4$.57 Water Dept. -- 22.07 Rec. , Dept. _- 6.10 $ 7 6.74 Total $121.24 Director Russell moved the above bills be paid, second by Director Edmunds and carried unanimously. The Financial statement, as presented, accepted on a trial basis. Director Edmunds suggested the term, Petty Cash on Hand instead of Cash on Hand be used. The Zeff Rose letter, with reference to furnishing the Golf Course Score cards, read by Chairman King. Director Russell moved that Manager Longo write a letter to' Zeff Rose that Mr. Rose have exclusive right to furnish score cards for the first year. Second by Director Horman and the motion carried. Director Edmunds requested that items on previous agendas be included on the current agendas until completed. Manager Longo read a letter from Paul Chamberlain in regards to hhe Boards changes in Ordinance #6103, pertaining to salaries, and also referring to the Herzog bill. Director Edmunds suggested $1000.00 be added to Larch billing on Herzog. Meyer Drilling letter from Chamberlain read by Manager Longo. Chamberlain sug- gests delaying any payment or contact with Meyer until further word from Paul Chamberlain. Letter from Chamberlain in regards to Ordinances #6102 and #6103, with changes suggeated by Chamberlain, read by Manager Longo. Typographical errors and the closing paragraph changed as Chamberlain suggested. Director Edmunds suggested Ordinance #6102 be re-peesented to Board for a new vote. Director Russell moved the acceptance of Ordinance #6102 as revised, second by Director Horman, votes cast as follows: Ayes - Chairman King, Director Harman, Director Russell,Director Kielhofer. Noes - Director Edmunds. Absent - None Ordinance # 6102 Adopted April 259 1961. Minutes April 25, 1961 Continued .-Ordinance # 6103. presented as revised. Director Edmunds suggested the Ordinance be sent to Paul Chamberlain for legal drafting. Refferred to Manager Longo, 51-1, Director Horman presented the information of 648 acres in the future Prosser Lake Developement has been sold. Mr. Tollefson has an engineer surveying water supply possibilities. Manager Longo assured the Board the District would be capable of supplying water to this area, Director Russell informed the Board that The Shadow Valley Golf Club wishes a lease on the Club House. Director Edmunds suggested the. Club have thier Lawyer draw a lease and Director Russell present it to the Board. Director Edmunds stated the Home and Housing Agency and numerous other sources has monies available for Districts such as this and that Manager Longo should seek out this information. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11.35 PM, BEN R. KING,Jr., Chairman of the Board James L. Sampson, Recording Secretary Truckee, California May 9, 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 :00 PM. The following Directors were present at Roll Call: Chairman King, Director Edmunds, Director Horman, Director McIver, and Director Greenhouse, Guests present were: Mrs. Edmunds, Chas. Fink, Orf DeLuca, Betty Kielhof er, Eve Hallett,Mrs, Fink, Mrs. _Welch, Mr. Weld., Geo. Morey, Doyle McGwinn, Chas. Kendall Sherman Reams, Mrs, DeLuca, A. C. Pdaendler, C. S. Beavers, Harry Stout, Ed Holtz, R. Higgins, Jeanne , ReutHer, Mrs. Peter Kessey, Lauren Russell, The meeting was called to order at 8*00 Pm. Manager Longo read the election re- port. Total of 342 ballots cast. Director Edmunds moved for the adoption of the -f election and the tabulation of the ballots in the Minutes: P. H. Greenhouse -- 173 James McIver -- 257 Lauren Russell memo 85 Geo. Kaspian -- 6 Henry P. Tapia 84 Eve Popovich 55 Wilma Quart ly memo 1 Seconded Director Horman and carried unanimously. Manager Longo swore in James McIver and P. H, Greenhouse as Directors. Their affidavits were filled in and signed. Manager Longo read aloud the Minutes of April 25, 1961. Chairman King called away and Director Edmunds acted as Chairman at Chairman King's request. Minutes of April 25, 1961 to be corrected to read," Director Edmunds stated the Home and Housing Agency and numerous other sources has monies avail- able for Districts such as this and that Manager Longo .should seek out this in- formation." Correction made. Director McIver moved for the adoption of the minutes of April 25, 1961 as corrected, second by Director Greenhouse and the motion carried. The Electric Dept. bills for Boards approval for payment were read aloud. Director McIver moved the Electric Dept. balls be paid as read, second by Director Greenhouse, and carried. Electric Dept. Bills Maydwell & Hartzell Balance $ 35.01 Sierra Pacific Power Apr. Billing 7193.64 Thornton's Garage Repairs 494.22 Siri Office Supply Supplies 2,29 Sierra Sun Adv. & EIec. 70.98 Truckee Donner Disposal Garbage 5.00 Osburn"s Buick Garage Repairs 99,92 Bud's Electric Materials 4.27 Kitchen Electric Materials 68.93 U, S. Pencil Co. Pencil pens 12.84 A. Carlisle & Co. Supplies 6,12 $7,993.22