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June 13, 1961
The Board of.Directors of the Truckee Public Utility District met in an gxecu-
tive Board meeting at the office of the District at 8 :00 PM.
Directors present were Director Edmunds, Director Horman, Director Greenhouse, .
and Director McIver. Director Edmunds elected Acting Chairman in Chairman King's
absence.
Meeting called to order at 7:55 PM with the presentation of the resignation of
James L. Sampson, as Bookkeeper. Director McIver moved for the acceptance of
the resignation, seconded by Director Horman and accepted.
A replacement for Mr. Sampson was taken under discussion, with two possibilities
suitable. A Mrs. Mildred Johnson and a Mrs. Mary Harrison. Further action post-
poned.
E. J. Hintz presented his grievance to the Board.-W. L. Bell, former Manager,
laid Mr. Hintz off, causing Mr. Hintz to lose .his senority rights, vacation
pay, sick leave and other benefits during the 2-1/2 months Mr. Hintz was off.
Upon returning to work, Mr. Hintz stated the agreement was, he would receive
a weeks vacation with two weeks salary. In leiu of the vacation, Mr. Hintz asked
to be re -instated with senority rights; pay on hourly rate for overtime worked
other than alternating Saturdays and Sundays. With re -instatement and vacation
rights, all previous claims are waived. Overtime currently being worked, appro-
imatelY 1-1/2 hours each night, six nights per week.
The Executive Board meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.
The regular Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 8:25 PM, with the
reading of the minutes of May 23, 1961*,
Director Horman nioved the minutes of May 23, 1961 be accepted as read, second
by Director Greenhouse with the amendment that students must present a valid
studeat body card. The motion and amendment carried.
The minutes of the Special meeting of May 31, 1961 read. Director McIver moved ---�
the minutes of May 31, 1961 be accepted as read, second by Director Greenhouse
and carried.
Mr. Hoge, of George S. Erskine, stated the Plumas Sierra Rural Electric is going
to improve or construct a delivery line for increased power. Mr. Hoge is to re-
present Plumas Sierra Rural Electric -at a meeting with the Bureau of Reclaima-
tion. Mr. Hoge sugg;gsted the Truckee Public Utility District authorize the
George S. Erskine Co. to represdnt and negotiate in the intbrests of the Dis-
trict.
Chairman King arrived at 8:45PM and assumed Chairmanship.
Director Edmunds questioned Mr. Hoge as to . the cost of George S. Erskine Co.
representing the District and Mr. Hoge -stated a fee oof $ 75.00 per month as a
retainer.
Manager Longo stated it is of the utmost importance that the Washoe Project
give full consideration to the needs of the District. Manager Longo stated that
by joining forces with the Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Co-op may be the advan-
tage both areas need to acquire the power supply needed. Mr. Hoge stated the
District would receive full representation for the retainer and the District
would be notified before a service was performed necessitating additional exo
penses. No Board decision at this meeting.
Electric Bills for Board's Approval for payment presented. Director McIver
moved Sierra Pacific Power bill be held till next meeting, second by Director
Greenhouse and the motion carried. Electric bills be paid as presented with
exception of Sierra Pacif is Power Company,
Electric Bill for May:
Sierra Sun - Advertising and notices for May
$68.45
Ozell Slate - Judge, Election
15.00
Barbara Grow - Clerk, Election
15.00
Lucille Bick - Inspector, Election
.18W00
Osburn's Buick Garage - parts and repairs
78.91
Texaco, Inc. - Motor Oil
8.14
Tidewater Oil Co. - Gasoline
122.85
Everett's Flying A Service - Chain Saw repairs
8.79
Kithhen Electric - Heaters and sockets
33.16
SBandard Oil Co. - Oil and gasoline
11.14
Western Electrical Distributors - Repairs and supplies
378.63
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H. E. Lowell - Hand cleaner
11.44
Clements Rock Products - Sand and Gravel
24.43
Zellerbach Paper Co. - Towels & Stationery
18.32
Truckee Donner Disposal - Garbage Disposal
5.00
W. Kydd Fuel Oils - Fuel ail for Whse.
46.38
Fisher Pearce Co. - Repairs on controls
9.00
Pacific Telephone - May billing
8.10
Tahm Truckee Agency - Insurance & Bonds
113.10
Paul H. Chamberlain - Legal retainer for April
75.00
Ben R. King, Jr. - Directors Salary
20.00
Cecil Edmunds - Directors Salary
20.00
Dan Horman - Directors Salary
15.00
Lauren Russell - Directors Salary
10.00
Carl Ki elhof er - Directors Salary
5.00
James McIver - Directors Salary
10.00
P. H. Greenhouse - Directors Salary
10.00
Masonic 'Temple Assocn.- Office rent for April
70.00
State Compensation Ins,, Fund
1225.00
Monarch Life Ins. - Group Ins.
90.70
$2,544.54
Water Bills for Board's Approval for payment presented. Managef Longo suggested
$500.00 be paid to Nevada Tank & Casing, leaving a balance of $500.00. Director
Greenhouse moved Nevada Tank & Casing be paid $500.00, second by Director Horman
and the motion carried.
Water Bills for May:
Sierra Sun - May Advertising and notices
Clements Rock Products - Sand and Gravel
W. KyddFuel Oils - Fuel Oil for Whse.
Pacific_-
Telephone - May billing
Tahoe Truckee Agency - Ins. and Bonds
Thornton' s Garage - Farts and repairs
Nevada Pump & Irrigation - Pump Installation
Edward R. Bacon Co, - Compressor parts
Nevada Tank and Casing - Paid on Acct.
Crane Supply Co/ - Tools, parts, supplies
Masonic Temple Asson. - Office rent for May
P.H. Chamberlain - Legal retainer for May
J. R. Bradley Co. - Materials & supplies
Department of Employment - Ext. Duration Iss.
Monarch Life Ins. - Group Ins.
$68.44
8.5 7
26.00
27.06t
113.10
88.73
280.50
9.52
500.00
658.43
70.00
75 -00
27.11
162.09
90.69
$ 2 9 205. 24
359
Recreation Bills for Board's Approval for payment presented. Director McIver
moved that $500.00 be paid to Builders Service Center, but to be held until after
the payroll had been met. Second -by Director Horman and carried.
Recreation Bills for May:
Builders Service Center - Matgrials
Sierra Sun - Membership cards
Osburn's Buick Garage - Repairs and parts
Everett's Flying A Service - Parts
Clements Rock Products - Sand and Gravel
Pacific Telephone - May billing
Truckee Mercantile - Tools and supplies
H. V. Carter Co. - Tool supplies
Linnecke Electric Co, - Equipment
University of Nevada - Soil testing
Joe Saia - Freight Charges
Agriform - Fertilizer
J. R. Bradley Co. - Tool supplies
Heieck and Moran - Bldg. Materials
0 .00 (Holding)
6.76
4.04
3 2. 43
23.71
27.18
4.43
3.64
238.06
10.00
9.55
228.80
66.85
34.32
$1,189.77
Director McIver moved the Electric, Water, and Recreation Bills be paid with
the noted deletions. Seconded by Director Herman and carried*
Re. Smart not present at the meeting. Chairman King presented fir. Smart's re-
quest=. The request was for financial support from the District in the event the
food and drink ran short at the Grand Opening of the Gold Course and emergency
purchases were made necessary. Director McIver moved the District back the
Grand Opening with $200.00. Seconded by Director Norman and carried. Director
Edmunds did not vote and Director Greenhouse voted no.
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Minutes June 13, 1961 Continued
A formal letter advising the duties and responsibilities of Orf DeLuca as Man-
ager of the Golf Course was presented for the Board's Approval by Chairman
King. Conditions of authorization and compensation stated in detail.
Director Horman moved the letter of instruction be accepted and in the space
provided, the fee is to be $10.00 for use of the Club House for social functions.
Seconded by Director McIver and the letter accepted and signed.
Orf DeLuca requested permission to lease electric golf carts- as some people are
unable to play with out some means of transportation, due to health or age. The
carrs can be leased on a percentage basis, 60% of revenue to supplier and 40%
to the leasee. Director He an moved the Orfv DeLuca enter into a rental agree-
ment for the electric carts and to compensate the District at 507. of the net
revenue from the carts. Seconded by Director McIver and the motion carried.
Manager Longo informed the Board that Luther Nye, greenskeeper, had requested
another man be hired. Orf DeLuca stated the man watering at night was not per-
form his duties and evidence shows that he is not putting in the hours he in-
dicates on his time card. Orf wishes to replace him.
Pro.. Orf DeLuca stated he felt green fees should not be charged on June 18th,
the day of the Grand Opening. Director Horman moved that green fees not be
charged on June 18th., seconded by Director Edmunds and carried.
Pencils for keeping score at the Golf Course are $15.50 with advertising. Imager
Longo informed the Board that Ray Harsten Plumbing with purchase 1000 with his
advertising and Loynds Drug will purchase 1000 with advertising and will pay
half the cost, $7.75.
Merchants have approached Orf DeLuca requesting permission to construct benches
with advertising to be placed at the tees. Directax McIver suggested this be
lef t to Pro. Orf DeLuca.
Manager Longo informed the .Boaard of the receipt of five (5) letters of proposal
for the Annual Audit. Letters are as follows:
Harry Strain - Dated May 3.1, 1961
C. J. Porterf ield - Dated June 5, 1961
Watts, Thompson & Co. - Dated June 9, 1961
Hugh D. Brown Co. - Dated June 7, 1961
Ray Carlisle - Dated June 13, 1961 All leters of proposal read by Manager Longo. Director McIver moved that Strain
and Son be engaged for the Annual Audit. Director Fx1munds suggested that a de-
finite understanding of the type of report desired by the Board be determined
and Strain and Sion instructed to provide exactly this report. Seconded by
Director Horman and carried unanimously.
Tom Dolley stated theFire District is' preparing its budget and desires to know
the rate of charges for the fire hydrants. Present rate is $75.00 per year per
hydrant. Mr. Dolley requested Manager Longo conduct a count of existing hydrants
in use and the same rate be applied. Director Edmunds suggested an agreement
on the cost, installation, and removal of fire hydrants. Referred to Manager
Longo.
Bids for supplying the District with gasoline and fuel oil opened. Two bids were
received, one from Richfield Oil Co. and one from Shell Oil Co.
Richfield Oil bid .28 per gallon on tank deliveries of 400 gals or more for
gasoline and .144 per gallon on tank deliveries of 400 gals or more for fuel oil.
Shell Oil bid .31 per gallon on gas and .174 per gallon on fuel -oil.
Director Edmunds moved the acceptance of Richfield Oil Co. bid for fuel oil only.
Second by Director Greenhouse and carried.
Gatoline bids rejected and Manager Longo instructed to secure additional bids
for supplying gasoline to the District.
Mr. Spencer, Soutbern Pacific Railroad Electrical Supervisor, apprised Manager
Longo that Southern Pacific has on the drawing. board, proposed plans for the
installation of heating elements for de-icing rails. It is desired by Southern
Pacific thatthe Truckee Public Utility District supply the Electrical Power for
this operation. The project is not firm and no formal request has been submitted.
Manager Longo informed the Board of the above conversation with Mr. Spenser&
Unfinished Business:
Olympic Heights - No word received from Chamberlain.
Right of Way - No word received from C. S. Beavers.
Fred Morris - Manager Longo contacted Mr. Morris and Mr. Morris informed Manager
June 13, 1961
Xr . Or f DeLuca e
This is to advise you formally of the duties which the Truckee
Public Utility District has employed you to carry out.
As Managing Pro of the Truckee Golf Course you have the
responsibility of operating and maintaining the Golf Course and
Clubhouse. The Greene -keeper and other maintainance men employed
by the District will maintain the Golf Course ,in proper condition
under your supervision. You will control all use of the Clubhouse
and Golf Course and will keep the ca.l and.er for,scheduling golf
events as well as events involving the Clubhouse alone during the
go If ing season.
Evening use of the Clubhouse ( after golfing hours) will be
controlled by you. You will release the key to responsible persons
involved after obtaining a signed statement of responsibility and
liability for damage or loss, and a fee of $10.00 to cover utili-
ties and normal wear and tear.
The Shadowy Valley Golicl.ub will be allowed space in the Club --
house for their bulletin boards, handicap boards* records, etc, and
will be allowed to conduct their regular club meetings at the club-
house Club will be permitted to hold evening functions at
the Clubhouse on the same basis as other organizations except that
no change will be imposed for their use of the Clubhouse, You are
June 13, 1961
Further instructed to cooperate with the Shadow Valley Golfclub in
so far as is within the limits of good management.
An compensation for the performance of these duties the
D,istrict agrees to pay you two hundred dollars per month, And
allows you the following concess ions
1. All revenue from instruction and professional golfing
activity#
2. All revenue from merchandise sales in pro shop.
All revenue from driving range.
4* All revenue from rental of golf clubs.
5* All revenue from rental of golf club storage.
6e All revenue from rental of hand golf carts.
7 * 50% of the not revenue of Electric golf carts.
S. All revenue from operation of Snack Bar.
This agreement. approved by Board of Directors at their req-
ular meeting June 13, 19610
TRUE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Chairman* Board of Csectors
aging Pro
Attest:
Clerk of the BoArA'
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Longo that he did not intend to abandon the lot in Meadowlake Park, that he
'- requests the DIbstrict grant the deed to the property, and that he intends to
return and build a home.
Hal Welch - Manager Longo did not advise Paul Chamberlain to file suit due to a
possible sale pending. The Board instructed Manager Longo to advise Paul Chamber-
lain to proceed with the suit.
Director Edmunds requested that a legal ruling be obtained on the District's
rights in holding a liquor license.
The proposed budget for the forthcoming year has not been completed.
The Board will be the appointees of the new bookkeeper. Eve Hallett to be con-
sidered for the position, if she desires it.
Director Edmunds suggested a finzmce con itee be appointed to determine the
mount of land in the District's possession and the value of it, and to secure
possible buyers. Director Edmunds moved a committee of five, two Board members
and three ou is ide.-the Board, be appointed, seconded by Director McIver and the
motion carried. Chairman King to appoint the committee members.
Manager Longo instructed to contact Bill Grimm with the request the District is
to be provided with the maps of it's land holding at the earliest possible date.
Manager Longo informed the Board of Mr. Patton' s visit with the information of
the revised o-�mership of the skating rink.
Manager Longo mentioned the visit of Commander Barkley in regards to a location
for a plant to develope and test Hydroplanes, for use on snow and in water.
.`here being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM.
Ben R. King, Jr.. Chairman of the Board
James L. Sampson, Recording Secratary