HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-12-26 Min - BoardA Regular meeting of thd Board of Directors was convened at the
office of the District on Main St. at,8: PoM*,r December 26, 1961.
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The following Directors were noted present, Chairman B. King,
Directors C, Edmunds, Jo McIver, Do Horman, P9 Greenhouse, Manager
F. Longo and Mildred Johnson, Secretary pro tem.. Guests present,
Mrs* Edmunds, Mr. Go E. Lewis and Mr. Norman Hislop,
Manager Longo read the minutes of the meeting December 12th,
The minutes were corrected to read season green fees instead of
green fees. It was moved by Director Edmunds that the minutes be
approved as corrected, seconded by Director Horman and carried.
After a discussion of the location of the well sites Mr, Lewis
requested that the District release the floating easement. Mr, Lewis
said Grant Deed from Lewis to District would give fee title to the
District for the land upon which the wells are situated. He stated
that the Quit Claim Deeds to him would release the floating easement
thus permitting him to sell land. He has presently three deals
pending,o He stated that they need assurance that the Board will
release the floating easement, Director McIver stated that we must
have maps with dimension of well sites attached to the Deeds,
Director Edmunds stated we must be certain we have access to the
wells. It was agreed by the Board that the matter be held over and
no further action taken until Mr. Lewis provide us with maps and
Grant Deeds . Mr . Lewis stated he will bring them in at the next
meeting,
In a discussion regarding discontinuing the services of
Chamberlain and Chamberlain and the hiring of Martin McDonough as
special council and retaining Harold A. Berliners Director Edmunds
stated that Harold - Berliner, District Attorney, is not obligated
to serve the District. Director McIver said Mr. Berliner volunteered
his services on a no pay basis which would save the District money.
Director Edmunds stated we must anticipate a fight with Sierra Pacific
and Chamberlain and Chamberlain, Director Horman stated we have.
been floundering too long and must take steps to get streightened
out immediately. Director McIver moved that services of Chamberlain
and Chamberlain be terminated and Attorney Martin McDonough be
engaged as special council in Utility matters with Harold Berliner,,
Dictrict Attorney retained as attorney for the District, Motion was
seconded by Director Horman,
The Chairman asked for a roll call vote, Roll call vote "Ayes"
in favor of motion, Greenhouse, McIver,, Horman and King, "Noes'.' none,
not voting - Edmunds.. i
The Manager was instructed to write letters to Chamberlain and
Chamberlain, Martin McDonough and Harold A. Berliner advising them
of this action. Manager Longo requested Chairman King approve letters
before mailing .
Dr. King and Mr. Longo reported on --a meeting with P.U.C. held
in San Francisco on December 14th at 2 P.M. Two engineers of P,U,C
and Mr. McNaughton represented the Commission.
Mr, McNaughton presented the rate P,U.C. has on file under
which the District received service from Sierra Pacific Power, This
rate differs from the one in the District's files in that it states
service may be given the District at 60,000 volts and/or 2400 voltsO
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December 26, 1961, continued
This information changed the District's position with respect to
its appeal to the Coipmiss ion, The Commission's engineers stated
that an informal meeting with Sierra Pacific Power's representative
eould be arranged in their offices if it was so desired or a formal
hearing could be scheduled if the District o deeired.
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Mr, McNaughton brought out the f act that the , rate charged the
District by. Sierra Pacific Power was undoubedly a low one and
suggested it be compared with P.G.& E . schedule R.
Comparison shows
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November billing on Sierra Pacific P 6 $ 10, 091.97
November billing on P . G . & E . Schedule R $ 8 , 269.12
December billing on Sierra Pacific P 6 $ 10, 499.43
December billing on P.G.& E. Schedule R $ 8,479.04
Mr. McNaughton suggested the District consider the informal
meeting before we request the formal hearing as satisfactory
results may be obtained.
Chairman King suggested that we set up a schedule and go
step by step In presenting our problem to the Commission to,
obtain service from Sierra Pacific Power at a higher voltage
as we cannot wait to obtain an .allocation of Bureau power.
Director Edmunds asked what a 60,000 volt substation
installation would cost. Director Horman stated that a quotation
of $75, 000.00 was made for such an installation. Other expenses --�
involving the change of distribution facilities to a higher
voltage were in the , neighborhood of ' $2Q4, 000.00. The manager
was requested to present an estimate -of substation costs at
the next meeting. It was suggested that the District get an
acknowledgment from . Sierra Pacific Power in writing stating
we are entitled to service at 60,000 volts,
The Manager was instructed to have Mr . Hof fman and Mr .
Festerson attend the next Director's meeting to discuss the
claim of Fidelity and Casualty Co.
The following business unfinished;
Eve Popovich -- no map yet .
Fire District - no meeting scheduled
S . P , encroachment - no answer to letter
Hal We 1 ch - no word
Deeds to District's land - inquiry to be made of title company
C . W . Beavers -- has not returned agreement
R. Joseph right of way - no agreement consumated as yet.
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Director Horman asked if Mrs, Speedy Brown had pursued her
alleged claim against the District for injury received on the
broken sidewalk. Manager Longo advised that referal had been
made to the insurance company and no further information available*
The claim of former employee against the District has been
Qutl awed according to the - opinion rendered by the attorney*
Director Greenhouse was permitted to take the minutes home
so he could catch up on the past Board actions* :
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
Ben R . King, Chairman
Mildred Johnson, Secretary Pro tem.
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