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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-04-24 Min - BoardMinute ' s of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors, held April 24th, 1962, at the officeofthe District on Main - St -Truckee. 10 .- .- - Directors resent: Edmunds,, McIver,, Horman,, Greenhouse . Also present, SO Edmunds,, Mrs, E, Popovichr Mro-R, Kennedy,, Mr.-- D. Bayliss,, -Mr,, H. Stout, *,Mr,, E. Holtz,, Mr., P. Van Vl-eit,, Mr. E.,Ellis . Staff present: -Manager Lon- go,, Eve Hallett, Manager informed Board Chairman King would not b -1 e present and it was moved by Director Greenhouse seconded by Director McIver and carried that Director Edmunds act as Chairman, Acting Chairman Edmunds called the meeting to order at-8:00 P. M., and the reading of the minutes *and bank balances were defered to later position on the Agenda, Mr. Daniel Bayliss - -of Sacramento appeared before the Board relative to, purchasing the land -owned by the District, at the "Y". He stated he and his associates - were interested -in building a. motel with swimming pool but he felt there might be a contestant as far as%clear title was concerned* Manager read letter from Mr. Erickson of Title Co. stating title was clear. The Board stated -they had not discussed a definite- price on the land, and any proposal submitted must go out for ~public bid. - Mr* Bayliss said he would tal:k to Dro Tabian to- see if they could exchange land portions to eliminate -the triangle ' and make the corner square. He will send in a written proposal before the end of the week, Mr. Bayliss thanked the Board and left the meeting., mr,o Richard Kennedy of Kennedy Engineers* San Francisco appeared before the Board relative to serving the District as Consulting Engineers for the Housing and Home Fianance Agency loam. A'He stated his firm was well experienced and are familiar with all aspects of obtaining finances from Federal* State#.R,E,A, and private agencies He was asked if his firm was familiar with the David Grunsky Act *and he stated they were. He also stated his f irm would evaluate - and bring -up to date the old maps 0 set up a general program on which a preliminary plan could be made and set; up a long range program for improvement at reasonable engineering fees Director McIver moved that the proposal be laid over to -next meeting and Mr. Kennedy advised of -the results by the Manager. Mr. Kennedy thanked the Board and -left the meeting, *#^ -Mr. Cliff Ellis appeared before -the Board and asked if the Board ' had set a definite date for the opening of the Golf course because he wanted sufficient time to have the greens in shape, The.. Board felt that may 15th would be a good opening date dependent on the weather, Mr. Ellis also asked if the Board had made any 'decis-ion as to his salary being on a monthly basis and his -having complete charge of the greens and the hiring -and firing of the water men. Director McIver moved that it be defered until after bids are opened on May 8th Mr. Ellis thanked the Board and left,, W Mrs, Eve Popovich appeared before the Board relative to water and electric connection connection charges being billed to lot owners at Truckee Heights, Inc,* Manager read letter dated April 19 from Mr. Wright of Truckee Heights,, Inc,,, and Mr. Wright was under the impression that lots sold at Olympic Heights were not subject to any installation charges and felt that any changes in 468 i6Z April 24 minutes cunt, the rules and regulations should not be applied to their sub- , division. Excedps were read from the Agreement dated Sept 23,, 1960 between the District and Truckee Heights, Inc* as follows: "and said District agrees that it shall provide water to all lots,, subject to the rules and regulations as now in effect, or as may be pro- mulgated subsequently hereto by District,." Mrs. Popovich stated she would bring the above mentioned excerpt to Mr. Wrfights attention so that on future lots sold there would be no misem representation. Manager stated on some of the lots the main is across the street which means the paved roads would have to be torn up, pipes laid* etc. Manager was instructed to compute the total cost and prorate the cost to the lots involved so the buyer could find out installation costs when he applies for service* Mrs. Popovich asked if water and electricity could be served in the very near future to Mr . Halcomb and she would see if Mr . Wright would pay the installation costs. Manager stated he would inform Mr$. Popovich and Mr. Wright as to when services will be available. Mrs. Popovich thanked the Board and left. ` Manager read minutes of meeting April 10th at the request of Acting Chairman Edmunds. Director McIver moved the minutes be adopted as read, seconded by Director ..Greenhouse and carried. The following statement of Bank Balances and bills paid were presented: ELECTRIC DEPT A--•, Balance in Bank 4-10--62 $78755.3.2 Error in deposit 4-9-62 - 104024 - 7 8651.08 Salaries paid 4-20-62 4 Gross Net OT A. Fulcher 298.80 245.46 10.80 J. Slade 264.00 210.22 J. Elliott 114.40 109.63 E . Hallett 118.75 71.51 M. Johnson 93.75 61.37 E . Hintz 6.5 0 6.24 J . Giovannoni 49.00 29.13 Co Traml.ey 129.92 102.43 R E. Besold-180.00 169.65 L . Ramirez 13 2.00 126.43 1 j 13 2.07 10387.12 ltl32.07 10.80 60529.01 Deposit refunds paid 4-24-62 110000 60409.01 Deposits to date 4-24--62 31627.57 108 036.58 Sierra Pacific Power Co - February - Paid 70829.33 Balance. in Electric dept 4-m24-62 2, 207.25 RECREATION DEPT Balance-- in Bank 4-10-62 279.79 salaries paid 4-20-62 Gross Net Cliff Eilis 84.00 - 80.17 80 017 Balance in Recreation dept 4-24-62 199.62 14M WATER DEPT Balance in Bank 4-10-62 Salaries paid 4-20-62 Gross J. Elliott ..93:60 E . Hallett 118.75 M. Johnson 93.75 E . Hintz 334.31 J. Giovannoni _ 48 .l2 Co Tramely 18.56 .. 707.09 Deposits to date 4--24-62 Due - R. Higgins - Postmaster Minutes April 24 cont $4,356.92 Net aT 5?.-83 113.81 89.87 266.92 63_.31 46�.09 17.82 592.34 592..34 63.31 3,764.58 80,7.25 4 g 571.83 50 . o0 50000 4, 521_.83 Director Greenhouse moved _that the statements and bills as submitted be approved,. seconded by Director McIver and carried. Arrears for March were presented. , Reviewing the delinquent accounts, Director Horman stated Mr. David Whitley had been drafted into the Army,, Director McIver moved that Mr. Wh itleys balance of $4.1,0 be allowed, seconded by D irpctor Horman & Carried, Complaints for March were presented and after perusal were ordered filed. ..-� Manager reported there was considerable interference on TV and he was. instructed to contact the CaU fornia Highway Patrol and ask for their assistance in correcting the interference. Manager read a protest filed by Sierra Pacific Power Co. on the Districts application for water at SaQwtooth Springs. He also read a copy of District Attorney Berliners rebuttel to the Sierra Pacific Power Co . The hearing w it 1 be arranged by the water Rights Board in the . very near future. Manager reported there was considerable progress being made on the repairing and -relocating of District lines.. He also reported that Mr. Frank Gaiennie had suggested, that the District take two . f eeder ' 1 Ines_ from Sierra Pacific Power Co. one would be .2400 and the other 4160 and Sierra. Pacific Power ,Co. would pro- vide the four meters necessary. The Board instructed the Manager .to direct a letter to Sierra Pacific Power Co . _ embodying "As a temporary measure for the next one or -two years that , if - it is agreeable we will accept 4160 on that line as. proposed by their District Manager, Mr. Frank Gaiennie. The Board instructed Manager to direct a letter to Mr. Gerry . Lewis . regarding Apstallatton of electric lines and inform him that they hope it will be completed within 60 days so that it will not be necessary to turn it over to the Attorney. Manager reported he had spent Tuesday, April 24 with Attorney McDonough and Mr. Reising of R.E.A.. regarding loan. The Board went on record stating application for loan be made immediately which would enable the District to serve Prosser Heights, Prosser Village and po s s ibly the Airport* Manager reported Mr . Stokes is in Washington Do C. and will personally confirm all allocations of power,* Manager reported John Sl ade e a journeyman 1 ineman , employed 470 rww� Minutes April 248 cunt, by the District wishes to park his trailor on District property, The Board felt the Planning Commission would object and Mr. Slades request was denied, Unfinished business: R, Joseph - right -of way -- Nett - completed, Revised Ordinance #6202 covering electric services was presented. Duxing the -Discussion -it -'Was decided that as a temporary measure only.# . the discount -be eliminated only until, the- District is financially . able to restore it and the n:oniess� so derived, be set. -aside for improvements in the electrical services only It was moved by Ddxector McIver that be it RESOLVED by the Board'.Of Directors that Ordinance #6202 as presented to the Directors in previous meetings with elimination of all discount features and ammendment of ' qualification for availability of HC 2 rate hereby be adopted . and become effective July 1, 196 2 and the Manager is instructed to post and advertise same in accordance with -the 1 aw, a ec-onded- - by Director Harman- and- carried by the following roll call vote: a Ayes:. Maher, - Greenhouse, Horman, Edmunds, n Noes-: None Absent: King Manager -read letter from Chairman King dated April 13th submitting his re s ignat ion , - - It was moved by D-I rector Korman and seconded by Director McIver - that the resignation of Chairman Kjng be accepted as of April. 24 and carried unanimously by ]Board Members present. Directors present- were -asked by Acting Chairman Edmunds to give c ons ider at ion for an appointee to fill out the vacancy on the Board and an Executive session will be held at 7 : 3 O, May 8th , Manager reported four - ads had - been placed in the papers advertising the ' sale of the Golf Course and he- had ' received nine inquiries which had been --answered :by a form letter which he. read to the- Board . After - condiderable discussion of the Golf course the --meeting adjourned at 11: 5 5 P , M, Next Regular meeting will be held May 8th at 8:00 P.M. 8 E . Hallett, Recording Sec l y. 9- 1 C. Edmunds, Acting Chairman