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Home My WebLink About1964-02-25 Min - Board142 Truckee, California February 25, 1964 The members of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Public Utility District met in a recjular meeting at the office of the District 'on Main Street, at 7:45 P.M. Upon roll call the following Directors were noted present Aweehk, McIver, Kaspian, Spillner, Firpo Also present: Longo, Midyett V Guests,-, W . B . Wetherall, Wm. Knapp, Jack Harker, Robert Mezzetti, - Daven Morey, Charles` Carroll, Tom Dolley - Mr. Wm. Knapp appeared before the board and advised the availability of two backhoes @ $14.00 per hour. 'He stated he would take care of emergencies right a way and woul& like to know in advance any large projects* Knapp stated this was the loweet figure he would ' work for unless the District ther ied the insurance which would make- 5 00 per hour difference. The Board thanked Mr. Knapp and advised they would discuss the matter further. Mr, Jack Harker appeared before the Board concerning conversion for new sub-statioh. Harker stated managers figures on labor were in good shape, Harker advised he would work a small crew along with District labor and would bring in a larger crew when needed. Director Kaspian wanted to know how much cold line would cost. Harker stated if everything was - furnished, ]fiber would run about $5 000.-00 per mile. Hot line -costs would' be around $60000.00 per mile. Director Kaspian asked Mr. Harker for a firm bid* Harkerstated he would have to have a complete report before he could present a firm bid to the District, Manager advised he would have a report by the end of March for Mr . Harker* Attorney Robert L. Mezzetti representing the Pondarosa Golf Course appeared before the Board. Mr. Mezzetti presented the following proposal to the Dittrict= -An escrow be opened with instructions to be agreed on between Mr . Wetherall and his clients for a cash payment of $1408000.00 and an interest penalty charge of $10,165.31 making a total. of $150 * 165.31 for the Golf Course and personal property per inventory subject to floating easements upon the .1 and -to .provide for future utility instal l at ion and exclusive utility service rights by Truckee Public .Utility District for 25 years from date. Also, that the Golf Course shall remain a public golf course through 19720 It was moved by Director Kaspian and seconded by Director Firpo that the sale be accepted subject to the foregoing conditions* Roll call vote: Ayes-Aweeka,Mclver,Kaspian,Spillner, Firpo Noes:_.None Absent: None Mr. Mezzetti thanked the board and left the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Discussion ensued with Attorney Wetherall inregards to Eve Popovich- Donner Trail #2-extension. Attorney Wetherall reported in a meeting with Eve Popovich and Roland Bliss he advised them to put in writing their proposal to the District* Mr . Wetherall advised the District was not obligated to take back the land. The matter of obligation contracted from the creation of the assessment district was discussed. Mr . Wetherall advised the board Mrs. Popovich' s letter should be answered. Mr. Wetherall advised the board they should make a decision "1 .7 Minutes February 25, 1964 Continued 143 to either give an extension or take her offer of quit claim deed. - After fukther discussion it was moved by Director Kaspian and seconded by Director Spillner that Mr. Wetherall be instructed to write a letter to Mrs . Popovich advising the board is not interested in r accepting the land back by quit claim deed and moreover is not desposed to consider extension of time without first arriving at a settlement. Manaciers `Report Lewis Well - Manager gave letter to Attorney Wetherall from Nevada Pump and Irrigation, . giving their findings at the Lewis Well. Manager stated the district accepted --the well without it being tested. Wetherall advised the contract does not require Lewis to show proof of the well testing. Manager stated he would have to do further research on the well. Manager reported Orlan Sanders had the Deed for the sub -station site for signature. Manager asked Mr. Wetherall 'if he thought it would be adviseable to have a preliminary title search made. Wetherall thought it would be adviseable . The minutes of February ll , 1964 were read and approved subject to the following correction, Director Kaspian and Director Spillner felt- that one man should be layed to cut labor. expenses* The following statements of bank balances, bills paid and due were presented ,to the board for approval, ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Balance in Bank 2-11-64 $ 7 , 890.36 Deposits to Date 2=25-64 91325,76 Bank. Loan 20f 000.00 $ 37, 216.12 BILLS PAID TO DATE Gross Gerald J . Whorton-Dep . Refund Eugene Welch-Dep .Refund Betty Jul iot-Dep .Refund Joe Gonz ai a s-Dep .Refund H . J . 0' Hara-Dep . Refund William P. Mills-Dep.Refund Hermenegildo Diaz-Dep.Refund Broderick Do Wilkes-Dep .Refund James J . Ritchie-Dep *Refund L.C. Hubli and-Dep .Refund T.F. Greene-Dep . Refund Elsie Marquis-Dep. Refund H.P. Tapia-Dep. Refund Charles Bunt-Dep.Refund Payroll D. Bauer 7.50 L . Best 3 04.00 J . Britt 34.5 0 M. Haltom 298.00 E . Hintz 3.3 5 Net 20.00 10,00 10.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 70.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 O.T. 7.15 _ 249.14 _ 30.50 251.12 10000 3.20 Y . Minutes Fdbruary 25 , 1964 B ILLS PAID TO DATE -continued, Bank Bal , Payroll Gross Net O.T. J. Michael 252.00 199 044 C . Tramley 216.00 172,31 Sierra Pacific Power Co. 23.356.76 -Joe Britt -Paint 39.78 R. Black 7.50 5180 $18122,85 $24*610*20 $10.00 BILL FOR BOARDS APPROVAL Petty Cash 17.3 2 Postmaster -Louise McCallen 54*00 $67,32 Continued $37, 216.12 24,610,20 $12, 605.20 67.32 $12, 538.60 It was moved by Director Kaspian and seconded by Director Firpo- the electric bills paid and bills for boards approval be paid as listed. So carried. It was moved by Director McIver and seconded by Director Spillner the consumers deposits be put in a separate fund, So carried, WATER DEPARTMENT ` Balance in Bank 2-11-64 $ 5, 987.53 Deposits to Date 2-25-64 1,321.60 $ 7,309.13 BILLS PAID TO DATE Payroll D . Baxter Jo Britt J . Britt J . Giovannoni E . Hintz ` M. Midyett Gross Net 192 950 156.69 200.00 163.85 34.50 32.90 200.00 152.65 290.00 230,29 182.50 141.27 $1,099.50 $ 877.65 BILLS FOR BOARDS APPROVAL O.T. 877.65 $ 6.431.48 Masonic Temple Assoc. -Rent 70.00 Petty Cash 5.55 Attorney Wetherall 100.00 - Di.r. Aweeka-Jan.Sal. 10000 D it . McIver -Jan .Sal . 10000 Dix . Kaspian-Jan .Sal . 10 , 00 Dir. . Spillner-Jan . sal . 10 , 00 Dir. Firpo-Jan.Sal, 10.00 225.55 ?$ 225.55 $6*115.93 It was moved by Director McIver and seconded by Director Firpo the water bills paid and the bills for approval be paid as listed. Bo carried. Director Firpo asked Mrs. Midyett if she was being paid for taking - the minutes. Mrs. Midyett stated it was agreed that payment was included with mlary. Manager advised Mrs. Midyett would be making n $400.00 a month in April. There being no further business to be brought before the Board the i w s jo ed at 10:40 P.M. M.Midyett. recording secretary Edward N. Aweeka, Chairman