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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-07-28 Min - BoardTruckee, California ` July 28, 1964 _ The members of 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 7:00 P.M. Upon roll call the following Directors were noted present:'* Aweeka, McIver, Kaspian, Firpo, Spillner Absaent : ' None Also present: Longo, Midyett Guests: David Vieu, Karl Kuttel, Paul VanVl iet, M,r .& Mrs. Eugene Welch, Tim Best, v Geo.. C attan, Bill Tunny, z Mrs. Cecil Edmunds The minutes of July 14 , -1964 regular meeting - were read and approved . The following statement of bank balances, bills paid and bills due were presented to the board for approval-. ELECTRIC ' DEPA.RTMENT Balance in Bahk 7/14/64 4, 973.55 Deposits to Date 7/28/64 11 , 95l .38 $ 6,976.83 B ILLS PAID TO DATE Payroll Gross Net O.T. Geo . Cattan 350,00 292.61 D . Baxter 81.00 52.16 L . Best 248.00 - 18 2.00 60.00 -M. Haltom - 328.70 262.98 62.70 C . Tramley 198.00 146.14 935.89 $10205.70 $935.89 $122.70 $ 60039.94 BILLS FOR BOARDS APPROVAL v Petty Cash 31.60 Masonic Temple Assoc. 80 -0-00 W .Be . Wetherall 100.00 D it . Aweeka-Sal . June l 0100 Dir. McIver -Sal . June 10.00 Dir. Sp it lner-S al : June 10.00 D it . Firpo-Sal . June - 10.00 251960 $ 251.60 $ 5 , 788.34 It was moved by Director Firpo and seconded by Director Kaspian the electric bills paid and the bills for boards approval be paid as listed. WATER DEPARTMENT Balance in Bank 7/14/64 t$ 96.11 ) Builders Service + 3 3 9.09 Taylor Jett + 956.02 $1,199.00 Minutes WATER DEPARTMENT -continued Deposits to Date July, 28 , ,1964 Balance _in Bank 7/28/64 Continued $ 10199000 2*85-2.55 $ 4, 951.-55 BILL PAID TO DATE Payroll Gross Net O.T. J. Giovannoni 200.00 152.65 M. Xidyett 200.00 163.05 , D�. - Baxter 156.60 149.35 L . Best 204.00 204.00 M. Haltom 83.60 � _,80.57 J. Britt 340.50 275 o16 76.50 J. Hensley 228.42 186.36 30.42 Co Tramley 66.00 62.95 1 f 274.09 $1,479.82 $1.8274.09 $106.92 , . $ 2,777.46 It was moved by Director Kaspian and seconded by Director Spillner the water bills pai4 * be paid as listed, So carried, REA BOND RESOLUTION: It was moved by Director Kaspian and seconded by Director McIver REA Bond Resolution not be accepted. Roll -call vote: Ayes: Aweeka, Firpo, McIver, Spillner, Kaspian_ Noes: None AI)sent : None David Vieu appeared before the board and manager read letter from State Compensation giveing Mr. Vieu a complete release., Director '—' Kaspian stated # was the decision of the manager inregards to hiring Mr. Vieu . Manager stated he would have to fire a man to re -hire Dave and he felt he could not re-employ him. Mrs. Edith Welch -appeared before the board concerning a letter written to Jobn Trauner, County Clerk by Judith Giovannoni, billing Clerk for the District. Manager read letter to Mr. Trauner, dated July 21, 1964 at the request of Chairman Aweeka. Members of the board stated they had heard complaints concerning Miss Giovannoni. Manager stated he had corrected Judy a number of times in the office inregards to her attitude to customers. Manager stated he felt this was a personal matter_ between Judy and Mrs, Welch . Chairman Aweeka stated the. whole board was moved by Miss Giovannoni ^I s letter. Manager advised if board_ - recommended a change he would do so. Chairman Aweeka stated the board would like Judy to retract her letter. Mrs. Welch stated this was not a personal matter, had no idea why Judy would do such a thing. -. Mrs_. Welch stated she realized the board could not force Miss Qiovannoni to apologize or retract her letter, but would appreciate the board writting a letter to Mr. Trauner. It was moved by Director McIver and seconded by Director Firpo a letter be written to Mr. John Trauner and a copy be sent to Mrs, Edith Welch. So c arried . Karl Kutte l appeared before the board inregards to being fired at the sub -station site. Mr. Kuttel stated he wanted to put himself in the clear with the board and gave an account on why he thought he was fired. Manager ,stated there was nothing wrong with Karl's work and appreciated the quality of his work., Manager stated the Minutes July, 28, -1964 Continued problems_ developed in the area of supervis ion . Karl stated he did not like any engineer telling his men what to do. George catt an stated Kaarl told him he did not want the carpenter or himself giving the backhae Qperator orders . Cattan stated he told the cappenter not to give orders to Karl's crew. Cattan stated Karl told him to stay off the job site. Director Kaspian suggested Karl and Cattan shake hands and try to get along, Mr. Bill Tunny, Vice President of Leisure Lease Corporation appeared before the board and requested -permission to -erect a sign dnn Dlstr- ictl s property,, Property located on the corner of Highway 89 and old Highway 40. The board suggested Mr. Tunny get a permit from the planning commission first,* Mr . Q Tunny stated he was told to get the -- site first. Director Kaspian stated he had no objection to the erection- of ' a sign., it was moved by Director Kaspian and seconded --- by D irector ,tic Iver , Bill Tunny be ,given permission to erect a sign on District property located at Immigrant way and Highway 89 with the approval of the- planning commission and a clause- stating the sign will be taken down- within thirty days if property is sold-, So carried. Mr . Tunny asked about the property by the Golf Course - and the board suggested he get together with Mr. Longo to get an approximate loc atkon . L - k - X , .. Pole Bids: Evaluation of bids presented to the board. Manager recommended B . J . Carney Co. At this time -Director Kaspian read a letter from Sierra Pacific Power Company stating they would loan the -District $100, 000.00 to complete the sub -station. The District would not be- paying - a monthly bill, there would be no interest on the loan and no strings attached. Inregards to the 5/ discount the District would lease to Sierra Pacific Power Company a parcel of land. Director Kaspian the parcel of -land could be -anywhere and any size* Manager stated he felt it- advisable to have the- attorney, look over the - agreement. Director Kaspian stated there was no agreement it -was _ verobie. Manager again -stated the District should have counsel on the matter. 41 Discussion ensued concerning -the connection to Northrop* Manager read letter -from Mr . Lowe dated July - 27 , 1964 stating Mr. Northrop was in District territory and we should serve him: Director Kaspian advised manager to connect Northrop the -1st of the month. Director Kaspian asked what portion could be used in -regards to the new sub -station. Manager stated -the 1st line would be to -Prosser Lake and the second to Olympic Heights., The line to the Airport - will have to be re--constructed.- It was moved by Director Kaspian and seconded by Director Mclver- - •--� to accept the $100, 000.00 loan from Sierra Pacific Power Company with a clause the loan to be paid back within five years. So, carried. The board asked manager if District could back out of sub -station bid,, Manager advised it- would have to be looked into. - J _ V•- Y!l y Minutes July 28, 1964 Continued l It was moved, by Director Kaspian and seconded by Director Firpo a portion of land be leased t to Sierra Pacific Power Company with a twenty-four hour cancellation clause included in the lease. So carried. Discussion ensued concerning the line to Ray Mac Mill. It was moved by Director Kaspian and ,-_seconded by Director Firpo the District negotiate with Sierra Pacific Power Company to buy installation to Ray Mac Mill . So carried. Concerning power connection to Manzo Interprizes at Deerfield, Director Kaspian told manager to go ahead and make the hookup. Discussion ensued inregards to the purchase of poles. Manager suggest- ed ordering: 20 - 45ft. poles, 5 - 40ft. poles and 5 - 30ft. poles. The board gave manager authorization to purchase a truck load of poles, the various sizes needed. Re -Closers: Manager requested authorization to purchase re -closers for sub -station totaling $894.20. Director Kaspian stated he thought the sub -station came complete. Manager advised re -closers were not called -for in bids. The board gave manager authorization to purchase re -closers. Director Kaspian asked when the sub -station is finished can the line be utilized . Manager advised can utilize at Prosser Heights and Olympic Heights by changing 24 transformers. Manager reported will have to call for bids on transformers when needed. Director Spillner asked if we could get transformers from surplus. Manager advised �-- there was an electric newspaper which advertise transformers, but you get junk prices* R Claim of John V . Cummings $ 27.17 : Manager read letter from Farmers Insurance requesting settlement for John V. Cummings whose vehicle was damaged at Gateway on April 8th, 1964. It was the agreement of the board that a settlement not be paid as the District did not get to inspect the damages* Manager stated he would so advise the insured. Resolution 6413 - Application to the Board of Public Health for a permit to provide a domestic water supply and fire protection at Prosser Lake Heights. Moved by Director McIver and seconded by Director Firpo Resolution 6413 be adopted. Passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: Oyes: Aweeka„ McIver, Kaspian, Spillner, Firpo Noes: None Absent: None pherders Spring: Manager reported assessment work had to be done at Shepherders . Manager advised, Karl had figured the work would run around $ 220.00 - one day cat work, 5 days o crew labor-$450. Manager felt it would cost $700 , 00 to $800.00 in order to provide means to test and measure the flow of Water* Director McIver stated the government is working on road and suggested Karl contact them to see if he could use their cat* Chairman Aweeka asked if you could guess on the flow and Director McIver stated it could not be guessed at. 200 Minutes July 28, 1964 Continued Director McIver felt the job wouldn't cost over $4-00.00. Manager advised the permit goes from year to year, estimated minimum work of $500 , 00 . This can be done for a period of three years before putting to beneficial use. Karl advised it would cost $16`.00 per hour for cat for one day, plus hand work. Manager stated the District had until the 15th of December to -complete the work. Director McIver stated now is the time to find out.' Director Kaspian asked Karl if -he would do the complete -job for $500.00. Karl stated he would. It was moved by Director Kasp-ian and - seconded by Director Firpo the job be turned over to Karl Kuttel for $500.00, pipe to be supplied by the District. -So carried. So. Side Spring: Manager- reported, cost to date $ 3 , 817.25 . Manager stated Karl Kuttel will submit a bill for painting, also - al bill to come from Mr, ---Patton., George Cattan presented schedule for substation construction tot the board. Water Installation to Olympic Heights: -Manager asked the board if he should call for bids on the trenching or should he wait. Dis- cussing ensued and it was the agreement of the board to delay the - installation until next year. ` Manager presented a list of water meters to be installed. Gateway System: Manager reported when Mr, Fisher from Nevada Pump & Irregation was here last year to inspect the Lewis Well he figured the work -on the well, would cost- $ 3 , 000. 00 to $4 , O00.00 . Manager figured it - would cost $5,000.00/$6,000.00 to enable us to increase production on McGl ashon s Spring* Manager reported on Transite: $ .894.' for Class 125, $1.20- for Class 25-0 Manager advised the District had the transite for the springs in the warehouse. Director Kaspian brought up the subject of wages and disucssion ensued concerning managers salary. --Director Kaspian suggested that -there be an of f ice manager and a manager to take care of the outside and one girl in the office. Manager asked if the board wanted to cut his salary to $ 5 00.00 . Director Kaspian suggested it be cut -to $ 65 0.00 . Manager asked the board if they wanted thirty days notice. Director Kaspian stated he didn't want notice only wanted - the manager to co- operate, Manager stated he appreciated the problems of,,the District, had done the best he could for the District, but could not make it on $650.00 a month and couldn't accept a reduction of salary. Director Firpo asked Manager if he could get along with one girl, . Manager stated, couldn't do the work with one girl* D irector McIver suggested both the board and manager think over the reduction of salary for thirty days. Manager stated he decision would still be the same in thirty days, that he could not accept - a reduction in salary. Tim Best entered discussion and stated he did not see how the board could offer a line foreman more money than a Metes July 28, 1964 Continued man with Mr. Longo' s education and experience, Mrs. Edmunds entered discussion and stated the District had tried having an office manager and an - outside manger, but it did not work out . Paul VanVliet stated he felt the manager- was underpaid: Manager suggested the board check with the auditors, stated he had saved his salary every year. Manager asked the board what he should due concerning Miss Giovannoni . Chairman Aweeka stated Judy should have come to the meeting and something like this refects on the District. Director McIver felt the manager should reprimand Judy and if her attitude did not, change, than dismiss her. There being no further business to be brought before the board the meeting was adjourned at 10 :15 P.M. A _ 1 i Edward N. Aweeka, Chairman - w L � Y M. Midyett, Recording'' Secretary - a f y�