HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-10-18 Min - BoardTruckee, California
October 18, 1966
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 7:35 P.M.
At roll call the following Directors were noted present:
Aweeka, Rose, Waters, Doyle. Director Firpo absent.
District Employees present: Longo, Midyett i
Guests: Tom Dolley, Mr. Wadsworth 1 `
The minutes of October 4th regular meeting were read and approved
subject to the following corrections -
Manager quoted $600.00 two years ago - Page 120 - second sentence
Page 121 - lst sentence - Bridge Street bridge instead of
Church Street bridge
Statement of Bank Balance, bills paid and bills due were presented
to the board for approval.
STATEMENT OF TRUCKEE PUBLIC UTILITY
DISTRICT FUND
Bank balance October 4 th
Deposits through October 18th
Dept. of Int. Revenue
Dept. of Employment
FICA
J.R. Bradley
Sierra Pac if is
Calif. Assoc. of Emp.
Approved bills
$ X,780.64
15, 970.18
972.40
267.35
1, 805.22
16.94
l3, 616.34
193.10
4 , 084.84 19 , 7 94.6 3
OCTOBER PAYROLL
OT
GROSS
NET
M.
Haltom
395.60
344.50
J.
Hensley
41.68
249.88
210.49
G.
Catta.n
425.00
362.75
R .
Le amon
19 2.0 0
154.4 2
M.
Midyett
212.50
170.24
Bo
Grow
41.85
289.85
255.58
To
Paulus
3 65.00
3 03.3 2
R .
Silva
10.4 2
288.0 2
244.84
Co
Tramley
252.00
205.80
D.
Vieu
73.19
373.19
313.95
F.
Burdick
12.9 0
184.3 0
166.58 2 7 3 2.47
$180.04
$3, 227.34
$2, 732.47 $17, 062.16
BILLS FOR BOARDS APPROVAL
U.S. Post Office 50.00
American Cryogenics 8.56
American Timber & Trading 454.42
Chapman' s Upholstery 8 7.5 0
A. Carlisle & Co. 14.28
Crane Supply Co. 3 36.13
Westinghouse 890.76
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Bills for Boards _ ap2roval,_ c_ontt inued
Bank Bal. $17 , 062 16 ,
Gulf Service
2.80
F. Longo -
74.43
Neptune Meter Co.
234.78
Record Supply
152.79
Sierra Sun
42.58
The Western Hardware Tool Co .
9.24
Vincent Supply Co.
31.7 0
Delta Lines, Inc.
45.69
'""" Pacific Telephone
84.54 _
Standard Oil Co. n _
127.40
Truckee Tahoe Lumber Coo
3 0.08 -2 f 67 7.68
$14 , 3 84.48
At this time Manager gave his report for the Electric Department:
Burkhalter Avenue has been converted.
Moved by Director Rose and seconded by Director Waters the bills
paid and the bills for boards approval be paid as listed. So carried.
REPORT ON SIERRA PACIFIC PROPOSAL
Manager reported Sierra Pacific is finalizing evaluation on Donner
Lake facilities and are currently hoping to complete within a week
or 10 days. Sierra Pacifiq is going to give us a breakdown on
customers, Manager reported he wants to bill customers ors e v b it l
and one meter. At present Sierra Pacific has an additional meter
for water heaters .
Manager reported he as already to present the board with rate
•--- reduction figures but found 64 customers would be increased, therefor
he would have to go back and re -work the rates .
REA is concerned over certain -parts in the contract with Sierra
Pacif is and there will be a delay of a „ couple of weeks . REA is
not satisfied with then arbitration clause.
SANITARY DISTRICT EASEMENT
Manager reported Fred Hodder advises the connection fee to the sewer
line for District property at the "Y" will cost $11, 000.00. The
connection fee to the warehouse will -cost $2, 269.00. Discussion
ensued concerning `the connection fee and manager was instructed to
contact Attorney Chamberlain 'before any further action is taken.
ADVERTISING OF REAL ESTATE
Land at "Y" - Manager reported he is waiting for a preliminary
report from the Title Co. The report will cost the District $50.00.
Manager advised it will be another before the property could be
advertised. Director Doyle asked the purpose of the land being put
up for sale. Director Waters and Directors Rose explained this
would give the District _an idea of the value of the land. Director
rmm,,, Doyle stated he was against selling the property. Chairman Xweeka
stated he was against putting the property up for bids. Director
Doyle advised he would go along with the call ing for bids at present.
HOFERT & CO. LAND
Manager read setter from Hofert & Co, dated October 5th. Manager
reprted he has filed on the spring and an easement should be acquired.
Manager felt the matter should be turned over to Attorney McDonough.
Director Waters felt -the District would have problems with the Dept.
of Fish and Game. Chairman _Aweeka didn't think there would be any
problem since the water would be used for domestic purposes. The
Board instructed manager to.contact Attorney McDonough and have
him handle the obtaining of .- the easement and right of way.
MANAGERS REPORT
WATER: Control for Tonini and McGlashon has not been repair as yet,
I.B.E.W.
Manager read letter dated October 4th from I.B.E,W, advising that
Local 1245 has been requested to represent the majority of District
E_ employees and wanted to discuss the contract with the Board of
, Directors or a committee. Manager read his letter of reply advising
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Mr. Wadsworth the date and time of the Board meeting,.
Director Waters excused himself and left the meeting at 8:40 P.M.
Mr. Wadsworth introduced himself to the Board and gave a brief
resume of his background. He asked the Board if they would sign
a contract with the Union and will they recognize union representation
of the employees. Chairman Aweeka ddvised the District could not
sign a contract with the union and no decision could be made as
there was not a full Board present. The Board advised that District
employees could have anyone represent them, the board could not stop
them. Mr. Wadsworth explained he would like a letter or resolution
stating the District would recognize the Union,
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Mr. Wadsworth stated the Union did not approach the employees, they
came to him. One or more employees had been a member for sometime
and the others signed cards a month ago. Wadsworth explained his
organization does not seek small operations lik this one, but it is
their obligation to help when asked. He advised his organization
will represent employees in any dispute. Wadsworth further explained
how a dispute would be handled. He felt the Board had a misconception
of unions and explained how -the union operates.
Director Doyle was surprised to found out the employees were going
union and thought the employees were treated quite well. Diretor
Doyle stated for the size of the District he felt the Board had bent
over to do things right. ; Chairman Aweeka stated that he thought the
employees had a right to have anyone represent them, but the District
would -not sign an agreement, Mr., Wadsworth stated "you are not about
to sign a contract with us, You can if you want to."
Wage agreement discussed and Chairman Aweeka advised he would not go
for any changes until April of 1967, Mr. Wadsworth advised he had not
met with the employees therebr he did not know what changes would be
made, He stated wages were not an issue at this time, Wadsworth
advised the Union will pay for bookkeeping expenses if dues are taken
out as a payroll deduction.
Mr. Wadsworth again asked the Board to give him somekind of indication
aS soon as possible. He thanked the Board and left the meeting at
9:45 P.M.
Director Doylt reported Mrs* Shively complained that her water smells
and was discoloring her procelain fixtures. Manager reported this
was the result of one customer on a f ive mile 1 ine .
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Further discussion ensued concerning the Union and it was agreed that
manager get the opinion of Attorney Chamberlain and then call a
Special Meeting of the Board if necessary.
There being no further business to be brought before the board, it was
moved by Director Rose and seconded by Director Doyle the meeting
be adjourned at 10: 00 P.M.
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Edward N. Aweeka, Chairman
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M. M dye , R6ccfrding Secretary