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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-05-02 Min - BoardTruckee, California May 2, 1967 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 7:30 P.M. Upon roll call the following Directors were noted present: Aweeka, Firpo, Rose, paters. Dir. Doyle arrived at 7 :40 P.M. Guests: Nathan Topol District employees present: Longo, Midyett, Cattan STATEMENT OF TRUCKEE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT FUND Bank Balance 4/17/67 Deposits including 5/2/67 Bills approved Motorola(not approved) Petty Cash Sierra Pacific Power Co, County Recorder $ 16,145.26 34,588.01 3,630.42 + 21469.53 56.31 10,404.21 5.60 Wedco ( check issued in Jan &lost) 1, 683.88 Dept, of Employment 99.64 Dept. of Internal Revenue 1,234.00 APPA 10.00 Gordon H. Huber 177.38 Atlantic Richfield (adj .) 2.62 George Cattan 675.87 17,979.93 $ 35,222.87 APRIL 30th Payroll O .T . Gross Net . Burdick 9.90 326.70 261.48 Grow 425.00 331.82 Haltom 102.00 374.00 304.32 Hensley 690 384.10 300.03 Hublar 277.60 214.43 Leamon 187.50 151.07 Longo 2.33 237.93 178.23 Midyett 11000.00 785.77 Paulus 225.00 179.95 Ramirez 400,00 312.22 Silva 344.00 269.44 Tramley 280.00 219.53 Valadez 6.45 350.45 292.23 Vieu - - - i - 67.56 367.56 rr irr.._�...r ■ 278.43 41 301.61 i .r_r .. i ■ w... +�..�r�rr .■r�■..`rr■....n. _■ $200,35 $2,462,65 $4,301.61 $30,921.26 Bank balance as of 5/ 2/67 $30,921.26 BILLS FOR BOARDS APPROVAL George Cattan 40.00 Burroughs Corp. 70.92 Don Mallicoat 100.00 Sierra Sun 18,72 Vincent Supply 56.02 U.S. Post Office 50.00 Directors 250.00 Paul Chamberlain 100.00 Masonic Temple ) 31703,94 Wedco, Inc. } 80.00 California Assoc. of Employers 316.35 32 BILLS FOR BOARDS APPROVAL -Continued Bank Balance $30,921.26 T inl ing & Powell Tahoe Truckee Agency Southern Pac if is Co . J.H. Baxter Truckee Donner Disposal Thornton Is Garage The Western Hardware & Tool Co. Parking Lot Nevada Photo Service Sierra Pacific Power Co. Flanigan Whse . Co, Metal Products Co. William W . Grimm R.L. Harris Bank Balance after 7.70 10.50 71.95 2, 038.40 5.00 118.85 148.41 25.00 2.23 194.37 12.30 36.24 5.00 165.00 7o626.93 above payments - $ 23l294,33 Discussion ensued concerning Wedcobills. Director Firpo stated he spoke to a gentlemen, whose name was withheld, and he advises that some of the merchandise purchased could be cut down 30/40% if purchased from other companies. Manager stated if items could be purchased for less he would do so. D it . Firpo stated he would like to see orders put up for bid. Manager stated if the Board wants him to call for bids he would do so. At this point Dir. Firpo used profanity in calling the manager a 1 ier . Recording secretary left the room, upon returning to themeeting Nate Topol was informing the Board how Douglas Lumber handles their purchasing* Moved by Director Doyle, seconded by Director Rose the bills paid and the bills for Boards approval be paid as listed. So carried. NATHAN TOPOL Manager gave a brief resume of the 10 inch water line installation to Douglas Lumber Corporation in 1965. Manager stated he felt the District has an interest in the line as we have 8 customers connected and we have an obligation because of the customers, If Board agrees manager feels an allowance of $3,000.00 over a period of five years would take care of District share. Douglas Lumber Corp. is trying to recovery $15,000,00 of the water line over a twenty year period* At the present time the District is billing Douglas Lumber Corp. $55.00 a month for an estimated 300,000 gallons of water. The purpose of the line was for fire protection only to the Mill. The reason the District tied into the line was that they needed a new line to serve the 8 customers presently connected and felt it feasible to do so. Nate stated T's were put in so hookups could be made for future expansion. Chairman Aweeka c ould not see where there would be any expansion in that area, Director Waters could see no reason why the District should be involved at all as it was agreed that Topol would put in the line at his own cost. Nate reported that there was a verbal agreement that Douglas Lumber Corp. would beable to recover the cost of the line. Further discussion ensued concerning the agreement and manager ad- vised he would research the minutes for further information. Electric Service Contract discussed. Nate does not agree with the 600 Kw minimum incurred on his April Bill. Nate stated the way he understood the contract was that he would pay $630,00 for the demand and the energy. Douglas Lumber Corp. was bill for 600 Kw while only using 480 Kw which is in accordance with the Rules, Rates & Regulations of the District. Manager and District Engineer agree that there is a misunderstanding concerning the contract and in the way the rate is being applied. Manager stated he would take the matter up with Attorney McDonough. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Following disucssion the Board agreed that Edward N. Aweeka re- main Chairman of the Board until the general election to be held in November of 1967. UNION REPORT POW - RESOLUTION 6706 - Wage Agreement - May 1, 1967 Moved by Director Rose, Seconded by Director F irpo, Resolution 6706 be adopted. Passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Aweeka, Firpo, Rose, Waters, Doyle Noes: None Absent: None SIERRA PACIFIC PURCHASE AGREEMENT Manager reported he met with Ralph Cromer, Martin McDonough and Richard Campbell. Exhabit A - 24 pages consisting of property inventory, original cost less accured depreciation valuation as of September 1, 1966 was reviewed at the meeting, Manager reported it will be the end of June or around the lst of July before transactions are completed. REPORT ON WATER CONNECTION Manager reported he has received about half of the information he requestion from other water companies. Dave Irmer has contacted a number of water companies and he will give the District a report, Manager hopes to have a report for the Board by the SINNU,, May 16th meeting. At this time Chairman Aweeka asked for files on C.S. Beavers. Chairman advised that Mr. Beavers says the District cannot charge him for source and storage. Manager read Agreement dated April 10, 1962 concerning the provision of water to the subdivision. Agreement dated January 1963 read and manager commented on Condition #4 pertaining to sewer facilities. Manager stated the District has no control over this that it comes under the jurisdiction of the Health Dept. An easement will be needed accros s District property when Mr, Beavers puts in Ponderosa Palisades -Commercial. Manager feels the easement should be given. Manager will contact the attorney for his opinion concerning the charge for source and storage. LAND AT "Y" Manager contacted theBanks as instructed but they would not con- sider making appraisal. Drainage on the property was discussed and it is believed that the water is coming from the new CHP bldg. The Directors set a price of $ 7 5 , 000.00 for the property, terms not to be stipulated in the bid. Following further discussion the matter was tabled . MANAGERS REPORT Approval of highway crossing for intert ie line with Sierra Pacific Power Company received . Easement from Richard Joseph obtained for a line by Spring Lane in Gateway* Delivery of pickup and radio installation scheduled for this week. Director Doyle again brought up the purchasing of a tape recorder in order to have an accurate record of all Board meetings. Manager was given authorization of purchase a tape recorder. Douglas Lumber Corporation substation has been completed. 16 Transformers remaining to be converted. The Conversion should be completed in about six weeks. George Cattan present the following report on Douglas Lumber Corporation concerning the discussion earlier. "According to our rate schedule, Douglas Lumber monthly _ minimum would be 5 0% of highest demand occur ing during the 12 months ended with the current month, His highest in April 3rd1967 2172.00 = 1086$ 2 But his contract stipulates that the minimum charge shall be $630.00, which was a privelege given." 'Inhere being no further- business to be brought before the Board motion made by Director Waters and seconded by Directo Rose the meeting be adjourned at 10 : 55 P.M. So carried. "olij/ e Edward N . Aweeka, Chairman a M. Midyett, ReFording Secretary SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 6606 SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO* 6508 SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO, 6406 SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 6307 WHEREAS: The District is engaged in rendering Public Utility Services to the Public and the Employees, Management and Directors, recognize that there is an obligation on each for the continuous rendition and availability for such services; and, WHEREAS: The welfare of the Public depends upon the loyal and efficient work and service of all employed or associated with the District in any capacity; and, individually and collectively all are expected to use their influence and best efforts to protect the properties of the District and it's service to the Public and to cooperate in promoting and advancing the welfare of the District and in preserving the continuity of it's services to the Public at all times; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that for the purposes of promoting harmony and efficiency among the employees of the District, the Board of Directors propose, agree and herein set forth the following: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Effective May 1, 1967 ) (a) Employees shall be classified as either regular s or casual (temporary). (b) A regular employee is one who has completed six months of continuous service with the District, (c) A casual (temporary) employee is one hired for occasional or seasonal work or for a limited time. (d) New employees hired for a regular classification shall be placed upon a six months probationary period, at the end of which time, if (s)he has demonstrated his ability and qualifications there- fore, (s)he shall be given a definite classifica- tion as hereinafter set forth. -1- WORKING HOURS - (a) The established work week for all herein classified employees is from Saturday midnight to Saturday midnight . (b) The normal work week shall be five days of eight hours each; and shall begin Monday and run through Friday, (c) The hours of work shall be from 8 : 00 A.M. to 12 : 00 noon, and from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. STANDBY For one man (alternated) in Electric Department over weekend (60 hours) - 4 hours regular pay, plus call out time. OVERTIME (a) An employee having to work through a lunch period shall be paid overtime, (b) An employee required to perform work before 8:00 A.M. or after 5:00 P.M. on any regular work day shall be paid overtime. (c) An employee required to perform work on a recognized holiday or after 5:00 P.M. Friday and before 8:00 A.M. Monday shall be paid overtime, (d) Overtime shall be computed to the nearest quarter hour. (e) Any employee called outside of regular work hours shall be allowed not less than two hours pay at the overtime rate. ( f ) Overtime compensation shall mean a rate of pay equivalent to one and one-half (11-2) times the Standard rate of pay. HOLIDAYS The following are the recognized paid Holidays allowed by the District; New Years Day - January lst Washington's Birthday - February 22nd Memorial Day - May 30th Independence Day - July 4th Labor Day - First Monday in September Veteran's Day - November llth Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day - December 25th 2 - HOLIDAYS (Continue, When any of the allowed holidays fall on a Saturday, the paid holiday will be observed on Friday preceding. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. TRANSPORTATION (a) At the discretion of the District, transportation shall be furnished all employees in the performance (b) Any employee asked to use his own personal means of transportation for District business shall be reimbursed at the rate of 12� per mile, or $1.00 per day as the District may elect . INCLEMENT WEATHER Employees who shall report for work on regular work days andwho are unable to perform such work because of in- clement weather or similar causes, shall be paid for a minimum of four hours, Howerver, they may be held pend- ing emergency calls, or for instructions or miscellaneous workin the warehouse or other sheltered locations. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (a) Leave of absence shall be granted to regular employees for urgent substantial personal reasons, providing that adequate arrangements can be made to take care of the employee's duties without undue interference with the normal routine of work. Leave will not be granted if the purpose for which it is requested may lead to the employees resignation, (b) An employee's status as a regular employee shall not be impaired by a leave of absence* (c) An employee may be paid his regular salary if leave of absence is occasioned by a call for Jury Service, or while in Civil Defense Dutys or in connection with National Guard Duty. VACATION (a) An employee who has worked as a regular employee for the District for a period of twelve consecutive months shall be entitled to ten work days with full pay . - 3 - VACAT IONS (font inued ) (b) An employee who has completed teen years of continuous service with the District shall be entitled to fifteen work days with full pay. (c) All vacations will be taken on consecutive days unless otherwise mutually agreed upon between the District and the employee, Vacation periods may be split only once if not taken on consecutive days, (d) Any employee who shall leave the District before taking his regular scheduled vacation, shall be entitled to receive full pay for the days covered by his vacation period. (e) vacations may be scheduled at any time from the first of the year to the end of the year by mutual agreement of District and employee. (f) Before April 1st of each year, there will be a sign- up in each department so that employees may designate their choice of vacation periods. The District shall prepare and post the annual vacation schedule on the basis of such sign-up, effecting, wherever possible, the selections of the employees in the order of their seniority classification. Vacation lists shall be posted on or before April 15th of each year. SAFETY (a) Safety belts for the electric department shall be furnished at the expense of the District, Every effort should be made by the employee to maintain �,.., them in good condition because his safety may de- pend on his equipment* (b) Safety meeting shall be allowed during the course of regular working hours, to be scheduled at a time agreeable to the Superintendent and Manager, approxi- mately four hours per month. (c) The District shall make reasonable provisions for the safety of employees in the performance of their work,, Employees shall j ointly cooperate in promot- ing the responsibility of the individual employee with regards to the prevention of accidents* (d) The Foreman shall establish a safety inspection committee to function in the prevention of accidents by ascertaining unsafe working conditions and at least every six months recommend any measures to be taken for correction thereof, in writing to the Manager. SAFETY ,(Cont inued_ (e) The District reserves the right to draft reason- able safety rules for employees and to insist on the observance of such rules . UNION ACTIVITY The District will not discriminate against an employee because of his membership in a Union, and employees are not to discriminate against any employee be - expected cause of his non -affiliation with a Union. SICK LEAVE (a) Employees who have completed six months of con- tinuous t inuous service with the District shall commence accruing sick leave at the rate of one day per month to a maximum of 30 days. {b The District shall require medical certification} for verification of prolonged illness. Nothing in the foregoing articles shall be interpre- te d to entitle the employee to sick leave while on vacations temporarily laid off by the Districts upon serverance of employment* or while receiving industrial compensation. FUNERALS P Two days s aid time off for attending funerals of immediate family members only. EXPENS 5... (a) If District requires an employee to perform work for one and one-half hours or more beyond regular wo rk hours, it shall provide him with a meal approx- imately 1 one and one-half hours after regular quitting time, and with meals at intervals thereafter of approximately oximatel four hours, but not more than five hours, for as longas he continues such work. The cost of an such meal and the time necessary to consume same shall be a District expense, The time taken to consume these meals up to one hour(h) shall be considered work time (b )entitled • i f an employee, , who is ent it led to meals at District such meals the District does not accept any expense, equivalent nevertheless shall allow him time with pay a q to the time usually taken to eat a meal, namely, one half hour* 5 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE a. As the initial step in the adjustment of a grievance the employee and/or shop steward or other representative shall discuss the same with the manager. Should the grie- vance still not be settled to the satisfaction of the employee he shall be granted a hearing by a joint grievance committee composed of an impartial representative and a representative of the District, Their finding shall be final and binding, Grievance proceeding not to exceed forty-eight hours . The following job description be established: FOREMAN, LINE, WORKING An employee engaged in performing all classes of distribution line work, having full charge of and directing entire crew. May at times be required to drive vehicle. Must be a Journey- man Lineman with not less than two years experience as such is required to drive the line truck and operate the fixed and attached equipment. Will keep time cards and material records and other duties as prescribed by District Manager. Must have a valid California driver's license before assign- ment to job. HOURLY rate $4.76 - Effective May 1, 1967 LINEMAN An employee who is a journeyman and who performs all classes of transmission and distribution line work when assigned to a crew under the direction of a Working Foreman or Supervisor of higher grade. His background of apprenticeship and experience must be such as to qualify him to perform these duties with skill and efficiency. A Lineman may be assigned to work with and under the general direction of a Troubleman and when so assigned, the type of work he performs and the method of supervision shall be governed by the rules with respect to the Troubleman classification. A lineman may be assigned temporarily to work apart from a crew e ither along or as a member of a two (2) man unit, without supery is ion, doing work which may include LINEMAN -Continued 1. Framing poles 2. Preassembling material 3. Patroling and inspecting pole and tower lines 4. Testing and inspecting poles 5. Repairing risers and ground mouldings 6 . Pulling slack in anchor guys 7. Replacing guy guards 8. Trimming trees A lineman may be assigned temporarily toi-work apart from a crew as a member of a two(2) man unit,, without supervision,, when the second man in such unit is a one-year apprent ice . L ineman or higher, doing work which shall include: 1. Taking primary distribution voltage readins. 2. Installing Company -owned customer Outdoor Lighting service equipment and Street Light fixtures including making connections on circuits with voltage below 750 volts. 3. Installing all types of Customer's services including risers and terminal connections when the service is to be underground, complete with setting self-contained meters . Using special design lift equipment, or an aerial bucket, a Lineman may work apart from a crew a a two (2) man unit, without supervision, when the second man in such unit is a one-year apprentice Lineman or higher, doing work which may include,-, 1. Setting and replacing service poles. 2. Setting street light poles and outdoor lighting service poles not to exceed 40 feet in length. 3, Washing insulators on lines energized up to 60 KV . When it is necessary to climb through live circuits of 750 volts or more, the other employee in the two (2) man unit shall be a journeyman Lineman-, Is required to drive the line truck and operate the fixed and attached equipment. May be required to keep time cards and materials records and other duties prescribed by District Manager. Must have a valid California driver's license be- fore assignment to job. HOURLY rate $4.45 - Effective May 1, 1967 7 - APPRENTICE LINEMAN Effective May 1, 1967 Apprentice After one year After two years After three years After four years 3,36 Hr, 3.59 3.88 4*16 4.4 5 An employee who is engaged in performing work as an assistant to or under the general direction of a Lineman while training for journeyman* In order to gain experience for advancement, he may be required to work alone or under direct supervision on jobs for which he has been trained and instructed* May be required to do other duties as prescribed by District Manager. The employee's education and general qualifications must be such that he is considered capable of attaining journeyman status. To qualify as a Journeyman, employee must have a valid California driver's license before assignment of job. WATER DEPARTMENT SERVICEMAN 1. 3-y/o per hour wage increase METER READER/WAREHOUSEMAN An employee who is qualified to perform, without direct supervision, routine duties, including the receipt, storage and disbursement of materials, the taking of physical inven- tories, etc* May also be required to keep stores records* May operate equipment and may also be required to read meters, repairs and install and collect and other duties prescribed by District Manager. Employee must have a valid California driver's license before assig4ment of job, HOURLY rate $3e52 - Effective May 1, 1967 - 8 - HELPER Must have sufficient knowledge and adaptability to understand and carry on duties as assigned; must be semi -skilled laborer, or equivalent with past experience as such, capable of handling ordinary tools safely in accordance with Company safety rules. Assist skilled workman or apprentice or work under their direction at various classes of work which may be assigned in any location and other duties prescribed by District Manager. Must have a valid California driver's license before assignment to job. HOURLY rate $3.21 - Effective May 1, 1967 HELPER - TEMPORARY (A "Helper -Temporary" is a student hired during vacations and others hired for a limited period of time for seasonal or emergency work. Employees under this classification shall only be hired as needed to supplement the regular work force and shall normally be assigned only such work as falls within the Helper definition* Must have a valid California driver's license before assignment to job.) HOURLY rate $ 2.60 - Effective May 1, 1967 BILLING CLERK 350.00 - 6 months 375.00 400.00 425.00 Top ADDITIONAL WORK COND IT IONS The District reserves the right to temporarily work any classified electric employee on work in connection with it's water system, or any classified water employee on temporary work on the electric system, without changing the rate of pay or classification of such employees The District is to be the judge as to the competency and fitness of prospective employees and of the satisfactory performances of work by any employee. All persons making application shall have equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colors creed or national origin. �9� Any employee is privileged to present in writing any suggestions additions, or changes to the above "Conditions of Employment" for the consideration of the Board of Directors, on or before April 1, 1968. PASSED AND APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A REGULAR MEETING ON MAY 21 1967 AYES: AWEEKA, FIRPO, ROSE, WATERS, DOYLE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Edward N. Aweeka, Chairman of the Board of Directors ATTEST: Francis Longo, Clerk of Said Board 10 -