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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-05 Min - Board JANUARY 5, 1971 The regular meeting of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by Acting President Rose in the conference room of the District at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Rose, present; Loehr, present; Stone, present; Moore, present, Doyle, absent. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Paulus, Bliss. GUESTS PRESENT: None. No errors, omissions or corrections, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the minutes of December 15, 1970 be approved as written. All ayes. BILLS AND BILLS FOR BOARD'S APPROVAL It was noted that two pairs of tires for two trucks were purchased from Ken's Tire Center, the snow plow was fixed and the fee for Attorney McDonough was for the REA loan. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Moore and seconded by Mr. Loehr that the bills and bills for Board's approval be paid as listed, a copy of which is part of these minutes. ROLL CALL: Loehr, aye; Stone, aye; Moore, aye; Rose, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. RESOLUTION 7021, TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY TO A MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING This resolution was presented at the last regular meeting and was revised with the added suggestions from the Directors, Mr. Mansfield of the Nevada County Planning Commission and Paul Chamberlain. Discussion ensued as to the District's justifying a charge for all units whether or not they are occupied. Mr. Cattan mentioned the present apartments will benefit from the $3 water charge. Mr. Rose mentioned that if the District charges per occupied unit, we will have to police the apartments for occupancy. Mr. Moore felt the District should not charge a man for an empty unit. Mr. Cattan mentioned the District still must supply the facility to supply the service. Further discussion ensued regarding individual apartment unit metering vs. multiple family dwelling metering. Mr. Rose stated that if the owner wants a meter on each multiple family dwelling, the District would provide one. Mr. Moore felt that if the metering system is different than this policy, a contract could be entered into. It was agreed that the "s" should be deleted from the word "dwellings" to provide the necessary meaning. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Moore that Resolution 7021 be adopted after the "s" on "dwellings" was deleted. ROLL CALL: Loehr, aye; Stone., aye; Moore, aye; Rose, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. A copy of Resolution 7021 is part of these minutes. It was agreed that the attachment to this Resolution, GS-2 Water Service Rate, would be presented at the next regular meeting in the form of a Resolution. COFFEE FUND A motion was made by Mr. Stone and seconded by Mr. Loehr that $5/month be allowed from the Petty Cash Fund to purchase coffee for employees and guests. ROLL CALL: Loehr, aye; Stone, aye; Moore, aye; Rose, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. MC GLASHAN SUBSTATION SITE: Mr. Cattan has received a letter from Mr. McGlashan, and negotiations are still being settled regarding this site. An alternate site owned by Mrs. Charlotte Harris is next to Mr. McGlashan's site. Both sites are equally as good. HYDRANT AGREEMENT The attached Hydrant Agreement Draft was referred to each Director, to Paul Cham- berlain and to the Fire District for comments. The proposed agreement was read into the minutes. As soon as the draft is presented to the Fire District Board and January 5, 1971 Page 1 JANUARY 5, 19 71 - CONTINUED HYDRANT AGREEMENT (CONTINUED) we receive their comments, the matter will again be presented to the Board. GASOLINE AND FURNACE OIL BIDS Bids were received from Standard, Arco, Union 76 and Phillips as listed on the attached Bid Summary. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Stone and seconded by Mr. Loehr that the gasoline and furnace oil bid be awarded to E Atlantic Richfield. ROLL CALL: Loehr, aye; Stone, aye; Moore, aye; Rose, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. WATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1971 (REVISED) Mr. Rose inquired if there is a tank to supply Armstrong, and Mr. Cattan replied no, just booster pumps, that the District is waiting for the Lakeworld develop- ment. Regarding Item 1, this tank will supply only the high part of Ponderosa Palisades and will be able to service water in the lower zone Two booster pumps are proposed, one at Southside pumps, the cost of which the Sierra Meadows Assessment District will pay the major portion. Mr. Cattan stated the delay in putting the Sierra Meadows Tank to bid is due to Murray McCormick. I)an cook is working with Mr. Ness to have this tank go to bid and construction started in early May 1971. The water from the Tonini tank goes down to the river at night, and a storage tank next to the Tonini Tank is proposed to store this water. A connection line exists across the bridge to town and Mr. Schumacher is willing to grant the District an easement. The Southside wells could be shut down for 2 or 3 days, and the District F could serve the town from the Tonini and USFS tanks. Regarding Item 5, Mr. Cattan drew a diagram on the board showing the existing line to Gateway Motel and the Joseph high land. It was noted the existing line is under the creek and freeway. Mr. Moore feels this project is premature, that we should wait for the water from Donner Lake in 1973. Mr. Stone mentioned the same man who installed this line under the creek and freeway put the crossing under the Ranger Station Road, and they have had trouble with their line. Mr. Stone feels if the pipe goes bad under the freeway, the District might have to pay for damage to the freeway. Mr. Loehr and Mr. Moore felt the District could not be respon- sible for damage to the freeway because the State Highway Department installed the original pipe. A motion was made by Mr. Loehr that the Manager be authorized to put the f6llowing tanks to bid: 200' Q00 gallon - Ponderosa Palisades 100,000 - Tonini 150,000 " - Donner Trail Mr. Cattan mentioned that the area from Gateway west uses more water than the o opposite end of town, that a 150,000 gallon tank is needed for more storage, that 16 hours more supply would be provided with this extra tank. Mr. Moore mentioned the District may need a tank in Donner Trail for storage later and inquired if we should utilize the Lakeworld storage. Mr. Cattan said the Lakeworld tanks are 3 zones above ours and he recommends the expenditure now because of a surplus of money from electric revenue. No further discussion, Mr. Stone seconded the I previous motion that the three tanks be put to bid. ROLL CALL: Loehr, aye; Stone, aye; Moore, aye; Rose, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. VEHICLE PURCHASE THROUGH COUNTY The county has given us prices for purchase through them, and the District will compare these prices with those on the general market. l Page 2 January5, 1971 I JANUARY 5, 19 71 - CONTINUED DON ARCHER R Mr. Cattan mentioned that 10 days ago Don Archer, Water Foreman, slipped and broke his arm. The doctor said he must have 6 weeks off, but can do light labor in two weeks. Mr. Archer has exhausted his sick leave and vacation and has no income for two weeks. It was generally agreed by all the Directors that Don Archer be granted two weeks advance against future sick leave. RESOLUTION 7022, ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES This resolution provides for a maximum accumulation of sixty (60) days sick leave. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Stone and seconded by Mr. Loehr that Resolution 7022 be adopted, a copy of which is part of these minutes. ROLL CALL: Loehr, aye; Stone, aye; Moore, aye; Rose, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. j CS C� No further business to come before this Board, the meeting was adjourned by Acting President Rose at 10:15 P.M. c� ID -ROSE, ACT1W. PRESIDENT CAROLYN B , CING SECRETARY $--- January 5, 1971 Page 3