HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-21 Min - Board JANUARY 21, 19 71
The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District was called to order at 4:30 P.M. in the conference room of the District
to discuss:
1. ELECTRIC SERVICE TO MARTIS CREEK DAM
r+--, 2. CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
ROLL CALL: Rose, Loehr, Stone, Moore, Doyle.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Bliss.
GUESTS PRESENT: None.
ELECTRIC SERVICE TO MART I S CREEK DAM
The U.S. Army corps of Engineers is requesting a line extension of 2,900' to operate
the gates of the dam and to provide power for construction. ' Since the Army does
not wish to enter into a contract for a period of S years according to our line
extension policy, Mr. Cattan has drafted a letter to them regarding the payment for
half of this line and fixing the minimum, a copy of which is attached. Mr. Cattan
mentioned construction of the line would not be difficult on this open ground.
The minimum charge would begin as soon as the transformers are installed. The
$8,000/mile includes 20 0 overhead. It was noted that it would take 10 years to
recover the cost of half the line based on the minimum charge of $22 per month.
However, with construction of a recreational area, power will be used beyond the
minimum. The Corps of Engineers would like construction in May, as the steel
contractor will need power then. Mr. Doyle inquired why Perini didn't pay for all
the line as they paid for the other line? Mr. Cattan replied they have no budget
-for this additional 29001 . No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr
and seconded by Mr. Rose that the letter be sent to the Army Corps of Engineers
..� submitting our proposal for power.
ROLL CALL: Rose, aye; Loehr, aye; Stone, aye; Moore, aye; Doyle, aye.
Motion carried. So ordered.
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
This association is designed to help public utilities, and Mr. Doyle feels the
District should be politically involved. He also mentioned he read that Attorney
Martin McDonough is representing CMUA against P G & E and SMUD regarding obtaining
nuclear power for various northern California communities. CMUA has appointed
Mr. Cattan to be a member on a committee to discuss legislative matters pertaining
to utilities. There are six meetings in Sacramento and an annual meeting in
Santa Cruz. All the Board Members agreed that the Manager should attend these
meetings for the benefit of the District.
No further business to come before this Board, a motion was made by Mr. Rose and
seconded by Mr. Loehr that the meeting be adjourned. All ayes. Meeting adjourned
at 5:00 P.M.
f PAUL A. YLE, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
CAROLYN BLYSS, RECORDING SECRETARY
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