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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-03-16 Min - Board MARCH 16, 1971 The regular meeting of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by President Doyle at 7:30 P.M. in the conference room of the District. ROLL CALL: Moore, absent; Anderson, present; Stone, present; Loehr, present; Doyle, present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Paulus, Bliss, Archer. Pam- GUESTS PRESENT: Mr. Jim Coulombe, REA. No errors, corrections or omiss ions, the minutes of March 2. 1971 were approved as written. BILLS FOR BOARD'S APPROVAL Mr. Paulus mentioned the engineering work from Dan Cook involved various tank sites. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Anderson that the bills be paid as listed, a copy of which is part of these minutes. ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. So ordered. APPROVAL TO BID PONDEROSA WATER TANK Mr. Cattan stated that Dan Cook will have the bids ready for the District in 3-4 days. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the Manager be authorized to call for bids on the Ponderosa Water Tank. ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. So ordered. DONNER TRAIL TANK r As discussed at the last meeting, the size of the tank Lakeworld is installing in Donner Trail will be 280,000-300,000 gallons. Fred Damavandi is presently working with r Dan Cook on this project, and Lakeworld will deed the triangular parcel of land for this tank to the District. Mr. Cattan mentioned that the Sierra Meadows tank is being put to bids again by Duane Anderson because he did not get the prices he needed. It was noted that the cost is now 15�/gallon rather than 12�/gallon. Mr. Loehr inquired if the Board would have to change the resolution with this new increase in tank storage prices. Mr. Cattan stated the rate for Martis Valley Estates has already been fixed at 12�. After a brief discussion, it was determined that 12� had been established by resolution for water outside the District, but this amount is subject to revision (reference Resolution 7103) . Mr. Cattan presented a list of the proposed and existing water storage tanks within the District, a copy of which is attached. Lakeworld will build the Prosser LakeView and Donner Trail tanks; Nevada County Assessment District the Sierra Meadows tank; and the District the balance of the tanks. Mr. Cattan said there will be no expenditure in storage the next 10 years. DONNER CREEK PUMP The old Donner Creek Pump installed in 1958 needs overhauling because of sand. It originally gave 180 GPM, now gives 135 GPM and is only run on weekends. The estimate of labor to replace this vertical shaft is $1,000. Mr. Cattan recommends pulling the purrs and installing a submersible pump (4 hours labor) which should give 200 GPM, estimated cost: $1,400. Mr. Loehr mentioned that he understood the casings of this well might collapse, but Mr. Cattan said the casings were all right, that the pump will be cleaned at the same time. Mr. Stone inquired if there was any recovery value to the old pump, and Mr. Cattan said he would check into this. Mr. Doyle suggested getting a bid on this and the Prosser pump at the same time, but Mr. Cattan said he wanted to test this pump first. No further discussion, a minute order was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the Manager be authorized to investigate prices on these purrs and report to the Board at the next meeting. All ayes. AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL 900' OF 10" PIPE UNDER FREEWAY AND CREEK Mr. Cattan believes the existing line is 14' under the freeway, and should a break occur, we could not provide water to Gateway, Donner Trail, State Park, etc. The pipe was installed 12 years ago and may become defective at any time. In addition, Lake- world may not finish the Donner Lake purring station this summer. This is an active water line which also feeds the state park, which consumes a great deal of water during the tourist season. This expenditure would be approximately $9,900, and Mr. Cattan feels the District is in good financial shape and can afford this cost. Mr. Loehr March 16, 19 71 Page 30 MARCH 16, 19 71 - CONTINUED AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL 9 0 0' OF 10" PIPE UNDER FREEWAY AND CREEK - CONTINUED Mentioned that the very bridge we are contemplating putting the line on was involved in floods 4 years ago, and the approaches were washed away. Mr. Cattan said he will take this into consideration when designing the line, perhaps going underground at the approaches to the bridge. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the District proceed with the installation of 900' of 10" pipe in the Donner Creek area at an estimated cost of $9,900. ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. So ordered. v Mr. Cattan said he would request the approval of the Division of Highways in this project. MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Mr. Doyle introduced our guest, Mr. Jim Coulombe (REA Operation Field Represen- tative) to the Board, and mentioned that the electric portion of our District is progressing well, that all our problems are "water"., that no REA money was needed for power line extensions, that the District enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Mr. Seefeld and was looking forward to working with Mr. Coulombe in that same capacity. Mr. Cattan said he would show Mr. Coulombe our subdivi- sions, lines, projects, etc. tomorrow and mentioned the District will spend $100,000 on water this year from water revenue. Mr. Stone asked Mr. Coulombe what his thinking is on underground installations. Mr. Coulombe said there is more and more undergrounding because of the ecology trend, that REA is encouraging undergrounding. He felt it did not cost that much more to go underground than aerial under normal circumstances, that there is less possibility of breakage underground, even in snow areas. 2. There was an outage for 20 minutes in Prosser Lake because a fuse was blown, and the airport line-downtown Truckee line was disconnected for 20 minutes for repair. 3. The men are building a platform in the garage for storing and easier loading and unloading of transformers. There will be an overhead rail for handling trans- formers on and off the trucks. 4. Mr. Stone mentioned there is a citizen's group desiring to purchase land at the east end of Donner Lake to prevent Lakeworld from pumping water from the lake. Mr. Stone would like to talk with Rex Reid of this group regarding this problem representing the Board, and Mr. Doyle agreed that this was desirable. Mr. Stone feels the lowering of the lake (which may be 15" at maximum) will not be drastic, that this water is above the freeboard mark of the dam and would be going down the river anyway. Mr. Cattan mentioned the District is required by contract to help Lakeworld acquire land for this project if necessary. S. Mr. Stone inquired about the all-electric rate that was discussed several months ago but has never been finalized. He feels we should promote electricity at this time just before our next construction season, that the new forestry office is considering electric heat. Mr. Cattan will present this rate at the next meeting. 6. Mr. Stone again mentioned the District's having a disaster elan. in the event of earthquake, floods, etc; namely, cataloging avai lab le resources of water t rucks, backhoes and other equipment, having a working knowledge of the electric and water lines of the District with their cutoff valves, etc. He mentioned that there is a Southern Pacific oil transmission line under Prosser Dam, that we should contact them to ascertain whom to call in case of a break. Mr. Doyle commended Mr. Stone for being safety-minded and encouraged him to develop a """" Disaster plan for the District. Mr. Stone suggested sending the Manager to Los Angeles to talk to the Water and Electric Departments to see what they are planning to avoid damage to their equipment and lines in another disaster such as their recent earthquake, before we build our Donner Lake Substation. Mr. Doyle suggested correlating our efforts with the local police, highway and fire depart- ments in a consolidated effort. Mr. Cattan mentioned that Sierra Pacific has portable substations we may borrow. No further business to come before this Board, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the meeting be adjourned. All ayes. Meeting j ourned at 9• P.M. -e¢ -1 P UL A. DOYLE, PRESID BOARD �CAROLYN BLWS,, RECORDING SECRETARY MARCH 16, 1971 PAGE 31 Alf )1971 BID SUMMARY,ITEM: ANNUAL SUPPLY OF STEEL PIPE g 1000 L.F. 1SOO L.F. 1500 L.F. 500 L. BIDDER 10" 0.D. 8}' 0.D. 6" 0.D. 4" 0.D. TOTAL AMERI CAN PIPE & CONSTR. HOWARD SUPPLY CO. �� � � �� �/.` .� -7 7 0 6; SACRAMENTO PIPE WORKS ' r J. R. DETERDING L. B. FOSTER & CO. RECORD SUPPLY -� WATER WORKS SUPPLY PITTSBURG-DES MOINES x, BID AWARD: R `J. �t UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON,D.C. 20250 .M SUBJECT: California 44 Truckee MAR 18 1971 TO: Mr. George Cattan, Manager Truckee -Donner Public Utility District P. 0. Box 308 Truckee, California 95734 Consideration has been given to the Y request in our letter of q February 25, 1971, for our approval of the construction of the Donner Lake 3750 kVA Substation with some funds previously provided for power lines. In view of the explanation in your letter, this office has no objection to your reallocating a portion of the funds loaned for distribution line construction to finance construction of the new Donner Lake Substation, Since the new Donner Lake Substation will be a new source of delivery from Sierra Pacific Power Company, you are requested to submit_three codes of an amendment-- to the__power__supply contract with Sierra Pacific Power Company to provide for the new Donner Lake delivery point. A certified copy of the board resolution, authorizing execution of the amendment, should accompany the 5 amendment. j " CHARLES W. FITCH _ Chief, Operations Branch `= Western Area - Electric F MARCH 16, 19 71 The regular meeting of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by President Doyle at 7:30 P.M. in the conference room of the District. ROLL CALL: Moore, absent; Anderson, present; Stone, present; Loehr, present; Doyle, present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Paulus, Bliss, Archer. GUESTS PRESENT: Mr. Jim Coulombe, REA. No errors, corrections or omissions, the minutes of March 2, 1971 were approved as i written. BILLS FOR BOARD'S APPROVAL Mr. Paulus mentioned the engineering work from Dan Cook involved various tank sites. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Anderson that the bills be paid as listed, a copy of which is part of these minutes. ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. So ordered. E APPROVAL TO BID PONDEROSA WATER TANK Mr. Cattan stated that Dan Cook will have the bids ready for the District in 3-4 days. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that j the Manager be authorized to call for bids on the Ponderosa Water Tank. i ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. So ordered. DONNER TRAIL TANK As discussed at the last meeting, the size of the tank Lakeworld is installing in be 280,000 -300 000 gallons. Fred Damavandi is presently working with Donner Trail will , g Dan Cook on this project, and Lakeworld will deed the triangular parcel of land for this tank to the District. Mr. Cattan mentioned that the Sierra Meadows tank is being put to bids again by Duane Anderson because he did not get the prices he needed. It was noted that the cost is now 15�/gallon rather than 12�/gallon. Mr. Loehr inquired if the Board would have to change the resolution with this new increase in tank storage prices Mr. Cattan stated the rate for Martis Valley Estates has already been fixed at 12�. After a brief discussion, it was determined that 12� had been established by resolution for water outside the District, but this amount is subject to revision Mr Cattan presented a list of the proposed and existing (reference Resolution 7103) . water storage tanks within the District, a copy of which is attached. Lakeworld will build the Prosser LakeView and Donner Trail tanks; Nevada County Assessment District the Sierra Meadows tank; and the District the balance of the tanks. Mr. Cattan said there will be no expenditure in storage the next 10 years. DONNER CREEK PUMP The old Donner Creek Pump installed in 19S8 needs overhauling because of sand. It originally gave 180 GPM, now gives 135 GPM and is only run on weekends. The estimate of labor to replace this vertical shaft is $1,000. Mr. Cattan recomQnends pulling the pump and installing a submersible pump (4 hours labor) which should give 200 GPM, estimated cost: $1000. Mr. Loehr mentioned that he understood the casings of this well might collapse, but Mr. Cattan said the casings were all right, that the pump well be cleaned at the same time. Mr. Stone inquired if there was any recovery value to the old pump, and Mr. Cattan said he would check into this. Mr. Doyle suggested getting a bid on this and the Prosser pump at the same time, but Mr. Cattan said he wanted to test this pump first. No further discussion, a minute order was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the Manager be authorized to investigate prices on these pups and report to the Board at the next meeting. All ayes. AUTHORI ZAT ION TO INSTALL 9 00' OF loll PIPE UNDER FREEWAY AND CREEK Mr. Cattan believes the existing line is 14' under the freeway, and should a break occur, we could not provide water to Gateway, Donner Trail, State Park, etc, The pipe was installed 12 years ago and may become defective at any time. In addition, Lake- world may not finish the Donner Lake pumping station this summer. This is an active water line which also feeds the state park, which consumes a great deal of water during the tourist season. This expenditure would be approximately $9,900, and Mr. Cattan feels the District is in good financial shape and can afford this cost. Mr. Loehr March 16, 1971 Page 30 MARCH 16, 19 71 - CONTINUED AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL 9001 OF 10" PIPE UNDER FREEWAY AND CREEK - CONTINUED mentioned that the very bridge we are contemplating putting the line on was involved in floods 4 years ago, and the approaches were washed away. Mr. Cattan said he will take this into consideration when designing the line, perhaps going underground at the approaches to the bridge. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the District proceed with the installation of 900' of 10" pipe in the Donner Creek area at an estimated cost of $9,900. ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. So ordered. Mr. Cattan said he would request the approval of the Division of Highways in this project. MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Mr. Doyle introduced our guest, Mr. Jim Coulombe (REA Operation Field Represen- tative) to the Board, and mentioned that the electric portion of our District is progressing well, that all our problems are "water", that no REA money was needed for power line extensions, that the District enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Mr. Seefeld and was looking forward to working with Mr. Coulombe in that same capacity. Mr. Cattan said he would show Mr. Coulombe our subdivi- sions, lines, projects, etc. tomorrow and mentioned the District will spend $100,000 on water this year from water revenue. Mr. Stone asked Mr. Coulombe what his thinking is on underground installations. Mr. Coulombe said there is more and more undergrounding because of the ecology trend, that REA is encouraging undergrounding. He felt it did not cost that much more to go underground than aerial under normal circumstances, that there is less possibility of breakage underground, even in snow areas. 2. There was an outage for 20 minutes in Prosser Lake because a fuse was blown, and the airport line-downtown Truckee line was disconnected for 20 minutes for repair. 3. The men are building a platform in the garage for storing and easier loading and unloading of transformers. There will be an overhead rail for handling trans- formers on and off the trucks. t-- 4. Mr. Stone mentioned there is a citizen's group desiring to purchase land at the east end of Donner Lake to prevent Lakeworld from pumping water from the lake. Mr. Stone would like to talk with Rex Reid of this group regarding this problem representing the Board, and Mr. Doyle agreed that this was desirable. Mr. Stone feels the lowering of the lake (which may be 15" at maximum) will not be drastic, that this water is above the freeboard mark of the dam and would be going down the river anyway. Mr. Cattan mentioned the District is required by contract to help Lakeworld acquire land for this project if necessary. S. Mr. Stone inquired about the all-electric rate that was discussed several months ago but has never been finalized. He feels we should promote electricity at this time just before our next construction season, that the new forestry office is considering electric heat. Mr. Cattan will present this rate at the next meeting. 6. Mr. Stone again mentioned the District's having a disaster plan. in the event of earthquake, floods, etc; namely, cataloging available resources of water trucks, backhoes and other equipment, having a working -knowledge of the electric and water lines of the District with their cutoff valves, etc. He mentioned that there is a Southern Pacific oil transmission line under Prosser Dam, that we should contact them to ascertain whom to call in case of a break. Mr. Doyle commended Mr. Stone for being safety-minded and encouraged him to develop a --� Disaster plan for the District. Mr. Stone suggested sending the Manager to Los Angeles to talk to the Water and Electric Departments to see what they are planning to avoid damage to their equipment and lines in another disaster such as their recent earthquake, before we build our Donner Lake Substation. Mr. Doyle suggested correlating our efforts with the local police, highway and fire depart- ments in a consolidated effort. Mr. Cattan mentioned that Sierra Pacific has portable substations we may borrow. No further business to come before this Board, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the meeting be adjourned. All ayes. Meeting journed at 9• - P.M. P UL A. YLE, S I D BOARD �CAROLYN BLOS., RECORDING SECRETARY MARCH 16, 1971 PAGE 31