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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-04-06 Min - Board April 6, 1971 The 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, Anderson, Stone, Loehr, Doyle. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Bliss. GUESTS PRESENT: None. k •� erections the minutes of March 16 19 71 were No errors, omissions or co approved as written. BILLS FOR BOARD'S APPROVAL Mr. Cattan mentioned the bills include many stock items for which quotations were secured. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Moore and seconded by Mr. Loehr that the bills be paid as listed, a copy of which is part of these minutes. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. BIDS FOR STEEL PIPE The bids were opened and read by President Doyle, as listed in the attached bid summary. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the pipe bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, L. B. Foster Company. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Loehr, aye; Stone, aye; Doyle, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. REA, REALLOCATION OF FUNDS �—, The letter of March 18 from Mr. Fitch stating that REA has no objection to reallo- cating funds from power lines to the Donner Lake Substation was read by President Doyle. Sierra Pacific prepared the necessary amendments to the contract which were referred to Attorney McDonough for approval. REA'S ADVICE ON RATE REDUCTIONS Regarding the District's consideration of an all electric rate, Mr. Jim Coulombe mentioned that REA does not recommend a rate reduction at this time because of the possibility of an increased price of purchased power. The Board members concurred j that the winter heating season is over and that the District should table this matter to see if Sierra Pacific increases their price. Mr. Stone mentioned that Mt. Whitney Power reduced their rates 4 0 one year ago. Mr. Doyle asked that a notice be published in the paper stating that "The Board considered a rate reduc- tion, but due to pending increases in the not too distant future, the Board tabled E this matter pending further study". LAKEWORLD, TAHOE NORTHWOODS, UNIT 1 Unit 1 is being recorded and Unit 2 is in the process of finalization for recording. j Lakeworld proposed an electric main line from Donner Trail to their ski tow, a distance of 4.2 miles. Since 7 miles of line was previously agreed upon with the District, Lakeworld revised their plans to show a 7 mile line going from Donner Pass Road to a future substation. Plans are to build the line to the ski tow: this summer. Mr. Cattan mentioned that he had requested Lakeworld to face their water pumping station with redwood to blend in with the natural surroundings, and that I Lakeworld had re cent ly purchased 3 acres ( including 3001 lake frontage for beach, marine, etc.) from McReynolds. DONNER CREEK PUMP Two Quotations have been obtained as follows. COMPANY PUMP PULL OLD PUMP & CLEAN TOTAL REMARKS JOHNSTON $1967 $400 $2,367 Includes control. Original suppliers. Larger cable with lower voltage. GOULD $1949 $225 $29174 April 6, 1971 page 33 APRIL 6, 19 71 - CONTINUED DONNER CREEK PUMP - CONTINUED Mr. Cattan estimated $1,400 but didn't allow for the electric panel to start the motor. The Board recommended consulting Paul Chamberlain if the District should advertise for bids on this project since the total will exceed $2,000. This matter was tabled until recommendations are obtained. PONDEROSA WATER TANK Mr. Dan Cook will give us the specifications for this tank next week. RESOLUTION 7109, SURPLUS LAND, 120 ACRES, SECTION 9 Since this land is no longer needed by the District, Mr. T. B. Niehaus was engaged to appraise this parcel which he did on 4/3/71 at a price of $251,500 or $2,095.83 an acre. In June 1966 the District was offered $60,000 or $500/acre for this land. Most of the terrain is fairly flat exce t for a portion on the southeast side. Mr. Niehaus's breakdown was 97 acres at 2,450 and 23 acres at $600, with an average of $2,096 an acre. Mr. Niehaus's appraisal included comparisons of appraisals of surrounding lands, which indicated his appraisal to be practical. Lakeworld, whose land adjoins this parcel, is interested in purchasing this land. The Board members were palled as follows: Moore: Feel we should dispose of this property in view of the Sanitary District Assessment. Anderson: Cannot see why the PUD should be in the land business unless they have a specific use for the land. In favor of declaring land surplus. Stone: In favor of advertising for bids on this land. Loehr: Want to sell it at $2,100 acre as the least acceptable bid. Doyle: In favor of declaring the land surplus. President Doyle read Resolution 7109, a copy of which is part of these minutes. Discussion ensued as to whether or not the Lakeworld Access Road Easement was included in the land description to be advertised in the bid. It was determined that Lakeworld has not recorded this road easement as yet. Mr. Cattan said he would check into this matter with the county. Dan Cook will prepare- the final legal description including the Lakeworld road easement. After polling each member, a minimum price of $250,000 was agreed upon. Mr. Stone felt a budget should be drawn up to allocate the funds from the sale of this land. Mr. Cattan said this money could be used to pay Sierra Pacific. Mr. Loehr suggested putting this money into a sinking fund for water projects. Mr. Moore stated the old water system in town needs replacing. Mr. Doyle stated that should this sale of land be consu'm- mated, the funds from this sale will be used for further improvement within the District. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Moore and seconded by Mr. Anderson that Resolution 7109 declaring this 120 acre parcel of land in Section 9 surplus to be put to bid, be adopted. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. BIDS FOR POLES, NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Notice to Bidders regarding poles has been published in the paper and mailed to prospective bidders for opening on April 20, 1971. 1 RESOLUTION 7110, RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM THE JOERGERS The standard Resolution of Acceptance was read by Mr. Cattan. After brief discus- sion, a motion was made by Mr. Moore and seconded by Mr. Loehr that the District adopt Resolution 7110 accepting the Joerger easements. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. Motion carried. So ordered. Resolution 7110 is part of these minutes. April 6, 1971 Page 34 April 6, 1971 - Continued MANAGER'S REPORT 1. The District has obtained an easement from Oscar Shumacher, and our crew will install the pipe. It was noted the District saves 30 o when we do the work ourselves. 2. Brien Walters is again asking for the $493 interest to be paid on his water proposal contract. The interest was discussed at various times by the Board, but it was not included in the final contract. Mr.. Loehr is in favor of paying the interest and settling the matter once and for all. Most of the Board members agreed, but it was decided to check with legal counsel on this matter first. $500 payments were agreed upon after the contract was signed. Mr. Cattan suggested a compromise, perhaps paying half of what Mr. Walter's �I claims is the interest. i 3. The airport has requested underground service for approach lights on the south side of the runway. They will pay the cost of $15,000 for this installation. I 4. Donner State Park has also requested an underground installation at a cost of $26,000 which they will assume. Mr. Cattan stated our crews are free now to perform this work. S. The District has been approached by Mr. William Warmkessel who wishes to purchase 3 acres on Brockway Road with 175' frontage for a dental clinic and donation to a church. Upon polling the board members, it was agreed not to sell these three acres because it is part of a much larger parcel the District should dispose of as a whole. The Board suggested a 5.2 acre site across the road Mr. Warmkessel might wish to purchase. 6. The Division of Industrial Safety has requested that the Gateway Motel sign be moved approximately 6' from our power line. Mrs. Roxie Archie does not Ewish to move her sign but wants the District to move their pole, as she claims her sign was in existence before the pole line. Since it would be less costly to move the sign rather than the main line which is a very diffi- cult job, Mr. Cattan will ask Dick Joseph, owner of the sign, if the District may move their sign at our expense. No further discussion, the regular meeting was recessed at 10:18 P.M. to be reconvened in Exe cut ive Session. f � I I P UL A. DOYLO , PRES OF THE BOARD �. RECORDING SECRETARY CAROLYN BF i f f J. I f I I i i t i f V I IE l Apri 1 6, 19 71 Page 35