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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-05-04 Min - Board MAY 4, 19 71 The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by President Doyle at 7:30 P.M. in the conference room. ROLL CALL: Moore, present; Anderson, present; Stone, present; Loehr, present; Doyle, present. r-- No errors, omissions or corrections, the minutes of April 20, 1971 were approved as written. BILLS FOR BOARD'S APPROVAL The bill for Tom's Equipment Rental in Sacramento was for a truck for hauling sand. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Stone and seconded by Mr. Moore 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. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP BID The notice having been duly published, the bids were opened as listed on the attached Bid Summary. Mr. Cattan recommends the acceptance of the Johnston Pump bid because we have done business with them in the past and they are very coopera- tive when we call upon them in the event of pump failure. Mr. Cattan recommends rejecting the Record Supply bid because of imoomplete specifications, description of motor size, pump and provision of cable; and method of cleaning is not satis- factory. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Stone and seconded by Mr. Moore that the District accept the Johnston Pump bid for the Donner Creek Well on the re comnendat i on of the Manager. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. POLE BIDS �•y The pole bids were opened at the April 6, 1971 meeting and taken under advisement. After review of all bids, it is the recommendation of the Manager at this time that the bid award be made to L. D. McFarland Co, being the lowest bidder. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the pole bid be awarded to L. D. McFarland Co. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Loehr, aye; Stone, aye; Doyle, aye. PAT SHANE, EASEMENT MATTER The recent letters from Mr. Shane's Attorney Wallace Stevens, from Francis Longo and from Ed Aweeka were presented to the Board. Since this is a matter between attorneys, Paul Chamberlain will write Attorney Stevens. Mr. Doyle felt Mr. Longo's letter was indeed slanderous to the District. Mr. Moore felt the matter is still closed until such time that new substantial evidence is intro- duced. Mr. Doyle stated that certainly there would be a record if such a promise for an, easement was made. Mr. Moore suggested contacting the recreation board to see if they remembered anything pertaining to this easement. Mr. Loehr felt this easement might have been discussed in the field with Messrs. Longo and Aweeka and not before the Board. Discussion ensued as to the extent of the authority of the Manager in relation to Board decisions. It was generally agreed that the Manager cannot act of Lcially for the Board. Mr. Cattan felt that if the Shane Brothers had a valid agreement in 1965, they would not be approaching the District again for an easement. Mr. Anderson inquired as to why wasn't the matter of the road discussed by Shane at the time the road was obliterated by the recreation district? No action on this matter at this time pending communications between attorneys. RESOLUTION 7112, TOMBOLINI EASEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tombolini have signed the quit claim deed for the 10' X 15' parcel on Lot 21., Ponderosa Palisades, for our bolster pump. Before this deed can be xecox�ded, it is necssa that--a_r�eIut e �'accce he:- „ss�t�=-b die Board. The District-will install a 50' underground service* to the Tommbolini house in exchange for this booster pump parcel. A motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Anderson that Resolution 7112 accepting the Tombolini easement be adopted. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. May 4, 1971 PW 47 MAY 41 19 71 - CONTINUED POWER SUPPLY TO NEW SUBDIVISIONS Mr. Cattan feels the District should have a policy for new subdivisions whereby the developer installs the power lines just as they do the water lines and will prepare a draft of a resolution to that effect if the Board wishes. Mr. Cattan cited the example of Sierra Pacific requiring that Glenshire (now Innisfree) pay for the lines. This new resolution would encompass the area to the subdivi- sion and within the subdivision. Mr. Loehr inquired as to the policy of Sierra _..-. Pacific on payback through usage or percentage on us age. It was agreed that this would be a highly complicated matter to undertake. The Board directed the Manager to prepare a draft of a resolution for presentation at a later date. TAHOE DONNER SUBDIVISION, LETTER OF CREDIT A sample letter of credit to be used instead of a bond which was submitted by Dart Industries was referred to legal counsel for approval, and Paul Chamberlain finds it acceptable as does the County. This letter of credit would cover the water 1 ine s and ro ads. No further discussion, .a motion was made by Mr. Stone and seconded by Mr. Moore that the letter of credit for Tahoe Donner Subdivision for future units be accepted. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, abstain; Doyle, aye. TAHOE DONNER SUBDIVISION, POWER LINES As agreed, the District will build the power line for this subdivision utilizing 120 - 451 poles. Since the telephone company wishes to utilize this line for their service, Mr. Henry from the S. Lake Tahoe Office is agreeing to install half the pole line to our specifications, and the District will install the other half. MANAGER S REPORT PONDEROSA PALISADES TANK: It has been six weeks and Dan Cook has not submitted the specifications or e tank as requested. Since all the Directors agree _ this is a matter that cannot be delayed, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that a letter be directed to Dan Cook requesting irrmied- iate action regarding the Ponderosa Palisades (as well as the 2nd Tonini) tank with specifications to be in the District Office by May 18, 1971 and that a phone call to this effect be made to Dan Cook by the Manager tomorrow. All ayes. GS-2 WATER SERVICE RATE: Mr. Paulus believes the existing Resolution 7101 i should be amended to include mobile home parks and individual units served by a single meter service, that our method of billing for water service should be consistent. Mr. Moore suggested determining the number of consumers for a single water service by the number of electric services. Mr. Paulus will make a telephone survey as to how other utility companies handle this problem. UNION AGREEMENT: Sierra Pacific still hasn't settled with the union but may by this Friday. SANDBLASTING OFFICE BUILDING: Since the painter previously contacted has not quoted us a cost on sandblasting, the District will contact other companies for sandblasting. No further business, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone --- that the meeting be adjourned. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 9:13 P.M. PAUL A. DOYL , PRESIDENT 07 THE BOARD CAROLYN BL RE ORDING SECRETARY Page 48 May 4, 1971