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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-19 Min - Board OCTOBER 19, 1971 The regular 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. GUESTS PRESENT: Dr. William Warmkessel. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Paulus, Silva, Reynolds, Archer, Bliss. No errors, omissions or corrections, the minutes of October 5, 1971 were approved as written. BILLS FOR BOARD'S APPROVAL The bill for Cook & Associates was explained; namely that engineering inspection is made, but these costs in turn are passed on to the developer along with a 200 general overhead charge, in accordance with our resolution regarding engineering review of maps. The overtime was necessitated by work on a Saturday on the Tahoe Donner power line. 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. DONNER LAKE SUBSTATION Sierra Pacific installed the primary structures, and the lower side is our share. Switching at this substation was provided, eliminating 6 miles of line from the Truckee Substation. Sierra Pacific Power Company was to construct the line and switch structure, but being busy, they asked Harker & Harker, their contractor, to do the work and bill us directly. If they paid Harker & Harker, then they will have to charge us an overhead. - Harker & Harker also constructed our steel work, hence the bill presented for payment tonight. Their work also includes high and low tension structure. The fencing will be started in a few days when ground leveling is completed. RESOLUTION 7127, EASEMENT, BROCKWAY, DR. HERB KEITH Dr. Herb Keith is the owner of the Village Green Trailer Park, is interested in purchasing a 17 7' X 330' triangular piece of land in addition to a 50' Sierra Pacific power line easement adjacent to his land, and has offered the District $5,000. Sierra Pacific will retain the right to the easement. This land is approximately 5/8 of an acre including right-of-way. This property is desirable to Dr. Keith as it adjoins his mobile hoarse park. It was felt by all concerned that this property would be undesirable to anyone else. The proposed resolution declaring the land surplus was read by President Doyle. Discussion ensued regarding the effect of the sale of this property on surrounding proposed uses. It was generally felt a proposed extension of the road easement provided Dr. Warm- kessel should be investigated. A motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Moore that Resolution 7127 be tabled pending a physical inspection of the property. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. DR. WI L L IAM WARNIKE S SE L i The District has been advised by legal counsel that the sale of the 1.49 acres to Dr. Warmkessel is legal and binding. Director Stone made an inspection of the survey stakes and believes Dr. Warmkessel mistook a RCE stake for a L5 stake. Dr. Warmkessel also looked at a map at the county whereon the land sold to Ray Brown was still in the name of this District. Mr. Stone said the surveyor does not always stake and flag. Mr. Stone feels our survey is a legal survey, that Dr. Warmkessel's architect could design a church and office building for this property, perhaps using a mutual parking lot. Mr. Stone said that if the doctor feels that the land is not sufficient for his intended uses, perhaps the road could be moved to the west next to a strip of trees. This would increase the doctor's land by .S1 acre and would protect the meadow. Mr. Cattan mentioned October 19, 1971 Page 116 OCTOBER 192 1971 - CONTINUED DR. WILLIAM WARM ESSEL - CONTINUED that Dr. Warmkessel might lose his access road if someone else was awarded the bid on the .51 acres Mr. Stone also pointed out that there is some 330 cu. yds. of crushed rock fill that has value on that land. Mr. Doyle stated it is unfortunate this situation has arisen, but that the District has to be governed by legal counsel, that if Dr. Warmkessel feels the surveyor has erred, he should take legal action against the surveyor. Mr. Moore asked Dr. Warmkessel if he felt the 1 1/2 acres wasn't enough land? Dr. Warmkessel replied it is not the amount of land but the shape of the triangle that makes the difference. Noon" Mr. Moore said he felt Dr. Warmkessel should have had a Qualified person with him when he was inspecting the land. Dr. Warmkessel felt the stakes should have been visible. Mr. Doyle said the stakes were marked on the map. Discussion ensued regarding not placing a minimum price if the .51 acres were put to bid, and the Board agreed that legal counsel should be consulted on this matter. Mr. Cattan suggested asking legal counsel if land can be added to an original bid. Mr. Moore felt this could not be accomplished, as it would alter the size of the land. President Doyle: tabled this matter stating that the District will notify Dr. Warmkessel of the opinions of legal counsel. DONNER CREEK, SECOND PUMP The pump which was purchased in early summer was installed last week and will be in operation in a few clays. UNDERGROUND AT AIRPORT The airport has requested power within 2 weeks for their new approach lights, runway extension, etc. Since our crews are extremely busy, Harker & Harker may install the lighting for $5,20 0. The District will furnish the cable and two pots. Since time is of the essence, the Airport District will pay Harker & Harker direct. RESOLUTION 7126, PERMIT, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL FACILITIES, DONNER MEMORIAL PARK The signed and executed contract for the installation of these electrical faci- lities in the park was received this morning. The state, however, has submitted a Permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities and requests approval by the Board. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that Resolution 7126, Authorizing President and Secre- tary to sign permit, be adopted. ROLL CALL: Moore, aye; Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Work at the Donner Lake Substation is progressing well. Completion is scheduled for the middle of November. 2. A letter was directed to Lakeworld on October 15 requesting that the road be cleared and pole holes redug so that the District may proceed with the construction of the power line. This work has been accomplished, and the District will again begin construction next week. The telephone company will begin their construction on Monday. 3. Tank Report: Two tanks have been completed except for connections. The Ponderosa Palisades Tank has been painted, and the pipe is in the ground to the Pump House. The Sierra Meadows Tank has been painted, and the pipe is in but not connected. Construction on the Ponderosa Palisades and Sierra Meadows Tanks as well as the pump house should be completed in 15 days. Piping, painting, installing of the ladder and gauge remain to be completed on the Tonini Tank. 4. A contractor working on a phone line to the bug station behind the s ch oo 1 broke our 2" water line. No further business, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 9:31 P.M. PAUL A. DOYLE, PRESID OFTHE BOARD CAROLYN BL RECORDING SECRETARY Page 117 October 19, 19 71