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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-11-02 Min - Board NOVEMBER 2, 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, absent; Anderson, present; Stone, present; Loehr, present; Doyle, present. GUESTS PRESENT: Raymond Vail, his associate. Reynolds, Archer Bliss. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Paulus, Silva, yn , , No errors, omis s ions or corrections, the minutes of October 19, 1971 were approved as written. BILLS FOR BOARD'S APPROVAL I Most of the overtime was due to Fedrick & Sundt's knocking down our pole, necessi tating lengthy repairs. The bill to Johnston Pump is consistent with the bid last July. No further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Stone 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. TAHOE DONNER SUBSTATION Preliminary quotes have been obtained on the steel structure. Manager requested authorization to bid the transformers first because they take 7 months to manufac- I ture. The balance of the equipment for this substation can be bid in a second bid. The Board agreed on this method of bidding. Mr. Cattan mentioned that he attende a meeting yesterday with Planning Commission and Sanitary District officials regarding zoning, particularly the vast number of condominiums being proposed for , this area. The District has 15-20 poles yet to install on the Tahoe Donner power I line. The telephone company will begin their installation tomorrow. Lakeworld has requested the District to string wire on the 12th. We will work with Harker & Harker on this phase, and construction should take 7-10 days. Lakeworld's plans are to pave the road to their sales trailer. Residents will be transported to the ski area by snow cats. Sewer construction should be completed within a week. Mr. Cattan expects our power line to be completed by the end of the month. MARTIS VALLEY ESTATES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Agreement for this assessment district has been referred to Paul Chamberlain and revised according to his recommendation that the District be provided with as-built reproducible tracings at no cost to the District. This subdivision is located between the golf course and airport on the north side of Highway 267 and is comprised f of 34 lots. The District will be paid $250 for inspection. No further discussion, f a motion was made by Mr. Stone and seconded by Mr. Anderson that the President and Manager be authorized to sign the Agreement between the County of Nevada and this District for the Martis Valley Assessment District, whereby the District will be provided with one set of as-built reproducible tracings at no cost to the District. I i ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, abstain; Doyle, aye. Motion carried. Mr Loehr- abstained from all discussion and voting as he is part owner of this subdivision. I PONDEROSA PALISADES WEST, PONDEROSA PALISADES UNIT 4 (Mr. Loehr will also abstain from this discussion as he is part owner of this subdivision.) Raymond Vail is the engineer for this development and was present. He requested E the Board to approve the method of payment for water source and storage for these E two subdivisions according to Resolution 7006; namely, 1/3 down, 1/3 first year and 1/3 the second year at 7% interest. Mr. Vail explained that the checks for these two subdivisions will come from different owners as there are some twelve princi.pa3s involved. The Board agreed in principle with this method of payment, and Mr. Vail will provide a letter for the next meeting to this effect, so that the Board may formally act on this proposal. i i Page 120 November 2, 1971 f NOVEMBER 2, 1971 - CONTINUED RESOLUTION 7127, EASEMENT, BROCKWAY, DR. HERB KEITH This resolution was tabled at the last regular meeting so that a site inspection by the Board could be made. Mr. Stone said he inspected the site and observed that Dr. Keith's land would double with the purchase of this additional land from the. District. He staked out the parcel for sale and could see no future value of this land to the District. Mr. Anderson noted that if the Sierra Pacific easement were retained by the District, it could act as a buffer between developments. Mr. Cattan mentioned there is no highway frontage on this parcel. " Mr. Loehr could see no use of the land for the District. No further discussion, i Mr. Loehr moved and Mr. Stone seconded that Resolution 7127, declaring certain ' real property surplus and providing for the sale thereof, be adopted. ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. Motion carried. (At this time a S minute recess was called to evaluate election results.) 1.49 ACRES, BROCKWAY, DR. WILLIAM WARMKESSEL A communication dated October 28, 1971 from Dr. Warmkessel's attorney requesting additional land and filing claim for $7,000 against the District was read by President Doyle, a copy of which is part of these minutes. Mr. Cattan recommends that the Board not -consider selling Dr. Warmke s s e l any more 1 and. Mr. Anderson said he inspected the land and feels a good architect could plan a church and dental office for this 1.49 acres. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone that the District reject Dr. Warmkessel's claim and proposals and refer this matter to legal counsel. ROLL CALL: Anderson, aye; Stone, aye; Loehr, aye; Doyle, aye. Motion carried. Mr. Paulus asked if he should have Paul Chamberlain prepare a deed since the land has been paid for? It was decided to check with legal counsel on this matter. MANAGER'S REPORT Sierra Pacific is completing their work at the Donner Lake Substation. The comple- tion of this substation will be coordinated with the Tahoe Donner power line since the District cannot supply Tahoe Donner until the substation is finished. A portion of the Donner Lake lines will be reconductored after the substation is completed. No further business, a motion was made by Mr. Loehr and seconded by Mr. Stone to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 9:14 P.M. PAUL A. DOYLE, PRES NT OF THE BOARD AROLYN BLIS , RECORDING ECRE ARY 1 a Page 121 November 2, 1971