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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-06-20 Min - Board June 20, 1972 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District was called to order by President Nelson Stone at 7:30 in the conference TOM. ROLL CALL: R. Waters, present; R. Anderson, present; D. Anderson, present; H. Loehr, present; N. Stone, present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Paulus, Hutchinson. GUESTS PRESENT: Ray Smith MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 19 72 Director R. Anderson said that the section of the minutes dealing with the Martis Valley Estates would have to be changed. The minutes of June 6, 1972 show Henry .Loehr abstaining from the discussion because of a conflict of interest, but when a -roll call vote was taken on the acceptance of Mr. Beaver's letter, Director Loehr was shown as voting yes. It was moved by R. Anderson and seconded by R. Waters that the minutes be approved with H. Loehr's vote deleted from the roll call vote. All ayes; motion carried. BILLS FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD The bills were discussed and Mr. Paulus answered many questions regarding part time help and other expences that appeared on the Statement of General Account. It was moved by H. Loehr and seconded by R. Waters that the bills be paid. Roll Call: R. Waters, aye; R. Anderson, aye; D. Anderson, aye; H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye. A short recess was called so that the Board could see the new conference room. . When the meeting was re-conviene d, the President asked that the Board discuss the wage increase. Tom Paulus said that the union had agreed to the 5 o increase, but that the full benefit package was not ready. He said that Mr. Stralla should have the contracts ready by some time next week. He asked the Board to approve the 5 o increase so that he could start figuring the retroactive pay. It was suggested that the Board wait to vote on the benefits until .the contracts have been typed . It was moved by R. Anderson and seconded by D. Anderson that the employees wages be increased by 5 0. Roll Call: R. Waters, aye; R. Anderson, aye-, D. Anderson, aye; H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye. It was pointed out by Director D. Anderson that this increase would not include George Cattan , Tom Paulus or Ken Kraj ewski. RESOLUTION 7211 Resolution 7211 was presented to the Board. This resolution would increase the water connection fee from $100 to $150. Mr. Cattan explained that at the present time the water connections are costin the District an average of $93.00 per connection. This amount does not include the �40.00 meter which the District supplies. There was much discussion on the increase. Mr. Cattan said that figures at the present time show that the water department would probably loose money this year. Director Loehr said that he is very much against such an increase. He felt that the increase would be a hardship on the deve lope r as we l 1 as the indivi dual. It was moved by H. Loehr and seconded by D. Anderson that the Board adopt Resolution 7211 amending the water connection fees. Roll Call: R. Waters, aye; R. Anderson, aye; D. Anderson, aye; H. Loehr, nor; Nelson Stone, no. The Board discussed the resolution further and decided that the motion made by H. Loehtr should be amended to specifie that the increase would be effective on July 1, 19 72. RESOLUTION 7201 Mr. Cattan explained the resolution to the Directors. He said that the only thing being changed was ruling on the minimum charge. The new resolution says that the minimum charge shall be $5.00 and shall be charged on an annual basis. The Board discussed the resolution. Director D. Anderson said that he felt that the page 228 Resolution 7201. . . . . . . . . . . . .continued section on the minimum charge should read: 'the minimum charge for service shall be $60.00 per year, payable monthly at a rate of $5.00 per month* ' Mr. Cattan produced figures showing that the District is actually loosing money on the people who only use their homes for one or two months and then have the service disconnnected. Under the new resolution, the customer would be able to disconnect, �,..,., but he would be charged $5.00 per month. A motion was made by D. Anderson and seconded by R. Anderson that the Board adopt resolution 7201. Roll Call: R. Waters, aye; R. Anderson, aye; D. Anderson, aye H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye. The Board took a short break for coffee. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Cattan said that the line to the sewer pond is nea±ly complete. The transformer bank at Tiechert has been completed. Lakeworld has surveyed the land to be used for the substation at Tahoe-Donner. They are making the road to the substation at the present time. Mr. Cattan said that Tiechert had agreed to clear the area of all the stumps and rocks for $1,000. The Board discussed the Donner Lake Intake that has been proposed by Lakeworld. Mr. Cattan explained on the chalk board how the intake will operate. Directors R. Waters and R. Anderson said that they would like attorney Paul Chamberlain to attend the next meeting to further discuss the Hertzog property, known as the Hilltop Lodge. Director R. Anderson said that the contract between Hertzog and the District had not been kept. He said that the area is supposed to be used as a recreation area for the people of the community. Mr. Cattan said that he would contact Mr. Chamberlain about attending the next meeting. The Board heard from Ray Smith of Alpine-Smith Materials. He said he was at the meeting to inquire as to why he had been,-.-black listed by the District. He said that one of theDistrict employees had informed him that the District would not buy sand or any other materials from him. He wanted to know why. Mr. Cattan and Mr. Paulus assured him that he was not on any kind of a black list and that he would be given business in the future. There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by H. Loehr and seconded by D. Anderson that the meeting be aj ourned. All aye; motion carried. The meeting was ajourned by President Stone at 9:45 p.m. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS y CYNTRJA J. HUT ON, RECORDING SECRETARY June 20, 1972 page 229