HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-07-18 Min - Board July 18, 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
room.
ROLL CALL: R. Waters, present; H. Loehr, present; N. Stone, present.
Director R. Anderson was excused on vacation. Director D. Anderson was unavoidably detained
and joined the meeting at 7:45.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Krajewski, Hutchinson
GUESTS PRESENT: Joseph Paggi, Lee Van Wetter.
The President asked that the records show that no bids were accepted after 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF JULY 51 1972
The Directors reviewed the minutes of July S, 1972 and it was moved by H. Loehr and
seconded by R. Waters that the minutes be approved as written. All aye, motion carried.
BILLS FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD
The Board discussed the bills that were up for their approval. R. Waters asked about
the overtime and Mr. Cattan explained the situation to him. He said that there had
been trouble with the water system and also extra work for the office force, which
made overtime necessary.
It was moved by H. Loehr and seconded by R. Waters that the bills be paid. Roll Call:
R. Waters, aye; H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye.
BIDS 120 and 138 ACRES
In accordance with Resolution 7209, the bids for the 120 acres and 138 acres were opened
t at 8:00.
The only bids were from Lakeworld as follows:
Parcel A $180,000
Parcel B 140,000
Each bid was accompanied by a check for 10 a of the bid price, representing a down payment.
Mr. Joseph Paggi, a lawyer with Lakeworld said that the bid on parcel8was contingent on the
awarding of the bid on parcel A. Parcel A would be accepted by itself.
The Board showed great disappointment in the bids. R. Waters pointed out that the bids were
for $126,000 less than an the appraised value of the land. Mr. Paggi said that there was
a sewer assesment of $4,800 due on the land and Lakeworld had arrived at the bid figures
by what the land would mean to their growth. He said that the land is indeed a prize
parcel to Lakeworld.
Board President, Nelson Stone said that he would be very reluctant to let the land go
for such a reduced price. It was moved by H. Loehr that the matter be tabled Lentil
such a time, during the next ten days, that a special meeting can be held to further
discuss the bids. This motion was seconded by Director D. Anderson. Roll Call: R. Waters,
aye; D. Anderson, aye; H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye q'
BID 3S ACRES
It was moved by H. Loehr and seconded by D. Anderson that the matter be closed because
there are no bids on this land. Roll Call: R. Waters, aye; D. Anderson, aye; H. Loehr,
aye; N. Stone, aye.
Director R. Waters said that he would like to see the figures on how much it cost the
District to advertise the bid and also the cost of the appraisal, survey and zoning.
MANAGER IS REPORT
Mr. Cattan said that ten spans have been completed at Lakeworld. He said that the new
backhoe is kept up there all the time to speed up the work on the line.
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Manager'.s Report. . . . . . . . .continued
Mr. Cattan said that the old backhoe had been retired due to old age and costly repair
bills. He said that every time the backhoe breaks down we have to wait for the parts
which usually takes three or four days. He said that during this time our men cannot,
work on the water services. He told the Board that a backhoe is being rented for $695.00
per month. Director Waters said that he is very much opposed to renting a backhoe. He
said that for the amount of the rent, the machine could be repaired. Much discussion
ensued.
Mr. Cattan said that the steel for the new substation would be arriving on July 24, 1972.
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MR. VA�1 WETTER
Mr.Van Wetter appeared before the Board and his portion of hospital line was discussed.
He said that his fire insurance rating had not changed since the new line had been added
and he could not see that he had profited from it at all. He said that at the present
time he could not afford to pay $4,650 to get water to his property
The Board discussed what his fair share should be. Finally a minute order to the
manager was proposed by Nelson Stone, it read: for the Van Wetter property, where
as the original figure to be paid by Mr. Van Wetter was $4,650, after considerable
discussion by the Board, it has been agreed and concurred with by Mr. Van Wetter that
the final proposal is instead of $4,650, will be approximately $3,000. 1/3 to be paid
in 19 72, 1/3 to be paid in 1973 and 1/3 to be paid in 1974. This $3,000 includes Mr.
Van Wetter's share in the extension of the 10' line and $75.00 per unit for source
and storage. The water connection fee of $250 for two inch meter will be additional
to the $3,000.
The manager said that he could assure Mr. Van Wetter that he would get his water as
soon as possible.
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 aj ourned at 9:40 p.m.
NELSON STONE, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
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