HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-15 Min - Board August 15 , 1972
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee-Donner
Public Utility District was called to order by President N. Stone at 7: 30
in the conference room.
ROLL CALL: R. Waters , present; R. Anderson, present; D. Anderson, present;
H. Loehr, present; N. Stone, present.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Cattan, Paulus, Hutchinson
MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 1972
It was moved by R. Waters and seconded by R. Anderson that the minutes
of August 1, 1972, be approved as read. All aye, motion carried.
BILLS FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD
The Directors reviewed the bills for approval. Director Waters asked
why Twin States Concrete had been employed for the warehouse extension
instead of some firm within the District. Tom explained that Twin
States was the only one in the area who could provide the Concrete.
After more discussion and questions, it was moved by R. Waters and
seconded by H. Loehr that the bills be paid. Roll Call: R. Waters,
aye; R. Anderson, aye; D. Anderson aye; H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye.
POSPONEMENT OF ZONING ON 35 ACRES
Director D. Anderson said that he had talked to the Assistant Planning
Director, Karen Mahakian and found out that it is not absolutely
necessary to change the zoning on a piece of land that is zoned P before
sale. Because of this information, the Directors decided the request
for a zoning change should be withdrawn from the Planning Commission
agenda. It was moved by H. Loehr and seconded by R. Water that the
request for rezoning be withdrawn. Roll Call: R. Waters, aye; R.
Anderson, aye; D. Anderson, aye; H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye.
NEW 10-INCH LINE ESTIMATE
Mr. Cattan gave each Director an itemized list of the estimated cost
of the new 10-inch line and creek crossing. The creek crossing was
estimated at $2,662. 85 and the rest of the project was estimated at
$27,062. 99. After much discussion on the subject, it was moved by
Director R. Anderson and seconded by H. Loehr that the entire project
be approved. Roll Call: R. Waters, no; R. Anderson, aye; D. Anderson,
aye; H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye.
WAREHOUSE ESTIMATE
Mr. Cattan told the Board that although $10,000 had been budgeted for
the warehouse extension the estimated cost is only $8,175 . He said
that the extension should be completed within the next few weeks.
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WELL - SOUTHSIDE ESTIMATE
Mr. Cattan gave the Board an estimate on the cost of the new well at
the Soutbside spring. He said he had worked out the estimated cost as
follows:
250 foot well - 12" diameter casing
210 foot $8,000
40 foot 2,000
Pump 31500
Pumphouse 230500 continued. . . . .
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Soutlside well estimate. . . .continued
Line Extension 1,500
Contengencies 500
Total $18,000
He said he talked to Dr. Sharp and was given the following estimate
from him:
300 foot well - 12" casing
300 ft x $40. 00 (maximum) $12 ,000
Test Pumping 131500
Pump 3,500
Pumphouse 2,500
Line Extension 1,500
Total $21,000
Dr. Sharp said Hydro Search, Inc. would perform additional services
such as preparation of specifications and proposal sheets for pro-
spective drillers, supervision of well-construction, supervision of
pump-testing, and preparation of a final report. The services would be
performed on a time and materials basis , cost not to exceed $2 ,500.
Director Henry Loehr suggested the subject be tabled until a later
date. The remainder of the Board was in agreement.
Director N. Stone asked Mr. Cattan about the well and pump out at
Prosser Lake. Mr. Cattan told the Board it is not .in use at this time,
but when a developer come along and requests water, it will be there.
Director Roy Waters asked why an expensive well and pump were not in
use and if that was a waste of the District' s money. Mr. Cattan said
Lakeworld had paid the District $15,000 for the well. He said at the
time, Lakeworld was considering buying the Prosser Lake view Estates,
and they needed the water for that area.
Since the subject was tabled, the Directors went on to the next topic .
CONTRACT - PONDEROSA PALISADES SOUTH
Mr. Cattan presented a letter from Paul Chamberlain and copies of the
contract he had drawn up on the Ponderosa Palisades South Subdivision.
When Mr. Chamberlain was present at the Board meeting of July 5, he
was requested to draw up this contract. No action was taken by the
Board and the subject was tabled.
HERZOG MEETING WITH PAUL CHAMBERLAIN
The manager read a letter from Mr. Chamberlain regarding the Herzog
property. The letter stated Mr. Herzog would not be able to come to
Truckee to meet with the Board, but that Mr. Chamberlain could contact
him the next time he was in Sacramento. The Board discussed the letter
�- and decided the manager should request Mr. Chamberlain go to Sacramento
at his earliest convenience to discuss the matter with Mr. Herzog.
TELEPHONE COMPANY INSTALLATION OF 66 POLES
Mr. Cattan reported that the Telephone Company had been much more
cooperative about installing poles. He said this year they mould install
60 poles.
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RATE INCREASE
Mr. Cattan said as -of September 1, 1972, the rate of wholesale power
would be increased 36% to the District. He said he was recommending
that the- District increase its retail rates by 10%. He said the District
would still be absorbing about 7% of the increase. He recommended the
increase go into affect on October 1, 1972. Nelson Stone thought the
increase to the customer should be put off until December 1, 1972, when
Sierra Pacific Power Company' s increase goes into affect. This way the
P.U.D. would not be raising its rates over Sierra Pacifies.
It was moved by D. Anderson and seconded by R. Anderson that the manager
prepare a resolution and an ordinance for the 10 % increase. The manager
is to contact Mr. Heidrick before the next meeting to see if he made
a study on our rates. If Mr. Heidrick has not come up with anything,
the rate increase still stands. ROLL CALL: R. Waders, aye; R. Anderson,
aye; D. Anderson aye; H. Loehr, aye; N. Stone, aye.
Mr. Cattan informed the Board he was sure Mr. Heidrick did not have a
copy of our rates and he was making a study of Sierra Pacific' s rates.
The Board asked him to check into it.
LAKEWORLD RECREATION AREA
Lakeworld has asked for 500 KVA pad transformers for the above facility.
The architect had mistakenly drawn the plans for the Recreation Room
with gas heating. Mr. Cattan talked with Fred Damavandi and the sit-
uation was rectified.
SOUTHSIDE WELL METER
The meter at the Southside Spring was broken and a broken part was
blocking the line, thus causing low pressure. Mr. Cattan said after the
meter was replaced, the pressure was restored and the system is now
working fine.
MANAGER' S REPORT
The 3,500 feet of underground line that was being laid for the Martis
Dam Recreation Area has been completed.
A few poles have been installed at Tahoe-Donner, but it has been held
up because of slow road building.
The foundation for the substation at Tahoe-Donner will be started tomorrow
(August 2) .
Mr. Cattan said Tiechert is using more power than ever.
President Nelson Stone gave the Board a report on the old Schaffer
cemetary.
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7"a There being no further regular business to come before the Board, it
was moved by R. Anderson and seconded by H. Loehr that the meeting be
adjourned. All aye, motion carried.
The President requested the Board members remain for an executive session
to discuss a potential employee problem.
The secretary was excused at 10: 30 p.m.
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, Ngt S. STONE
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CYN IA J. HUrgMINSON, RECORDING SECRETARY
STATEMENT OF GENERAL ACCOUNT
Bank Balance 172759. 63
Deposits 402638.20
Approved billings 92501. 65
IBEW 95 . 30
Sierra Pacific Power 23 2142. 59
Sacramento Pipe Works 237. 01
Dept. of H.R.D. payroll withholding 348.42
'ont~ Dept. of Int. Rev. 12991. 50
U. S. Leasing mailing machine 25.26
Petty Cash 39. 70
Calif. Assoc. Emp. employee insurance 562.65
Western Tool & Hdwe. 20. 73
Nordic Trucking (196.27)
Truckee Hdwe & Rents 386. 32 (369154. 86)
PAYROLL-----8-15-72 O.T. GROSS NET
Cattan 825. 00 670. 30
Silva 39. 36 682.24 514.62
Paulus 637.50 472. 60
Reynolds 595. 84 438.58
Archer 16. 08 557.44 406. 82
Lopez 535. 04 416.27
Craig 535 . 04 414.58
Straub 54. 02 510. 65 357. 35
Grow 17.42 489. 10 367.42
Kraj ewski 487.50 379. 07
Bacom 26. 04 407. 96 316.57
Downum 363.44 305 . 01
Harrison 339.20 265 . 67
Craig 299. 20 226. 81
Wood 278.40 213. 64
Paulus 278.40 219. 64
Hicks 213. 84 172.48
Hutchinson 210. 00 167. 98
Dogherra 166.46 145. 14 (69470.55)
152. 92 82412. 25
Current Bank Balance 152772.42
BILLS FOR BOARD' S APPROVAL
Osburn' s Garage body -work _61.43
Vai 1' s Pharmacy 2. 05
Oroville Truck & Tractor Backhoe parts 801. 36
Pitney Bowes mailing machine -31. 50
Minnesco Division copy machine 80. 07
Rockwell Mfg. Co. S. Side Meter 665. 04
-- Twin States Concrete whse. addition 12010.23
Monroe Co. calculator maintenance 60. 00
011ies Texaco 33. 03
Maydwell & Hartzell V.G. inv .. 68. 93
RTE transformers 4,909. 80
Donner Lake Exc 16.40
Peerless Pump Impellers 151.58
Pacific Telephone 12. 60
Sun Printing forms, billing material 127. 59
Walt' s Gulf 13.56
Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. Whse addition-mater. 364. 69
Truckee Rentals pump rental & misc. 117. 30
U. S. Rentals 69. 33
Cal Gas galv. pipe 63. 79
Continued - Bills for Boards approval
Robert E. Sutton blacktop service 156. 00
Donner Lake Excavating-harding service 16 .40
Brown-Milbery pump maint. 175.51
City Linen rugs 3.00
Armanko office Supply 7. 77
Inland Chemical 5.67
Graybar elec. inv.. 12734. 15
Allied Auto 16.50
Alpha Hdwe repair j ackhammer 78. 07
Anixter-Pruz an elec. inv. 32519. 91
Wedco Inc. elec. inv. 417. 99 14,791.25
Balance after payment of the above 981. 17
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