HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-19 Min - Board FEBRUARY 19', 1974
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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee-Donner
Public Utility District was called to order by the president at
7: 30 p.m. in the conference room.
ROLL CALL: J. Craig, present ; D. Anderson, present ; P. Sutton,
absent at roll call , arrived late ; R. Anderson,
present; R. Waters, present.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Kinzie, Paulus , Silva, Kirchner .
GUESTS PRESENT: Glen Stice, Jerry Wells, Tony Roegiers , Cullen
Wilder, Joe Joynt, E. A. Hamilton, John Kaibin.
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President Waters announced that at the last regular meeting, it was
unanimously decided to retain Mr. Joe Joynt as the attorney for the
district .
MINUTES OF JANUARY 15 , JANUARY 29 , AND FEBRUARY 5 , 1974
The president asked if there were any additions , corrections , or
omissions to the minutes of January 15 , January 29 , and February 5,
1974. Director D. Anderson moved that the corrected minutes of
January 15 be accepted along with the original minutes of January 29
and February 5 as written. R. Anderson seconded his motion. Roll
Call : J. Craig, aye ; D. Anderson, aye ; P. Sutton, absent; R. Anner-
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son, aye; R. Waters , aye .
BILLS FOR BOARD' S APPROVAL
After reviewing the bills , it was moved by Director J. Craig and
seconded by Director D. Anderson that the bills be paid. All aye ;
motion carried.
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UNION CORRESPONDENCE
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The IBEW has presented an outline of what they would like amended in
the agreement which expires May 1 . The possibility of changing the
date that the contract comes up for renewal was discussed. Sierra
Pacific' s contract is renegotiated on a yearly basis from June 1 to
Junel . Our union usually waits until after the Sierra Pacific con-
tract is finalized prior to negotiations for their contract . This
involves added work for the office , as the employees are
paid for the retroactive pay.
Director R. Anderson proposed having a representative of the board
meet with the union representative and the employee representative
rather than have them all meet during a board meeting. He proposed
having Mr. Paulus be the board representative. By doing this , Mr.
Paulus could go to the other two representatives with the board' s
recommendations and save the time involved to do this at a board
meeting. Director Craig wanted to compare our employee contract with
Sierra Pacific and P G & E and try to keep them as close together as
possible.
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The board members were directed to review the requests made by the
union and come back with their recommendations . Mr. Paulus and Roy
Waters were appointed to represent the board in contract renegotiations .
POLE BIDS
Pole bids have been called for 65 Class #3, 45 foot poles and 5 Class
#39 40 foot poles . L.D. McFarland Company sent a letter stating they
were unable to bid on the items at that time because their current
inventories and present commitments prevented them from doing so.
j Neidermeyer-Martin Company from Portland, Oregon, quoted a price of
$212 . 94 for the 45 foot poles and $187. 88 for the 40 foot poles .
Delivery date was 120 days after receipt of order. Any applicable
taxes are not included in above Quotations .
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Pole Bids . . . continued Page Two February 19, 1974
It was decided to defer action on the bid award until the next
regular meeting and have our attorney review the bids . Director
Craig suggested having Mr. Paulus ask Hal Heidrick if he knows of
any other source we could obtain poles .
H. HEIDRICK - TAHOE DONNER LINE CONSTRUCTION
The board was presented with a letter from Hal Heidrick which summed
up Mr. Heidrick' s thoughts on the Tahoe Donner lines . He observed
the line during his recent visit to Truckee . His overall feeling ---�,
was that the lines were in good condition. He felt we should delay
in the energizing of the Tahoe Donner substation. The regulators ,
he felt, should be placed on the poles at this time . Mr. Heidrick' s
letter is hereto attached as part of the minutes .
Director Craig wondered why we did not receive a report on Tahoe
Donner alone. Mr. Heidrick' s letter did not specifically relate
to the Tahoe Donner lines , but the entire system.
A tentative date of February 28 was set up for the board to discuss
the Tahoe Donner contract with Martin McDonough, Hal Heidrick, and
Joe Joynt. Director Craig asked for substantiation of Dart' s
$100, 000 expenditure for the construction of power lines in Tahoe
Donner.
TRANSFORMER BIDS
Mr. Frank Beardsley has replied to the board' s request that he review
the transformer bids that were opened at the last regular meeting.
A copy of his letter is hereto attached as part of the minutes .
He said that the Westinghouse bid Quoted a price for transformers
containing a non-inflamable synthetic fluid rather than usual insul-
ating oil . These transformers are made for use in interior locations
without being enclosed in expensive fire proof vaults.
(Since it was 8 : 30 and insurance bids were scheduled to be opened
then, discussion on the transformer bids was postponed so that the
insurance bids could be opened. )
INSURANCE BIDS
The insurance bids for 1974 were opened and are as follows :
Tahoe Truckee Agency, Truckee, Calif. $7,400 per year
Voss & Associates , Reno, Nevada $6 , 362 per year
Fred Festersen & Associates , Roseville , Calif. $8 , 704 per year
Tahoe Pyramid Insurance, Kings Beach, Calif. $7 ,162 per year
Blodgett A. Mason & Assoc. , S.F. , Calif. $7 ,978 per year
Stice & Wells , Truckee , Calif. $8 , 070 per year
These bids cover premiums for $975 ,808 fire/ECE/V & MM on the office,
warehouse, water tanks , and substations . $20 , 000 on the office
equipment ($100 deductible) , $20,000 position bond, $19 ,160 tools
and miscellaneousequipment, and $1 ,000,000 liability.
It was decided to have our attorney, Joe Joynt, review the bids
and a decision was tabled until the next regular meeting. In
the meantime, Mr. Paulus was instructed to write our present in-
surance agency, Tahoe Truckee Agency, and ask for a thirty-day
extension on our present policy as it expires within the next
two days .
Director Sutton asked Mr. Joynt for an explanation of bid require-
ments . She specifically wanted to know what "irregularities" in
bids refers to.
1974 BUDGET
Mr. Paulus presented the board with a proposed budget for 1974 . A
copy of this is attached as part of the minutes .
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1974 Budget . . . continued Page Three February 19 , 1974
Mr. Paulus figured in the budget a three percent growth over the
previous year for electric revenue and a five percent increase in
rates to be effective July 1 . With Sierra Pacific increasing our
rates by 15% , Mr. Paulus estimated an increase for the year . He
did not feel we could absorb the entire 15% . The water revenue was
increased 7% for growth.
The employees salaries were increased seven percent for the annual
pay increase , along with the addition of a new meter reader and
possibly another lineman for the summer months. Fringe benefits
were increased by five percent. Many of the items on the budget
were figured to be the same or slightly higher than last year.
Mr. Paulus proposed purchasing a new ladder truck and a heavy-duty
pick-up for the water serviceman. The ladder truck was purchased
in 1965 for $10 , 000 and the pick-up was purchased in 1968 . For the
coming year, Mr. Paulus also proposed building a new garage which
he estimated as costing $65 , 000. To finance the garage , Mr. Paulus
recommended selling the land at the Y which was recently appraised
at $90, 000. He did not feel that the garage could be financed out
of revenue. Mr. Paulus also wanted to take the $95 , 000 that Dart has
paid for line construction in Tahoe Donner out of time deposit and
transfer it into the general fund. In the past , we have been paying
for the construction costs our of the general fund and leaving
Dart' s time deposit where it can collect interest .
Director Sutton wanted the previous year' s expenditures shown on the
proposed budget so that comparisons could be made. She also wanted
the items separated with account numbers . If the proposed budget was
adopted, Director Sutton thought that that meant the board had approved
the expenditures proposed in the budget (a new garage , new vehicles ,
etc. ) . Directors Rex and Duane Anderson did not agree with that .
They felt that a budget was used primarily as a guide. MYS. Sutton
stated she was not satisfied with the form or content of the budget.
,_... Duane Anderson wanted the separation of the water and the electric
in the budget. He also suggested having the capital expenitures
separated. Director D. Anderson also wanted to see the Tahoe Donner
expenses separated from other construction expenses . Another
suggestion by Duane Anderson was the possibility of financing the
garage, which would be used over a period of several years , paid
for in five-or ten-year payments.
Regarding Mr. Paulus ' suggestion of using. the land sale at the Y
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to finance the garage, Director Sutton pointed out that the board
had already decided to use the funds from land sales to upgrade the
water system; to spend the money on a garage would involve a policy
change.
Director Craigwanted monies allocated for water and electric system
improvements. He also wanted more money reserved for transformer
expenses . He thought the amount Mr. Paulus formulated was too low.
Mr. Pau
lus was instructed to re-examine the budget and interject the
ideas recommended by the board. Discussion was tabled until the
regular meeting of March 19 .
ORDINANCE 74-02 - ENERGY USAGE
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Jo nt explained that he had reviewed the ordinance as prepared
by Paul Chamberlain mberlain and the material relating to the preparation of the
ordinance .
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post a notice of intent to disconnect service , notifying the person,
customer, or premises, with the notice setting forth a date of not
less than ten days hence that the service will be disconnected. Mr.
JoY nt felt this would eliminate the questions raised at the previous
board meeting regarding who shall have the authority to disconnect
service. Under the Appeals section, Section 5 , Mr. Joynt changed
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read that the person, customer, or premises no
the action taken by the General Manager will be able to appeal to
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Board of Directors telling them why that person is dissatisfied.
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Ordinance 74-02 . . . continued Page Four February 19 , 1974
Upon taking this appeal , the General Manager shall take no further
action with respect to disconnection of service until final decision
by the board is made regarding the appeal .
Mr. Joynt suggested adding another section to this ordinance stat-
ing the district shall not be held liable for any damage while the
electricity is disconnected. He said that Sierra Pacific Power
Company had this provision in their regulations.
Director Sutton suggested having the procedures that would be --,
followed by the General Manager towardst.he alleged violator out-
lined in the ordinance. She also recommended that the notice to
disconnect be sent by registered mail to insure the customer
receives the notice. With these discrepancies in the ordinance ,
it was moved by Director Sutton and seconded by J. Craig that this
matter be tabled until another meeting . ROLL CALL: J. Craig, aye ;
D. Anderson, no; P. Sutton, aye ; R. Anderson, aye ; R. Waters , aye .
TRANSFORMER BIDS . . . continued
Director Craig asked if Dart would be willing to share the addi-
tional expense for the earlier delivery date on these transformer.
Mr. E.A. Hamilton, Project Manager for Tahoe Donner offered to
have Dart pay for the difference between the lower bid and the
ones which provided for immediate delivery. It was moved by
Director J. Craig and seconded by Director d. Anderson that the
more expensive transformers be ordered after written confirmation
from Mr. Hamilton that the additional expense will be borne by
Dart. The more expensive transformer bid being from Westinghouse
Corporation for $3 , 550 apeice. ROLL CALL: J. Craig, aye; D. Ander-
son, aye; P. Sutton, no, because she felt that the bid was improper
from the beginning since no authorization from the board was given;
R. Anderson, aye ; R. Waters , aye. So moved.
MANAGER I S REPORT
Mr. Paulus proposed to the board the purchase , through bidding, of
procelian products . The total price for these insulators is about
$18, 000. Five 225 KVA p admount transformers are also needed for
condominiums located on Skislope at Tahoe Donner. One 500 KVA
and one 225 KVA transformer is needed for Donner Village located
at the West end of Donner Lake. Mr. Paulus suggested taking bids
on all of these items . Director Sutton asked if these items were
included in the budget that was presented this evening. The trans-
formers were included; however, the procelain bids were not. Duane
Anderson said if the insulators are not in the budget, to put them
in. Director Sutton asked where the insulators would primarily be
used. Mr. Paulus said that they could be used in the construction
of Tahoe Donner lines and also to refurbish two miles of the
Donner Lake line which is presently inadequate to bring power from
the substation to town. The insulators could also be used anywhere
else in the system. Director Sutton wanted more specific information
on the need and plan established for the use of the insulators
prior to authorization for their purchase. Mr. Waters felt that
if we overpurchased on these insulators , we would still be saving
probably twenty percent, as he thought all materials are going up
ten percent every year. Mr. Craig thought that maybe we should
have overpurchased last year. It was decided to have Mr. Paulus
go through the bid package for the insulators and see where they
will be used. The transformer specifications will be examined by
our engineer to assure accuracy.
Mr. Paulus recommended to the board compensating the two Sierra
Pacific lineman, Gene Gini and Tony Ilardi, who aided us in the
transformer outage on February 3, 1974. Mr. Paulus recommended
$75 per person. John Craig drafted a letter to Sierra Pacific
Power Company President complimenting the two lineman for their
voluntary assistance with copies of the letter going to the Sierra
Sun and Mr. Ilardi and Mr. Gini. The possibility of compensating
the Sierra Pacific employees by crediting their electric bill was
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also discussed. Director D. Anderson thought that maybe we would
be setting a precedent whereby any other individuals that wished
to volunteer their services would expect payment for those ser-
vices . The other directors did not feel this would occur as the
Sierra Pacific employees were skilled in that field. Director J.
Craig moved that the letter that he drafted be sent to Sierra Pacific
with copies -to the Sierra Sun, and the two volunteers with the
board member's and manager' s signature on the letter along with $75
to each of the volunteers . Director Waters did not want the directors
names on the letter; he wanted management to handle the letter. Dir-
ector Sutton thought that a letter should be sent along with a copy
to the Sierra Sun. She thought the paper had not given enough credit
to the Sierra Pacific employees as she had heard that the power was
restored by the S.P.P.CO. employees along with the board president
with the assistance of the district employees .
Mr. Joynt was asked if there was anything illegal about paying the
volunteers for their time. He said that there was no problem in
doing it. Mr. Craig amended his motion to exclude the signature of
the directors from the letter. With this amendment , Director D.
Anderson seconded his motion. ROLL CALL: J. Craig, aye ; D. Anderson,
aye; P. Sutton, aye ; R. Anderson, aye ; R. Waters , aye .
A tentative date of February 28, at 7 : 30 p .m. was scheduled for a
meeting with Martin McDonough and Hal Heidrick. The special meeting
will be an executive session due to litigation.
The transformer that went out on February 3 , 1974, is in the General
Electric shop in Oakland, and we have not heard the extent of the
damage as yet.
The Northside well is down 280 feet which is roughly one-fourth of
the ultimate proposed depth. The planned 500 gpm looks favorable .
Mrs . Sutton wanted to bring to the attention of the board the letter
�--- that recently appeared in the Sierra Sun regarding the Northside well
and its water supply to Tahoe Donner. She felt that the Dart Resorts
President and the department of Real Estate got the impression from
the letter the district wrote to the Department of Real Estate in
November, 1973, that the Northside well was the answer to Tahoe
Donner' s water supply problem; whereas , it was merely a supplemental
source. Mr. Paulus said that before that letter had gone out , Martin
McDonough had approved its contents . Mr. McDonough did not feel that
it supported false pretenses .
The well-digger' s equipment is still located on the property where
the Southside well was dug this last construction season. Mr. Paulus
has written to the well digger but has received no response. The
directors discussed having the equipment removed or leaving it there
and charge the well digger storage. The pump is purchased and ready
to be installed. The present gpm is 250.
We have a clearance from the State on the land that the Donner Creek
well is on that does not belong to the PUD. Dan Cook is taking care
of this . The well is partially on land that the State owns and
land that Mr. Andregg owns . Mr. Cook is in the process or possibly
already has contacted Mr. Andregg regarding some sort of a deed on
the property.
Director Craig suggested sending Dan Cook a letter thanking him for
his assistance on the Tahoe Donner water system. Mr. Paulus felt that
since Mr. Cook is still involved in the project, his services may
still be needed.
Director Sutton asked why Mr. Paulus never confronted the board re-
garding the environmental impact report that is being done by Jones
& Stokes in Sacramento. He informed her that this is an overall
impact report on the Tahoe Donner project. He remembered mentioning
several times that he was meeting with Dart ' s attorney and Martin
McDonough in Sacramentoabout this . Director R. Anderson and Waters
remembered him doing this als o. Regarding the report, the
preliminary draft is completed and we have one copy. Mr. Paulus
speculated that he thought the final EIR would be coming from the
State Lands Commission as a state document. Mr. Paulus said he would
look into the progress of the report and bring the directors up to
date on it.
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Manager' s Report . . . continued Page Six February 19 , 1974
Director Sutton thought we should extend our courtesy to the Sierra
Sun reporter on the material that is coming to the board. She wanted
to see the board take the initiative to get this information to him
or her to insure the accuracy of reporting.
Director Sutton also wanted to invite the County treasurer and con-
troller to attend one of the board meetings so that the board could
inquire into what services the county could offer to the district
free of charge. Director Waters expressed his concern over the fact
that he did not want any free services from the county of Nevada.
Director R. Anderson thought that we could probably get the infor-
mation that Director Sutton was referring to in a letter without
having them present at a meeting. Director Sutton wanted this
placed on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting.
Director D. Anderson asked if suit had been filed against us by
Jones-Rich. Mr. Paulus said that he had not heard anything.
Regarding the recent newspaper article stating the 1974 Grand Jury
had placed the investigation of the district on its schedule of
investigations , Director D. Anderson asked if the manager or other
board members had heard anything about this . None of the others
present had heard any more.
Director D. Anderson wondered if the garage Mr. Paulus proposed
building could be a joint facility with the Sanitary District.
He suggested Mr. Paulus look into that possibility.
There being no further business to come before the board, it was
moved by Director D. Anderson that the meeting be adjourned. All
aye ; motion carried.
The regular meeting was adjourned by President Roy Waters at 11 : 45
p.m.
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MER ILY H. KIN E, RECORDING E ARY
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Attention Mr. Tom Paulus, Manager
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Gentlemen:
ies and coo eration extended during my visit to your District on
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February 13, 1974 are appreciated. On that date, at your request to provide
consulting services, we inspected portions of yowr system. During the in
spec tion we were accompanied by Director John Craig, and Messrs. Tom
Paulus and Ken Krajewski .
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This was the third opportunity we have had in the past twenty years to inspect
portions of your electrical system. On this trip, as,;well as on the second oc-
casion, we were pleased to see improvements in the system over the previous
tri
p.. On this visit, the system was found to be in substantially good condition,
with some attention required as a result of recent growth. Our principal obser-
vations comments, and recommendations, as well as your further Instructions
to us, are as follows:
OBSERVATIONS:
Recent additions to the system make it necessary that gang operated three
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phase pole
for damage to large three-phase motors, which would result from single-
phase operation; to facilitate transfer of load between substations In
emergencies; and to minimize the area affected during scheduled outages.
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existence of about two miles of Number 6 c�opperweld
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conductor along the lake shore deters the full utllitation of the {
Donner Lake substation to meet emergencies sndlor to retie the load
on the Truckee substation.
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does not permit power flow in two directions.
4. The
recent loss of a transformer at the Truckee substation and the lack
of a satisfactory spare presently reduces the level of reliability of
service being rendered by the District.
5.
There is an imbalance in the load on the Truckee substation which may
soon impair the ability of this facility to meet its designed capability.
6. When the District was smaller, phase identification on poles and system
maps was not essential . The District now hat reached the point at which
phase identification would be helpful in maintaining transformer and tap
line load balance on each feeder.
�t +� ear�o be a number of transformers
7. In the second home areas, there appear
which are loaded at infrequent intervals. Aoso, there are several water
pump motors which are fully utilized during only apart of the year. If
District growth continues, these conditions may lead to unreasonable
power factors with concurrent increases in tir Cost of purchased power.
8. The Tahoe-Donner regulator and substation sites are unfenced. A con-
tinued influx of seasonal residents is increasing the exposure of these
faci l ities to damage, as wel I as the potential hazard to those who may
come in contact with the equipment.
9. The coordination of line fuses has generally been done in the field by
line foremen. This system has worked satisfactorily in the past but
the system's growth now calls for more detailed yet simple methods.
10. Since the utilization of three substations may be affected by the present
energy problems, it may be reaonabl a to defer completion of the Tahoe-
Donner substation. Some detailed study is required.
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Recordingvoltmeter readings are needed to aid in deciding the power
factor question and the need to connect or not connect the voltage regu-
lators already partially installed near the Tahoe-Donner substation.
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12. It is not possible to fully realize economy of scale with the additiom of
small substations. This, of course, is contingent upon the outcome
of the current Docket E-8224 before the Federal Power Commission. 4,
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COMMENTS:
1 . With the exception
of the Truckee substation transfomer repair, the
considered of a routine nature and are typical
conditions observed are con �
of those which arise from time to time in a small growing utility.
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The current energy problems produce uncertainty as to the rate of
continued growth, the cost and availability of energy, and the ready
supply of equipment.
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In the light of current conditions, periodic rgviews and detailed analyses
` should be made, as required, until the growth and energy situations stabi I-
ize. This will keep the District alert to changes which affect management,
construction and operation.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Install three-phase operated pole top switches at the following
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locati ons:
A. Northwoods Boulevard near the junction of Davos Drive at
Lot 179, Map 27.
B.
Northwoods Boulevard at Skislope Way at Lot 175 (at time
Tahoe-Donner substation is energized) .
C. Northwoods Boulevard near the recreation center, Lot 50.
D. Northwoods Boulevard, south of S.P.P.Co. R/W and underground
risers This may require rerouting the take-off of the Beacon
Power Line tap so that it may remain energized during maintenance
of the underground lines on Northwoods Boulevard.
E. Northwoods Boulevard and Emigrant Way install two three-phase
switches, both to be on emigrant Way; one east of and one west
of Northwoods Boulevard, Map 40.
F. Replace disconnects near Tahoe-Donner Hotel with pole top
switch.
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G. Deerfield Drive, Pole C 77, Map 40.
H. Deerfield Drive, Pole C 79, Map 40.
Other switches may be installed later as growth de
mands.
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e bus connections at three-76.2 KVA voltage regulators to permit
2. Rearrange
bypass or two-wayfeed. (We can provide sketch of typical detai Is if so
desired. )
3. Repair damaged transformer at Truckee substation.
4. Identify, with a small sign, the phase conductors at poles at
each sub-
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station "get-away" and at each three phase switch. k
5. Condu
ct a field survey of connected KVA transformer toad on each phase of
feeder. Total the load on each phase. Transfer transformer connections
to balance load where required.
6. Pcompletion U of transformer load transfers, as recommended in item 5,
record connected phase on maps by adding phase leters A, B, or C,
as applicable, to transformer numbers on each map.
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Identify and record the phase sequence of each feeder on all system maps.
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8. Place a recording
voltmeter, for eight days, on an inactive service near end
-.. of Northwoods Boulevard "B" feeder. This should be repeated per
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, every three months) , to obtain indicaton of voltage profile
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for use in studies of power factor correction and completion of Tahoe-
Donner substation.
9. Purchase one or more "maxi-meters" for measuring phase and transformer
loads.
10. Install appropriate fencing and signs around the Tahoe-Donner substation
and Tahoe-Donner regulators.
1 1 . Obtain fuse characteristics
and plot same to assure proper fuse coordina-
Lion and reliability. Should you desire to identify each fuse location, type
and manufacturer, we would be pleased to do this study for you.
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Truckee, California
February 15, 1974
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
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to stud and report on the fot towing:
At your request, we are y
k I report on the appropriate site of and the need to
1 . Prepare a spec i s p }
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to the construction of the Tahoe-Donnerbstation. This of
complete tioris on each substation
necessity will require load growth pro
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and the Tahoe-Donner development. include.in this study the cost
estimates and impact of present energy shortage.
2. Study and report upon the need and cost-benefit to replace the present
Number 6 copperweld conductors adjacent to Donner Lake.
3. Prepare a brief stud and report on the desi rabi I ity'of installation of
the District's own 60KW system so as to obtain the benefits of a single
metering point.
The above completes our summary report on our activities of February 130
1974, We shall carry out your further instructions and report to you.
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WI LSEY & HAM
,.., Harold H. Heidrick
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1974 CAPITOL EXPENDITURE BUDGET
Garage 659'000
Truck (Replace Ladder) .21,000
Pick-Up (Ken Sharp) 5 ,500
Wire 602000
Transformers 539000
Meters 13 ,600
Poles 19, 500
Sierra Pacific 12 ,438
REA 19 ,800
Various Electric Inv. 159000
Water Invoice (Services) 10,000
Security Lites 1 ,400
Pole Trailer 41000 r
Misc . Reserves 15 , 586
315 , 024
Land Sale 90, 000
L.T. Debt Asset Acquis . 130 , 024
Reimburse Gen. Fund from
T.D. Time Deposits for
previous Line Construc. 95 , 000
.... 315 ,0 2 4
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1974 OPERATION BUDGET
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Budget Expenditures Balance
Electric Revenue
Domestic 414,616
Commercial 205,927
Industrial 3279959
Misc . 21,000
Water Revenue
` .., Domestic 519939
Commercial Industrial 28 ,650
Misc. 10,000
Total Revenue lt060 ,09l
Power 5959880
Salaries 211 ,078
Less Const.
(52 , 770)
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Net or Expenses 1709377
s ortation 2
Transportation 6 ,000 p Less Const. (6500)
Net or Expenses 191, 500
Directors Fees 69000
Advertising 400
Travel
1 ,500
Telephone 2 ,600
Legal 139500
Dues-Subscription 950
Audit & Accounting 121000
Engineering 15 , 000 4
Office 39200
Interest on Debt 15 , 000
Depreciation & Amor. 7230214
Tax Expense 5000
Insurance 89000
Electric Maintenance 169,000
Electric Operation 51000
Water Maintenance 7 ,000
Total Expense 19010. 281
Net Margin 49 , 810
Depreciation 72 , 214
Balance for Debt Payment
and Asset Acquisitions 130,024
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STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND
Bank Balance - 2-1-74 18 ,413. 58
Deposits 67,304. 45
Approved Billings 12 , 322 . 06
Post Office 200. 00
Petty Cash 47. 05
IBEW - union dues 83. 00
Sierra Pacific 9, 213. 00 (212865 . 11)
PAYROLL
.-- 2-15-74 DT OT STANDBY GROSS NET
Lopez 113. 05 79. 84 66. 50 844. 59 604. 53
Paulus 750. 00 547. 22
Reynolds 93. 10 66. 50 744. 80 552. 18
Straub 81. 20 69. 60 661. 20 464. 11
Silva 10. 73 639. 93 504. 19
Grow 585. 20 449. 52
Krajewski 575. 00 432 . 31
Sharp . 457. 08 345. 87
Barry 33. 25 387. 65 316. 49
Connell 371. 20 268. 07
Craig 33. 48 349 . 68 263. 12
Kinzie 19. 57 302 . 93 239. 88
Kirchner 249. 92 183. 00
Rowe 96. 00 83. 72 (5 , 254. 21
Bank Balance - 2-19-74 58 , 598 . 71
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RESTRICTED FUNDS
Consumer Deposits 51541. 15
Land Sale 68 ,158. 64
REA 282158. 64
Sierra Pacific 41606 . 50
Water 85 ,524 . 73
Electric 129 ,564. 00 - --321) 984. 66---
BILLS FOR BOARD' S APPROVAL
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Allied Automotive 17. 35
j George Cattan 268 . 75
Directors 500. 00
Atlantic Richfield gas & diesel 296 . 18
Minnesco Division Q copy machine lease 80 . 07
Graybar Electric sec. lite switches 78 . 82
" Connectors 81 . 75
2/0 u. g. wire 12920. 96
1,961. 80
Murray, Burns & Kienlen Tahoe Donner 152 . 78
Martin McDonough Beavers ' , Board mtg. 697. 48
Joe' s Auto Repair tune-up, freeze plugs 175. 26
IBM ribbons 18. 90
Gordon Huber copy paper 98. 36
Sunrise Laboratory water test 12 . 50
Sun Printing forms , billing env. 194. 76
Utility Body bins for truck 506. 95
j O.B. ' s Board 3 dinners 17 . 70
Tom Paulus 3 lunches 9 . 76
Paule Fire Equip. fire extinguisher maint. 111 . 00
Roberts at Truckee felt tape 6. 96
Safety Live Line bolt cutters 57. 84
Specialty Oxygen 22 . 26
Osburn' s Super Service 1. 40
Alpine Business billing cards 112 . 90
Sierra Sun advertising 4. 00
Truck Sign Service 115. 80
Burrough' s Corp. posting trays 143. 80
Cook Associates nearly all Tahoe Donner 1 ,368 . 57
City Linen rugs 20. 00
Cal Western pension adjustment 23. 82
Crown Life L.T. Disability 109. 04
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Dictaphone Corp. cassette recorder 325 . 00
IBM repair typewriter 40. 67 (9, 553. 19)
Bank Balance after payment of above 49 , 045 . 52
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