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JANUARY 20 , 1976
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee-Donner
Public Utility District was called to order by the Chairman at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Waters, absent; Sutton, present; Craig, present; Christensen,
present; Anderson, present;
.._ EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Hobensack-; Reed and Connell .
OTHERS PRESENT: Edward Aweeka, Mari gray Fish, Patsy Toni ni , Jeannie Sasaki ,
Hula Swanson,, Nola Smith, Ron Smith, Fosten Wilson, Don Strand (Dart) ,
Sid Karsh (Dart) , Don Davis (Dart) , Adolph Moskovi tz (Dart) , Dan Cook,
Joseph Joynt, Meg Copeland, Vera Davidson, Kathie Hoxsie, James Porter, Jr. ,
Kenneth Sayers , Charles White, Roberta Huber and Robert Beck.
MINUTES
Director Sutton moved that the minutes for Board approval be tabled
to a later time in the meeting. Seconded by Director Craig. The Chairman
tabled approval of the minutes to a later time in the meeting or to a
later date.
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL
Director Craig moved that the bills be paid. Seconded by Director
Christensen.
ROLL CALL: Sutton, aye; Craig, aye; Christensen, aye; Anderson, aye;
SO MOVED.
BUDGET STATUS REPORT
The Board discussed with the Manager the budget status report for
the month of October. Director Sutton asked that the record show that
she believed that the fuel charge was not included in the budget that was
adopted in May of 1975.
PRESENTATION OF DRAFT BUDGET
This matter was tabled to the regular meeting of February 3, 1976.
USE OF FUNDS FROM WRSAD
Dan Cook discussed with the Board his letter to the Board dated
January 6, 1976, concerning his comments and recommendations on the funds
remaining in the West River Street Assessment District account. A copy
of that letter is attached to these minutes for reference.
Director Sutton requested from Dan Cook a report substantiating the
fact that there was no surplus funds left from the WRSAD and that the funds
remaining belong in the category of the capacity purchase. Dan Cook
indicated he would provide such a report.
EMPLOYEE SICK LEAVE ADJUSTMENT and EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE
These two items were tabled until February 3, 1976. It was indicated
by the shop steward, Michael Connel 1 that written information on these two
matters would be provided to the Board before they were discussed.
TDPUD-TTAD AIRPORT WELL AGREEMENT
Dart presented a letter to the Board on the Dart - TDPUD Agreement
dated January 20, 1976.
Following discussion Director Sutton moved that Martin McDonough be
the attorney representing the District in drafting an agreement between
Dart and the District for matters related to the Airport Well acquisition.
Seconded by Director Craig. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO MOVED.
Director Sutton requested that an ordinance be utilized in the contract
between the District and the Airport District.
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The Board discussed with Dart the Airport Well agreement. It was
indicated by Dart they would not be prepared to submit their proposal
to the Board regarding the Airport Well until a later date.
Director Christensen moved to table the discussion on the Airport
Well Agreement to February 3, 1976. Seconded by Director Sutton. ALL
AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO MOVED.
It was agreed to place this matter on the agenda for February 3, 1976,
for the purpose of reviewing the revised agreement between the Airport
District and the TDPUD.
7-11 STORE COMPLEX WATER SERVICE
Dan Cook-discussed with the Board his letter dated January 6, 19769
addressing the water service at the 7-11 store complex. He recommended
that the owner be notified that the job should be done according to District
standards.
Director Craig moved that the Manager have the work redone to meet
District standards and correct fees collected from the owner. Motion died
for 1 ack of second.
Director Sutton moved that some specific proposal for action regarding
the non-conforming service at the 7-11 store complex be prepared by the
attorney, . the engineer and the Manager of the District for presentation
for Board action on February 3, 1976. Seconded by Director Craig.
ROLL CALL: Sutton, .aye; Craig, aye; Christensen, no; Anderson, aye; SO MOVED.
VAN WETTER WATER AGREEMENT
This matter was tabled to February 17, 1976.
TAHOE DONNER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Director Craig moved that Dan Cook prepare an operational budget for
the Tahoe Donner Improvement District in conjunction with Joseph Joynt,
District counsel , and the Manager. Seconded by Director Christensen.
ROLL CALL: Sutton, aye; Craig, aye; Christensen, aye; Anderson, aye; SO
MOVED.
Dan Cook explained to the Board the purpose of the Tahoe Donner Improve-
ment District.
TAHOE DONNER WATER SYSTEM ACCPETANCE; REFERENDUM PETITION; REPORT FROM
COUNSEL; FURTHER DISCUSSION AND CONSIDER TI N; POSSIBLE ACTION.
District Counsel Joseph Joynt discussed with the Board his letter to
the Board.dated January 20, 1976, re Acceptance of Tahoe Donner Water
Distribution System; Referendum Petition; and Related Matters. A copy of
that letter is attached to these minutes for reference . Discussion of that
letter followed and input from Dart representatives and the public in
attendance at the meeting regarding the referendum petition and the matter
of the Tahoe Donner water system acceptance.
Director Craig moved that the Board adopt the resolution entitled
"Directing Counsel for the District to Commence Appropriate Legal Action
for Determination of Issues Concerning Accpetance of the Tahoe Donner Water --�
Distribution System as Now Existing by Reason of the Referendum Petition."
Seconded by Director Sutton.
ROLL CALL: Sutton, aye; Craig, aye; Christensen, no; Anderson, no; MOTION
FAILED FOR LACK-OF-MAJORITY VOTE.
Director Christensen moved to table the matter. President Anderson
relinquished the chair and seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL: Sutton, no; Craig, no; Christensen , aye; Anderson, aye; MOTION
FAILED FOR LACK OF MAJORITY VOTE.
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Director Sutton moved that the District .suspend the operation of the
system which went into effect at 12:01 A.M. on January 15, 1976, so that
we are not actually operating the system until the question of the referendum
is resolved. Seconded by Director Craig.
ROLL CALL: Sutton, aye; Craig, aye; Christensen, no; Anderson, no; MOTION
FAILED FOR LACK OF MAJORITY VOTE.
�. Director Sutton indicated to the Board and to Dan Cook that she
intended to release Dan Cook's letters to the Board dated November 25, 1975s
December 11 , 1975 and December 17, 1975, to the public. She read a state-
ment she had prepared to the Board. A copy of that statement is attached
to these minutes as . part of the record.
Following this action taken by Director Sutton as an individual
Board member, certain Board members expressed their disapproval with
Director' Sutton's releasing of these letters which Dan Cook had indicated
he wished to remain confidential .
RATE ENGINEER PROPOSAL FROM R.W. BECK AND ASSOCIATES
Director Craig moved that the proposal from R.W. Beck and Associates
dated January 12, 1976, addressed to Martin McDonough outlining the rate
proceedings project, W.O. #SS1415-ERl-MX, be approved and the President to
sign the approval of the work order for the District. Seconded by Director
Christensen.
ROLL CALL: Sutton, aye; Craig, aye; Christensen, aye; Anderson, aye; SO
MOVED.
The Manager asked the Board if they would like him to begin advertising
for a superintendent for the District. It was agreed that the matter of
a job description for a management employee would be placed on the agenda
for February 3, 1976.
It was agreed that the meeting would be adjourned to January 27, 1976,
at which time the public hearing to discuss the acceptance of the Tahoe
Donner water system would be held and the remaining agenda items discussed.
Director Craig moved to adjourn the meeting to January 27, 1976, at
7:30 P.M. to have the public hearing and finish the agenda. Seconded by
Director Christensen.
ROLL CALL: Sutton, no; Craig, aye; Christensen, aye; Anderson, aye; SO MOVED.
Director Sutton asked that the record show that she voted "no" because
"it is not a good time to hold the hearing and I am not opposed to holding
the meeting. "
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:50 P.M. to January 27, 1976,
at 7:30 P.M. in the School District Board Room.
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
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j ne 0. Reed, Secretary
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STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND
January 16, 1976
Bank Balance - January 1 . 1976 $1273,083.98
Truckee Electric Revenue 66,536.30
Truckee Water Revenue 4 5533.34
�..,, Donner Lake Electric Revenue 17,669.65
Miscellaneous Billings Revenue 29790.00
Miscellaneous Revenue 19469.67 $220 5082.94
Allowances 27.11
Approved Bi 11 i ngs 126,530.39
Less amount not paid
to US Leasing - possible
purchase of equipment
under consideration - 25.26 $1269505.13
Bank of America - Fed. Tax Deposit 29944.10
U.S. Forest Service - annual billing
Special Use Permits 198.76
State Compensation Insurance Fund
Quaterly dues 19296.81
State Board of Equalization
Quarterly sales tax 314.20
Dept. of Benefit Payments
SDI , Unemployment and state income tax -
Quaterly payment 707.01
Public Employees Retirement System
Quaterly Social Security Payment 3 9660.37
Checks issued on closed accounts with
credit balances 65.62
Ed Jones - refund of a consumer deposit originally
deposited into the general fund in error 25.00
IBEW - Union Dues 129.50 ($1359873.61 )
Payroll
1/15/76 OT DT Stan db Gross Net
Hobensack 985.50 707.39
Straub 47.40 31 .60 118.50 892.70 617.55
Silva 748.00 558.96
Reynolds 23.70 39.50 758.40 577.85
Lopez 39.50 734.70 525.37
Grow 695.20 536.38
Drace 27.88 34.85 677.45 468.55
Kinzie 105.00 23.32 641 .36 466. 13
Connel 1 ,M. 538.56 401 .96
Barry 520.08 405.26
Chapman 47.97 480.93 358.69
Reed 89.25 7.00 404.25 292.86
Rose 297.50 233.72
Kent 280.00 226.82
Connell ,V. 224.00 185.66
Cook 213.50 167.47
Sweet 43.75 40.75 ($6,771 .37)
313.32 89.80 232.35 99135.88 69771 . 37
Bank Balance - January 16 , 1976 $779437.96
Bills for Board Approval :
George Cattan - Pension payment 258.75
Directors - monthly payment 500.00
Sierra Pacific Power Co. - partial power payment,
October usage - Balance: $27,916.30 75 9000.00 ($75,758.75)
Balance of account after payment of above $ 19,679.21