HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-14 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 1977
The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by the
Chairman at 7:10 P.M. in the conference room of the District Office.
ROLL CALL: Huber, present; Sutton, present; Maass, present; Kuttel, present;
Craig, present.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Seymour and Reed.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Dan Cook and Steven Grumer.
OTHERS PRESENT: See attached list of audience attendance.
DISCUSSION OF WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS REPORT
Peggy Alexander with the Truckee Sanitary District briefly discussed
with the Board the Water Conservation Program presently being initiated by the
Truckee Sanitary District. This presentation related to Section VIII of the
Water System Analysis Report. This matter was placed on the April 5th agenda
for further consideration by the Board.
District Engineer Dan Cook briefly summarized for the Board the Water
System Analysis Report. The following points were emphasized by Mr. Cook:
1. Mr. Cook indicated that the report was a very negative report.
2. The water systems are not satisfactory.
3. The accounting of the system is not satisfactory.
4. The budgetary procedures are not satisfactory.
5. The water sources are marginal.
6. The system is defective and deficient in numerous areas.
7. The water system has operated at a loss in the past.
8. The District does not have a concise filing system whereby commit-
ments made by the District are readily available.
Mr. Cook made the following suggestions:
1. The District change its budget procedure.
2. That the District adopt a rate structure as proposed in the report.
3. That the District depreciate its asset.
4. That the District establish a five year committee to develop a five
year budget that is updated every year with system deficiencies pro-
grams included.
5. That the District's maintenance procedures be revised.
6. That accurate record keeping be started.
7. That the District file for the grant in aid money available to the
District.
Following Mr. Cook's summarization of the Report the Board members
directed questions which they had regarding the report to Mr. Cook for clarifi-
cation.
Mrs. Huber moved that a five year Committee be formed for the water system,
the members to be the Manager, the District Engineer, Karl Kuttel and Pat Sutton.
Seconded by Mr. Maass. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
It was agreed that the Committee would meet and report back to the Board
at the regular meeting of April 19, 1977.
3/14/77 pg. 1
ORDINANCE - CONNECTION AND FACILITIES FEES
Following discussion Mr. Craig turned the chair over to Vice President
Maass in order to move the adoption of Ordinance 7701, "Connection and Facil-
ities fees." MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
After further discussion Mr. Maass moved to adopt Ordinance 7701, "Con-
nection and Facilities Fees" with the road crossing. Seconded by Mrs. Huber.
ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Sutton, no; Maass, aye; Kuttel, no; Craig, aye. SO
ORDERED.
"WILL SERVE" LETTERS
Mr. Craig left the meeting at approximately 10:00 P.M. and Vice Pres-
ident Maass conducted the remainder of the meeting. Mrs. Helen Stoltz appeared
before the Board in behalf of Mr. Butch Beavers and Mr. Albert Day regarding a
"will serve" request for 80 acres south of Ponderosa Palisades South. Follow-
ing discussion Mrs. Sutton moved that the matter be referred to the Manager and
District Engineer for recommendation to the Board for the next regular Board
Meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Huber. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
Mr. Robert Crippen appeared before the Board in behalf of Mr. George
Martinez regarding a "will serve" request for water to Lots 5 and 6, Unit 2 in
Sierra Meadows. The Manager indicated that both he and the District Engineer
had reviewed the project and recommended that the District serve the project with
a 2" water service.
Mrs. Huber moved that the Board approve service to the proposed 24 unit
apartment project, Lots 5 and 6, Unit 2, Sierra Meadows. Seconded by Director
Sutton. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
The Board very briefly discussed the "will serve" request received from
Stay Dry Roofing. Mr. Cook indicated he would review the request and report
back to the Board on April 5, 1977.
Also discussed was the "will serve" request regarding the proposed con-
dominium project in Ponderosa Palisades. It was agreed that Mr. Cook would
again attempt to obtain necessary information regarding this project before
action was taken. The matter was tabled until that information was received.
Mrs. Sutton requested that an item be placed on the agenda for April 5th
regarding Preliminary Information regarding Annexation into Placer County in
order to serve new developments. Mr. Cook was requested to furnish the Board with
information regarding this matter.
Mr. Kuttel moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Mrs. Huber. ALL
AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
The Vice-President adjourned the meeting at 10:45 P.M.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
President of the Board
A. Milton Seymour, Clerk of the Board
3/14/79 pgs 2
IF:
ORD I14ANCE NO. 7701
of
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
ESTABLISHI14G NEW WATER CONNECTION AND FACILITIES FEES
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Directors of the
'^ Truckee-Donner Public Utility District as follows:
Effective with the effective date of this
Ordinance, Resolution No. 7211 and Resolution No. 7308, and any
and all prior Ordinances or Resolutions establishing water
connection fees for customers to the District are hereby revoked
and set aside.
BE IT FURTHER ENACTED that the following water
connection and, when applicable, tapping and facilities fees be
charged:
Service Pipe Size Connection Fee Tapping Fee Facilities Fee
5/8" X 3/4" $140 . 00 $150 . 00 $150 .00
3/4" 160 . 00 175 . 00 225.00
1-" 190 . 00 200 .00 330 .00
1-1/2" 282. 00 250. 00 600 . 00
2" 376 . 00 325 .00 975 .00
3" 730 . 00 Actual cost 2700 .00
4" 1485. 00 Actual cost 4500 .00
6" 2825 . 00 Actual cost 9150 . 00
If a road crossing
is required ---- Actual cost ----
This Ordinance shall become effective on the
lst day of the month after the lapse of thirty (30) days from the
date of adoption. The Clerk of the District shall immediately
cause a copy of this Ordinance to be published once in the local
newspaper and copies shall be posted in at least three (3) public
places within the District.
Passed and adopted by the Board of Directors .of
the TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT at a regular meeting
thereof duly called and held in the District on the /y day of
1977, by the following roll call vote:
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TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY
DISTRICT
ATTEST:
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Steven E. Gruffer Clerk Thereof
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TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
POST OFFICE BOX 309
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA 95734
TELEPHONE 587-389
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TRUCKEE SANITARY DISTRICT
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
OUR PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PU
BLIC IN
ACCEPTABLE WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICES AND THE INSTALLATION OF WATER
CLOSET DAMS AND FLOW RESTRICTORS FOR THE SHOWERS. THE AREA CON-
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DISTRICT. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS TO INCLUDE THE' SEPTIC TANK AREAS AS
WELL AS THOSE ON THE SEWER SYSTEM.
WE WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 149 1977 AND ANTICIPATE COMPLETION ON SEPTIJMBER
30, 1977. THERE WILL BE ONE CREW OF INSTALLERS WHO WILL WORK FI `'
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DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING S.ATURDAY AND SUNDAY. THEIR WORK DAY WILL
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AT 9 :30 AM AND END AT 6 : 30 PM. THEY WILL RE PROVIDED WITH APPROP'?IATI
DRESS AND IDENTIFICATION BADGES AS DESIGNATED BY THE PROGRAMr,
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,,.•.. ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU WILL FIND OUR TIMETABLE AND COST IPR =
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FOR THE PROGRAM. ALSO ATTACHED IS A COPY OF THE WATER CONSERVATION OR-
DINANCE TO BE ADOPTED BY THE TRUCKEE SANITARY DISTRICT.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
I . NEWS MEDIA
The news media will. provide a very good vehicle for the purpose
.�. of making the general public aware of the program. The Sierra
Sun and KTRT Radio have advised me that' we may have all the
coverage we need at no cost to the district .
Timetable : March 15 , 1977 thru September 30 , 1977
Budget : 0
II . SERVICE. CLUBS
A presentation will be put together which will include a slide
presentation on the actual_ installation and a general verbal
presentation on the condition of the water and sewage problems
as they exist in our area and throughout the state.
The following is a partial list of the clubs that :we feel appro-
priate in order to reach the majority of the people :
North Lake Tahoe Contractors Association �'- -
Truckee-Donner Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Merchants Association
Lions Club
Optimist Club
Soroptomist Club
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
... Time table : March 159 1.977 thru September 30 , 1977
Budget : $500. 00
III . SCHOOL DISTRICT t
It is necessary that the children of the community become involved
in order that we may have a successful program.
North Tahoe Public Utility District is in the process of putting
together a program for the schools at the Lake. As the entire
area is in the same school district, we will probably use their
program as a guideline. We will also sponsor a poster contest
and an essay contest in the schools . We are in the process of
designing a button and an iron on logo for the students .
Timetable : April 15, 1977 thru June 10 , 1977
Budget : $800 . 00
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INSTALLATION
I . CREWS
Crews will consist of two persons per crew. They will use
one of the Toyota pickups and will wear their uniforms and
badges at all times when representing the district . They
will work 40 hours per week.
Timetable : March 1S, 1977 thru September 30, 1977
Budget : $10 ,000 . 00
II . DEVICES
There are numerous devices available on the market' today
and more are being introduced as the state water situation
worsens .
Water Closet
At the present time we will be using a Water Miser dam,
which is a plastic device that fits in the tank of the
water closet and acts like a dam. It has proven successr,-
ful in the pilot area and also at the Lake districts . We
will , however, continue to look into new devices as we
progress . Plastic water bottles are also being purchased.
Shower Flow Restrictor
We ave tried several shower devices and have thus far
chosen three devices . One is the Nolalid, which is. a.
plastic device that is adaptable to most showers . The
other is a Moen, which is made specifically for the Moen
.� .-. shower head . We are at present looking 'into a shower head
that could be used where neither of the others will work.
Timetable : March 15 , 1977 thru September 30 , 1977
Budget : $631950 . 00
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III . MAILINGS
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We will send out one mailing for, the purpose of setting up
appointments for installations and two mailings for general
information to the Truckee Donner PUD and Donner Lake Utility
users .
Timetable : April and July for the general mailing
According to area (see breakdown) for appointment
mailing.
Budget : $1 , 200 . 00
IV. SCHEDULE OF INSTALLATIONS :
Business : March 14th - April lst
Airport , Sierra Meadows , Ponderosa Palisades :
Ponderosa Golf Estates , Martis Valley Estates :
Hilltop and South of Truckee River :
Olympic Heights :
Old Truckee :
Gateway:
Donner Lake : (to be broken down by subdivision)
Timetable : March 14 , 1977 thru September 30 , 1977
Budget : Included in above