HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-15 Min - Board MARCH 15, 1977
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order' by
the Chairman at 7:30 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: Cook and Grumer.
OTHERS PRESENT: See attached list of audience attendance.
RESOLUTION - CERTIFICATION OF RECALL ELECTION
Mr. Kuttel moved that the Board approve Resolution, "Declaring and
Reaffirming the February 229 1977 Special Recall Election Results."
Seconded by Mrs. Huber.
ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Sutton, aye; Maass , aye; Kuttel , aye; Craig, aye;
SO ORDERED. (Resolution 7702)
DISCUSSION - INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, SANDER'S WELL SITE
Dan Cook discussed with the Board the Indemnification Agreement
regarding the Sander's Well Site. He also proposed paragraphs 9, 10,
11 and 12 to be added to the Agreement. Following discussion it was
agreed that Mr. Cook would communicate with Dart and the Board regarding
the consensus of the Board regarding this proposed agreement. The matter
was placed on the April 5th agenda for further discussion and possible
action.
MODIFICATION OF 1973 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
Mrs. Sutton moved that the matter of the modification of the 1973
Supplemental Agreement with Dart be tabled until such time as it would be
useful to have it on the agenda. Seconded by Mrs. Huber.
ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Sutton, aye; Maass , aye; Kuttel , aye; Craig, aye;
SO ORDERED.
JOB DESCRIPTION - SUPERINTENDENT OF POWER AND WATER
Mr. Maass moved to table this matter to the April 5th meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Huber.
ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Sutton, aye; Maass , aye; Kuttel , aye; Craig, no;
SO ORDERED.
ORDINANCE - CONNECTION AND FACILITIES FEES
This Ordinance was adopted by the Board at the Special Meeting of
March 14, 1977.
FINANCING, RECONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF DEERFIELD WATER LINE
Mrs. Sutton moved that this matter be delayed until after Item 1
under New Business. Seconded by Mrs. Huber.
ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Sutton, aye; Maass , aye; Kuttel , aye; Craig, no;
SO ORDERED.
DISCUSSION OF LONG TERM LEASES OF DISTRICT LAND
Mrs. Sutton moved that the Board authorize Mr. Grumer to compile a
report on the possibilities of long term leases of District land particularly
the 1 .9 acres on Old Highway 40 and any other related matters that he
believes would be of value to the Board having to do with the District s
property for the April 19th meeting. Seconded by Mr. Kuttel . ALL AYE BY
VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
ORDINANCE - FUEL CHARGE RATE
Following discussion, Mrs. Sutton moved that this matter be tabled.
Seconded by Mr. Kuttel .
ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Sutton, aye; Maass , no; Kuttel , aye; Craig, no;
SO ORDERED.
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At 10:00 P.M. Mr. Craig left the meeting, turning the meeting over to
Vice-President Maass.
BOARD DISCUSSION OF PHILOSOPHY ON WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IN AREAS OF
SPECIFIC BENEFIT
Following discussion a Special Meeting was scheduled for March 29, 1977,
at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the Water System Analysis Report, District --*,
philosophy On Financing Water System Improvements and the Job Description
for the Superintendent of Power and Water.
FINANCING, RECONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF DEERFIELD WATER LINE
Dan Cook discussed with the Board application for a Drought Emergency
Loan under the Davis-Grunsky Act. This matter was also tabled to another
meeting.
CONCERNS ABOUT PROCEDURES AFFECTING THE CONDUCT OF BOARD BUSINESS
This matter was put on the agenda for the Special Meeting set for
March 29, 1977.
JOB DESCRIPTION - GENERAL MANAGER
It was agreed that this matter would not be discussed at this time.
DISTRICT COUNSEL - RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE, DONNER PINES EASEMENT
Mr. Kuttel moved to adopt Resolution 7703, "Accepting a Grant Deed
and Authorizing the Execution of a Quitclaim Deed with Respect to Easements
at the Development Known as Donner sines. " Seconded by Mrs. Huber.
ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Sutton, aye; Maass , aye; Kuttel , aye; Craig,
absent; SO ORDERED.
DISTRICT COUNSEL - RESERVATION OF RIGHTS AGREEMENT, ROYAL GLOBE
Mrs. Sutton moved that Mr. Grumer send a copy of this letter from .
C.C. Schumacher Adjusters regarding a Reservation Agreement in the Dart
Industries suit against the District to Martin McDonough who is the
attorney of record for the District and that Mr. Grumer report back to
the Board at the April 5th meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Huber. ALL AYE
BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
DISTRICT COUNSEL MISCELLANEOUS -r
Mr. Grumer indicated he would report on the Tom's TV Bonding Require-
ments matter at the April 5th meeting.
Attorney Grumer submitted to the Board information regarding Mr.
Hobensack' s disability. Mr. Grumer briefly reviewed the information and
indicated that it was confidential in nature.
Mr. Grumer indicated he would also report on the following matters
at the April 5th meeting.
1 . By Law Proposal
2. New Customer Policy
3. Further report on Paul Hobensack Disability regarding insurance
claims filed by Mr. Hobensack
4. Report on 7-11 Water matter and the Van Wetter matter.
It was agreed that an Executive Session should be scheduled with
Mr. McDonough and the other attorneys involved in the Match vs. TDPUD case:
Mr. Grumer indicated he would contact Mr. McDonough for that purpose.
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MINUTES
Mrs. Sutton requested several additions be made to the minutes of
February 1 , 1977. These additions are attached to these minutes for
reference.
.— Mrs. Sutton moved that the minutes of February 1 , 1977, be approved
as corrected verbally tonight and I will submit the corrections to
the Manager within the next day or so. Seconded by Mrs. Huber.
ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL and STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND
The Board briefly discussed the Statement of General Fund. They
were no bi 11 s for the Board's approval .
Director Sutton requested a closed session to discuss personnel matters
as a second item of business after the Executive Session with the
attorneys in the Hatch case. There was agreement that this personnel
session should be arranged for that Special Meeting.
MANAGER'S REPORT
A copy of Mr. Seymour's memorandum to the Board dated March 14, 1977,
is attached to these minutes for reference.
Director Orientation: A Special Meeting was scheduled for Saturday,
March 26, 1977, at 10:00 A.MM for the purpose of Director orientation of
the PUD facilities.
Report On Electric Rate Study and Rules and REgulations by R.W. Beck:
ram^ Mr. Seymour indicated that Bill Clouter of R.W. Beck would be at the
District Offices on March 16th for the purpose of gathering information
regarding an REA loan and to propose a revision of the District's Rules
and Regulations.
Power Outages: Mr. Seymour reported on the two power outages
experienced by the District recently. A copy of his memo regarding the
Manager's report is attached to these mi.routes.
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Procedure on Planning Commission Notices: Mr. Seymour reported on
his procedure regarding responses to Planning Commission notices. See
the Manager's report attached. j
Ohio Brass Bushing Repair Bill : Mr. Seymour indicated that this
matter was self-explanatory in his memo to the Board attached.
TTSA Bill : See the memo attached for a brief review of this matter.
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George Cattan Pension: Mr. Seymour briefly discussed this matter
with the Board. No action was taken.
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Airport Request for Waiver of Demand Charge: Mr. Seymour discussed with
the Board a letter dated March 4, 1977, received from the Airport District
regarding the Airport Well . A copy of that letter is attached to these
minutes. This matter was placed on the April 5th agenda for possible
action.
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 12:00 A.M.
TRU E-DO ER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By.
ohn raig, President o t e Board
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Jane 0. Reed, Secretary
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