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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-29 Min - Board SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 29, 1977 The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by the Chairman at 7:38 P.M. in the Conference Room of the District office. ROLL CALL: Huber, absent at roll call but arrived at approximately 7:55 P.M. ; Sutton, present; Maass, present; Kuttel , present; Craig, present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Seymour and Reed. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Grumer and Cook. OTHERS PRESENT: See attached list of audience attendance. CONCERNS ABOUT PROCEDURES AFFECTING THE CONDUCT OF BOARD BUSINESS Mrs. Sutton indicated she was not prepared to present anything on this item. She requested that this matter be placed on the agenda of April 5th. JOB DESCRIPTION - SUPERINTENDENT OF POWER AND WATER The Board discussed the job description for superintendent of power and water as prepared by Dan Cook in his letter dated February 28, 1977• Mrs. Sutton moved to strike in the job description, under Personal Re- quirements, the phrase "and with personal habits above reproach," and that we strike the phrase "for doing heavy and strenuous outdoor work," and that we strike the sentence "He should establish residence within the District." MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. The Chairman polled the Board regarding the phrase "personal habits above reproach." The chairman indicated he was in favor of striking it, as did Directors Huber and Maass. Mr. Kuttel indicated he was opposed to the job description and would vote 'no' on anything regarding it. Mrs. Sutton moved to strike the phrase "for doing heavy and strenuous outdoor work." MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Mrs. Sutton moved to strike the sentence, "He should establish residence within the District." Seconded by Mrs. Huber. ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Sut- ton, aye; Maass, no; Kuttel , no; Craig, no. MOTION FAILED. Director Maass moved to adopt the job description. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Mrs. Sutton moved that this matter be tabled to the April 5th meeting because that was the understanding when it was placed on the agenda for dis- cussion tonight. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Mr. Maass moved to adopt the job description and advertise for the posi- tion. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Mrs. Sutton moved that this be placed on the agenda for the April 5th meeting for possible action. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. The Chairman placed this matter on the agenda for April 5th. to.,*, An executive session regarding personnel was placed on the Agenda for the Special Meeting scheduled for April 4, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. DISCUSSION - WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS REPORT Mr. Kuttel reported to the Board some of his observations and thoughts regarding the tour of District facilities taken by the Directors on Satur- day, March 26, 1977. A copy of Mr. Kuttel 's observations and notes are at- tached to the minutes of this meeting for reference 3129177 PO. 1 The Board discussed with Mr. Cook and the Manager the Water System Analysis Report. Mr. Kuttel moved that the Board adopt Appendix E, "Revised District Standards." Mrs. Sutton objected to an item showing as a discussion item on the agenda being acted upon. It was agreed that Mr. Grumer would prepare two resolutions for con- sideration at the April 5th meeting for the adoption of Appendix E and Appendix A, "Water Tariff." The Chairman placed on the Agenda for the April 5th meeting an item regarding a 5 Year Water Committee and a 5 Year Electric Committee. DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY ON FINANCING WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS The Board discussed with Mr. Cook the possibilities for financing water system improvements in the District. The Chairman requested that Mrs. Sutton report to the Board on the possibility which is being looked into for an assessment district downtown for parking and possibly undergrounding of electrical service and how the District might participate in that assessment district. The Chairman requested that Mr. Kuttel report to the Board on a hearing scheduled in the near future regarding 1-1 and 1-2 Housing and how the PUD would be affected by the outcome of that meeting. Mr. Seymour briefly reported to the Board on the Telephone Company pro- ject that is going to go down Highway 267 into downtown. The Telephone Company has indicated that the PUD is welcome to share in the costs of that project in order to make certain water system improvements . The Chairman requested that the Manager provide the Board with the details of this pro- ject in the form of a memo. Mrs. Sutton indicated that the District can levy a tax on all or part of the District for water system improvements. A Special Meeting was scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 18, 1977, to discuss the Water System Analysis Report and possibly take some action on that report. Mr. Kuttel moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Mrs. Huber. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED. The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11 :05 P.M. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By A. Milton Seymour, Clerk of the Board 3/29/77 Pg• 2