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APRIL 18, 1977
The Special 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: Reed and Seymour.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Dan Cook.
OTHERS PRESENT: Don Strand and Jerry Herrmann.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Craig having resigned as President of the Board of Directors effective
this date, turned the meeting over to Vice-President Maass. Mr. Maass
indicated that he did not wish to step into the position of President of
the Board. Nominations for President of the Board were opened.
Mr. Craig nominated Pat Sutton for President. Seconded by Mr. Kuttel .
Mrs. Huber moved that nominations be closed. Seconded by Mr. Craig.
VOTE for motion nominating Mrs. Sutton for President: ALL AYE BY VOICE
VOTE. SO ORDERED.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS REPORT
The Board discussed with Dan Cook Section VII, "Financial Analysis,"
of the Water System Analysis Report. Following discussion, Director Craig
moved that the District adopt a policy of metering all water customers.
Seconded by Mrs. Huber.
Mr. Craig called for the question and the Chair asked for a vote on
a motion to close discussion, which passed by voice vote.
ROLL CALL: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel , no; Craig, aye; Sutton,
no; SO ORDERED.
Mrs. Sutton asked that the record show her 'no' vote was "because
this is the first time that metering has been discussed by the Board and I
believe it is premature for this kind of a policy position to be made."
Mr. Kuttel indicated that his reason for voting 'no' was because "we
don't fix our own leaks."
Following further discussion on the 'eater System Analysis Report, Mr.
Craig moved that Item 3 be closed for discussion. Seconded by Mr. Maass.
ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBILITY OF DISTRICT ANNEXING INTO PLACER COUNTY
Following discussion, Mr. Craig moved that the District commence whatever
action is necessary to annex into Martis. Valley, Placer County.
The Chair ruled the motion out of order based on the wording of the agenda.
Mr. Craig requested that this matter be placed on the May 3rd agenda
for possible action.
The Chairman requested a financial evaluation prepared by fir. Seymour
and Mr. Cook on the problems that may be related to annexation from the
standpoint of Sierra Pacific's existing franchsies for electrical service
in Placer County.
Mr. Craig moved that discussion be closed on this matter and Item 5
on the agenda be taken up. The Chairman closed discussion on this matter
and called a recess.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Following recess the Chairman opened nominations for the office of
Treasurer.
Mr. Craig nominated Roberta Huber for the office of Treasurer.
Mr. Maass moved that nominations be closed. Seconded by Mr. Craig.
ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
Mr. Craig moved that a unanimous ballot be cast for Mrs. Huber as
the only nominee for Treasurer. Seconded by Mr. Kuttel . ALL AYE BY
VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
The Chair requested that the Water System Analysis Report be on the
May 17th agenda and specifically the chapter on water conservation.
Mr. Maass moved that the entire Water System Analysis Report be placed
on the May 18th agenda for possible action. Seconded by Director Craig.
ROLL CALL: Huber, no; Maass, aye; Kuttel , no; Craig, aye; Sutton, no;
MOTION FAILED.
The Chair placed the Water System Analysis Report on the May 18th
agenda for review and discussion and specifically the chapter on water
conservation.
DISCUSSION - ORDINANCE ADOPTING APPENDIX A IN WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS REPORT
The Board discussed with Dan Cook Appendix A. "Water Tariff," in the
Water System Analysis Report.
The Chair placed on the agenda for the first meeting in June the
possibility of placing delinquent accounts on the tax rolls to be collected
by the County.
Director Craig moved that this item be closed for discussion and
continue to item 6 on the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Kuttel . ALL AYE BY
VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
DISCUSSION - ORDINANCE ADOPTING APPENDIX E IN WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS REPORT
The Board discussed with Dan Cook possible revisions in Appendix E,
"Revised District Standards," in the Water System Analysis Report. No
action was taken.
Mr. Kuttel moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Craig.
MAJORITY AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:58 P.M.
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
BY:
Pa Sutto , President of the Board
Ja a 0. Reed, Secretary
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