HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-01 Min - Board AUGUST 1, 1977
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by the
Chairman at 7:05 p.m. in the conference room of the District Office.
ROLL CALL: Huber, present; Maass, present; Kuttel , present; Sutton, present.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Seymour, Slattery, and Reed
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Grumer and Cook (arrived at approximately 8:00 p.m. )
OTHERS PRESENT: See attached list of audience attendance.
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL
The matter of the rental agreement regarding the house on PUD property
located behind the office building was placed on the August 15 agenda under
Manager's Report.
Mr. Maass moved for the adoption of the bills minus the TTSA bill for
$84 and directed the Manager to request the reasoning for and basis of the
TTSA bill prior to actual use of services. Seconded by Mrs. Huber. ROLL
CALL: All aye; so ordered.
MANAGER'S REPORT
STATUS OF SPPCo. 1975 RATE CASE SETTLEMENT (DOCKET ER76-87)
See copy of Manager's Report attached to these minutes for a summary of
this matter. A copy of the expenses incurred to date in this rate case is
attached to these minutes.
The Manager indicated that the District has received Revised Schedule R
from Sierra Pacific which goes back to the 1975 rates except for the fuel charge
computation. Martin McDonough has sent a copy to R. W. Beck, and the District
has been advised by Ken Seeds , the rate expert, that it appears to be in order.
The Manager indicated that the District must now determine how to refund to
its customers. The Chair requested the Minutes to show that the rate pro-
ceeding had cost the District approximately $39,000 for legal and engineering
fees which presumably would be subtracted from the amount returned to the
people.
UPDATE OF PLAN OF ACTION TO CORRECT WATER SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES
See copy of Manager's Report attached to these minutes for a summary of
this matter. A copy of Mr. Seymour's letter to the Department of Health
is also attached to these minutes.
The Board indicated that the Manager's reply to the Department of Health
was satisfactory. There was discussion about the redwood tank and whether it
should be allowed to dry out; the Manager will confer with the Engineer about
this.
UPDATE ON EAST RIVER STREET WATER LINE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH J. QUINTANA
See copy of Manager's Report attached to these minutes for summary of
this matter. The Manager reported that the encroachment permit has not been
received from Southern Pacific. In addition, Mr. Seymour requested that
Mr. Cook present to the Board his reasoning and justification for the appor-
tionment of costs among the property owners on East River Street. Mr. Seymour
indicated that once the Board has agreed on the cost allocation, a letter
should be sent to each property owner explaining it. Then, he said, the Board
should be able to approve the agreement with John Quintana. He expects these
things can be accomplished before the next meeting.
UPDATE ON OBTAINING SPECIAL COUNSEL RE TAHOE DONNER MATTERS
Mr. Grumer reported that the final list of attorneys has been prepared
for consideration by the Board. A special meeting was set for August 22 for
the purpose of interviewing attorneys.
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USE OF PRIVATE PLANE ON DISTRICT BUSINESS - INSURANCE VIEW
The Manager reported that the owner of the private plane should have
the T-D PUD named as "also insured" on his insurance policy, and then the
Distirct would be covered by the insurance of the aircraft owner plus the
$1,000,000 umbrella coverage of the District. This matter was placed on the
August 15 agenda for formal Board consideration.
UPDATE ON WATER CONSUMPTION
See copy of Manager's Report attached to these minutes for a summary
of this matter. Mr. Seymour indicated that the figures set forth in the
Manager's Report are slightly high. The production figure for July is
62,150,000 gallons; this figure doesn't include eight hours of pumping
Wells A and B. In June, the District used 45,000,000 gallons. Last
weekend, the District used 6.7 million gallons, which is up from the pre-
vious weekend, but Mr. Seymour indicated there was no problem and it was
not necessary to use Wells A and B.
MISCELLANEOUS MANAGER'S REPORT
See copy of Manager's Report attached to these minutes for a summary
of this matter. The Fields own Lot 27 in Sierra Meadows which requires a
two-pole extension, and they wish to obtain power from Sierra Pacific which
has a line nearby. This item was tabled until Mrs. Field's arrival at
the meeting.
Mr. Seymour discussed with the Board President Carter's energy bill ,
more specifically an amendment to the bill which would set up a loan and
grant program with the FPC to allow utility districts to build power plants
on existing dams with the government providing 50% of the money as a grant
and the balance as a long-term loan. Therefore, possibly power plants
could be constructed by the District at Boca and Stampede Dams.
The Manager reported that both Grass Valley and Nevada County had re-
sponded that they will not share their EDA funds with the District, and
that Congressman "Bizz" Johnson has indicated dissatisfaction with the
administration of the EDA grant program.
Mr. Seymour introduced to the Board the new General Foreman, Bob
Slattery.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC ELECTRIC AND WATER STANDBY
CHARGES ON SPECIFIC PARCELS
Mrs. Huber moved the adoption of Resolution 7717, "Implementing and
Fixing Electric and Water Standby Charges on District Tax Roll for Collection
by the County of Nevada. " Seconded by Mr. Kuttel . ROLL CALL: All aye;
SO ORDERED.
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH DART INDUSTRIES RE SECURITY FOR THEIR
PARTICIPATION IN HIGHWAY 267 WATER SYSTEM INTERTIE/RIVER CROSSING PROJECT
This matter was delayed until Mr. Cook's arrival at the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ALLOWING DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE POSITION TO REMAIN
VACANT UNTIL FILLED AT GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 1977
At the request of Mr. Grumer, this matter was deferred to the August 15
meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - ITEMS 4 - 6 (SEE PAGE FOUR OF MINUTES)
These items were tabled until later in the meeting when Mr. Cook arrived.
MISCELLANEOUS UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mrs. Sutton inquired if any of the Directors would be interested in
f attending the Energy Workshop put on by the State Energy Commission on
August 16. It was agreed that the District would pay the expenses of any
director attending the workshop.
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Misc. Unfinished Business . . . continued
Surplus Lands: Mr. Maass reported that he had provided Mr. Cook with a
list of possible surplus lands which might be sold, and that Mr. Cook had
indicated that he would review the list and provide new price values for
Board consideration.
Mr. Seymour reported that Mr. Herb Crenshaw, owner of KTRT, is interested
in a small parcel of District-owned land located in the area of the Southside
Well .
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The Board discussed a problem regarding trespassing on District property
located in the Southside Well area. The Manager was directed to look into
the posting of "NO TRESPASSING" signs on the property to avoid liability
to the District.
Mr. Seymour reported that Mr. Tom Joerger was taken to small claims
court last week and that the matter was continued by the Court.
MISCELLANEOUS MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Field appeared before the Board regarding his request to obtain
power from Sierra Pacific rather than the District. The line extension,
which will eventually serve four lots , will cost $1,796.30 plus the $350
connection fee. (See Item 7 of the Manager's Report attached) It was the
consensus of the Board that a waiver would not be granted. The matter was
referred back to the Manager who was directed to meet with Mr. Field and
make a payment arrangement for the cost of the line extension and report
back to the Board.
Mr. Grumer was instructed to draft a resolution setting forth the policy
of the Board to serve utilities to customers within its boundaries , extensions
of electric and water service, and payment for those extensions, including a
sample payment schedule.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE ROUTES FOR LOTS 96 AND 100 IN SIERRA MEADOWS UNIT 4
The Manager reported that if a normal line extension policy was followed,
lots 96 and 100 in Sierra Meadows Unit 4 would pay tremendous line extension
costs, from $3,000 to $5,000 each. The Manager was instructed to look into
the possibility of forming an assessment district for the electric line
construction in the unnerved areas of Sierra Meadows and other areas as well
and report back to the Board. (See page five of these minutes for further
discussion of this item. )
MISCELLANEOUS UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mrs . Huber inquired regarding the Water Rights Hearing regarding Donner
Lake Water scheduled for August 25 and 26 in Tahoe City. It was agreed that
the Board would take no action until after the hearing.
A Special Workshop Meeting was called for August 3 at 11:00 a.m. for
the purpose of meeting with FHA representatives regarding a weatherization
program.
Mr. Kuttel inquired of the following items:
1. Gardai Subdivision
2. Feeder F Rebuild
Mr. Seymour briefly reported on the progress of these items; no action was
taken.
Mr. Kuttel thanked the District staff for the job they have done on
catching up with the late billings. The Manager reported that the billing
department is within a week of the meter readers.
The matter related to a resolution regarding the hiring of relatives was
placed on the August 15 agenda.
Mr. Seymour reported to the Board that the District has received over
70 applications for the position of meter reader.
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CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH DART INDUSTRIES RE SECURITY FOR THEIR
PARTICIPATION IN HIGHWAY 267 WATER SYSTEM INTERTIE/RIVER CROSSING PROJECT
The Board discussed with Dan Cook and Dart representatives the proposed
agreement regarding security for their participation in Highway 267 Water
System Intertie/River Crossing Project.
Mrs. Huber moved to direct Steve Grumer to draw up a resolution accept-
ing the agreement as amended and with the Exhibit A as decided upon and placed
on the August 15 agenda. Seconded by Mr. Kuttel . ROLL CALL: All aye.
REPORT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF APPLICATION FOR FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION LOAN
Mr. Seymour reported that the District has delivered the application and
supporting documents to the FHA. The agreements with the engineer, attorney,
bond counsel , a negative declaration of environmental impact and a District
organization statement are needed at this time.
a. Resolution Directing Staff and Engineers to Proceed with Application
and Engineering: Mr. Cook indicated that this resolution was not
necessary.
Mr. Kuttel moved that the Plans and Specifications be prepared and a
cost estimate prepared based on those plans and specifications and submitted
to FHA for their review and approval by August 15. Seconded by Mr. Maass.
All aye by voice vote; So ordered.
b. Agreement with Engineer: Mr. Maass moved to approve the Engineer's
FAgreement as corrected to include the work on the Prosser Heights Booster
Pump Relocation, the raising of pump at Prosser Heights Well , and the abandon-
ment of Donner Creek Well #1. Seconded by Mrs. Huber. All aye by voice vote.
c. Local Attorney Agreement: Mr. Grumer reported that the agreement
provided by bond counsel does not apply to him. He indicated he would obtain
information on how the agreement could be modified and report back to the
Board.
d. Bond Counsel Agreement: Mr. Maass moved to approve the agreement
with Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch, bond counsel . Seconded by Mr. Kuttel .
All aye by voice vote.
e. Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact: Mr. Kuttel moved
that the District adopt Resolution 7718, "Finding that the Water Source
Augmentation and Elimination of System Losses, Project 77-1 Will Not Have
a Significant Effect on the Environment and Directing the Filing of a
Negative Declaration for the Project. " Seconded by Mr. Maass. ROLL CALL:
Huber, aye; Maass , aye; Kuttel , aye; Sutton, abstain; So ordered.
Mrs. Sutton asked that the record show that "my abstention is because
I do not like to take action on something like a Negative Declaration when
the information is received during the meeting for the action contemplated. "
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH DART RE DISTRICT USE OF WELLS A & B IN TAHOE
DONNER
Mr. Kuttel moved to table this item to the August 15 meeting and that
the Board receive the revision of the agreement at least a week in advance.
Seconded by Mrs. Huber. All aye by voice vote.
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION RE REPLACING BROKEN WATER BOXES IN
TAHOE DONNER PROJECT - POSSIBLE ACTION
Dan Cook reported that there are a number of water boxes which are
broken, their number being unknown at this time. Mr. Cook recommended to
the Board that they accept the cash payment for the number of boxes delivered
to Truckee in accordance with the acceptance agreement and that they not
be replaced in the ground at this time. This matter was placed on the
August 15 agenda before which time a count of the broken boxes would be
made and provided to the Board.
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MISCELLANEOUS DISTRICT ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Cook requested direction from the Board as to which hydrology con-
sultant they wish to retain. By consensus of the Board, this request was
tabled to the August 15, 1977, meeting.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE ROUTES FOR LOTS 96 AND 100 IN SIERRA MEADOWS UNIT 4
Mr. Cook indicated he would provide the Manager more information regarding
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a possible assessment district in Sierra Meadows.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MANAGER TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS ON TELEMETRY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Mr. Maass moved that the Board authorize the Manager to solicit proposals
on the telemetry system maintenance. Seconded by Mr. Kuttel . All aye by voice
vote; So ordered.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MANAGER TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
Mr. Maass moved that the Board authorize the Manager to solicit proposals
for additional engineering consultant. Seconded by Mrs. Huber. All aye by
voice vote; So ordered.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS RESERVE FUND WITH WATER FACILITIES FEE
The Board discussed the possibility of establishing a capital improvements
reserve fund with water facilities fees. This matter was referred to the
Manager and the Engineer and to the Water and Budget Committees for a recom-
mendation. In addition, a report from the Manager on the State Investment
Program was placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
REPORT RE HIGH WATER SERVICES IN TAHOE DONNER
Mr. Cook discussed with the Board high water services in Tahoe Donner.
The Board directed the Manager and the Engineer to prepare a program to follow
regarding the resolution of the problem of the high water services in Tahoe
Donner according to the acceptance agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT
Sander's Site Well : Mr. Cook reported that the drilling at the site is
underway, however, no progress reports have been received.
REPORT RE SIERRA MEADOWS UNIT 1 - WATER FACILITIES FEES
Mr. Seymour reported that Mrs. Raybon had signed an agreement that she
will pay the $250 water facilities fee if the District collects the fee from
others. At the request of Mr. Grumer, this matter was deferred to the August
15 meeting at which time Mr. Grumer would provide the Board with a written
report for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION RE HOW TO PROCEED WITH VAN WETTER MATTER
Dan Cook indicated that the District entered into a contractual agree-
ment with Mr. Van Wetter whereby the District supplied the materials, did
the installation, paved the road, and Mr. Van Wetter would pay installments
on the line. It was Mr. Cook's impression that Mr. Van Wetter has
' not made the first installment. It was agreed that the Manager should
report back to the Board on the fees paid by other properties served by this
line, and that the Engineer should provide a comparison of costs by an overlay
of the current Rule 15 on the properties related to this particular line
extension.
MISCELLANEOUS DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT
Mr. Grumer discussed with the Board a letter from attorney Georgeson
regarding the Richmond case dated February 24, 1977, requesting 21 items from
the District files. It was agreed that the files would be made available
to Mr. Georgeson at the District Office.
Will Serve Letters : Mr. Grumer discussed with the Board the matter of
outstanding will-serve letters issued by the District and the liability
attached to those letters. Mr. Grumer recommended that the Board should eval-
uate all of the outstanding will-serve letters and those placing a possible
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Will Serve Letters . . . continued
liability upon the District should be rescinded.
It was agreed that the Manager, the attorney and the engineer would make
a recommendation regarding this matter. The attorney was also instructed to
prepare a model will-serve letter which would protect the District against
potential liability.
The meeting was adjourned by the Chairman at 11:30 p.m. _
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
79TRICIA S. SUTT N, CHAIRMAN
A. Milton Seymour, Clerk of the Board
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND - July 27, 1977
Bank Balance - July 14, 1977 $149,217.56
Truckee Electric Revenue 59,920.54
Truckee Water Revenue 4,670.03
Donner Lake Electric Revenue 21 ,137.60
Tahoe Donner Water Revenue 4,464.61
Miscellaneous Billings Revenus 3,189.71
Miscellaneous Revenue 7,728.33 $250,328.38
Bank of America - Federal tax deposit $ 2,147.83
Truck: Loan Payment 474.02
George Cattan - Pension plan payment 258.75
Directors - Board meeting compensation 400.00
Dept. of Benefit Payments - Quarterly deposit:
unemployment ins. , state tax, state disability ins. 3,020.68
IBEW - Union dues - July 182.00
Refunds:
TTSA - Overpayment on pole relocation 297.13
Maurice Bettisworth - Overpayment on line extension 86.30
Social Security Division: Public' Empioyees Retirement
System, Quarterly deposit 7,650.53
State Board of Equalization - Quarterly deposit
of franchise taxes 11 .34
State Compensation Insurance Fund - Quarterly deposit 2,079.55
Tahoe National Bank - Computer loan payment 356.44 ($16,964.57)
PAYROLL
7/15/77 OV DT Standby Gross Net
Barry 629.20 478.41
Chapman 594.88 437.93
Connell 682.00 491 .44
Grow 888.80 651 .54
Kinzie 599.28 404.02
Lopez 36.92 92.30 941 .46 652.91
Painter 327.20 244.32
Pomponio 485.76 363.06
Reed 35.46 5.91 372.33 262.72
Reynolds 35.33 84.78 138.45 1 ,090.37 779.37
Rose 54.37 634.29 423.56
Rully 12.21 81 .40 40.70 850.63 541 .49
Seymour 1 ,250.00 827.70
Silva 29.82 49.70 954.24 690.74
Straub 27.69 9.23 849.16 598.46
Wiser 476.96 333.14
194.88 267.94 271 .45 11 ,626.56 8,180.81
Adjustment - Over transfer to payroll account -
J:.-..Reed's check _redone and pai a,.1ess due to ,
broken ankle 120.79 ($ 8,301 .60)
Bank Balance - July 28, 1977 $225,062.21
Bills for Board Approval - See attached (119,185.74)
Bank Balance after Payment of Bills $ 105,876.47
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL: Electric Water General Total
Ace Hardware Batteries, fork lift rental , padlocks, thermometer, muffler 48.00 25.31 56.94 130.25
Alpha Supply Pipe wrenches, credit for $5.81 taken twice 36.04 5.81 41.85
Armanko Office Supply Office supplies 124.33 124.33
Arnett Testing Lab Testing rubber blankets 7.96 7.96
Atlantic Richfield Diesel fuel and gasoline 869.10 869.10
R.W. Beck & Associates See comments 728.13 728.13
Blue Cross Health Premiums - 8/77 1 ,194.96 1,194.96
George Bottino Build warehouse lunchroom and install office cooling units 1 ,376.00 1 ,376.00
Brill Electronics Relays & fuses for Northside Well 56.18 56.18
E. J. Brooks Meter & padlock seals 375.26 375.26
Brown-Milbery, Inc. Sierra Meadows booster pump repairs 158.87 158.87
Burkett's Office &Shipping
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Supplies TDPUD stencils 1. 11.
Burrough's Corporation Meter record sheets 368.35 368.35
California Municipal
Utilities Assoc. Association services 7/l/77-6/30/78 520.00 520.00
Camellia Valley Supply Meter boxes, meter lids, pipe saw, misc. 2262.00 2,262.00
Cook Associates Consultant fees - 6/77 752.35 2364.45 3,116.80
Cranmer Engineering Water analyses 36.00 36.00
Crown Life Insurance Long term disability plan - 7/77 295.46 295.46
D & D Agencies Greyhound shipping charges 11.30 11.30
Dictaphone Dictaphone repair charges 66.00 66.00
Digital Computer maintenance agreement 290.00 290.00
Ekstrom Industries Meter socket covers 63.58 63.58
* Gould, Inc. Manager to discuss with board - Pressure transducer 668.64 668.64
Graybar Brady reflective #s, Mini lamps, machine bolts, transformers 1081.69 16.64 1,098.33
Steven Grumer Legal services 881.90 881.90
Hawkins-Hawkins Co. Road signs 311.17 133.35 444.52
IBM Service agreement - office typewriters 174.66 174.66
Ken's Tire Center Tires 77.70 77.70
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1756.26 1 ,756.26
Paving of road c
M & R Construction 9 9
Maydwel1 & Hartzell Fuselinks 116.87 116.87
Charles Olano Weld on truck & repair vise 108.00 108.00
Osburn's Garage Vehicle repairs 77.31 77.31
Pacific Telephone Co Monthly phone charges 351.75 351.75
Pacific Telephone Co Monthly telemetry & signal system charges 162.75 162.75
Pitney Bowes Postage meter rental 39.75 39.75
Reno Newspapers General foreman advertisement 93.10 93.10
RTE Corporation Ten transformers, 4 50 kva & 6 25 kva 4432.92 4,432.92
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL: Page Two Electric Water General Total
Ruralite Safety training - May 106.50 106.50
Sierra Pacific Power Co. Energy usage - 6/77 94071.89 94071.89
Sierra Sun Advertisements - General Manager, New Director 170.73 170.73
SOS Lighting Strobe lite 51.66 51.66
Specialty Oxygen Cylinder of oxygen 8.85 8.85
* TTSA Sewage treatment charge 7/1/77 - 12/30/77 Manager to discuss
with Board 84.00 84.00
Taylor's Tires Repair flat 3.50 3.50
Teichert Aggregates Fill sand, cold patch 64.87 64.87
Truckee Donner Disposal Garbage service 6/77 35.00 35.00
Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. Misc hardware for warehouse lunchroom, misc hrdw 24.41 309.55 333.96
UPA International Cold weather electric tape 370.92 370.92
Valair Two room cooling units 553.44 553.44
Wedco Amprobe, meter recording charts, power moulding 494.85 494.85
Western Hardware & Tool Pliers, plier grip, screwdrivers, wrenches 51.92 51:92
Western Nevada Supply Milwaukee hole saw 11.45 11.45
Xerox Copy machine lease payment 184.23 184.23
$103,534.01 $7,788.52 $7,863.21 $119,185.74
COMMENTS:
R. W. Beck & Associates $728.13 $222.62 Reconductoring Feeder F - Billed to TTSA
14.83 Securing power supply from PG & E
333.63 Two year work plan
35.89 Basic date for tower Requirements Study
41.38 Rate proceeding by SPPC
79.78 Cost of Service Analysis
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MANAGER'S REPORT
TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 1 , 1977
Item #1 Status of Sierra Pacific Power Company's rate case settlement:
A revised Rate Schedule "R" has been issued by Sierra Pacific Power
Company and revised by R.W. Beck Company. Ken Seeds, of R.W. Beck
states that the revised Rate Schedule is in accordance with the
settlement agreement and that our refund should be in the vicinity
of $150,000.00. The next step in the proceeding will be the Sierra
Pacific Power Company's determination of what the refund will be,
followed by our request for copies of their calculations in determin-
ing the refund. The calculations will be analyzed by Ken Seeds and
if correct, the matter will then proceed to the issuance of a refund
to us by September 5, 1977.
Item #2 Health Department inspection (Water system deficiencies) :
A letter has been sent to the Health Department outlining my proposed
corrected actions for the list of deficiencies they noted during their
inspection this past Spring.
Item #3 East River Street water line extension:
As of this date we have not yet received an encroachment permit from
the Southern Pacific Railroad. While we are waiting for this permit
a letter will be drawn up and mailed to the property owners outlining
the proposed cost distribution methods. I anticipate that final action
by the Board can take place August 15th, at the regular meeting.
Item #4 Special Counsel regarding Tahoe-Donner matters:
This subject is deferred to the District Counsel for his report.
Item #5 Use of private plane on District business:
Our insurance agent advises that if an employee, or Board member is to
regularly use his aircraft to fly on P.U.D. business, he should obtain
an endorsement to his liability policy that names the District as also
insured. The District will then have the amount of the aircraft owner's
liability insurance plus one million dollars from our own umbrella policy.
The cost to the District will be less than $50.00.
Item #6 Update on water consumption:
Water usage continued high--this past weekend was an all time high of
6,773 gallons. The rate of use, however, was more uniform than on
previous weekends, so that we did not overtax our pumping capacity.
Usage for the month of July totaled 66 million gallons compared with
45 million gallons for the month of June.
Item #7 Miscellaneous:
Mrs. Nancy Field, who owns Lot #27 in Sierra Meadows has requested that
she be allowed to take power from Sierra Pacific Power Company. Her
lot, althouqh inside our district, borders on the Placer County line,
adjacent to an existing Sierra Pacific power line. For the District
to serve her, it would require a two-pole line extension.
MILT SEYMOUR
MANAGER'S REPORT
TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 1 , 1977
Item #1 Status of Sierra Pacific Power Company's rate case settlement:
A revised Rate Schedule "R" has been issued by Sierra Pacific Power
Company and revised by R.W. Beck Company. Ken Seeds, of R.W. Beck
states that the revised Rate Schedule is in accordance with the
settlement agreement and that our refund should be in the vicinity
r- of $150,000.00. The next step in the proceeding will be the Sierra
Pacific Power Company's determination of what the refund will be,
followed by our request for copies of their calculations in determin-
ing the-refund. The calculations will be analyzed by Ken Seeds and
if correct, the matter will then proceed to the issuance of a refund
to us by September 5, 1977.
Item #2 Health Department inspection (Water- system deficiencies) :
A letter has been sent to the Health Department outlining my proposed
corrected actions for the list of deficiencies they noted during their
inspection this past Spring.
Item #3 East River Street water line extension:
As of this date we have not yet received an encroachment permit from
the Southern Pacific Railroad. While we are waiting for this permit
a letter will be drawn up and mailed to the property owners outlining
the proposed cost distribution methods. I anticipate that final action
by the Board can take place August 15th, at the regular meeting.
Item #4 Special Counsel regarding Tahoe-Donner matters:
This subject is deferred to the District Counsel for his report.
Item #5 Use of private plane on District business :
Our insurance agent advises that if an employee, or Board member is to
regularly use his aircraft to fly on P.U.D. business, he should obtain
an endorsement to his liability policy that names the District as also
insured. The District will then have the amount of'the aircraft owner's
liability insurance plus one million dollars from our own umbrella policy.
The cost to the District will be less than $50.00.
Item #6 Update on water consumption:
Water usage continued high--this past weekend was an all time high of
6,773 gallons. The rate of use, however, was more uniform than on
previous weekends, so that we did not overtax our pumping capacity.
Usage for the month of July totaled 66 million gallons compared with
45 million gallons for the month of June.
Item #7 Miscellaneous:
Mrs. Nancy Field, who owns Lot #27 in Sierra Meadows has requested that
she be allowed to take power from Sierra Pacific Power Company. Her
lot, althouqh inside our district, borders on the Placer County line,
adjacent to an existing Sierra Pacific power line. For the District
to serve her, it would require a two-pole line extension.
MILT SEYMOUR
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RESOLUTION NO. 77 /7
OF
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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IMPLEMENTING AND FIXING ELECTRIC AND WATER STANDBY CHARGES
ON DISTRICT TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION BY THE COUNTY OF NEVADA
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of TRUCKEE-DONNER
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT did, on February 18 , 1975, drily adopt
Ordinance No. 7501 fixing electric and water standby charges on
lands within the District boundaries, and providing a means for
collection thereof; and
WHEREAS , said District adopted Resolution No. 77 /S
on July 5, 1977 , Implementing and Fixing Electric and Water
Standby Charges Pursuant to Ordinance 7501 for the Fiscal Year
1977-1978 ; and
WHEREAS , said District has now determined the lands
affected thereby and the charges to be assessed, levied and
collection on the lands and parcels;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Nevada, State of California, levy
the standby charges against the parcels and owners of record
listed on the attached exhibit, called Exhibit "A" hereto, and
made a part hereof, and that the County Auditor and Tax Collector
n be instructed to levy and collect said charges in the same manner
as county taxes as by law and in said ordinance provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of this
District be directed to forward certified copies of this resolu-
tion to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Nevada and the
County Auditor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE Board of Directors of
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT at a meeting of the Board
of Directors held within the District on August _�, 1977 , by
the following roll call vote: M
AYES : `-�u,j` r ► {- 1ac sS
NOES: ,
ABSENT: ,
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY
DISTRICT
By
AT SUTTON, President
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ATTEST: '
Law Offices of 4Cerk Thereof
Steven E. Grumer
RESOLUTION 7718
FINDING THAT THE WATER SOURCE AUGMENTATION AND
ELIMINATION OF SYSTEM LOSSES, PROJECT 77-1
WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROJECT
WHEREAS: The staff of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District
has conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment of
the proposed Project 77-1 water source augmentation and
elimination of system losses in accordance with the
District Guidelines implementing the C.E.Q.A. of
1970, and;
WHEREAS: The Board of Directors in open session discussed the
staff assessment and invited public comment, and;
WHEREAS: Each Director has personal knowledge of the Truckee area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1 . That the proposed water source augmentation and elimination of
system losses, Project 77-1 , is hereby found not to create a
significant environmental impact, specifically in the following areas:
(1 ) It will not have the potential to degrade the quality of
the environment or curtail the range of the environment;
(2) It will not achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals;
(3) It will have no impacts which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable;
(4) It will not cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly.
2. That a Negative Declaration be prepared and filed with the Nevada
�., County Clerk at the earliest opportunity.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of August, 1977 by the following vote:
AYES: Huber Maass Kuttel
NOES: ,
ABSENT: ,
ABSTAIN: Sutton
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
by JZ _
PRESIDENT JOF THE BOARD
A
L RK THEREO
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRUCKEE DONNER TRUCKEE DONNER P.U.D,
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT AND
DART INDUSTRIES, INC. RESPECTINGBy
TRUCKEE RIVER CROSSING
IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1 . On about July 12, 1977, Dart provided the District
with completed plans, specifications and cost estimates for
the installation of a twelve (12) inch diameter water main
to be installed in a common trench with Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company's underground conduit system along
State Highway 267 from Riverfront Street across the Truckee
River to the intersection of South River Street West.
2 . The District' s consulting engineer reviewed,
recommended revisions as appropriate, and approved of such
plans and specifications on about July 25, 1977. The ap-
proved plans and specifications shall be the contract doc-
uments for said installation, subject only to such written
changes as may be requested by Dart and approved by the
District's engineer.
3. Dart shall cause the installation to be constructed
in accordance with the contract documents.
4 . Upon completion, Dart shall convey the installation
to the District. The District shall accept said conveyance
and unless Dart elects to satisfy its remaining obligations
under the 1970 Agreement and the 1973 Supplemental Agreement
by means of any water source (s) located south of the Truckee
River, the District shall repay Dart the full cost of the
engineering and construction of the installation by deferred
payments, without interest. If Dart elects to satisfy its
obligation by means of such sources, the District shall not
be required to repay any amount to Dart.
5 . The repayment, if any, to be made to Dart shall be
made by three (3) equal annual installments. The first
installment shall be due on the last day of the fiscal year
following the fiscal year in which it is determined with
certainty that Dart will not resort to any water source (s)
located south of the Truckee River to satisfy its remaining
obligations under the 1970 Agreement and the 1973 Supple-
mental Agreement.
6. As security for the payments to be made to Dart,
the District shall provide Dart with a first priority deed
of trust in an amount equal to the total amount to be paid
to Dart covering the property described on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto. Dart shall reconvey to the District the
lands subject to Deed of Trust when either of the following
conditions occurs.
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a. Dart elects to satisfy its obligation under
the 1970 Agreement and the 1973 Supplemental
Agreement by means of any water source (s)
located south of the Truckee River; or
b. Dart has received payment in full for the
installation.
Dated: , 1977
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY
DISTRICT
By
PRESIDENT
Attest:
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MILTON SEYMOUR, General Manager/Secretary
DART INDUSTRIES, INC.
By
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT-
POST OFFICE BOX 309
i - - TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA 9S734
' TELEPHONE 587-3896
July 28, 1977
Mr. Lloyd R. Heinzel
Senior Sanitary Engineer
California Department of Health
2135 Akard Avenue, Room #14
Redding, California 96001
Dear Mr. Heinzel ,
Please forgive me for the delay in replying to your letter of June 3, 1977
regarding water system deficiencies noted by your inspector, Mr. Gunther
Sturm. To facilitate the discussion of the items on your system deficiency
record, I have numbered them for easy reference. A discussion of each
numbered item follows:
Item #1 . Additional source capacity is currently being developed in
three ways. . .Dart Industries is currently drilling a new well
known as the Sanders Well which is expected to produce in ex-
cess of 500 gallons per minute. Completion of this well
should occur before next summer. We also have underway an
application to the Farmers Home Administration for a loan to
provide a pump and well building for Southside Well #2. Com-
pletion of this operation including the building and the pump
and treatment of the well is scheduled to be complete by Nov-
` ember 30th of this year. Additionally, as part of the same
project, we will- be refurbishing both McGlashen and Tonini
Springs to. increase their yield to close to 100 gallons per
minute. ! t
Item #2. I have scheduled the abandonment of Donner Creek Well #1 to
be accomplished concurrently with the replacement of the
Dearfield water main, covered under Item #17.
Item #3, These minor, though not an unimportant items , will be taken
4, 6, 7, care of by. September 15th of this year. Our water department
9, 11 , has been instructed to expedite these items to prevent any
12 & 13 possible health hazard.
Item #5. The Prosser Heights Well is as you indicate, a health hazard,
in that the well is below ground level . We anticipate that
this well will be brought above ground and a new well house
built as a part of our forthcoming project financed by
Farmers Home Administration. The schedule for completion of
I this project is November 30th 1977.
�N(r. Lloyd R. Heinzel
July 28, 1977
Page-Two
Item #8. Housekeeping on the Truckee system has been considerably
improved since your report of 1976. Pumps and piping have
been painted, trash has been picked up--we are attempting to
keep the pump houses in a clean and presentable condition.
Before cold weather sets in this fall , we anticipate the
insulating and improving the heating conditions in the pump
houses so that we will be able to heat them with a minimum
amount of electricity and also improve their interior and
exterior appearance.'
Item #9. I have directed our water department to take two samples per
week to be sent to Cranmer Engineering Company for analysis .
Item #10. Vandalism problems - we have had only one serious problem
i
during the last several months , and that was opening of fire
hydrants in the Tahoe-Donner area - allowing the draining of
some of our tanks . In the future, should vandalism of this
nature , or other nature that would affect public health occur,
we will notify you that it has occurred and what we are do-
ing to rectify it.
Item #14. As soon as work schedules permit, we will drain the redwood
tank near the Northside Well and repair the leak. . It is our
ultimate plan to abandon this tank and either move it to the
Armstrong Development, west of Truckee or to sell it.
Item #15. We are unaware of any possible cross connection problem at the
hospital and request further information from your department
regarding what you consider the problem to z be.
�-- Item #16. We are currently flushing some water lines in the Tahoe-Donner
area on a weekly basis to prevent the build-up of obnoxious
odors. These lines , becuase of their low use , develop stag-
nant water 'in the summertime in a matter of a week or less.
If you have any other recommended main line flushing program
we would appreciate hearing from you.
Item #17. We are presently in the process of applying for a Farmers
Administration Loan to replace the Dearfield water main. In
addition to replacement of this line, we will loop it to tie
into the 18" main underneath Donner Pass Road near tho Donner
Lake Park. As a part of this program we will also refurbish
the McGlashen and Tonini Springs , install a pump in Southside
Well #2, relocate the Prosser Heights booster pump and refur-
bish and raise above ground level the Prosser Heights Well
Station.
r
by means of any water source (s) located south of the Truckee
River, the District shall repay Dart the full cost of the
engineering and construction of the installation by deferred
payments, without interest. If Dart elects to satisfy its
obligation by means of such sources, the District shall not
be required to repay any amount to Dart.
5 . The repayment, if any, to be made to Dart shall be
made by three (3) equal annual installments. The first
installment shall be due on the last day of the fiscal year
following the fiscal year in which it is determined with
certainty that Dart will not resort to any water source (s)
located south of the Truckee River to satisfy its remaining
E obligations under the 1970 Agreement and the 1973 Supple-
mental Agreement.
6 . As security for the payments to be made to Dart,
the District shall provide Dart with a first priority deed
of trust in an amount equal to the total amount to be paid
to Dart covering the property described on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto. Dart shall reconvey to the District the
lands subject to Deed of Trust when either of the following
conditions occurs.
i a. Dart elects to satisfy its obligation under
the 1970 Agreement and the 1973 Supplemental
Agreement by means of any water source (s)
located south of the Truckee River; or
'Lloyd R. Heinzel
July 28, 1977
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I hope these action meet with your approval . If not, please call me
or drop me a note. I am confident. that next year when you inspect our
water system, the deficiency list will be much, much shorter.
Sincerely,
A. gilton Seymour `
General Manager
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,STEM: TRUCKEE-DONMER P IJ D.
No.: r 29�- 003
ate Description of Defect Cr-der Date Cerrectcd
ted or Hazard Reported Con fi .mid _
v e
L9-75
N ed 'to develop additional- source capacity 1 • • 3 1975-76 1
�2 Properly-, abandon Donner Creek Well 2. 2
" Ponderosa Palisades Tank:
(1) Fix screens 2
(2) Lock roof hatch 2
" Ski Lodge Tank .
" (1) Lock roof hatch 2
Prosser Heights Well: 5. ,
" (1) Bring well above Fround 2 7-13-76
" (2) Seal open space between column & cover -plate 2 7-13-76
" (3) Seal electrical cond. holes in cover plate 2 7-13-76 1'
4 Provide casing vent 2 7-13-76
Roundhill Tank: Lock roof hatch 6, 2.
" Prosser Lake View Tank:
" (1) Cut off ladder & prevent .easy access to tank7. 2 Planning
top.
" Housekeeping on Truckee system needs considerable $. 2
improvement.
28- Need to increase weekly bact . samplibg to two samples9. 2
per week.
H.D. should be notified re vandalism problems 10. 3
17-77 New Donner Creek Well: seal hole in casing 11 . 2
Donner Trail Steel Tank: Repair vent screen- 12. 2
North Side Well: 13.
(a) Screen column vent 2
n
(b) - Plug hole in 'pump base 2
Redwood Tank north side leaks profusely 3
Investigate possible X-conn problem at hospital 15. 2
" -Need to set up effective mainline flushing program16. 3
" Repair/replace Deerfield service main 17. 2
State of California WSS/031676
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