HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-07 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 1977
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC
UTILITY DISTRICT was called to order by the President, Pat Sutton, in the Dis-
trict Office at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Directors Present - Sutton, Huber, Kuttel and Maass. No Directors
were absent.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Milt Seymour, Manager, and Jane Reed, Secretary.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Dan J . Cook, District Engineer, and Steven E. Grumer, Dis-
trict Counsel .
OTHERS PRESENT: See attached list.
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL
It was requested by Mr. Seymour that the invoice from Mr. William Avery be
deleted as it was a breakdown of their previous bill and had already been approved.
In reply to a question regarding the purchase of transformers, Mr. Seymour noted
that during the coming year (1978) , it would be advisable to estimate the number
and sizes of transformers that will be needed during the year and purchase them
under a bidding procedure to avoid questions as to the violation of purchase
limitations without bidding.
Director Kuttel moved that the bills be paid, with the exception of the bill
from William Avery. Director Huber seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Huber, aye;
Kuttel , aye; Sutton, aye; Maass, aye. SO ORDERED.
OTHER BUSINESS
Director Sutton raised some questions regarding transfer of the restricted
�•— funds to the Local Agnecy Investment Fund and interest rates that would be ob-
tained by this transfer.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR SURPLUS MATERIALS
Mr. Seymour reported that there were no bids received as a result of the
District's advertisement to sell said surplus materials. Following a discussion
regarding disposal of surplus materials, Mr. Seymour was requested to prepare
his recommendation as to what now should be done for further discussion under
unfinished business.
MANAGER'S REPORT
WATER OUTAGES
Mr. Seymour reported that the telephone company had been advised of the
problems encountered in the construction of the telephone company cable along
Main Street and Bridge Street. He advised the Board that considerable expense
was necessary to repair the water line breaks by Underground Construction Company.
He stated that labor and materials have been logged and the Telephone Company and
Underground Construction Company will be billed accordingly.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING ON DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 7705 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN
AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF
PROMISSORY NOTES OF 1977 TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE
FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION
President Sutton opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 P.M.
Mr. Seymour reviewed the proposed ordinance and discussed the four basic
projects that the money would be spent for: 1) replacement and looping of the
Deerfield line; 2) refurbishing McGlashen Springs and Tonini Springs; 3) build-
ing a pump house, putting in a pump and developing Southside Well #2; and 4)
relocation of the Prosser Heights booster and associated work.
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There were questions from the audience regarding the amount of the rate
increase needed to repay the loan. There were questions regarding the term
of the loan, the possibility of senior citizens getting a break in their
rates and there were questions regarding whether this was all the work that
needed to be done or only part of it. The questions were answered by the
Directors and Mr. Seymour.
Discussion closed at 7:44 P.M.
Director Sutton advised that the Ordinance would take effect on Novem-
ber 17, 1977 unless the Board wished to modify or nullify the Ordinance.
Hearing no motion to rescind or modify the Ordinance, Chairman Sutton con-
cluded that the Ordinance was a proper request for funds from the Federal
Agency.
There were questions from the audience requesting an explanation of the
surcharge and fuel charge on electric bills. An explanation was made by Mr.
Seymour and Director Sutton. There was also a question from the audience
regarding the declining block rates and how they thought it was unfair. There
was a question regarding the difference between Sierra Power rates and the
Public Utility District rates which Mr. Seymour explained. There were ques-
tions concerning which regulatory agencies this Public Utility District an-
swered to and a discussion of this subject by Director Sutton.
A member of the audience asked about the water interruption in Truckee
and who she could make her formal complaint to. It was suggested that she
should file her formal complaint with the District Board and the Telephone
Company inasmuch as the Telephone Company was the entity having the streets
torn up.
WORK ORDER AUTHORIZATION TO R. W. BECK ASSOCIATES
Mr. Kenneth Merriman from R. W. Beck Company discussed the status of
outstanding work orders on the R.E.A. loan and explained that they would
need Board authorization to complete a few remaining items. He also sug-
gested that they be given a consulting work order in order to expedite
any small consulting jobs necessary. Following a discussion, it was sug-
gested that this be reviewed and referred to the next meeting.
LIFELINE RATES
Ms. Shirley Rosamond requested that the District set up lifeline rates
for the elderly pursuant to the Miller Warren Energy Lifeline Act, Assembly
Bill 167. She pointed out she had brought this request to the attention of
the District numerous times without action. There was some discussion re-
garding lifeline rates and how they were applied in other private utility
companies such as Sierra Pacific Power and PG&E. In these companies no
preference is given to the aged. However, it was felt that the matter was
worth considering and should be considered further.
REFUND STATUS
Mr. Seymour reviewed the Sierra Pacific Power Company's refund with the
audience. A suggestion was made that the District write a letter to Congress-
man Harold Johnson to ask that he intercede with the federal bureaucy on be-
half of the District to get the refund moving so it could then be taken care
of. Mr. Seymour reported that the refund checks have been ordered and the
computer is in the process of being programmed, and that the money can be
distributed as soon as it is received.
Director Maass moved that the Board write a letter to Congressman
Harold Johnson regarding the expedition of the refund. The motion was sec-
onded by Director Kuttel . ROLL CALL: Sutton, aye; Kuttel , aye; Huber, aye;
Maass, aye. SO ORDERED.
BUDGET PROGRESS
Mr. Seymour reported that the income projection for the Electric Depart-
ment has been completed, and that he is in the process of preparing the Water
Department projection.
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TRUCKEE WAREHOUSE CUSTOMER RELATIONS PROBLEM
Service to the Truckee Tahoe Airport Warehouse was discontinued for
non-payment of utility bills. Mr. Seymour reported that various telephone
calls were made, a meter check was made and the meter was replaced. The
meter had a 2% advantage for the customer. After the telephone calls, it
was discovered that the warehouse had been sold and the new owners had never
transferred service. The problem has been resolved with a new application
being filed, the bill paid and service restored.
DISCONNECT PROCEDURE
There was a discussion concerning a new disconnect procedure that
would be done automatically on past due bills. Attorney Grumer mentioned
that all letters regarding disconnect of service should be mailed certified
mail , "return receipt requested." He also suggested that on all past due
bills the computer should type, "Dear Customer: This bill reflects a past
due balance. We would appreciate your arranging to pay this bill promptly
to avoid the unpleasantness of your service being disconnected."
STANDBY CHARGE BILLING UPDATE
Mr. Seymour advised that the standby charge billing would be in the
mail by the end of November and that the charges would be payable by the
end of December.
PROPERTY APPRAISAL
Roger Bonnet has been out of town and in Alaska. He will get in touch
with the District on his return regarding the appraisal of certain District
properties.
CHRISTMAS PARTY DISCUSSION
There was a discussion to determine whether or not to have a Christmas
Party and the matter was continued for discussion at a later date.
1970 MINUTES RE: BUTLER ROAD EASEMENT
Mr. Seymour, responding to a request by the Board to investigate the
intent of the District in 1970 in ratifying an agreement between Butler and
the District as to the nature of the road surface to be provided, Mr. Seymour
reported that according to the minute tapes he had listened to there was a
lengthy discussion regarding a gate, and that the only mention of the road
surface was that the surface be maintained in a suitable condition for use
by PUD vehicles. No mention was made of use of the road by other vehicles
or other persons.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Seymour discussed a letter from Martin McDonough, counsel for the
District, regarding water permits on various District springs. Attorney
McDonough advised that permits on these have not been cancelled, but are in
danger of being cancelled. The matter was put on the agenda for the next
meeting for legal advice from Martin McDonough and Steve Grumer, and recom-
mendations from Dan Cook.
Mr. Seymour advised that the minutes are presently behind, but are
being caught up. Mr. Grumer requested that all letters and documents for
him be mailed to him rather than left at the District Office to be picked
up.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
WELLS A & B IN TAHOE DONNER
The agreement with Dart regarding Wells A & B was discussed. Mr. Grumer
felt that paragraph 7 should be changed. The matter was referred to the next
meeting for further discussion.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF A. MILTON SEYMOUR'S AIRCRAFT ON DISTRICT
BUSINESS
A motion was made by Director Huber to authorize the use of A. Milton
Seymour's aircraft on District business as long as there is a certificate
of insurance available. The motion was seconded by Director Kuttel . ROLL
CALL: Sutton, aye; Kuttel , aye; Maass, aye; Huber, aye. SO ORDERED.
DISTRICT OWNED:' LANDS .-.�
Mr. Grumer advised that the sale or lease of District owned land is
authorized under the Public Utility Code. Insofar as leasing is concern-
ed, he recommended that the lease period be limited to 55 years as a mat-
ter of Board policy. He also advised that the Code requires an Ordinance
rather than a resolution if a contract involving the sale or lease of land
is for more than $100,000. He also advised that PU Code Section 16431 allows
the sale or lease of District land, provided that it is no longer necessary
for District use or is not capable of being developed by the Park and Recre-
ation District. Mr. Grumer further advised that prior to the sale or lease
of any District land, the matter be placed on the agenda of the Board for
determination whether or not the subject land could be used for park and
recreation development. If it is determined that the land can be so develop-
ed, then it is required that the agencies in charge of the Park and Recrea-
tion District be notified.
The Board discussed a request to lease a 10,000 square foot parcel
located on Highway 267 near the Family Dental Center. The discussion re-
volved around whether or not the land was suitable for park and recreation
development. There were further discussions regarding Mr. Herbert Crenshaw's
interest in purchasing the property, rather than leasing the property, and
how the zoning of the property could be changed from the present zoning of
P to commercial . The matter was referred to the next meeting for specific
action.
RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CONSUMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FROM TAHOE NATIONAL BANK
TO BANK OF AMERICA
The Board discussed the proposed resolution and the general consensus
was that this was a desirable action on the part of the Board inasmuch as
it would permit the transfer of customer deposits to be invested in the
Local Agency Investment Fund and thereby earn more interest.
Director Huber moved that the resolution transferring the consumer de-
posit account from the Tahoe National Bank to the Bank of America be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Director Maass. ROLL CALL: Sutton, aye; Huber,
aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel , aye. SO ORDERED.
Following the adoption of the Resolution transferring customer deposit
funds to the Bank of America, a second resolution was discussed authorizing
the transfer of consumer deposit funds to the Local Agency Investment Fund.
A motion was made by Director Maass that the resolution be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Director Kuttel . ROLL CALL: Sutton, aye; Huber,
aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel , aye. SO ORDERED.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RE DISTRICT OWNED HOUSE
Mr. Seymour advised the Board that he did not feel that the District
should be in the home rental business inasmuch as it was no longer neces-
sary to maintain a residence for any District employee. Director Maass
advised that he had inspected the house and noted many code violations.
A motion was made by Director Maass that the Manager be directed to
prepare and present to the Board his recommendations on how to dispose of
the PUD owned house. The motion was seconded by Director Kuttel . ROLL
CALL: Huber, yes; Sutton, yes; Kuttel , yes; Maass, yes. SO MOVED.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR MANAGER'S VEHICLE
Mr. Seymour pointed out that one of the proposed vehicles for the
manager's use was a foreign made vehicle, and he had questioned attorney
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Grumer as to any legal ramifications to purchasing non-U. S. made vehicles.
Attorney Grumer advised that there were no legal ramifications as to the model
or make of a manager's vehicle. A discussion ensued then regarding the merits
of various makes, models and types of vehicles. A motion was made by Director
Kuttel that the selection of the vehicle be left to the Manager. The motion
died for lack of a second. After further discussion, a motion was made by
Director Maass that the Manager draw up specifications for a foreign 4-wheel
drive stationwagon to be discussed further at the next meeting. The motion
was seconded by Director Huber. ROLL CALL: Huber, yes; Maass, yes, Sutton,
yes; Kuttel , no. SO ORDERED.
1977 GRAND JURY REPORT ON DISTRICT PROBLEMS
General discussion ensued regarding the comments of the 1977 Grand Jury
on District operations. Attorney Grumer presented a draft letter to the
Board for discussion. The Board decided, by consensus, to consider the draft
letter at the next meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Seymour advised that a comparison is currently being made with re-
spect to different copying machines and that he will make his recommendation
to the Board at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
WATER QUALITY PROBLEM - SKI SLOPE WAY
Mr. Seymour described a water problem on Ski Slope Way due to dead end
pipe line that causes the water to be black, to smell bad and to be unfit to
drink. Mr. Seymour said he had talked to the people who are served at the
end of that line and has advised them that corrective measures will be taken
almost immediately to install a bleeder line to let the water go beyond their
house into the next pressure zone, and thus, keep the line clean.
LETTER FROM HONORE ZENK
Mr. Seymour advised that Ms. Zenk had written sometime ago regarding
a will serve letter for Tahoe Donner lots. He told the Board that he had
written a letter to Ms. Zenk outlining the terms and conditions under which
the District will serve the lots at Tahoe Donner.
OTHER BUSINESS
Due to the lateness of the hour, items 3 through 5 under New Business
were referred to the next regular meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS NEW BUSINESS
STALE DATED CHECKS AND CONSUMER DEPOSITS
At Mr. Seymour's request, a motion was made by Director Huber that the
monies represented by stale dated checks and consumer deposits be transferred
to the general fund, with records being kept of each such transfer. The
motion was seconded by Director Maass. ROLL CALL: Sutton, yes; Kuttel , yes;
Maass , yes; Huber, yes. SO ORDERED.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
PROPOSED COST ALLOCATION FOR EAST RIVER STREET WATER LINE EXTENSION
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Dan Cook discussed briefly a proposed cost allocation for an East River
Street water line extension. The matter was referred to a Special meeting
on November 30, 1977 at 7:00 P.M.
STATUS OF WATER BOX REPLACEMENT IN TAHOE DONNER
Mr. Cook advised that Tahoe Donner had run out of water boxes, that all
but 16 have been replaced and the remaining 16 will be replaced as soon as
they are available.
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STATUS OF SANDER'S SITE WELL
Mr. Cook advised that the well has been physically completed, underground
chemical wash is completed and it appears to be ready for pump test. He re-
quested the Board to authorize Bill Nork to participate in the pump testing.
A motion was made by Director Maass to authorize Bill Nork's presence
at the pumping of the Sander's well . The motion was seconded by Director
Kuttel . ROLL CALL: Sutton, yes; Huber, yes; Maass, yes; Kuttel , yes. SO
ORDERED.
TAHOE DONNER WARRANTY WORK
Mr. Cook advised that tanks have been repainted, washed and refilled.
HIGHWAY 267 RIVER CROSSING
Mr. Cook advised that the pipe line under the Truckee River has not yet
been pressure tested.
DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT
SIERRA MEADOWS UNIT I WATER FEES
Mr. Grumer advised that he is waiting for a document from a title
company so his report can be completed.
THOMAS JOERGER MATTER
Mr. Grumer advised that inasmuch as we had previously taken Mr. Joerger
to Samll Claims Court, he is attempting to determine whether we can bring
further action for the balance of the claim not covered by the Samll Claims
Court. He said he will discuss it with the Judge personally before advising
the Board. --.
BUD KAYE MATTER
Mr. Grumer requested that the Manager check to see if Mr. Kaye had paid
his bill yet.
AL O'BRIEN INSURANCE CLAIM
Attorney Grumer advised that it is the standard policy of the Board to
deny the claim so that the matter can be referred to the insurance carrier.
A motion was made by Director Maass that the claim of Al O'Brien be
denied and that the matter be referred to the insurance carrier. The motion
was seconded by Director Huber. ROLL CALL: Sutton, no; Maass, yes; Huber,
yes; Kuttel , yes. SO ORDERED.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Manager was requested to send a letter, with copies to the Board,
regarding the TTSA charges for sewer services since there had been no reply
to a previous letter.
The Board also asked Attorney Grumer when the Management Guidelines
could be expected, and Mr. Grumer advised that they were currently being
worked on and that they should be available soon.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by general consensus at 12: 10 A.M.
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BY
Jaryel A. Maass, President
TRkREE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
A. Milton Seymour, Clerk of the Board
11/7/77 pg. 6
MEMORANDUM to Other Directors
Manager Clerk
Counsel July 14, 1978
FROM: Pat Sutton
' re: Corrections to Draft Minutes of
November 7, 1977
Page 1 of Draft
OTHERS PRESENT - please list them in Minutes
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL
Omissions statement requested to show in Minutes has been omitted; add
after first paragraph under this item:
"Regarding paying services, President Sutton asked that the Minutes
show that it is her desire to have an actual bidding process
used next spring rather than obtaining quotes from 3 firms."
OTHER BUSINESS - Change this heading to "STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND"
Omission: the object of the question has been omitted, as has specific
direction; revises.
"Director Sutton raised some questions regarding the transfer of
the restricted funds to the Local Agency Investment Fund.from
the standpoint of whether the Board had authorized such transfer,
and interest rates. She directed an item be placed-on-the agenda
for the next meeting to retroactivel authorize the transfer of
the restricted funds to LAIF, and a verification by the Manager
that deposit with LAIF will bring the best interest rate. "
Request for additional information to show in Minutes: since the information
was established verbally in hopes it would be included; add:
"The Manager confirmed that the District's bills are now current.
The Chair indicated that the Balance in the General Fund after
payment of the bills approved tonight is $106, 12.04."
Page 2 of Draft
SPECIAL BUSINESS - Bid on Surplus Materials
Omission: the kind of materials has been omitted from Minutes; also important
advice from Counsel; revise:
"Mr. Seymour reported that there were no bids received as a result
of the District's advertisement to sell J#J surplus electrical
materials. Mr. Grumer stated that the Board could authorize
the Manager to sell the materials on a first come-first served
basis at the authorized minimum price; to sell it below the
authorized minimum price would require Board ratification of
of an offer. Following discussion,XM90#
J Mr. Seymour was requested to prepare his recommendation
fo�n�ee�7����9� should
be done.10 M"ty
MEMO from Sutton
July 14, 1978
res Draft Minutes of November 7, 197?
page 2
Page Z of Draft, continued
WATER OUTAGES
Request for additional information to show in Minutes: important information
reported by Manager not included; add additional sentence after
first sentence under this items
"He said that the District has no maps indicating the location of
some of the water lines in the downtown area."
SPECIAL BUSINESS - Public Hearing on Ord. 77-05 (FmHA Loan)
Request for additional information to show in Minutes: general background
information which was covered in meeting should be included; revise
first paragraphs
"rresident Sutton opened the Public Hearing at 702 P.M., explain_
inp, that the Ordinance was adopted at the October 1 1 meetin
authorizing a loan from Farmers Home Administration for 1 1 300 and a
ant of 4 600. Mr. Seymour indicated that the loan ant would
probably mean some increase in water rates, the exact amount not
yet being determined."
Request for additional information to show in Minutes: since people were
not always asked to state their name$, & being known, referred to
on a first name basis, the party transcribing the tape would not
be able to determine identity of some. Please add for the record
of this meeting a paragraph between the second & third paragraphs
of the Draft under this item:
"Among the. members of the public who asked questions and made
comments were Winnie Boston, Jack Wilson, Mae Bretthauer, and
Shirley Rosamond."
Page 3 of Draft
second paragraph re electric surcharge & fuel charge, last sentence
Since the Draft mentions discussion, it might just as well recount
what was said; revise also for accuracy of questions raised:
"There were questions concerning �## jq#JXJH whether
this District answers to an r ato encies.V/4j,
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rate increases to the District go through the Federal Power Commis-
sion,which is now the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency, and that
the District must comply with FPC accounting procedures, but that
the TDPUD Board sets the rates."
third paragraph on page re water interruption; the person was known to some of
the Board but only her first name was used during meeting; amend s
"A member, of the audience, Lee Hutchins, asked about the water
interruption in downtown Truckee and who she should make her
formal complaint to."
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MEMO from Sutton
July 14, 1978
re: Draft Minutes of November 7, 1977
page 4
Page 4'of Draft
first pars anh: correct "bureaucy"
also: my notes show this was not a Roll Call vote but an affirmative Voice Vote
( I missed this on my tape so I can't verify although several other
motions in these Minutes are voice votes erronerously shown as Roll Calls)
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second paragraph: correct "Bonnet" (I think)
CHRISTMAS PARTY DISCUSSION: add so sentence reads in part:
"...to determine whether or not to have a Christmas Party for
the employees and the matter was continued etc."
Page 6 of Draft
WELLS A & B
also Board .request for information;
Omission: what Paragraph 7 pertains to has been left out;/revise paragraphs
"The proposed agreement with Dart regarding Wells A & B was dis-
cussed. Mr. Grumer felt that Paragraph 7 Dart had proposed
regarding a settlement of charges they have disputed should be
changed. The matter was referred to then meeting for further
discussion and specific information about1 arges and credits..
proposed for settlement."
USE OF AIRCRAFT
Omission: the fact that the Board saw the Certificate of Insurance should
show in the Minutes since it took place during the meeting; add
sentence before paragraph re motion to authorise use of plane:
"The Board was in receipt of a copy of Mr; Seymour's Certificate -of*
insurance, which Mr. Grumer confirmed was in order."
DISTRICT-OWNED LANDS
Omissions reference was made to a letter from Martin McDonough which should
be mentioned in the Minutes, and attached thereto; add a sentence
at beginning of first paragraph:
"Mr. Grumer had provided the Board with copies of a March 19, 1976
letter from Martin McDonough which summarized information about
the disposal of District land."
Revision: for a more accurate record of what was said, revise fourth sen-
of the first paragraph under this items
"He also advised that P.U. Code Section 16431 allows the sale or
lease of District land, subject to the restrictions of the Surplus
Land Act: provided that it is no longer necessary for District
use and it is not capable of park and
recreational yXjX # development.
MEMO from Sutton ,
July 14, 1978
re: Draft Minutes of November 7, 1977
Page 5
Page � of Draft, continued
DISTRICT=OWNED LANDS, continued
ERROR: Specific direction erroneously reported in minutes; Correct last
sentence on page so that it is accurate:
"1gf #XXJ ` �# jjjjHjj1# Two items were placed on the next meeting
agenda for specific action: a draft policy statement regarding the
lease of District land, and a resolution declaring the 10,000 sq.ft.
parcel surplus.
Page 7 of Draft
DISTRICT-OWNED HOUSE
ERROR: a voice vote was called for and taken; it should not show as a
Roll Call Vote; correct the vote recorded in the Minutes on the
motion toward bottom of page re manager's recommendations on how to
to dispose of house: "ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED."
Page 8 of Draft
top of page re manager's vehicle
Omission: Chairman specifically directed the Minutes to show Board's intent;
correct omission with additional paxagraph after Roll Call Vote on
motion re specs on 4-wheel drive stationwagon:
"The Chair directed for the Minutes to show that the intent of the
Board is that a Resolution calling for bids is to be prepared for
the next meeting."
MISCELLANEOUS OLD BUSINESS:
Omissions: several things were brought up under this item but only one
is recorded in the Minutes; add :
"Don Strand said that he has not yet received the note, deed of
trust, and copy of the agreement on the Highway 267 Intertie.
_President Sutton indicated that she had signed the Agreement; Mr.
Grumer szAd that he would look into the matter-and-locate the
documents.
Upon inquiry from Director Huber regarding the status of the FmHA
loan project. Mr. Cook reported that the Btate Department of Health
and Farmers Home Administration are reviewing the plans and specs
and bid documents. He indicated_his target date for bid opening
is tentatively December 5. The Chair asked the Minutes to show that
the Board is willing to hold a special meeting to issue the call for
bids, if necessary.
2resident. Sutton reported that she had been unable to attend the
State Senate Committee hearing on the State Lands Commission on
October 31 at South Lake Tahoe, but that she would like to submit
u a letter to the Committee; there was no objection to this.
Director Maass reported that the Chappie Bill is on the Truckee
} Fire District agenda for their meeting tomorrow."
MEMO from Sutton
July 14, 1978
re: Draft Minutes of November 7, 1977
page 6
Page 8 of Draft, continued
LETTER FROM HONORE ZENK
MISINTERPRETATIONs the first sentence tdoesn't reflect anything said during
and su is tzte°die fo� Owings last paragraph on page
�^ "Mrs. Sutton reported to the Board that.
after the last Board
meetings she had requested Mrs Seymour to respond to Ms. Zenk's
iaguir
,y(rtgarding a will serve letter for Tahoe Donner from
the standpoint of the District's rules & regulations; the Board
is in receipt of copies of Mr. Seymour's letter."
Page 9 of Draft
ENGINEER'S REPORT:
East River Street Line Extension:
Omissions: the fact that I disqualified myself and the statement of the
Board's direction have been omitted from draft minutes; revise:
"President Sutton disqualified herself from discussion of this
item and left the room- Vice-President Maass assumed the Chair.
Dan Cook discussed briefly a proposed cost allocation for the
East River Street water line extension. Questions were raised
about apparent discrepancies in figures and footages. Director
Huber restated the Board's Drior request for an algebrUc equation
showing the assessment factors and the extension of he_formula fo
each parcel. Mr. Seymour indicated that he would send a information
regarding the water line extension to each property owner. I_t_
was agreed that a Special Meeting would be held on November
1977 at 7:00 P.M. with the propert owners. Mrs. Sutton then
resumed the Chair.
Sander's Site Well
Error: the motion to authorize Nork's presence was passed by voice vote,
not a Roll Call; correct:
"ALL AYE by Voice Vote. SO ORDERED."
Page 10 of Draft
THOMAS JOERGER MATTER:
Error: correct "we" to "the District"
AL O'BRIEN INSURANCE CLAIM
Error: the motion to reject the claim was by voice vote, not a Roll Call;
correct:
"ALL AYE by Voice Vote. SO ORDERED."
MISCELLANEOUS
Error: the draft errs in which party was directed to do something; correct:
"The PW#J/ Counsel was requested to send a letter, with copies
to the Board, regarding the TTSA charges for sewer services since
I there has reply to been no
_ p y a previous letter."
MEMO from Sutton
July 14, 1978
re: Draft Minutes of November 7, 1977
page 7
Page 10 of Draft, continued
Omissions before adjournment, some Planning Dept notices were inquired about but
the Draft Minutes omit this; correct omission:
"PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICES
Concern was expressed that several recent variances may mean some
encroachment of structures within District utility easements. The
Manager was requested to examine each parcel for any interference
with power or water easements: the Chair directed for the Minutes
to show this direction.
An inqui y.,was made regarding whether arrangements had been made to
serve the Albert Day property after the Board had delayed any
action. The Manager indicated he had responded to the Planning
Department regarding servic accordingto the Rules and Regulations.
The Engineer indicated tha he project.was through the Planning
Department now, and that a looped water system will be required to
provide fireflow.
A question was raised about the Canihan Apartments on Martis Valley
Road and the public utility easement 4111ft.intended to be used for
the sewer line. Mr. Cook said that it was a general easement which
could be used by any utility."
I've reviewed the tapes of this meeting, and I believe that the Draft Minutes
should be corrected according to this Memo in order to provide a more accurate and
meaningful record of the Board's proceedings at this meeting.
Thank you
PAT SUI'TON
TDPUD Director
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND - November 4, 1977
Bank Balance - October 13, 1977 $132,578.51
Truckee Electric and Water Revenue 118,496.00
Donner Lake Electric Revenue 20,463.87
Electric Connection Fee Revenue 3,150.00
Water Connection Fee Revenue 840.00
Miscellaneous Billings Revenue 2,845.76
Miscellaneous Revenue 34.36
Transfer from Restricted Funds 340,000.00 $618,408.50
Approved Billings $ 5,228.58
Bank of America
Federal Tax Deposit - 10/31/77 Payroll 2,168.30
Truck Loan Payment 474.02
George Cattan - Pension Payment 258.75
Department of Benefit Payments
Unemployment, State Disability, State Income
Tax deposits for quarted ended 9/30/77 1 ,587.48
Disability and State Income Tax for month of
October 466.15
Directors - Board meeting compensation for October 400.00
I.B.E.W. - Union dues 183.50
Local Agency Investment Fund - Funds transferred
from Restricted funds 340,000.00
Petty Cash 93.69
Public Employees Retirement System - Quarterly
Deposit for Social Security 8,523.57
State Board of Equalization - Quarterly deposit
of State Sales Tax 25.38
Quarterly deposit of State Energy Surcharges 881 .11
State Compensation Insurance Fund - Quarterly Deposit 1 ,900.92
Tahoe National Bank - Computer Loan Payment 356.44
U.S. Post Office
r"^ Stamps for 1013's 71 .00
Postage for permit 400.00 $(363,018.89)
PAYROLL
'10/15/77 OT DT Standby Gross. _ Net
Barry 5.36 577.36 448.63
Boscarello 20.00 18.63
Chapman 569.60 425.65
Coltrin 20.00 18.63
Connell 40.69 665.19 492.77
Grow 59.64 859.34 648. 73
Hayes 42.50 39.58
Jones N. 327.20 260.04
Jones, T. 75.00 69.22
Marsh 544.80 409.49
Lopez 46.15 784.55 565.62
McLeod 35.00 32.60
Pomponio 41 .40 5.52 488.52 373.70
Reynolds 94.20 847.80 654.70
Rose 559.20 382.90
Rully 36.63 56.98 809.93 532.88
Samuel 25.00 23.29
Seymour 1250.00 850.68
Silva 795.20 646. 21
Slattery 750.00 562.12
Straub 27.69 92.30 858.39 609.78
Toste 45.00 41 .92
Waltrip 9.23 501.23 378.66
Wiser 441 .60 317.24 ( 81803.67)
220.64 62. 50 232.65 11892.41 8803.67
PAYROLL
10/31/77 OT DT Standby Gross Net
Barry 58.99 688. 19 527.25
Boscarello 40.00 37.26
Chapman 626.56 467.92
Connell 46.50 728.50 533.12
Grow 119.28 994.00 781 .66
Hayes 52.50 48.90 --�
Jones , N 327.20 260.04
Jones, T. 68.75 64.04
Marsh 599.28 448.52
Lopez 46.15 858.39 611 .68
McLeod 38. 75 36.09
Pomponio 45.54 531 .30 398.96
Reynolds 28.26 141 .30 1006.84 799.54
Rose 615.12 415.16
Rully 67. 16 65. 12 913.72 565.31
Samuel 62.50 58. 21
Seymour 1250.00 861 .68
Silva 59.64 99.40 1033.76 807.24
Slattery 750.00 545.99
Straub 812.24 626.90
Toste 50.00 46.57
Waltrip 27.68 568.88 424.09
Wiser 485.76 340.88 $( 9,707.01)
453.05 65.12 286.85 13102.24 9707.01
Bank Balance - November 14, 1977 $ 236,878.93
Bills for Board Approval (See attached) (130,366.89)
Bank Balance after payment of above $ 106 ,512.04
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL: Electra Water General Total
Ace Hardware Misc. water supplies, duplicate keys, misc. hardware 10.13 17.70 27.83
Alpha Hardware Bench vise 28.30 28.30
Aetna Life Insurance Life insurance premiums - 11/77 49.06 49.06
American Public Power Assoc. 1977 Service Fee 604.67 604.67
Armanko Office Supply Office supplies 244.82 244.82
William Avery, Jr. Services performed on telemetry system 263.47 263.47
Blue Cross Health plan premiums - 11/77 1470.72 1470.72
Calex Power supply for telemetry system 94.11 94.11
Cal Western Life Pension plan premium - 11/77 1621.20 1621.20
Continental Courier Systems Water analyses pickup and delivery 12.00 12.00
Cook Associates Consulting services - Billed Dart $656.79 44.00 4204.69 4248.69
Cranmer Engineering Water analyses 84.50 84.50
Crown Business Systems Billing statements 1330.61 570.26 1900.87
Digital Equipment Corp. Computer maintenance agreement, 10/77 139.00 139.00
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Tool cabinet, tool box, wet-dry vacuum, cart &
attachments 18.45 261.85 280.30
Graybar Electric Aluminum clamps, underground wire, security lites 3319.83 3319.83
Steven Grumer Legal services 655.90 723.10 1379.00
IVC Printing Office supplies 69.22 69.22
Jr. Clothes Horse Rain suit for meter reader 25.16 10.78 35.94
M & R Construction Road paving 3279.68 3279.68
Martin McDonough Legal services 148.94 148.94
McMaster-Carr Plug wrench, suction gun, stencil sets, brush 45.36 45.36
Mission Linen Supply Linen service 11.20 11.20
Nevada First Aid Supply Splinter tweezers with needle, eye loop with magnet 28.20 28.20
Oakman's Drafting maching, drawing pencil, 12" & 18" scales 239.25 239.25
011ie's Texaco Gear lube 4.25 4.25
Osburn's Garage Vehicle repairs 723.45 723.45
Pacific Telephone Co. Telephone charges 310.69 310.69
Pacific Telephone Co. Telemetry charges 162.75 162.75
Pitney Bowes Postage meter rental 39.75 39.75
Power-One Power supply for telemetry system 27.47 27 47
Public Employees Retirement
System Annual fee to cover administration costs 29.78 29.78
RTE Transformers - 6 25kva, 6 50kva 5418.72 5418.72
Ruralite Safety training 106.00 106.00
Sacramento Industrial Elec. Replacement parts to Milwaukee drill 12.47 12.47
Sierra Pacific Power Co. Power usage - 9/77 99749.33 99749.33
Sierra Sun Legal notice, 2 help wanted ads 16.25 20.00 36.25
Southern Pacific Trans: Lease agreement - water line easement 175.00 175.00
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL (cont): Electri Water General Total
Sun Printing Office supplies 74.11 74.11
State Comp. Ins. Fund Policy deposit increase 825.00 825.00
Taylor's Fires Flat tire repairs 24.17 24.17
Teichert Aggregates Fill sand and gravel 194.68 194.68
Tom's T.V. Tape cassettes 137.80 137.80
Truckee Donner Disposal Garbage service - October 35.00 35.00
Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. Glue, redwood for maintenance of meter boxes & services 25.95 1.58 27.53
Twin States Concrete Concrete for road crossing 78.23 78.23
USDA-REA Interest payment 1452.48 1452.48
Utilities Safety Supply Co. Rubber blankets 33.48 33.48
Wedco, Inc. Refractors, deadend, service cable, suspension bells 767.32 767.32
Western Hardware & Tool Knife, wire rope slings 59.77 59.77
Xerox Developer, lease payment on copy machine 235.25 235.25
113585.72 9961.35 6819.82 130366.89
TRUCKEE-DONNER �ILITY DISTRICT
BALANCE SHEET
AUGUST, 1977
ASSETS MARGINS AND LIABILITIES
Facilities, Buildings, Land: Margins:
Plant in Service Operating margins - Cumulative $1 ,003,099
Electric plant $2,157,773 since 1927
Water plant 932,449 Other equities - Profit on sale 600,108
General plant 346,444 of non-utility property
Less accumulated depreciation 1,736,747 Year to date margins 202,358
Net Plant in Service 1 ,699,919 Total Margins $1 ,805,565
Construction work in progress 29,434
Acquired plant 4,320 Long-Term Debt:
Net Utility Plant $1 ,733,673 REA bonds payable 367,574
Note payable to Sierra Pacific 74,055
Power Company
Real Property - PUD House 25,029 Sewer assessments payable 16,423
Other - Computer loan, truck loan 29,113
Total Long-Term Debt 487,165
Restricted Funds 365,463
Current Liabilities:
Current Assets: Accounts payable 245,354
Cash 315,391 Consumer deposits payable 25,113
Notes receivable - Van Wetter 1 ,500 Accrued liabilities - Payroll taxes, 20,141
Accounts receivable - Electric 189,800 interest on notes
and water usage billings Total Current Liabilities 290,608
Accounts receivable, Other - Line 42,741
extensions, connection fees, misc.
Materials and supplies 194,547 Customer Advances For Specific Improve- 285;450
Other current assets - Insurance 10,644 ments to System (Restricted Funds)
prepmt, interest receivable, future
line extension costs 754,623
Total Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS $2,878,788 TOTAL MARGINS AND LIABILITIES $2,878,788
TRUCKEF WNNF PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
STA" REVENUES AND EXPENSES
R
�. For the month of ana _eight months ended q„g�,st� �g77
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT WATER DEPARTMENT ELECTRIC AND WATER TOTAL
Current Month Year to Date Current Month Year to Date Current Month Year to Date
1976 1977 1977 1976 1977 1977 1977 1976 1977
Net Revenues 138,241 148,345 1 ,384,533 16,644 20,389 178,613 168,734 1 ,455,533 1 ,563,146
Purchased Power 105,588 102,146 919,786 - - - 102,146 914,060 919,786
Operating Expenses 4,725 3,821 40,966 6,402 9,848 57,068 13,669 85,267 98,034
Maintenance Expenses 15,662 3,826 30,893 942 2,551 16,986 6,377 42,810 47,879
Customer Accounts Expenses - 4,729 7,926 51 ,033 1 ,200 1,204 11 ,963 9,130 68,547 62,996
Meter reading, billing, customer
services
General and Administrative Expenses 5,223 7,478 59,260 2,239 3,834 26,074 11 ,312 53,491 85,334
Outside Services 6,722 10,373 52,907 6,623 1 ,704 20,226 12,077 77,712 73,133
Depreciation 6,828 6,964 55,378 2,548 2,588 20,663 9,552 74,683 76,041
Interest Expense on Loans 1,154 824 8,282 98 289 2,218 1 ,113 18,665 10,500
Unallocated Overhead 2,020 ( 4,019) ( 2,785) - - - ( 4,019) 584 ( 2,785)
Total Operating Expenses 152,651 139,339 1 ,215,720 20,052 22,018 155,198 161 ,357 1 ,335,819 1,370,918
Total Operating Margins ( 14,410) 9,006 168,813 3,408 ( 1 ,629) 23,415 7,377 119,714 192,228
Other Income and Expenses - - - - - - 4,821 2,852 10,130
Net Margins - - - - - - 12,198 122,566 202,358
() Indicates loss in margins
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
POST OFFICE BOX 309
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA 95734
TELEPHONE 587-3896
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mary Chapman, Bookkeeper
SUBJECT: Stale Dated Checks: Checks Over 6 Months Old
DATE: November 1 , 1977
Consumer Deposits
Check # Amount Payee Date Issued
398 $ 1.53 David Gibbs 9-16-76
Above person is still a customer and the amount will be credited to his
present account
Check # Amount Payee Date Issued
314 $26.29 Delmont Hibbard 6- 2-76
322 25.00 Bruce Enderwood 6- 2-76
350 16.55 Phyllis Ball 7- 7-76
351 15.77 Debora J. Bevins 7- 7-76
361 8.61 Joseph W. Callahan, Jr. 7- 7-76
373 12.67 Mary C. Tighe 8-16-76
379 .06 Wardell Baker 8-16-76
405 17.88 Harold L. Macon 9-16-76
503 50.00 W.B. Greger 12-13-76
509 25.00 John M. Simpson 12-13-76
571 2.64 John Leonard 2-25-77
The procedure suggested by Arthur Young & Company in 1975 was to transfer
these amounts to the General Fund and maintain continuing records should
the parties ever come in and claim the funds.
Vary Ch�pman
Bookkeeper
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Regular Meeting Agenda
November 5, 1977
page 2
NEW BUSINESS:
1 . Water Quality Problem - Ski Slope Way
2. Review and Direction re Letter from Honore Zenk, Attorney for Dart, re
Tahoe Donner Units 1-7
3. Review of Model "Will Serve" Letter
4. Review of District Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act
Requirements
5. Review of "Demand for Payment" Letter
6. Manager's Report re Stale-Dated Checks and Consumer Deposits
7. Miscellaneous
ENGINEER'S REPORT:
1 . Status of Water Box Replacement in Tahoe Donner
2. Status of Sander's Site Well
3. Update on Tahoe Donner Warranty Work
4. Status of Highway 267 Intertie/River Crossing Project
5. Proposed Cost Allocation for East River Street Water Line Extension
6. Miscellaneous
DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT:
1 . Report on Sierra Meadows Unit 1 Water Fees
2. Status of Thomas Joerger Matter
3. Report on Bud Kaye Matter
4. Report on Al O'Brien Insurance Claim
5. Miscellaneous
PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICES
CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURNMENT "�'�
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
POST OFFICE BOX 309
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA 95734
TELEPHONE 587 3896
November 4, 1977
MANAGER'S REPORT
1 . Because of the trenching for the Telephone Company underground
cable project, we have had numerous water outages in the downtown
Truckee area. Prior to the construction we marked all of the water
lines that we knew about. However, there are many water lines in
the downtown area that are not on any of our maps. We are accumulating
our costs incurred by these water outages and will bill Underground
Construction Company. We have notified all of the accounts in that
area both by mail and by radio. A letter has also been written
to the Telephone Company alerting them to our problem.
2. As I indicated to the Board and the public back in September
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, replacement for the FPC,
has filed the rate refund case without action. I have written to
Congressman Johnson asking his assistance in rejuvenating action on
the matter.
3. Staff consisting of myself, Mary Chapman, Bob Slattery and Matt
Gomez have completed the income projections for the electric department
for 1978. At our next session we will work on the water department
income and the operating budgets. We should have a preliminary budget
to the Board by the November 21st meeting.
4. On October 26, 1977, we disconnected the Tahoe-Truckee Warehouse
at the Airport for nonpayment of bills. The current charges plus
the past due amount total exceeded $500.00. The recent history of
this customer is as follows:
On August 8, 1977, the customer called and complained of a high
bill and requested a meter test. He was advised of a $7.50 charge
if the meter proved to be correct. Our meter readers took the meter
book to the customer's premises and discussed the usage and bills
with the customer. The customer requested copies of the meter usage
for the past several years for comparison. He was to come into the
office and discuss these with the Manager. However, he never appeared.
On September 13th Bruce Grow pulled the customer's meter and tested
it. It proved to be 2% slow. A new meter was installed that was
pretested to be 100% accurate. On October llth the meter test results
and a notice of delinquency were mailed to the customer with no
response. The next action was a disconnect on October 26th. Immediately
following the disconnect the customer called and complained about
MANAGER'S REPORT
November 4, 1977
the service, the high bills and that he had received no bills or
correspondence from the District. He also indicated that he
maintained a Kings Beach post office box. I reviewed the application.
on file for the service and discovered that the post office box
to which we were sending the bills and mail was a Truckee box not
a Kings Beach box and that the Warehouse had obviously changed hands
without a new application for service being filed. A check with the
Post Office, however, revealed that mail was being picked up at
the Truckee box for the Tahoe-Truckee Warehouse. On October 27th
the customer came into the office at 4:30 P.M. , paid his bill and was
told that power would be restored the following morning. He was
also requested to file a new application for service under the
correct name. However, at 5:15P.M. he called back and stated that
he could not close the Warehouse door without the power being re-
connected. We reconnected him immediately. On November 1 , 1977,
Bruce Grow made a load survey of the Warehouse. A letter was written
to Michael Roedeinger and Associates regarding this matter. A copy
of that letter is attached to this report.
5. Attached to this report is a copy of a new procedure which will
be followed for all delinquent account processing and disconnection.
6. Standby bills are expected to be back from the printer within the
next week and should be processed by the County and in the mail before
the end of November.
�^ 8. An inquiry has been received as to whether the Board will sponsor
or financially assist a Christmas Party for District employees. In
previous years the Board has taken both positive and negative positions
on this question. Direction is requested from the Board and Counsel .
9. I have researched the taped 1970 minutes and discovered that the
taped conversations do not make reference to a paved surface on the
easement road to the PUD tank. The taped minutes do indicate that the
PUD was to construct a gate at the foot of the entrance to the road
and to maintain the road in a condition suitable for PUD vehicles.
MILT SEYMOUR
MS:jr
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Dan Cook
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November 3, 1977
Michael Roedeinger and Associates
P.O. Box 369 i
Kings Beach, California 95719
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Re: Tahoe-Truckee Warehouse
Dear Sirs:
We conducted a load survey of the Tahoe-Truckee Warehouse on
November 1 , 1977. We determined that the maximum load for the warehouse a
as conditions existed on that day was 43 Amperes or 10.75 kilowatts.
Minimum load observed during the day was 25 Amperes or 6.25 kilowatts.
Based on the hours of operation of the warehouse and an estimated
nightttdoe load equal to 20% of the daytime load, we calculate that
the probable kilowatt-hour usage for a 30 day period is approximately
2,900. This figure could easily vary by * 20a depending upon how
many of the lighting fixtures are in use. On the day in questions
45 of the 75 existing lighting fixtures were in use. The maximum
kilowatt-hour usage pet month based on all lights and heaters being
in use would exceed 12,000.
The history of usage of the warehouse indicates that it has
varied during the past year from a low of 840 kilowatt=hours
to a high of 3,280 kilowatt-hours. Usage in July and August of
this year was higher than other months. However, the usage in
September and October appears to be consistent with previous history.
The meter that is currently installed is a new meter and was tested
and verified to be 100% accurate at the time of installation. The
previous meter was tested and found to be reading 2% fewer kilowatt-
hours than actually consumed. The bulk of the connected load appears
to be fluprescent lighting plus an office strip heater which cycles
on and off periodically.
Enclosed is a list of kilowatt-hours used from January to October,
1977. If you have any questions regarding this please feel free to
call me.
Sincerely,
Milt Seymour
Manager
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ACCT. #5-185
November 1 , 1977
Reading Mult. KWHR.
October 68 40 2720
September 64 to
2560
August 82 Be 3280
July 80 It3200
June 21 of840
May 50 Estimated 2600
April 60 2400
March 53 2120
February 56 2240
January 64 2560
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TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
POST OFFICE BOX 309
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA 95734
TELEPHONE 587-3896
MEMORANDUM
TO: Front Office Personnel
FROM: Milt Seymour
SUBJECT: Billing and Disconnect Procedures
DATE: November 4, 1977
Each bill for service is normally calculated and printed within
10 days of the customer meter reading date. They are then mailed
either the same day or the following work day after they are printed.
The bills state that payment is due upon receipt but do not at
present state when they become delinquent. This will be corrected
on future bills by stating that they become delinquent 21 days after
the billing date.
Approximately 30 days after the billing date a new meter reading
is made and a new bill is sent out. If the previous bill has not
been paid within the 21 day period it shows up as a past due balance.
Unless the billing personnel suspect that the account is a bad risk
no action should be taken at this time. If the billing department
feels that the customer who has a past due balance at this point
in time is a bad risk, collection procedures can be initiated. If
collection procedures are not started when the first past due balance
shows up on the bill and if the bill is not paid within the next
30 days, the following billing will also show a past due balance
for two months previous.
Recent Board action allows us at this point in time to add a
10/12% service charge to the amount that is 60 days overdue. At
this point in time we should also start the folloiwng disconnect
procedure:
1 . Send disconnect notice giving 10 days in which to respond.
The disconnect notice will result in either a response by the customer
in which the customer either pays the bill or makes arrangements to
pay the bill or no response.
2. If there is no response at the end of 10 days, call the
customer and log the date, the time, the number called and the name of
the calling employee.
MEMORANDUM to Front Office Personnel
Re: Billing and Disconnect Procedures
November 4, 1977
Page 2
3. If the customer is reached by the telephone call and promises
to pay give a reasonable fixed period of time in which to pay.
4. If no answer repeat the call as above.
5. If still no answer send a registered disconnect notice with
demand for response within 5 days.
6. If no response is received or the response is unsatisfactory
disconnect the customer on the date stated on the disconnect notice.
MILT SEYMOUR
MS:jr
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RESOLUTION NO. 77 y
OF
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM THE NEW CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
TO LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
WHEREAS, on September 12 , 1977 , the Board of Directors
of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District approved
Resolution No. 7728 Authorizing Investment of Monies in the
Local Agency Investment Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors authorized Resolution
No. 77 on this date directing that the customer deposit
funds be transferred from Tahoe National Bank to Bank of America;
and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to have the customer deposit
funds at Bank of America transferred pursuant to Resolution No.
7728 .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of
the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District, as follows:
That the Manager is hereby authorized
to transfer the funds from the forthcoming
Customer Deposit Account at the Truckee
Branch of the Bank of America to the
Local Agency Investment Fund.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the
Truckee-Donner Public Utility District at a meeting of the
Board of Directors held within the District on the 74-' day of
November, 1977 ,i by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 1-� �.,��c C 11 V__� tea._ s s
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY
DISTRICT
By G�-
PAT SV2TON, President
ATTEST:
Steven E.Grumer
Attorney at Law Clerk Thereof
RESOLUTION NO. 7744
OF
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
A. MILTON SEYMOUR' S AIRCRAFT
WHEREAS, on October 3, 1977 , the Board of Directors
of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District approved
Resolution No. 7729 Authorizing the Use of Private Aircraft;
and
WHEREAS, the District is in receipt of certificates
of insurance respecting the following aircraft.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors
of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District, as follows:
That the Board of Directors do hereby
authorize the use of that certain
Cherokee 235 (N9355W) belonging to A.
..-
Milton Seymour. Mr. Seymour shall be
reimbursed for the District ' s use
of his aircraft at the rate of TWENTY
AND N0/100 ($20 .00) DOLLARS per tachometer
hour, plus fuel charges.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT at a meeting of the
Board of Directors held within the District on the "7 day
of �,) ,,..Mb« , 1977 , by the following roll call vote:
AYES: yA �..D r , 1 ► cA_
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY
DISUPA��S
By
ON, President
ATTEST:
Clerk Thereof
RESOLUTION NO. 7760
OF
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT TO
BANK OF AMERICA
WHEREAS, on September 12, 1977, the Board of Directors
of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District approved
Resolution No. 7728 Authorizing Investment of Monies in the
Local Agency Investment Fund; and
WHEREAS , the Customer Deposit Account currently located
at Tahoe National Bank cannot be invested in the Local Agency
Investment Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to have the Customer Deposit
Account transferred from Tahoe National Bank to Bank of America
to take adi(antage of the Local Agency Investment Fund program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors
of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District as follows:
That the Manager shall take whatever
steps are necessary to transfer the
monies in the Customer Deposit Account
at Tahoe National Bank into a new
Customer Deposit Account at Bank of
America.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT at a meeting of the Board
of Directors held within the District on the � day of
November . 1977, by the following roll cca,,ll vote:
TJ
AYES: ` - L G / '/o. /rs
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC
UTILITY DISTRICT
By
CP4ASqUTli�, President
ATTEST:
Steven E.Grumer
Attorney at Law Clerk Thereof