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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-02 Min - Board SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1978 The special meeting of February 2, 1978 was called to order by the President in the District office at 7: 15 P.M. ROLL CALL: Directors Huber, Kuttel and Sutton were present. Directors Maass and Alexander were absent. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: A. Milton Seymour and Susan Craig were present. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: District Counsel Grumer was present; District Engineer Cook was absent. OTHERS PRESENT: Don Strand "and L. Martin Duffy, ,also;.. JLm. P.r.essnall of R. W. Beck. MANAGER'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION RE TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT AT THE MILL; CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS ON 500 kVA TRANSFORMER Mr. Seymour reported regarding the damaged transformer at the Douglas Lumber Company Mill . His recommendation was that the Board approve specifications listed on Exhibit "A" attached to the proposed resolution, which also meet the R.E.A. requirements, and issue a call for bids on a 500 kVA transformer. President Sutton read the draft resolution. Director Kuttel moved, and Director Huber second- ed, that the resolution approving specifications and calling for bids on the 500 kVA transformer be adopted as of February 2, 1978, and that the date and time of the bid opening be Tuesday, February 21 , 1978, at 2:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Huber, . aye; Kuttel , aye; Sutton, aye. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF ELECTRIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO CANCEL PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR FEBRUARY 6, 1978 AND DELAY REVISION IN ELECTRIC RATE SCHEDULE FOR COMMERCIAL USERS Director Huber advised the Board that there had been a misunderstanding; the Electric Committee is not recommending that the Public Hearing set for February 6, 1978 be cancelled. She further advised that the Committee's review and recommenda- tions regarding the revision in the electric rate schedule for commercial users should be finalized after the Committee meeting of February 3rd. Hence, no action was taken on this item. Mr. Seymour noted that Sierra Pacific has established new rates which should be reviewed prior to the hearing. Director Huber requested that if the fuel charge imposed by Sierra Pacific has not been reduced by May or June,consideration of this matter be placed on the agenda. President Sutton expressed concern relating to the availability of proposed CEQA Ordinance and Ordinance establishing new commercial rates for public review. Director Huber requested that Mr. Seymour meet with her tomorrow to work on the commercial electric rate minimum charge. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION WITH JIM PRESSNALL OF R. W. BECK & ASSOC. RE CONSULTANT'S REPORTS RELATED TO THE R.E.A. LOAN APPLICATION Power Requirement Study - Work Plan - Financial Forecast Mr. Pressnall , R. W. Beck & Associates' representative, explained that the purpose of the power requirement study is to project total system energy consump- tion and corresponding peak demand as well as growth rates for each of the con- sumer classes over the next ten years. He advised that the purpose of the Work Plan is to model the Electric System and then, utilizing growth patterns developed in the Power Requirement Study, de- termine any deficiencies in the existing system when subjected to future loading conditions. The Work Plan contains recommended improvements to correct the defi- ciencies and related estimated construction costs. Mr. Pressnall further explained that the purpose of the Financial Forecast is to determine the financial soundness of the Utility over the next ten years based in part on projected revenues from the sale of power to future-year consumers as forecast in the Power Requirement Study and in part on projected expenditures for capital improvements as presented in the Work Plan. Mr. Pressnall reported as follows: The results of the Power Requirement Study are: a) 2,950 consumers , annual energy consumption greater than 50,000,000 kWh, peak demand in excess of 13 MW. b) 1981 -- 3,976 consumers, annual energy consumption of 87,200,000 kWh, peak demand of 20.3 MW. c) 1986 -- 5,231 consumers, annual energy consumption of 124,000,000 kWh, peak demand of 28.7 MW. d) Annual demand growth rate of approximately 9% over the next ten years. e) Approximately 230 new consumers per year over the next ten years. f) Annual System energy losses represent approximately 8. 1% of total system consumption. g) System load factor of 49%. h) Effect of Large Commercial consumers on System operation The results of the Work Plan are: a) Distribution feeders appear to be adequate through the period of study. b) Truckee Substation and Tahoe-Donner Substation require immediate upgrading. c) Conversion of Donner Lake Service Area from 13.2 kV to 12.47 kV is recommended. d) Benefits of capacitors. e) Larger wire sizes (336 and 556 KCM) may be advantageous. f) Long-range planning. g) Loan Form 740c, Appendix D. The results of the Financial Forecast follow and should provide advantages over the existing plan as listed below: a) Amore equitable plan of passing the cost of capital improvements on to the consumers. b) A more consistent plan of scheduling and completing capital improvements based on the assurance that loan funds will be available. c) A rate structure more competitive with those of adjacent utilities. d) A reasonable reserve of general funds to meet unforeseen contingencies. Revenue bonds were discussed by the Board and Mr. Seymour briefly. President Sutton stated she felt the Board should consider whether or not it was cost effec- tive to go through with the R.E.A. loan. Alternatives to the R.E.A. loan were discussed; Mr. Seymour and Mr. Grumer, conferring with Mr. Pressnall as necessary, will come up with an alternative financing plan for presentation several days prior to the second regular meeting in February. This item is to be placed on the February 21st meeting agenda with perhaps some action being taken on the R.E.A. loan application. Other Mr. Presnall advised that he would be updating the Work Plan and also sending the Financial Forecast to Jim Coulombe for review. After Mr. Coulombe's review and approval , Mr. Pressnall noted that he would be providing the Directors and District copies of the same. The consulting services work order was briefly discussed. President Sutton noted that the matter is on the agenda for the next regular meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION The President adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at approximately 10:37 P.M. to discuss customer problems. The meeting reconvened to public session at 10:54 P.M. No action was taken. Director Huber moved, and Director Kuttel seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. SO MOVED. President Sutton adjourned the meeting at 10:54 P.M. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By James A.0aass �, President of the Board Approved: May 1 , 1978 Signed: Susan M. Craig Executive Secretary smc i TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 309 TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA 95734 TELEPHONE 587-3896 AUDIENCE ATTENDANCE FOR THE)�O&TN OF PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 . 12. 13. I } 14. - 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. RESOLUTION NO. 7804 OF THE TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS ON 500 kVA TRANSFORMER WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District has determined the need to purchase a 5OOkVA Trans- former to replace the damaged transformer at Douglas Lumber Company Mill ; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District does hereby approve specifi- cations described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Board of Directors of the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District is hereby directed to issue a call for bids based on the specifications as de- scribed in Exhibit "A," and that the date and time established for the bid opening is Tuesday, February 21 , 1978, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. r-- PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee- Donner Public Utility District at a special meeting thereof duly called and held in the District on the second day of February, 1978, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Huber, Kuttel , Sutton. NOES: None ABSENT: None TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By PAT rTTON, President ATTES A. Milton Seymou Clerk Thereof smc EXHIBIT "A" TRANSFORMER SPECIFICATIONS One 500 kVA, 3 phase, 60 cycle, oil immersed, dis- tribution, pad mounted transformer, 65 degree centigrade rise, high voltage 12470 grounded Y/7200 volts, with two 21% taps above and two 21% taps below normal , 95 KV BIL to low voltage 480 Y/277 volts. Transformer to be complete with high voltage internal fuse links. Spade type termina- tions high and low side. Transformer dimensions similar to W. E. style M-735MA56AA1 . Transformer type must be on R.E.A. list of approved material . ,•, (Note: Delivery quote critical) EXHIBIT "A"