HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-14 Min - Board SPECIAL MEETING
May 14, 1984
The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner
Public Utility District was called to order by President Maass at 7:40 P.M.
in the TDPUD Board room.
ROLL CALL: Directors Cooley, Duffy, Hamilton and Maass were present.
Director Corbett arrived at 7:45 P.M.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: There were no consultants present.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Bruce Grow, Ron Reynolds and Sue Felce.
OTHERS PRESENT: Charles White, Doug Felce and Dave Toussaint.
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MATERIAL (WIRE) - CLARIFICATION REGARDING
SPECIFICATIONS
With respect to the wire specifications reviewed by the Board at the
May 7th meeting, Mr. Holzmeister explained that the wire specified was con-
sistent with the Board's earlier determination; however, the way it was
described on the bid forms led to misunderstanding. The bid contained six
schedules designated A through F. Schedules E and F are entirely aluminum,
and used for underground. In the instance of Schedules A through D, there
is one very thin strand of steel wire used in conjunction with several
strands of aluminum wire. The strand of steel wire is present to keep the
wire from being too weak. He noted that two needs are being balanced - the
wire must be weak enough to break before poles are pulled down, and strong
enough to withstand a moderate ice build-up. Mr. Holzmeister then explained
the breaking strengths of the various types of wire.
Director Hamilton suggested that the District coordinate its standards
with Sierra Pacific Power Company and possibly purchase its wire through
them at a savings, since they buy larger quantities and probably obtain a
better price than the District would.
After some discussion, Director Duffy moved that the District go out to
bid on Schedules B through F as prepared by staff, and refer Schedule A back
to the Electric Committee for recommendation. Director Hamilton seconded the
motion. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
WORKSHOP - HARVEY M. ROSE ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION MANAGEMENT AUDIT
Director Duffy noted his opinion that the Management Audit contained
quite a few good recommendations, several which have already been implemented
by the District prior to receiving the report.
President Maass suggested that the Board review each of the six major
areas contained in the audit, and stated that, in general, he felt the report
is quite positive and sets forth many good recommendations. He did, however,
express concern over what he thought to be several glaring errors - the Audit-
ors' conclusions regarding Wells A and B; the law under which the District con-
tracted for oil testing; the number of General Managers and Board members in
the past.
Director Corbett noted he felt the audit to be very positive, although
he stated he thought there were some areas in which the Auditors were not
well informed. He suggested a copy of the 1977 Grand Jury report and the
Board's response be reviewed, and also that the District put into effect
the worthwhile recommendations and advise the Grand Jury accordingly.
Director Hamilton stated he feels the Board's track record indicates it
has adopted the right attitude and that it is working towards implementing
the suggestions set forth in the audit. He recommended the Board respond
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