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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
TRUCKEE-DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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October 3, 1977
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee-
Donner Public Utility District was called to order by the Chairman at
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7:05 P.M.
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All Directors were present. Also in attendance were the
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following: A. Milton Seymour, Manager; Steven E. fir, District Counsel;
Martin McDonough, Special Counsel; Dan Cook, District Engineer; and
Kay Pauponio, District Employee.
The Minutes of July 5, 1977, were approved with changes requested
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made by Mr. Maass to adopt the Minutes of July 5, 1977, with corrections
noted and second to the motion. Seconded by Mrs. Huber. Roll call vote:
Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
Minutes of July 18, 1977, required corrections as discussed,
as well as Mrs. Sutton's written corrections. Motion by Mr. Maass that
} the minutes be adopted with Mrs. Sutton's corrections. Seconded by Mr.
Kuttel. Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
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Minutes of August 3., 1977, were approved with corrections made
by Mrs. Sutton as discussed. Motion by Mr. Maass that the Minutes
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of August 1 be adopted with Mrs. Sutton's changes. Seconded by Mrs.
Huber. Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye, Kuttel, aye, Sutton, aye.
Corrections to Minutes of August 15, 1977, have been submitted
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to all Directors by Mrs. Sutton. Motion by Mr. Maass that the Minutes
of August 15 1977 be adopted with the corrections of Mrs. Sutton.
Seconded by Mrs. Huber. Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel,
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aye; Sutton, aye.
Bills for Board Approval and Statement of General Fund.
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Mrs. Sutton noted that $139,192.17 was to be paid and noted
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that the August Sierra Pacific bill for power usage was $102,145.79.
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Mr. Kuttel questioned the bills with respect to payroll expenses
which were for employee benefits and stated that he felt these items
should be inclued in the payroll account. The Chairman noted that these
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items are included in the statement of the General Fund.
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Mrs. Sutton questioned the bill received from the Division of
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Utilities, State of California, Office of Emergency Services, and j
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j requested the Manager to ascertain the basis for the assessment.
Motion by Director Kuttel that the bills be approved. Seconded by Mrs.
Huber. Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
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SPBCIAL BUSINESS
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1. Review and Discussion with Martin McDonough.
a. Status of 1973 Attorney General's Suit Against Truckee-Donner
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Public Utility District. The Chairman noted that the Board had received a
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copy of the letter from Mr. McDonough to Jan Stevens, Assistant Attorney
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General. Letter to be attached to the minutes of this meeting. Mr. McDonough
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No response has been received to his letter to the District Attorney.
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consulted in the event of any further negotiations. Chairman Sutton
requested. that Mr. McDonough supply the Board with copies of any response
received by him to said letter.
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b. Status of Donner Lake Water Rights Application and Related
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Applications on Sawtooth and Hofert Springs. The State Water Resources Control
Board has cancelled the application on the ground that the approval required
# by the federal and state agencies will not be obtained and, consequently,
that represents final action by the Board on the application.
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Director Sutton noted that the Board could reactivate the matter by
filing a new application, if it so desires.
With respect to the related applications for change in the point of
_. diversion of Sawtooth and Hofert Springs to Donner Lake, Mr. McDonough
reported that he will check on the status of these two matters but that it
was his belief that the cancellation of the Donner Lake water rights
application would apply to these matters also. Director Kuttel asked
Mr. McDonough what steps should be taken by the District next, and Mr.
McDonough stated that he felt no further action was necessary unless there
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was some plan to utilize water from these sources. The Board requested
Mr. McDonough to investigate the status of the applications and that the
Manager and District Engineer provide the Board with a report or review
regarding the springs, including location and the amount of water available
for use.
c. Status of Water Rights_ Filings on McGlashan, Toni_ni_ and Southside
Springs. Chairman Sutton noted that the District has used these springs
for many, many years, and at one time some of the springs were the entire
supply for Truckee. She also stated that it was ascertained last fall,
from the Water System Analysis Report, that the District had never filed any
water rights on these springs. Last November, the Board directed that work
commence on the filing of the appropriate applications.
Mr. Seymour stated that Southside Spring has been in use since 1936;
other springs have been in use since 1893, and pursuant to State law the
District would not need to file an application since they were being used
by the District prior to 1914.
Mr. McDonough advised that if the use of the springs has been
continual since that time, the District has an appropriative right to it.
Mrs. Huber moved that Mr. McDonough proceed forthwith with the
applications on the Southside Springs and to file for appropriative rights
on McGlashan and Toni.ni Springs. The Notion was withdrawn, and Director
Huber then moved to direct Mr. McDonough to prepare an appropriate
resolution authorizing him to file the applications for the use of the
Southside Springs and the other two authorizations of appropriative
use declarations with the appropriate bodies for the President's signature.
Seconded by Mr. Maass. Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel,
aye; Sutton, aye.
The Chairman noted that consideration of the resolution will be
on the agenda for October 17.
t-- d. Status of Sierra Pacific Power Company Refund Due frown 1975
Rate Proceeding. Mr. Mc Donough reported that settlement was negotiated
in December, 1976, and difficulty was encountered in get-tinq.the approvals
necessary from governmental agencies. Approval is expected in the near
future. Interest at 9% is accruing, but he stated that the amount of the
interest is currently the subject of controversy, inasmuch as 7% is
generally the highest interest rate paid. Amount involved is approximately
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$155,000 as of June. He noted that this amount is subject to increase
due to the accruing interest. Mr. McDonough reccmmnded that when the
check is received that the refund amount be carefully checked because the
calculations are based on cmplicated principles and the District should
r-- confirm that the amount received is the amount due.
2. Information and Discussion with Logan Wilson of Farmers Home
Administration re the REAy/FniBA Home Weatherization Program. Discussion
of this item was delayed until after 8:00 since Mr. Wilson was not expected
to arrive until that time.
3. Manager's Report.
a. Update on Water Consumption. Mr. Seymour reported that
consumption continued to decline and the supply is adequate at the present
time. He noted that the supply from the springs has been dropping rather
rapidly, however, but the water level in the wells is stabilized.
b. Telemetry System Warranty Work Status Report. Mr. Seymour
reported that Bill Avery is approximately 50% complete on the warranty
work and expects to be cmpleted by October 13, unless he encounters
problems. Mr. Seymour noted that in a report prepared by Dan Cook in
the summer of 1975, which covered the deficiencies in the system, several
of the deficiencies at the present time were shown in his report. These
items were to have been corrected prior to acceptance of the system by
the District in December of 1975, and apparently they were not.
c. Recommendation re Copy Machine. Mr. Seymouxreported
that the Savin 780 is a faster and less conplicated machine and
more suitable to the District's staff than the Xerox. He noted that the
cost is slightly less on a lease/purchase basis than the Xerox 3100
straight rental basis. Xerox has been notified and a meeting has been
scheduled with Xerox to review the equipment it has available. Mrs.
Sutton requested that the Board be furnished with a conaarison as to the
costs, including paper and other supplies. Mr. Seymour stated that the
cost of the chemicals is virtually the same in both machines, and added
that the staff can add any chemicals to the Savin machine without aid from
a service man. He noted that the cost of the Savin 780 is $6,500.00 for
purchase. A comparable Xerox machine is about $18,000, but that he would
get accurate figures from Xerox. The Chairman requested a crison
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as to copy quality. Manager was directed to make a comparison of the
two machines, costs, quality, etc. for the next meeting of the Board for
discussion and. decision at that time.
d. Report: High School Student Work Program. Mr. Seymour reported
�--- that at the present time four regular and one temporary high school students
are being employed part-time by the District. Three of the students are
on a work experience program and receive credit for their work and are
paid the minimum wage. Mr. Seymour expressed satisfaction with the students
and the work they are performing for the District.
e. Report: Billing Status and Problems. Mr. Seymour reported
that a new form of statement has been designed for use by the District.
He reported that he expects to be caught up in approximately three
weeks. He noted that many customers will receive two bills in a very
short period of time. He noted that the District has issued a call for
bids for a faster printer, and that the call for bids was published in the
newspapers and also sent to a list of printer manufacturers. Bid opening
is scheduled for October 17 at 4:00 P.M.
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f. Review of Sanders Well Power Source Alternatives. Mr.
Seymour reported that presently power is being supplied to the well site
from the street light circuit, single phase and that permanent, three-
phase service needs to be supplied. He stated that Bob Slattery has
reviewed the matter and has made three recommendations: (1) 1,500 feet
undergrounding from the present line which would be along Ed Aweeka's
right-of-way. Ed has indicated he will give the District an easement for
this right-of-way if it goes underground, but that he will not give an
easement to go overhead; (2) 1,300 foot overhead extension from the
District's line, but noted that this would cross Forest Service land.
Mr. Seymour stated that he did not recommend this alternative; (3) 200
foot underground extension from, Sierra Pacific Power Company's 14.4 KV line.
This would, however, involve purchasing power from Sierra Pacific as a
regular commercial customer. Chaim Sutton noted that there was
temporary power at the site, and Director Maass stated that diesel fuel
could provide the necessary power to pump from the well until a determination
is made as to which alternative woould be fol lowed. The Board determined
to withhold any decision until it is determined whether the well will come
in. The Manager and Don Strand, Tahoe Donner Projects Manager, concurred
with this decision.
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g. Special Report: Status of District Operations. Discussion
of this item was delayed until later in the meting at Mr. Seymour's request.
At this time the Board returned to Item 2, Special Business, Information
and Discussion with Logan Wilson of Farmers Home Administration Re: The
r-- REA/ MHA Home Weatherization Program. Mr. Wilson outlined the program
for the Board. In summary, Mr. Wilson stated that the program is, in effect,
an agreement between REA and FmHA which provides for a maxiumIIn loan of
$1,500.00, at 8% interest, for up to a period of five years for repayment,
to families eligible (defined as having an adjusted incame of $15,000.00 or
less in rural areas) for the purpose of insulating, weatherstripping, etc.,
and other improvements which will save energy. Mr. Wilson outlined the
manner in which the eligible family makes application to this program. Mr.
Wilson stated that the adjusted income is arrived at by deducting 5% for
deductions and $300.00 per child from the gross income of the family.
Chairman Sutton stated that the Board was not in a position to make
a determination at this time on the subject and stated that the Manager
should work up the costs which would be expended by the District in
implementing the program. Mr. Seymour stated that, in his opinion, the
District's staff could not handle the burden of another major project at
this time. He further stated that he felt the program was very functional
and was interested in seeing the District implement the program. General
discussion on what percentage of the population would be considered
"eligible" for the program. Mrs. Sutton recommended that the Manager-
pro vide information to the Board, setting forth the cost to implement,
time required, etc., in order that the Board may have all the facts
concerning implementation of the program prior to making a decision. The
Manager agreed to gather this information and to provide it to the Board
at the next regular .meeting.
Mr. Strand commented on the remarks made by Mr. Seymour relative
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to the telemetry system and its condition at the time of acceptance in
Deck of 1975. He stated that the items were corrected to everyone's
satisfaction at the time. Mr. Seymour stated that the system will operate
more efficiently after Mr. Avery canpletes his work and recommended that
an organization or firm be employed to periodically check, inspect and
test the system and be available in the event trouble is encountered with
the system. He noted that perhaps Mr. Avery would be considered for this job.
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on the Departments of the District, and expressed appreciation for the
time expended by the Manager in preparing and presenting the report.
At this time the Chairman changed the order of the agenda to
allow the Manager to report on the Co mercial Water Metering and Billing
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Mr. Seymour reported that a great number of the commercial meters
have not been read for many, many months due to various problems which
were discussed with the Board. These commercial customers are paying the
minimum billing, since their meters cannot be read, and the District is
not receiving the correct water charges from these customers. He
reconnmended in his nemorandum to the Board that the Board eliminate metered
water readings for commercial accounts for a short period of time until a
proper metering system can be implemented. He suggested that the rates for
commercial accounts be categorized according to usage. Mr. Kuttel suggested
that a flat rate be established for all commercial customers. Board
discussion concerning recommendation, and determined it would not be
feasible due to the wide range in the consumption by the commercial users.
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Mr. Gru er reported that a graduated flat rate would require a public hearing.
Mrs. Sutton reported that this matter has been presented to the Board
on several occasions and noted that at the meeting of March 14, 1977, the
District Engineer and Manager were directed to look into the problem and
noted that no action has been taken since that time.
Mr. Grinner stated that part of the Board's direction on this matter
should be the validity of some of the reasons for not being able to read
the meters.
Mrs. Sutton noted that the District is vulnerable to a class action
suit based on what has been reported to the Board with regard to this matter.
She stated that the Manager should establish the reasons why some of the
meters have not been read and then the Board should receive a recommendation
from the Manager, Engineer and Counsel as to what should be done with respect
to adoption of a flat rate, etc. Mrs. Sutton stated that the direction from
the Board (as it was constituted in March) was that the system would go
on a metering system. Board consensus that the Manager, Engineer and Counsel
review the entire matter and make a recommendation to the Board for action.
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option for the Board concerning the sewer and stating that the District
Will incur no expenses in connection with the leasing.
Chairman Sutton stated that it was her opinion. that all of the costs
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in the price.
c. Consideration of Change in Parcel Designated as Security
for Highway 267 Intertie/River crossing Project. The chairman noted that
the Board approved the agreement on a particular parcel as security with a
substitution of parcel clause. W. Grumer stated that the status of the
matter is that he is adding a paragraph relating to substitution of the
parcel with a pacel of equal value, Don Strand is to be contacted to get the
exact amount, and thereafter he will return the documents to the Chairman
for review and approval. It was noted that the Board had already authorized
execution of these documents. The Chairman stated that the reason this item
was on the agenda was because several of the directors desired to have the
parcel be equal in value to the indebtedness (about $75,000) .
Mr. Cook advised that the parcel size could be reduced to equal the
Obligation. Mr. Strand indicated a desire to have the Board act on the matter
without delay, and if changing the parcel necessitated a delay, he would not
favor it.
After general discussion, Mrs. Huber moved that Exhibit A be amended
to include 13 acres of the previous Exhibit A, which will include access
to Highway 267, and be truncated on the westerly portion.
Mrs. Sutton stepped down from the chair and seconded the motion.
Mr. Kuttel questioned the necessity of another resolution on this matter,
in view of the fact that the Board had already adopted a resolution. Mrs.
Sutton stated that the Exhibit "A" approved and adopted by the Board contained
18 acres, whereas the proposed resolution reduced the amount of acreage to
13 acres to conform to the obligation. _General Discussion. Roll call
vote: Huber, aye; Sutton, aye; Kuttel, no; Maass, before voting, requested
the Minutes to show that he does not believe the District is so financially
insolvent that it is going to lose a piece of property to Dart Industries,
or anyone, and that he doesn't see the need to be overly concerned with
over-security. Mr. Maass then voted aye.
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Mr. James Thomson, attorney for Dart, stated that a title report
should be prepared on the property, at their expense, so that everyone will be
assured of their protection. A copy will be provided to the District
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of charge, he stated.
t-- Mr. Kuttel stated that he desired the record to show why he voted
no on the above motion. He stated that he does not want the District
to be involved in any more lawsuits and that he does not favor several
motions and resolutions for one particular matter.
d. Review of Engineer's Report on Properties Which May Be
Declared Surplus, The Chairman requested that this matter be tabled,
and stated that the Board should have a list of properties which have been
declared surplus and that this item appear on the next agenda.
4. Resolution re 0pposition to Assembly Bill 2035 Chappie (Donner
Lake Pure Intakes. Counsel has prepared and delivered to the Board copies
of a proposed resolution. Resolution read by Chairman; Mr. Maass requests
insertion of a paragraph stating that the activities of the Dart pump would
have no affect on fire assistance to the Donner Lake area. The change
would read: "Whereas, there is no interconnection between the pumping system
in question and the Donner Lake Utility Company and therefore the present
use of the pump would not provide any fire assistance to the Donner Lake
Area". other changes were discussed. Peggy Alexander addressed herself
to the type of response being formulated by the Board. The entire
Resolution was reviewed by the Board, and after several changes,, a motion
was made by Mr. Maass to adopt the resolution in opposition to AsseriblY Bill
2035. Seconded. by Mr. Kuttel. Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, Y ►a e•
Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
5. Review and Possible Action re Farmers Home Administration Loan/Grant
for Water System Improvements. The Chairman read the letter from Farmers
Hoare Administration stating that the loan of $190,80 0 was approved, as well
as a grant of $4 7,6 00 for construction of a water main and e
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of the springs and water system.
a. Rescind Resolution 77-20. Mr. Maass moved the adoption of
Resolution 7731 rescinding Resolution 7720. Seconded. by Mrs. Huber. Roll
call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye, Sutton, aye.
b. Resolution-Authorizing Execution of Letter of Intent to Meet
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the work was not completed prior to the deadline. Mr. Cook stated that
in his opinion as much of the work should be accomplished as soon as possible.
Motion by Director Maass that the Chairman be directed to sign the agreement
concerning equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Seconded by Mr. Kuttel.
A--- Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
6. Resolution Authorizing Payment of 5% interest for a Six-Month
Period to West River Street Assessment District Property Owners Due to
PT&T Line Extension Payment. Motion by Mr. Maass that the Board adopt
said resolution. Noted that total interest was $103.98. Seconded by
Mrs. Huber. Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
7. Resolution Retaining Special Counsel on Tahoe Donner Matters.
Motion by Mrs. Huber that the Board adopt resolution retaining special
counsel, Mike Marron, of Steinhart, Goldberg, Feigenbaum and Ladar, on
Tahoe Donner Matters. Seconded by Mr. Maass. Roll call vote: Huber, aye;
Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
8. Resolution re Payment of Interest on Customer De sits and
Collection of Late Charges on Unpaid Accounts; New Service Application Form.
Resolutions have been prepared by Mr. Gruver. One proposes a thirty-
day delinquency period; the other is blank. Mr. Seymour requests
sixty-days delinquency. Mr. Kuttel moved that the Board adopt the
resolution with the sixty-day delinquency language. Seconded by Mr. Maass.
Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
With respect to the proposed application form for service, discussion
of this matter was delayed until the next meeting. Direction that the
appropriate resolution should be prepared by Counsel for adoption at that time.
9. Manager's Report and Recomendation re Payment on Feeder F
Construction Contract; Possible Action. Mr. Seymour noted that the Board
received a copy of the request .for payment from Slater Electric, which is
in order. The scope of the project was reduced $800. Amount to be paid is
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90% of $71,235; 10% ($7,915) is being retained for thirty days.
Motion by Mrs. Huber that the bill be paid as recommended by the
Manager with the thirty-day retention. Seconded by Mr. Maass. Roll call
vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton, aye.
10. Manager's Recommendation Re:New Vehicle Purchases. Mr. Seymour
recommended purchase of a 3/4 ton water service truck and a four-wheel
drive vehicle for the Manager. General Discussion. Mr. Maass moved
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that the Manager be authorized to prepare the material to go to bid on
a 3/4 ton pickup truck. Voice vote; all -aye. The matter of the Manager's
vehicle is to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
11. Staff Report re Collection of Electric and Water Standby Charges;
Possible Action. Mrs. Sutton reviewed the matter for the Board,
including the fact that the District was unable to have the fees collected
on the County tax bills as has been done in the past, and, that in order to
collect the standby revenue, the District will have to bill the property
owners directly. Mr. Seymour provided the Board with the cost to have the
special billing. Estimated costs, including County computer services,
totals $1,700. He noted that the bills will be due and payable by December 31
to avoid penalty, and that unpaid bills will be placed on next year's tax bills.
Motion by Mr. Maass that the Board adopt Resolution 7739 Requesting Nevada
County to Bill Current Standby Charges Through its Computer System. Seconded
by Mrs. Huber. Roll call vote: Huber, aye; Maass, aye; Kuttel, aye; Sutton,
aye.
DISTRICT ENGINEER'S REPORT
1. Report on Southside Well No. 1. Mr. Cook reported that they
have made an analysis of the hardware necessary to pass a 10" line casing.
Estimated cost $2,800. Board Discussion. Mr. Seymour recommended that
Mr. Cook secure approval fran the Department of Health, and the Board
concurred in this recomendation.
DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT
Chairman Sutton called for a review of the Truckee Sanitary District
consolidation, but it was the consensus of the Board members that, due
to the late hour, the matter should be placed on the agenda for the Board's
next regular meting and discussed at that time.
Mrs. Sutton inquired of the Board with respect to the Water
Conservation Posters that the District received which refers to the
Truckee-Tahoe Water Purveyors. Her concern is based on the fact that the
District was not consulted with respect to this program. Mrs. Sutton
offered to write a letter of inquiry to ascertain why the District was
omitted from discussion on this matter. The Board concurred in Mrs.
Sutton's writing a letter to inquire on this matter.
The status of title to the Prosser Well was discussed. Mr. Cook
reported that a title search would be required and that his office would
proceed with a search of the recorded documents.
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The requirements for the proposed Gateway Estates Subdivision was
discussed. The Chairman noted that the deadline for in put by the District
was 'Thursday, October 6, 1977. Report on the matter was made by Mr. Cook.
The proposed Cost Allocation for the East River Street Waster Line
Extension was discussed. Mr. Cook reported that he has prepared the new
allocation. Dine to the late hour, the Board requests that the Chairman
place this matter on the agenda for the next regular meeting for
discussion.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:35 A.M.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By 0�� t
Pat Sutton, President
A. Milton Seymour, Clerk of the Board
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND - September 29, 1977
Bank Balance $2649852.31
Truckee Electric Revenue 23,427.11
Truckee Water Revenue 25279.08
Donner Lake Electric Revenue 6 5706.45
Tahoe Donner Water Revenue 790.50
Miscellaneous Billings Revenue 375.29
Miscellaneous Revenue 1 ,108.71 $2999539.45
Bank of America - Truck-loan payment $ 474.02
George Cattan - Pension plan payment 258.75
Directors - Board meeting compensation 400.00
Tahoe National Bank - Computer loan payment 356.44 $( 19489.211
Bank Balance - September 29, 1977 $2989050.24
Bills for Board Approval (See attached) (1399192.07)
Bank Balance after payment of above $1589858.07
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STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND - September 29, 1977
Bank Balance $264 9852.31
Truckee Electric Revenue 239427.11
Truckee Water Revenue 29279.08
Donner Lake Electric Revenue 69706.45
Tahoe Donner Water Revenue 790.50
Miscellaneous Billings Revenue 375.29
Miscellaneous Revenue 1 ,108.71 $299,539.45
Bank of America - Truck loan payment $ 474.02
George Cattan - Pension plan payment 258.75
Directors - Board meeting compensation 400.00
Tahoe National Bank - Computer loan payment _ 356.44 $( 12489.21 )
Bank Balance - September 29, 1977
$2985050.24
Bills for Board Approval (See attached) (1399192.07)
Bank Balance after payment of above $158 9858.07
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BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL: Electric Water General Total
Ace Hardware Screw driver, wire, set screws, chain for chain saw 1.90 8.48 23.59 33.97
Aetna Life Insurance Life insurance premiums, 10/77 49.06 49.06
Armanko Office Supply Office supplies 179.56 179.56
Atlantic Richfield Gasoline 758.95 758.95
R.W. Beck & Associates See comments 9893.94 9893.94
Blue Cross Health plan premiums, 10/77 1470.72 1470.72
Roger N. Bonnett, MAI Appraisal of three parcels on highway 267 600.00 600.00
Cal Western Life Pension plan premiums, 10/77 1621.20 1621.20
Camellia Valley Supply Tapping valves, lids, extensions, couplings, idlers, repair
clamps, misc. 1519.03 1519.03
Cascade Pole Company Power poles - 23/45' poles and 10/35' poles 3561.85 3561.85
Cook Associates Engineering services - Billed Dart $1426.52
Billed TTSA 130.75 130.75 4125.36 4256.11
County of Nevada Subdivision map - Olympic Heights, Unit 3 2.00 2.00
Cranmer Engineering Water analyses, 8/77 161.50 161.50
Crown Life Insurance Long term disability, 10/77 176.42 176.42
D & D Agencies Greyhound shipping charges 4.60 4.60
Davis Auto Parts Drill bits, car mirror 3.39 5.14 8.53
Digital Equipment Corp. Floppy discs, maintenance agreement on computer 378.69 378.69
Donner Gate Chevron Vehicle maintenance 359.60 359.60
General Electric Supply Power fuses for TTSA project 185.92 185.92
The Gol dak Company Pipe locator, sound box, direct connection cable 57.78 57.78
Gould, Inc. Repair pressure transmitter 239.68 239.68
W W Grainger Hot high pressure washer 730.13 730.13
Steven Grumer Legal fees 232.00 120.00 1638.00 1990.00
I VC Printing Office supplies 246.75 246.75
Ken's Tire Center Flat tire repair 3.00 3.00
Larse Corporation Transmitter for telemetry 495.74 495.74
Marti n McDonough Legal services, 8/77 28.19 28.19
Mi lmar Tractor Backhoe parts 311.94 311.94
Mission Linen Linen service, 6/77, 7/77, 9/77 50.28 50.28
Osburn's Garage Vehicle repairs 145.44 145.44
The Paper Clip Temporary office help 162.00 162.00
Pacific Telephone Co. Telephone charges 239.81 239.81
Pacific Telephone Co. Telemetry charges 162.75 162.75
Sangamo Weston Co. Electric meters 1023.96 1023.96
Sierra Pacific Power Co. Installation & removal of temp. service at TTSA 735.00 735.00
Sierra Pacific Power Co. Power usage, 8/77 102145.79 102145.79