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Home My WebLink About1982-01-18 Min - Board TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING Monday January 18, 1982 7:00 P.M. TDPUD Board Room A G E N D A 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of minutes: a) December 4 and 7, 1981 b) December 9, 14 and 21, 1981; Board direction 4. Bills for Board approval 5. Committee Reports: a) Water Committee b) Electric Committee c) Budget Committee d) Special Solar Utility Committee MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Connection fee policy 2. Purchasing policy as it relates to outside agents 3. Removal of siren from warehouse 4. Removal of sprinkler heads in computer room 5. Contact with Plumas/Sierra REA representatives PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as possible) 1. East Truckee Planning Unit Facilities Plan 2. Consideration of Ordinance establishing salary for Assistant General Manager/Engineer 3. Consideration of Ordinance placing surcharge on transient (temporary) power users UNFINISHED BUSINESS r�- 1- Home energy audit program - status report, possible direction 2. WAPA power allocation - possible action and/or direction 3. Project 79-1 - status report - possible action and/or direction 4. Project 81-1 - status report - possible action and/or direction 5. Boca-Prosser hydroelectric projects - possible action and/or direction 6. Office remodel - status report - possible action and/or direction 7. Consideration of resolution authorizing release of Dart Industries' letter of credit 8. Offer of dedication - unrecorded Meadow Lake Park Tract - possible action 9. 1982 Water and Electric Budgets - status report - possible direction 10. Consideration of amending Resolution No. 8135 - policy re payment of ex- penses for authorized District business 11. Discussion of Roen letter of January 8, 1982 - possible direction NEW BUSINESS 1. Emergency generator - consideration of bid and possible award 2. Consideration of resolution approving specifications and calling for bids on electrical equipment 3. Designation of James Ward as Acting General Manager, Clerk, Ex-officio Secretary DISTRICT ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Buck boost transformer installation at Prosser Heights - status report DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT CORRESPONDENCE PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICES CLOSED SESSION - Discussion of legal and personnel matters RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION - Possible action resulting from closed session ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING January 18, 1982 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by President Maass at 7:10 P.M. in the TDPUD Board room. ROLL CALL: Directors Corbett, Kuttel, Monson and Maass were present. Director Huber arrived at 7:12 P.M. f ff EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Jim Ward, Assistant General Manager/Engineer and Susan Craig were present. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: District Counsel Simon was present; District Engineer Cook arrived at 7:36 P.M. OTHERS PRESENT: Among those present were Charles White, John Avery and members of the Tahoe Truckee High School Government class. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Corbett moved, and Director Kuttel seconded, that the minutes of December 4 and 7, 1981, be approved. ROLL CALL: Huber, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Director Kuttel moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the minutes of December 9, 14 and 21, 1982, be prepared in final form. ROLL CALL: Huber, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL Staff presented one bill for consideration by the Board -- Pena's Maint- enance bill for cleaning services in the amount of $312. Director Corbett moved, and Director Kuttel seconded, that the bill be approved for payment. ROLL CALL: Huber, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. COMMITTEE REPORTS Water Committee Director Monson reported that the Water Committee met on January 12th with the District Engineer to review existing facilities, areas requiring immediate attention and current Water Department policies. Recommendations will be made to the Board in the near future. Electric Committee Director Corbett advised that he and Director Huber attended the Western Area Power Administration meeting in Sacramento on today's date. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed contract pertaining to the two mega- watt power allocation and rates. Director Corbett mentioned that a grant may be available to the District. Another WAPA meeting is to be held on January 19th at 9:30 A.M. Ken Peters of Hansen and Associates previously recommended to the District that a repre- sentative be present for the purpose of meeting with the Plumas/Sierra REA to discuss gas wells presently being developed in the Susanville area. Budget Committee President Maass noted that a Budget Committee meeting will be scheduled for next week. Solar Utility Committee A Solar Utility Committee meeting with Richard Racich has been set for 9:00 A.M., on Wednesday, January 27, 1982. 1/18/81 pg. 1 46 MANAGER'S REPORT Connection fee policy Purchasing policy as it relates to outside agents It was noted that these two items are to be resolved between the District Engineer and staff. President Maass tabled the matters until Mr. Cook's ar- rival. Removal of siren from warehouse President Maass advised that the problem in the warehouse is caused not only by the sound of the fire siren, but also from the vibration. He indi- cated he spoke with Fire Chief Copeland and Secretary of the Fire District, Jim Osburn. They have been advised that Assistant Manager Jim Ward will be contacting them to resolve the situation. Removal of sprinkler heads in computer room The Chairman directed the District Engineer, Assistant Manager and Office Manager to make a determination as to the removal of the fire protection sprink- ler heads in the computer room. Contact with Plumas/Sierra REA representatives Director Corbett noted he would be meeting with Mr. Engle of the Plumas/ Sierra REA at the Western Area Power Administration meeting on January 19th to discuss the gas well development in the Susanville area. HOME ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM - STATUS REPORT, POSSIBLE DIRECTION The Chairman advised that the agreement with the State pertaining to the home energy audit program loan has been signed, and the Office Manager has been instructed to begin collecting names and addresses of interested customers. Some discussion ensued with respect to a $15 fee being charged to those per- sons requesting an audit the Board generally agreed that, if an individual proceeded with the audit recommendations, the $15 would be refunded. Dis- cussion regarding the policy to be implemented for the program is to be placed on the next regular meeting agenda. WAPA POWER ALLOCATION - POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR DIRECTION President Maass noted that the WAPA power allocation was discussed during the meeting the Electric Committee attended in Sacramento this morning. PROJECT 79-1 and PROJECT 81-1 The President tabled these matters until District Engineer Cook's arrival. BOCA-PROSSER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS - POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR DIRECTION District Counsel Simon stated that, because of technical problems with respect to hydroelectric development at Boca and Prosser, the District should take no further action prior to his and Ken Peters' conferring with Sierra Pacific representatives. A recommendation will be made at the next Board meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Although it was 7:30 P.M., the District Engineer had not yet arrived at the meeting; therefore, the President temporarily put the hearing over. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF DART INDUSTRIES' LETTER OF CREDIT District Counsel Simon referred to his confidential memorandum of Jan- uary 4th relating to the Dart letter of credit, and asked that the matter be put over for discussion during closed session. 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After discussion, it was decided that the Board would consider increasing the connection charge to $15. The public hearing was continued to the February 1st meeting, and District Counsel was asked to prepare the appropriate ordinance. PROJECT 79-1 -- STATUS REPORT - POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR DIRECTION ... Mr. Cook reported that the operational testing on Project 79-1 has been completed and was successful. The project will not be completed until after the existing booster station has been removed and the surface restored to a useable condition, however. Mr. Cook also mentioned there are voltage im- balance problems at Tonini which must be corrected. PROJECT 81-1 - .STATUS REPORT - POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR DIRECTION Excellent progress on Project 81-1 is being made by Mountain Electric, Mr. Cook advised. The Donner Trails pump as well as the end suction centri- fugal pump addition to the Innsbruck Station are physically in place. BUCK BOOST TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION AT PROSSER HEIGHTS - STATUS REPORT It was noted that the buck boost transformer at Prosser Heights was auth- orized by the Board several months ago. However, apparently no purchase order was issued to accomplish the installation. At this time, the materials have been received and installed by Mountain Electric. The imbalance is now only 2%, Mr. Cook noted, and the Code violations have also been corrected. OFFICE REMODEL - STATUS REPORT t- POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR DIRECTION Mr. Cook reported that an inspection was conducted and a final punch list for the remodel job was prepared. The contractor is presently in the process of accomplishing those items remaining to be done, and Mr. Cook anticipated completion prior to the February 1st Board meeting. MARTI S VALLEY SUB STATION Mr. Cook presented a cash flow analysis of the Martis Valley Substation and briefly explained the report. President Maass indicated the Budget Com- mittee would discuss the analysis at the Committee meeting January 26th, 2:00 P.M. Charging a facilities fee for electricity was mentioned, and the Chair- man directed the matter be placed on the February 1st meeting agenda for dis- cussion and direction. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8135 - POLICY RE PAYMENT OF EXPENSES FOR AUTHORIZED DISTRICT BUSINESS After review of the proposed resolution, Director Corbett moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 8205 establishing District policy regarding payment of expenses for authorized District business and rescinding Resolution No. 8135. Section 4 is to read, ". . .per diem advance at the rate of $25 per day. . . " Sec- tion 6 is to read, ". : .personal vehicle is used, reimbursement shall be at the IRS business deduction rate. . .' Dieector Huber seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO MOVED. DISCUSSION OF ROEN LETTER OF JANUARY 8, 1982 -- POSSIBLE DIRECTION District Counsel asked that this matter be tabled to closed session as there is pending litigation. The Chairman agreed. SIERRA PACIFIC RATE INCREASE President Maass advised that, as yet, there has been no word from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relative to Sierra Pacifies requested increase. Bot Ben Bartlett of Fallon and Special Counsel McDonough were un- available for comment this afternoon, he noted. /lR/R7 nrr d EMERGENCY GENERATOR - CONSIDERATION OF BID AND POSSIBLE AWARD The Chairman stated only one bid was received prior to the deadline - Energy and Engine Equipment - $9,101 for a 20 kw generator; $10,414 for a 30 kw generator; and $12,234 for a 45 kw generator. A second bid, from George Philpott Co. , was received after the deadline and not opened. After brief discussion, President Maass directed Assistant Manager Ward to review the Ener gy and Engine Equipment bid with the General Foreman and Foreman of Technical Services and make a recommendation at the February 1st Board meeting. f 1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT The Board reviewed the draft resolution and electrical distribution equip- ment specifications. Upon the recommendation of the Foreman of Technical Ser- vices, the Board selected 750 MCM secondary wire in conduit rather than 500 MCM, and requested that appropriate specifications be prepared. Director Cor- bett moved that the Board adopt Resolution No. 8206 approving specifications and calling for bids on electrical distribution equipment; the bid opening date and time shall be March 12, 1982, at 4:00 P.M. Director Huber seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO MOVED. DESIGNATION OF JAMES WARD AS ACTING GENERAL MANAGER, CLERK, EX-OFFICIO SECRETARY In order to facilitate the signing of certain documents during the General Manager's absence, Director Kuttel moved that the Board designate James Ward Acting General Manager, Clerk, Ex-officio Secretary. Director Corbett seconded the motion. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO MOVED. DISTRICT ENGINEER'S REPORT Senior Citizen Housing project `f District Engineer Cook referred to the Water Service Foreman's memorandum i which states that the newly installed water line serving the Senior Citizen Housing project has not passed bacteriological, leakage or pressure testing as outlined in the PUD specifications, and recommending that the water remain on until the District has implemented the normal disconnection procedures so as to minimize liability in the event of a fire. Director Kuttel requested that the matter be discussed during closed session. Leakage problems Mention was made of two severe leakage problems - one on West River Street, the other on Donner Pass Road near the entrance to the Armstrong Tract. The District Engineer noted 600 gallons of water per minute are being lost due to these two leaks, and repairs should be made at the earliest possible date by District crews. CORRESPONDENCE Century 21 - property on Deerfield Drive Correspondence from James Hickey of Century 21 requesting a commit- ment to serve a restaurant with an approximate seating capacity of 200 on Deef- field Drive was mentioned. President Maass asked the District Engineer to advise Mr. Hickey of the District's development agreement process. DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT Home Energy Audit Program District Counsel advised the Board has been provided with a copy of the proposed contract between the District and C. P. National. After re- view, Director Corbett moved that the agreement be prepared in final form with one change - Paragraph 4 is to include a specific time limit. Director Huber seconded the motion. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO MOVED. 1/18/82 pg. 5 CORRESPONDENCE Tahoe Handicapped Ski School President Maass mentioned the recent letter from the Tahoe Handi- capped Ski School advising of a local program for disabled skiiers and re- questing assistance. President Maass noted he would respond stating the District is unable to make a contribution since it is a publicly owned utility, but setting forth the District's support of the program. Pat Sutton President Maass mentioned recent correspondence from Pat Sutton respecting County Counsel's opinion as it relates to County authority and responsibility over special districts in planning and zoning matters, build- ing requirements, etc. Postcard billing The President noted that several complaints regarding the Dis- trict's new postcard billing method have been received. The Board will be reviewing the new procedure in approximately six months and make a determina- tion as to its continuation at that time. In the meantime, the Chairman has directed the Office Manager to place the bills of those customers who have requested it in envelopes. DISTRICT VEHICLE - SUBARU Director Huber mentioned the District Subaru is in need of some repairs - replacement of the left hand exterior mirror, replacement of the wiper blades - investigation as to why the vehicle pulls to the right, and whether the heater operation, tire pressure and balance are correct. DEPOSIT PROCEDURE The Board answered several questions posed by Charles White having to do with the District's deposit procedure. The Board will be reviewing the procedure at the first meeting in July. CLOSED SESSION President Maass adjourned the meeting to closed session at 9:45 P.M. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION The meeting was returned to public session at 10:30 P.M. Pres- ident Maass advised that personnel matters, Union negotiations, the Dart letter of credit, the Senior Citizen Housing project and Kamiensk i matter were dis- cussed during closed session. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECT Director Monson moved, and Director Kuttel seconded, that District Counsel and the District Engineer be authorized to handle the Senior Citizen Housing issue as directed during closed session. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO MOVED. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:31 P.M. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT es A. Maass, President Susan M. Craig, Deputy D' trict Clerk 1/18/82 pg. 6 BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL - Jan. 15, 1982 Pena' s Maintenance - Cleaning services for Offices and warehouse for December, 1981 $ 312.00