HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-17 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
May 17, 1982.
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner
Public Utility District was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by President Maass
in the TDPUD_ Board room.
ROLL CALL: Directors Corbett, Huber, Kuttel, Monson and Maass were present.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: James M. Ward and Susan� Craig were present.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: District Counsel Simon and District Engineer Cook were
present.
OTHERS PRESENT: Among those present in the audience were Ken Peters, Bob
Webber, Michael Starr and Dana Neptune.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Huber moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the minutes
of April 5 and 8, 1982, be approved. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO
MOVED.
Director Kuttel moved, and Director Monson seconded, that the minutes
of April 19 and 26., 1982, be prepared in final form as drafted. ROLL CALL:
all Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL
After review of the bills from Airsignal and Hansen and Associates,
Director Kuttel moved that the Board authorize payment. Director Monson
seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Electric Committee
Director Corbett reported briefly on the Electric Committee's visit
to Bob Webber's gas wells in Susanville, and the Board discussed the possi-
bility of purchasing and transmitting the power generated. Mr. Webber ex-
plained the project .and made note of the PURPA Act under which he is allowed
to operate. President Maass requested that Ken Peters of Hansen and Assoc-
iates submit a proposal setting forth the cost of a preliminary study for
Board consideration at the June 7th meeting.
NEVADA COUNTY "HOT LINE"
Director Huber noted that the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, by
a four-to-one vote, have eliminated the Truckee "hot line."
Water Committee
Relating to the joint Chamber of Commerce/Downtown Merchants meeting,
where representatives of the County spoke of the General Plan and street
lighting in Truckee as well as other matters, Director Kuttel reported the
District's letter pertaining to water quality and the need for a second
river crossing was well received. He also noted the Downtown Merchants
would contact the District prior to making definite plans for changing the
downtown lighting..
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MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant .Manager Ward advised he had nothing to report other than
upon specifically listed agenda items.
PROJECT 79-1
District Engineer Cook reported that the meeting with Mr. Phillips of
the bonding company representing Dana Knudsen was held on May 6th; a follow-
up. discussion between Mr. Phillips and Mr. Cook was held today. It has been
determined that Joe Suter will finish the project to a 95% point, and Moun-
tain Electric will perform the remaining 5%. Mr. Phillips assured Mr. Cook
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insurance binder will be delivered to the District with-
in at an appropriate
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in a few days.
District Counsel Simon made note of the time limit involved for project
completion, and stated it may be necessary to make certain demands under the
contract provisions.
After some discussion, Director Corbett moved that the Board authorize
District Counsel Simon to proceed with legal action if contractor Joe Suter
does not receive notification to proceed with the project on May 18, 1982.
Director Kuttel seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO .0.4
MOVED.
WAPA POWER A]�LOCAT ION
President Maass advised he may see Dan Speir of Sierra Pacific on May
18th; if so, he noted, he will request Mr. Speir to write a letter on behalf
of the District respecting the WAPA power allocation.
BOCA-PROSSER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS
The Chairman made note of a letter received by the District today from
the Bureau of Reclamation pertaining to the District's request to proceed
with the construction of the hydroelectric powerplants on Boca and Prosser
Dams. He read the letter for the benefit of the audience; a copy has been
attached hereto for reference.
MARTIS VALLEY SUBSTATION
There have been no new developments relative to the Mart is Valley Sub-
station, Mr. Ward reported.
CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HILLTOP; POSSIBLE APPROVAL
j President Maass noted that Frederick Kohler's attorney has requested
that this matter be put over to the June 7th meeting. The President asked
District Counsel to contact the attorney and advise him that any suggested
changes to the development agreement should be in the District's hands by
June 2nd in order to allow the Directors adequate time for review.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CAL-
IFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION, FOR
SERVICE
After suitable inspection by the Board, Director Corbett moved that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 8224 authorizing the agreement with the State
of California, Communications Division, for service. Director Huber seconded
the motion. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
BUILDING REMODELING - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE
APPROVAL
Assistant Manager Ward indicated this item should be discussed in con-
junction with the proposed budget; the Board agreed.
ANNUAL AUDIT - DIRECTION REGARDING WORKSHOP MEETING WITH ARTHUR ANDERSEN
AND COMPANY
Mr. Ward mentioned several dates Richard Blumenfeld of Arthur Ander-
sen and Company would be available to attend a workshop meeting with the
Board, and the Board determined a special meeting should be called for this
purpose at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 2nd.
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO INSURANCE LOSS CLAIM PROCEDURE
District Counsel Simon requested this matter be tabled to the June
7th meeting; the Board agreed.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER AND ELECTRIC
BUDGETS FOR 1982.
It being 7:30 P.M. , the Chairman opened the public hearing on the
proposed budget to the Board and audience. Mr. Ward briefly recounted the
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICES
Mark Starritt
Regarding Mark Starritt's request for rezoning for the purpose of con-
verting six existing apartment units into condominiums (Martis Valley Drive) ,
the Assistant Manager was asked to advise Mr. Starritt of the District's re-
quirements.
Carl Hickey
into the actual location
Mr. Ward was requested by the Board to check
of Carl Hickey's proposed construction on the south side of Donner Pass Road
in the Gateway Shopping Center.
Koepf and Lange
Director Huber reported that Koepf and Lange have obtained abandonment
of t g wa
he right of from the County. It was noted that debris from construc-
tion tion of the Koepf and Lange building still remains on the District's easement.
DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT
Counsen Simon indicated he would report on several matters during
closed session.
POWER LIMITER DEVICES
Director Huber referred to Mr. Ward's memo concerning the use of power
limiter devices and requested that discussion and possible direction regard-
ing their use be placed on the next meeting agenda. District Counsel ad-
vised he would check applicable California laws prior to that time.
CLOSED SESSION
raft. President Maass adjourned the meeting to closed session at approximately
8:47 P.M.
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
The meeting was returned to public session at 9:07 P.M. , and the Chair-
man reported that employee Merrilyn Marsh and the Garbutt and Richmond cases
were discussed during closed session. No action was taken or direction given.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:08 P.M.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
J es A. Maass, President
ISun M. Craig, Deputy Distr' t Clerk
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Mr. James A. Maass
President of the Board
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
P.O. Box 309
Truckee, CA 95734
Dear Mr. Maass:
Your letter of April 16, 1982, expressed the desire of the Truckee Donner
Public Utility District (TDPUD) to proceed with the construction of the
hydroelectric powerplants on Boca and Prosser Dams as soon as possible
and suggested the transfer of the TDPUD preliminary permit to the Department
of the Interior.
As you mentioned in your letter, S. 306 would authorize the construction of
Boca and Prosser powerplants by the Department of the Interior. S. 306
is under consideration in the House of Representatives, but has not been
scheduled for hearings. If S. 306 becomes law, and Interior deckles to
construct the Boca and Prosser I)ower_n.lants, there would be no need for a
transfer of the TDPUD preliminary permit. However, these are small power-
plants that Interior has concluded would be more appropriate for development
by non-Federal entities. Therefore, authority to construct Boca and Prosser
powerplants may not lead to Federal construction or if it does, the construc-
tion would be some time in the future because of requirements for the budgeting
and appropriation of funds, planning, and design necessary before construction
could be initiated.
As a result of the foregoing, we believe it would be much more expedient
for the TDPUD to proceed with the development of the Boca and Prosser
powerplants under the preliminary permit that has been issued by the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission.
If we can be of further assistance in this matter, Dlease feel free to call on us.
Sincerely yours,
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'As_ Sttant
Commissioner