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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-21 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING June 21, 1982 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order by Presidnet Maass at 7:07 P.M. in the TDPUD Board room. ROLL CALL: Directors Corbett, Huber, Kuttel, VanLandingham and Maass were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: James Ward and Susan Craig were present. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: District Engineer Cook and Counsel John Phelps were in attendance. OTHERS PRESENT: Among those present in the audience were L. Martin Duffy, Charles White, Marigrey Fish, Mira Shea, Shirley Rosamond, Paul Roswog, Mar- jorie Adkerson, Pat Sutton, Lee Madding and Debbie McBride. APPROVAL OF MINTUES Director Kuttel moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the minutes of May 3, 1982, be approved. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Director Huber moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the minutes of May 17, 1982, be prepared in final form as written. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye, SO MOVED. BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL Three bills were presented for Board consideration; it was noted that the amount listed as due to James Hansen and Associates for services through -. May 31, 1982, includes the appropriate discount. Director Kuttel moved, and Director Huber seconded, that the bills be approved for payment. ROLL CALL: all Directors, aye. SO MOVED. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Solar Utility Committee Director Huber advised that the Solar Committee met recently and approved the message to appear on the bills regarding the contest for a solar installa- tion. She noted the drawing will be held in July, and the installation will take place shortly thereafter. Energy Audit Program It was mentioned by Director Kuttel that the District has had very few requests for home energy audits, and the Board decided to readvertise on the monthly bills after conclusion of the solar contest announcement. MANAGER'S REPORT A copy of Mr. Ward's written report on the status. of various projects and issues has been attached to these minutes for reference. Gas Well Field - Susanville f Mr. Ward advised that, although he asked Bob Webber to prove the capacity of the gas wells, he has not done so as yet. He suggested the Board table the matter until the requested information has been received and reviewed. Hilltop/Kohler development agreement The Assistant Manager recommended this matter be put over to a time when District Counsel Simon is present. The Board agreed. WAPA POWER ALLOCATION It was noted by Mr. Ward that discussions are proceeding between Sierra Pacific and the Western Area Power Administration, and the PUD and WAPA. Joe 6/21/82 pg. 1 v + v O v 1 rd N • ! A v v I A 1 Q .� 4� 1� 'CS v r. +� ,� '� 41 U � v 4J (1) +� (1) U1 d, -r-1 rd �4 1~ A (d •r1 41 z >4 (d z rd 0 ,4 v rd � U a >4 � v d rO 4J x O 0 O U? 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Ronald Monson, who recently resigned from the PUD Board for business reasons, noted he initiated consideration of the draft ordinance increasing Directors' compensation to the maximum allowed by law, and changing the at- tendance requirements. He made note of the hours he felt are required to be an effective Board member, and further noted he felt Directors should not be penalized for massing an occasional meeting subject to a 4/5ths vote of the Board. Director Huber cited a previous. Board noted for taking advantage of the less strict attendance/compensation requirements, and subsequent need for establishing the 60 o per meeting attendance requirement. Martin Duffy, ex-PUD Director, spoke in opposition of the draft ordinance noting that the Board doubled its compensation less than a year ago; he stated that, in his opinion, the issues are not getting more complex, the agendas are shorter, and the meetings are taking less time. Further, 'he noted he was not in favor of changing the meeting attendance requirements. Marigrey Fish, Leona Madding, Marjorie Adkerson and Pat Sutton addressed the Board noting their opposition to adoption of the proposed ordinance. They stated their concern that, with compensation in the amount of at least $3 00 per month, individuals more concerned with the financial benefits than the betterment of the District may be elected to the Board. They also spoke of the present depressed economic state of a large majority of the residents of the District, and expressed the hope that the Board would not further increase its compensation. President Maass continued the public hearing on this matter to 7:3.0 P.M. at the next regular meeting, July 6, 1982. HIGH SIERRA SENIOR CITIZENS' REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SERVICE DEPOSIT Shirley Rosamond, Director of the High Sierra Senior Citizens, requested that the District waive the $200 deposit for seniors moving into the Senior Citizen Housing Project constructed by Frank Aiello due to their small, fixed incomes. Assistant Manager Ward explained how the $200 figure had been arrived at, and advised customers are allowed 60 to 90 days to pay such deposit. For the benefit of Debbie McBride, President Maass explained the Dis- trict's current deposit policy and stated that, although waivers are not granted because of a good credit rating with other utilities, it is possible for the District to waive a deposit if a customer with a good payment record co-signs a new service application. The Older American Act and Loyalton Senior Citizen Housing Project were briefly discussed. It was noted that the entire customer policy is scheduled for discussion and possible amendment during July. President Maass moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board direct the Manager to suspend the deposit policy relative to the Senior Cit- izen Housing, that deposits collected be refunded, and that a policy be es- tablished at the next regular meeting. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO MOVED. SEMINAR AND/OR TRAINING PROGRAM ATTENDANCE - G.E. TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM Assistant Manager Ward briefly explained the electrical training program -- sponsored by General Electric in Atlanta, Georgia, and requested permission for District employees' attendance at two of the courses at a total cost of approximately $3,000. President Maass tabled the matter for discussion dur- ing closed session. SEMINAR ATTENDANCE - SPECIAL DISTRICTS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Mr. Ward asked the Board's approval of has attendance at the Special Districts Management Seminar to be held in Sacramento on July 29th. After brief consideration, President Maass .indiciated the Board's approval. 6/21/82 pg. 3 DISTRICT ENGINEER'S REPORT Martis Woods Estates District Engineer Cook noted that Martis Woods Estates is presently un- der construction - footings for the elevated water tanks will be poured this week. He recommended that the District make a demand of Placer County with respect to assessment district proceedings in accordance with the Assessment District Act of 1911. Airport Well rehabilitation Mr. Cook advised that Roen Construction is expected to move to the site this Friday; it should take them approximately two days to make the necessary repairs. He noted that the Airport Well is presently on line and pumping water although some of the ye it d is being lost. It will be back on line permanently by the beginning of next week. Fire hydrant maintenance It was mentioned by District Engineer Cook that Ryland Research Institute is conducting an analysis for the Truckee Fire Protection District; a copy of the report will be provided to the District upon completion. Some dis- cussion ensued regarding the adequacy of the fire hydrant maintenance charge presently imposed upon customers by the District. Assistant Manager Ward is to prepare an analysis and report for review by the Board at the July 6th meet- ing. Senior Citizen Housing Project District Engineer Cook advised that the Senior Citizen Housing Project water system has not been completed or accepted - bacteriological test approval and payment of facilities fees in the approximate amount of $46,000 remain pending. Earlier in the meeting it was noted by Shirley Rosamond of the High Sierra Senior Citizens that individuals have started moving into the complex. After some discussion, President Maass directed Assistant Manager Ward to contact the Farmers Home Administration and make an appointment for Friday, June 25th to discuss the matter. Project 77-1 Mr. Cook referred to Assistant Manager Ward's letter concerning installa- tion of the well seal kit, and the fact that the District has retained $8,000 of Roen's funds. He requested permission to go forward with the installation this week. Director Corbett moved, and Director Kuttel seconded, that Mr. Cook be authorized to proceed. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO MOVED. DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT Counsel Phelps indicated he would report on several matters during closed se s s ion. CORRESPONDENCE President Maass mentioned a complimentary letter received by the District from Fred Katz of FHK Investment, Inc. PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICES Briefly mentioned were notices concerning applications of Richard Joseph, Martis Valley Meadows and Mark Starritt; also received was notice of the hear- ing pertaining to General Plan zoning. No action was taken or direction given. CLOSED SESSION The Chairman adjourned the meeting to closed session at 9:58 P.M. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION The meeting was returned to public session at 10:31 P.M. President Ma ass reported that personnel matters, the Garbutt and Roen cases. the Aiello/Senior Citizen Housing Project problem and electrical training program attendance were discussed during closed session. 6/21/82 pg. 4 141 G.E. TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM President Maass advised that the Board would not be authorizing attendance at the G. E. Technical Training Program, but indicated an instructor may be in- vited to the District for the purpose of conducting a course. ANNEXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING ELECTRICITY President Maass requested that discussion regarding possible annexation of a portion of Placer County for the purpose of serving electricity be placed on the July 6th meeting agenda. PATCH PAVING Director Huber requested the total amount expended on patch paving during 1981. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was ad- journed by unanimous consent at 10:35 P.M. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By J s A. Maass, President Susan M. Craig, Deputy istrict Clerk 6/21182 pg, 5 h� S BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL: June 21 , 1982 John A. Boren, Jr. -- Patching of asphalt at $ 696.84 specified areas James Hansen and Associates -- engineering 2,371 .88 services through 5/31/82 Roberta Huber -- mileage reimbursement for 35.60 Tribal Council Meeting in Nixon, Nevada 6/4/82 $ 3004.32 .M— Truckee Donner Public Utility District Post Office Box 309 • 11570 Donner Pass Road • Truckee, California 95734 (916) 587-3896 MANAGER'S REPORT 4000 June 21, 1982 UNFINISHED B USINESS WAPA Power Allocation - Status Report Discussions are proceeding between SPPCo and WAPA, and the TDPUD and WAPA. Assistance in this effort to bring power on line is being provided by Joe Hall of the Denver Office. It is tentatively scheduled for us to meet with WAPA during the first week of JuZy; preliminary contract negotiations between SPPCo and WAPA by mid-August, and power to the TVPUD by late September. Boca/Prosser HydroeZectrie Projects - Status Report There is nothing new to report respecting the Piaute protest. I expect an answer from the Tribal Council 's attorney, Mr. Thorpe, sometime during the first part of July, and will report to the Board when the response is re- ceived. Martis VaZZey Substation - Status Report (Please see copy of the financial report attached) The substation work is presently on schedule. Final pad elevations were com- pleted Friday, June 18th, and Harker & Harker should begin forming for the ., equipment pads today, June 21 st. Some difficulty was encountered in excavat- ing to subgrade; the soils report (which I have not seen) indicated a 50150 volume of earth and rock; the actual percentage was more like 10190 (rock). Parma of the pad area was excavated and provided a large surplus of boulders. The decision was made not to excavate the remainder of the pad, but to raise the e Zevations, fi Z Z over the excavated area with 3" minus materials, and raise the pad e Zevation with 12" minus materials. The pad was completed Fri- day with the compaction test exceeding 95% relative compaction. Gas Well Field - SusanviZZe A Z though I have asked Bob Webber to prove the capacity y of the gas wells he has advertised to us for sale, he is rather hesitant to do so. I have advised him the District cannot proceed untiZ we know what volume to expect from the fields. f' received from Mr. The issue may be tabled until the requested information is r Webber. Consideration of development agreement with HiZZto IKohZer No comment. a� p Manager's Report June 21, 1982 Page 2 Consideration of resolution declaring District intent to annex four parcels of real pro erty in Martis Valley (LatreZZ Crosby) I suggest we wait until the July meeting to consider the annexation of these parcels into the District, subject to the conditions set forth by the Dis- trict as proposed in the draft resolution. Jim Simon should be back by that date, and we should have a chance to finalize the resolution. OTHER BUSINESS Martis Woods (Davis) Granite Construction Company beginning installment of improvements today - inspection and testing to be done by Cook Associates. The elevated tank foundations are to be poured this week. I have requested figures from Cook on Engineerrs cost estimate to advise Davis of the checking deposit required. Ponderosa Palisades Duplexes (ByerZy) The water system is in, and the first 700 ' passed the tests. The compaction tests are to be done today, June 21st - the final water pressure test will be preformed this week. PERSONNEL 1. Sassarini quit for a better paying job. Former employee, Pat McQuarey has been hired for vehicle maintenance and servicing at Helper ZeveZ on a temporary basis. 2. Maria Chavez has been hired as a temporary Clerk. 3. Nancy Waters has been designated the new Computer Clerk. 4. Lenna Hossack has been placed in the Engineering Clerk position. 5. A meet and confer session has been scheduled for 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 23rd with the IBEW to discuss: a) Temporary classifications b) Apprenticeship lineman c) Engineer Tech I position d) Grievance procedures e) other matters. EQUIPMENT Bruce Grow has been authorized pto begin the process of preparing bids or small trucks to replace the units in the Meter Department. f Equipment •for a summer maintenance program on the pump houses and water storage tanks has been set up - 1) smaZZ spray rig, 2) small hand tools - ladder, etc , JMS/smc s Marti s val l ev Substation Status Report - June 14, 1982 I Costs Incurred: 12-78/12-81 1-81 5-82 Total R.I4. Beck & Assoc. $131 ,607.11 $14 3295.71 $145 9902.82 Cook Associates 165792.19 665.06 17,457.25 Steve Grumer, Atty. 48.00 - 48.00 Wood, Porter, Simon & Graham - 66.50 66.50 Sierra Pacific Power Co. 675939. 15 - 675939. 15 Materials 327 5681 .51 - 327 5681 .51 Misc. 485.65 - 485.65 Totals Paid to Date $544,553.63 $155027.27 $5595580.90 II Source of Funds : Excess Funds - REA Deposit $ 265577.83 Excess Funds - DL Deposit 211,624.36 Excess Funds - DL Deposit 203804.08 (Loan paid off) S.P. P.C. Refund (includes 132 9498.09 interest earned) S. P. P.C. Refunds 13 5258.56 RFA - Loan proceeds 475818.79 Interest additions 203758.03 Transfers from General Funds 190 5000.00 (1-82/6-82 ) Total Substation Funds Available $4733339.74 10 " The expenditures listed in item I above have all been paid out of the General Funds . In the future, a Status Report will be issued monthly showing the status of the work order and balance of funds. In addition , request for Board Approval will be made to reimburse the General Fund for substation costs that have been approved on the Bills for Board Approval .