HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-20 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING
October 20, 1986
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public
Utility District was called to order by President Maass at 7:00 P.M. in the
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Board Room.
ROLL CALL: Directors Cooley, Hamilton, Sutton and Maass were present.
Director Corbett was detained in conference with attorneys representing the
PUD in the Ward case.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Kay Pomponio and Peter Holzmeister.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Counsel John Phelps and Roxane Broadhead of SEA.
OTHERS PRESENT: Among those present in the audience were Mike Zanchi,
Chris Turner, Michelle Carr , Kim Riggs , C. R. VanLandingham and Bill
Cannon.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Hamilton moved, and Director Cooley seconded, that the minutes of
September 2, 1986 be approved as written. All Directors , aye, by voice
vote. SO MOVED.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
Af ter review by the Board, Director Coolev moved that the bills presented
for consideration be approved for payment; seconded by Director Hamilton.
All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
MANAGER'S REPORT
SPPCo refund of $6,817.02
At the October 5 , 1986 Board meeting , Director Corbett asked for an
explanation of an item on the Statement of General Fund that was listed as
"Sierra Pacific Power Interest - $6,819.02." Mr. Holzmeister provided a
copy of the letter from SPPCo which explains that the amount represents the
District's portion of two supplier refunds .from Southwest Gas Corporation
made to Sierra Pacific and is passed through in compliance with FERC
regulations.
At this point in the meeting, approximately 7:08 P.M. , Director Corbett
arrived.
Inl ury to Thomas Funk
Mr. Holzmeister advised the Board of an accident that occurred at the Eaton
house on the main street of Truckee when Thomas Funk came into contact with
a power line while working on a roof. Counsel Phelps noted this should be
discussed in closed session as there may be a resultant lawsuit.
California Narcotic Officers Association
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,. Note was made of the solicitation from the California Narcotic Officers
Association for a display in their Spring publication. No direction was
given.
Signs on power poles
The Chairman expressed his concern over the many political signs which have
been attached to the District's power poles noting that staples and nails
can be dangerous to the linemen. Director Sutton suggested that the
Manager have the PUD ordinance setting forth the sign-posting prohibition
published in the Sierra Sun.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence discussed by the Board.
COMITTEE REPORTS
There were no committee reports.
REPORT ON SOILS CLEAN-UP - POSSIBLE DIRECTION
Mr. Holzmeister noted that the second underground tank from the building
site on Donner Pass Road has been removed and the soil around the
excavation has been tested. Tests show contamination in excess of 1 ,000
parts per million. Lahontan is requiring that the contaminated soil be
removed quickly.
Because of the high level of contamination, the nearest disposal site is in
Beatty, Nevada. The cost to dispose waste at that site is $185 per ton and
Mr. Holzmeister estimated beteween four to seven loads which would involve
a cost of between $16 ,500 and $32,375.
After some discussion, the Chairman authorized the Manager to write to the
SWQCB, Lahontan Region, asking them to provide a written directive
concerning the emergency situation and required soils clean-up on the new
complex building site.
REMOVAL OF WIRES OVER KUTTEL PROPERTY
Manager Holzmeister reviewed earlier action taken by the Board on the
Kuttel wire issue which directed staff to "take care of the problem" at the
least cost to the District while satisfying Mr. Kuttel, and also satisfying
the District's need to have its power lines located on easements.
Staff has researched the status of easements on the Hilltop property. It
appears there may be a blanket easement covering Mr. Kohler's site, but the
presence of a blanket easement does not help solve the problem. Since Mr.
Kuttel will not provide any additional easements, the least expensive
option is to reconductor two spans of single phase overhead to three phase
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and extend this line to feed the Hilltop complex southeast at a cost of
approximately $4,100 (Option No. 3). This will permit the complete removal
of the primary conductors crossing over the Kuttel residence and over the
restaurant at Hilltop.
An alternative would be for the District to pay $2,000 towards Option No.
3 , and Mr. Kuttel paying $2 ,100, Since the District is giving up a
prescriptive right easement to accommodate the preference of a customer,
there is some weight to the argument that the customer bear some cost.
Another option would be for the Board to rescind Resolution No. 8615. The
resolution states that due to the unique and unusual facts presented by
Karl Kuttel, and in particular the evidence that a District General Manager
and. the District Board at one time agreed to relocate the power lines at
District expense, the District grants to Mr. Kuttel a waiver from the
District's policy against relocation of power lines at District expense,
and directing District staff to arrange with Mr. Kuttel for the relocation
of the power lines at District expense, if Mr. Kuttel will provide all
necessary easements for relocation of the power line. Mr. Holzmeister
counselled against this option.
After lengthy discussion, Director Cooley moved that the Board accept
Option No. 3 in order to solve the Kuttel overhead electric wire problem;
seconded by Director Hamilton. ROLL CALL: Cooley, Corbett and Hamilton,
aye; Sutton and Maass, no. SO MOVED.
Mr. Kuttel requested a copy of the tape recording of this portion of the
meeting and indicated he would pay the costs involved.
Director Sutton asked for a copy of the agreement between Kohler and the
District. She stated she feels there could have been another solution.
SALE OF 1e9 ACRE PARCEL - POSSIBLE DIRECTION
Manager Holzmeister suggested the District seek proposals from licensed
real estate brokers and agents who are interested in representing the
District in the sale of the 1.9 acres of commercial property located at the
corner of Highway 89 and Donner Pass Road.
After review of the request for proposals, Director Hamilton moved , and
Director Corbett seconded, that the Board authorize a call for proposals
for a broker or agent. All Directors, aye , by voice vote. SO MOVED,
WATER QUALITY
At a recent Board meeting, the Manager was asked to provide some details as
to how the District could proceed with a program of operations and
maintenance that would enhance water quality. The concern that gave rise
to the request was that the District not rely entirely on chemical
disinfection to insure water quality: that the PUD's first line of defense
against contamination should be a program of operation and maintenance.
Mr. Holzmea ster provided a description of a water quality operation and
maintenance program prepared by the Water Foreman and Engineering
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Technician. Associated costs, he indicated , are being worked in the the
1987 budget.
After discussion of the report, Director Hamilton requested that the
Manager provide a Phase II evaluation of the water quality report so that
the costs and procedures involved can be p rone rly analyzed.
REORGANIZATION OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Discussion of reorganization of the Finance Department was tabled to the
November 3, 1986 meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:08 P.M. , the Board went into closed session to discuss legal and
personnel matters.
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
The meeting was returned to public session at 9:05 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYING AN ATTORNEY FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION CASE NO.
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Director Hamilton moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the District
hire Peter Cuttitta of the Porter, Simon , Graham and Phelps firm to
represent the District in the Workman's Compensation case. ROLL CALL:
Cooley, abstain; Corbett, Hamilton, Sutton and Maass, aye. SO MOVED,
CONSIDERATION OF RENTING OF A GARAGE - POSSIBLE DIRECTION
At the October 6 meeting the Board discussed renting space behind Charlie
Tomato to park and repair vehicles, and asked the Manager to look into
zoning regulations and other garages available. His memorandum explored
the possibility of using another mechanic who has a place to work on
vehicles.
Mr. Holzmeister reported that Charlie Glenn's garage at Donner Lake is
zoned C2-D and would cost $475 per month. Carl Hickey has a 4,000 square
foot garage , zoned C2-D, for which he charges $2 ,880 per month. The
Truckee Sanitary District has a warehouse, but it is full; the cement works
are not interested in renting. No other garages are known to be available.
Mr. Holzmeister recommended the District rent the garage behind Charlie
Tomato for the winter months while the new facility is being built. After
much discussion, Director Cooley moved that this garage be rented for the
time being with Dale Farrier paying half the rent; seconded by Director
Corbett, ROLL CALL: Cooley, Corbett and Maass, aye; Hamilton and Sutton,
no. SO MOVED,
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION AND POSSIBLE AWARD OF BID FOR POLES
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�. The Board reviewed the pole bid summary and, thereafter, Director Hamilton
moved that the Board accept the low bid of J. H. Baxter Company in the
amount of $184 each. The motion was seconded by Director Corbett. All
Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED.
PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY 1987 RU MT
Manager Holzmeister briefly reviewed the proposed 1987 budget with the
Board and answered some questio_is. There was some discussion, and the
Board asked that there be a workshop scheduled with staff after the areas
needing discussion were determined.
AUDIT REPORT FOR 1986
Director Sutton asked when the Board would receive the 1986 audit report
and Mr. Holzmeister advised that Arthur Anderson's office has been waiting
for a reply from the attorneys in the Ward case to determine the financial
impact to the District. Upon receipt of the information , they will
finalize the report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, Director Corbett moved
that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Director Cooley. All Directors,
aye , by voice vote. SO MOVED at 9:58 P.M.
TR KE DONNER P BLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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