The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2010-01-20 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING January 20, 2010 In accordance with District Code Section 2.08.010, the TDPUD minutes are action only minutes. All Board meetings are recorded on audio tapes which are preserved perpetually and made available for listening to anv interested party upon their request. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was adjourned due to weather, and rescheduled for January 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM. The rescheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order on January 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the TDPUD Board room by President Jeff Bender. ROLL CALL: Directors Jeff Bender, Ron Hemig, and John Hillstrom were present. Directors Joe Aguera and Pat Sutton were absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Jeff Bender led the Board and public in the Pledge of Allegiance. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Mark Thomas, Steven Poncelet, Mary Chapman, Rosana Matlock, Nancy Waters, Neil Kaufman, Stephen Hollabaugh, Michael Holley and Sara Owens. ''"' CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Steve Gross OTHERS PRESENT: Juanita Schneider, Chat Graves and Susan Anzelc CHANGES TO THE AGENDA General Manager Holley asked to move agenda item 10 off Consent Calendar to Action Items; and to pull agenda item numbers 12, 14 and 15. PUBLIC INPUT Susan Anzelc asked the Board to consider the CARE program for low income customers. General Manager Holley said staff will bring this item back to the Board after research. DIRECTOR UPDATE Directors Hemig, Hillstrom and Bender will be attending the NCPA strategic conference this week. Director Hemig asked for a clarification of the Well Pump Maintenance Program for the Glenshire Drive Well. General Manager Holley stated that Director Joe Aguera would not be attending the NCPA conference. 1 Minutes: January 20, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING CEQA Public Hearing for the Northwoods Boulevard, Davos Drive and Zermatt Drive portion of the District Pipeline Replacement- 2010 Project President Bender opened the Public Hearing and asked for public input. There were no public comments. No written comments were received. The public hearing was closed. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF THE CEQA MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE NORTHWOODS BOULEVARD, DAVOS DRIVE AND ZERMATT DRIVE PORTION OF THE DISTRICT PIPELINE REPLACEMENT - 2010 PROJECT This item involves the adoption of the Final 2010 District Pipeline Replacement CEQA Report RECEIVE AND ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORTS a. 2009 Easements Recorded in favor of the TDPUD b. Safety activities for the past year c. Use of the Board room by outside organizations in 2009 d. Encroachment Permits CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDERS AND CONTRACTS This item involves the authorization of annual purchase orders and contracts for 2010. Director Hemig moved, and Director Hillstrom seconded, that the Board approve the consent calendar. ROLL CALL: Director Aguera and Sutton, absent; All other Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED ACTION ITEMS AWARD OF THE PAVING 2010 CONTRACT This item concerns awarding a contract for 2010 to Heavy Equipment, Inc. Director Hillstrom moved, and Director Hemig seconded, that the Board • Find Blount's Excavation & Construction non-responsive to the District's contract • Award the 2010 Paving Contract to Heavy Equipment, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $102,660 ROLL CALL: Directors Aguera and Sutton, absent; All other Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS RELATED TO POTENTIAL FORECLOSURES IN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS This item involves: a.) Resolution which orders Judicial Foreclosure of Delinquent Special Taxes Pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 and Authorizes , -- Retention of Special Counsel. b.) Entering into a fee agreement for legal services with Susan Feller of Sherman and Feller. Agenda item pulled. 2 Minutes: January 20, 2010 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING UAMPS agreements This item involves approval of UAMPS Agreements: a.) Renewable Energy Credit Sales Agreement for 2010 & 2011 b.) Pooling Appendix concerning Stampede Generation Director Hemig moved, and Director Hillstrom seconded, that the Board approve approve the UAMPS Renewable Energy Credit Sales Agreement for the purchase of 24,000 REC's in 2010 and 24,000 REC's in 2011; and approve the UAMPS Pooling Appendix concerning the transfer of energy from the Stampede generation from the City of Fallon to Truckee Donner PUD ROLL CALL: Directors Aguera and Sutton and Aguera, absent; All other Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED CONSIDERATION OF A SETTLEMENT WITH SIERRA PACIFIC POWER AND CALIFOR- NIA PACIFIC ELECTRIC CO. This item involves the settlement of a protest filed with the CPUC. Agenda item pulled. WORKSHOPS DISCUSSION OF THE RESULTS OF THE WATER STANDBY STUDY PERFORMED BY HDR This item involves a report about the Water Standby Study performed by HDR. Agenda item pulled. REVIEW OF DISTRICT 2010 WELLNESS PROGRAM Review of wellness program and discussion of 2010 activities Nancy Waters gave a presentation: • Background / History o TDPUD has provided a Wellness Program for many years o District's health insurance provider, NRECA, offers 6% discount on annual premium for offering program and wellness activities to employees ■ Annual health screenings are required — earns 2% ■ Other wellness activities selected earn 4% o Past wellness activities include: ■ Nutrition Education ■ Diabetes Prevention • Heart Health Education ■ Back Care ■ Skin Cancer Prevention • New Information o Wellness Committee is planning activities for 2010 ■ Health screenings scheduled for early March ■ Fitness challenge focusing on exercise and nutrition starting in April o Earn points and win prizes for reaching personal goals o Spouses are encouraged to participate • Fiscal Impact o Exact cost is unknown — depends on participation 3 Minutes: January 20, 2010 ■ Estimated $3,000 - $6,000 for Fitness Challenge ■ $3,000 for Health Screenings ■ Spending on wellness activities is significantly less than the 6% ($811000) discount on health insurance premiums ■ Sufficient funding for the wellness program is included in the FY10 budget There was no public input. Board discussion: • Looks well done • Great handout • Hope for lots of participation ROUTINE BUSINESS ITEM APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 18 AND DECEMBER 2, 2009 Director Hemig moved, and Director Hillstrom seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of November 18 and December 2, 2009. ROLL CALL: Directors Aguera and Sutton, absent; All other Directors, aye. SO MOVED CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (B), POTENTIAL LITIGATION, FOUR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9, SUBDIVISION (A), EXISTING LITIGATION: CLAIMS OF PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND ADVANCED ASPHALT RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Report from Closed Session No reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:29 PM. TRU UBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT J Bend , reside t c �G Prepared by.-.- Barbara C f il!,ODeputy District Clerk 4 Minutes: January 20, 2010