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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-19 Min - Board REGULAR MEETING June 19, 1995 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 any interested par y upon their request The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order at 7:07 PM in the TDPUD Board Room by President Jones. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Ron Hemig, Bob Jones, James Maass and Patricia Sutton were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT.. Mary Chapman, Susan Craig, Peter Holzmeister, Dave Rully and Scott Terrell. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Consulting Engineer, Keith Sauers. OTHERS PRESENT: There were no others present in the audience. CONSIDERATION OF PROGRESS PAY REQUESTS AND CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS; POSSIBLE APPROVAL The following are Proposition 55 construction management items. Gateway Tank Project Construction activities for the Gateway Water Tank Project include tree removal, excavation of the cut slope behind the tank, excavation of the tank pad, construction of the rock lined ditch above the cut slope and construction of a fill for the tank access. Construction is approximately 12% complete in about 12% of the contract time. Director Maass moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve Periodic Estimate for Partial Payment No. 1 presented by RDC, Inc. for work on the Gateway Water Tank Project in the amount of$60,030. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. The design of the Gateway Water Tank grading plan anticipated that bedrock would be encountered at a depth that would allow the lower portion of the cut to be constructed at a fairly steep slope. Bedrock was not intercepted at the expected depth, but is significantly deeper This resulted in the entire cut slope being constructed at a more modest angle and a retaining wall is f the site development. It was noted that this chap now needed as part o a can be accommodated p g by Prop 55 monies. Director Maass moved, and Director Hemig seconded, that the Board approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of$42,300 presented by RDC, Inc. relating to the Gateway Water Tank Project. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. Prosser Heights Tank Replacement Project Site work is nearly complete including tank footing, underground piping and paving. Tank erection is underway with the floor and tank shell welded in place. The project is approximately 60% complete in about 53% of the contract time. 6119195 Page 1 . Director Aguera moved, and Director Maass seconded, that the Board approve Periodic Estimate for Partial Payment No. 2 in the amount of $49,405.50 to RDC, Inc. for work on the Prosser Heights Tank Replacement Project. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. 1995 Well Pumps Improvement Project The Northside Well installation is near completion and its pump is currently in production. The Prosser Annex Well pump is installed along with the electrical equipment. Mechanical equipment installation remains to be completed before the pump can be put into service. The project is approximately 97% complete in about 94% of the contract time. Director Maass moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve Periodic Estimate for Partial Payment No. 2 in the amount of$129,121.38 to Claybom Contracting Group, inc. for work on the 1995 Well Pumps Improvement Project. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. The Board considered a change order involving the installation of additional electrical components at both the Northside Well and Prosser Annex Well sites. The need for these components is required to meet particular conditions at the sites. The time extension will give the contractor until June 30 to complete the project including these modifications. Director Maass moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve Clayborn Contracting Group's Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of$1,135 and a time extension of 22 days on the 1995 Well Pumps improvement Project. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO • MOVED. PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input. WORKSHOP Gateway water storage tank issues Peter Holzmeister discussed comments made by MAPF regarding the construction of the Gateway tank. MAPF realizes that it missed the public comment period, but has asked the District to paint the tank an earth-tone color. MAPF has also asked the District to prepare an artist's rendering to show how the tank would look when complete and share the rendering with the community. The consensus of the Board was that the General Manager choose a color for the tank that is appropriate. The Board was not in agreement to have a rendering prepared. Changes in the program of the Administrative Services Department Mary Chapman discussed changes she is proposing in the Administrative Services Department and the impact of those changes on her budget her report is attached to these minutes. Use of electric energy in Truckee Scott Terrell discussed the results of the end use survey conducted by NCPA. Copies of the overheads he used are attached to these minutes. There was considerable discussion among 6119195 Page 2 the Directors and this topic will be scheduled again for a future workshop meeting. Town's proposed ordinance relating to encroachment permits Peter Hoizmeister discussed a proposed ordinance of the Town of Truckee that would regulate encroachments of District water and electric facilities in the street rights-of-way. The General Manager will meet with Town officials to discuss modifications in the ordinance to provide for more flexibility for the placement of District facilities. Monthly staff reports The monthly staff reports were reviewed; copies are attached for reference. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m. TRUCK D NN R PUBLIC UTIL► ISTRICT Robert A. Jones r Ident Prepared by - Susan M. raig, Deputy District Clerk 61 smc 6119195 Page 3