HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-04 Agenda Packet Truckee Donner Public Utility District
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Joseph R. Aguera
J. Han Hernlg
REGULAR MEETING Patricia S. ut`an
7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 Bill Taylor
TDPUD Board Room genera! Manager
AGENDA Peter L Ho,zmeister
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public input- This is time set aside for the public to address the Board on any matter not on the
agenda. Testimony related to any agendized matter should be addressed at the time that item is
considered.
4. PUBLIC HEARING —At 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible a public hearing will be held for
the purpose of receiving written and or oral comments from members of the public regarding:
a) The draft budget for 2006
b) A draft ordinance increasing water rates
c) A draft ordinance increasing electric rates
d) A draft ordinance increasing water connection fees
e) A draft ordinance increasing electric connection charges
ACTION ITEMS
5. Consideration of a report from District counsel regarding amending the contract for the purchase of
electric system transformers, possible action
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
6. Consideration of an Initial Environmental Study and draft Negative Declaration for Brockway
Transmission Pipeline Project (file the proposed negative declaration and environmental initial study
with the Office of the Nevada County Clerk, with responsible and interested agencies, and with the
State Clearinghouse; and authorizing publication a notice of public review period and public hearing)
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
7. Consideration of amending the consulting service contract between the District and Inland
Ecosystems related to environmental study for the Brockway Transmission Pipeline Project.
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
8. Consideration of entering into a license agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for construction of
the Brockway Transmission Pipeline across railroad property
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
P.O.Box 309-Truckee,CA 96160-Phone 530-587-3896-www.tdpad.or2
9. Consideration of a report on bids received and possible award of a contract for purchase of a
pump and motor for the Old Greenwood Well.
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
10. Consideration of the outsourcing of utility bill payment processing
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
11. Consideration of continuing the emergency action related to purchase of a transformer for the
Tahoe Donner substation.
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
ROUTINE BUSINESS
12. Approval of the minutes of December 7, 19 and 21, 2005
ADJOURNMENT
Note regarding agenda topics likely to come before the board during the next two months:
• Consideration of electric and water rate increases
• Consideration of possible increases in electric and water connection and facilities fees
• Consideration of implementing a new after hours call service
• Consideration of a policy related to compensation of District management and professional employees
• Consideration of plans for construction of a new District corporation yard
• Discussion of policy defining delegations to the General Manager, matters to be submitted to the Board
of Directors and required staff reporting
• Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding between the District and IBEW Local 1245
• Discussion of the District's broadband business plan
The agenda is available for review at the
TDPUD office and the Truckee branch of the Nevada County Library
Posted and mailed on December 30, 2005
Barbara Cahill, Deputy District Clerk
A copy of the agenda packet is available for public review at the district administrative office: 11570 Donner Pass Rd.
Public participation is encouraged. The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. Every reasonable effort will be made to
accommodate participation of the disabled in all of the District's public meetings. If particular accommodations for the disabled are needed
(i.e.. disability-related aids,or other services), please contract the Clerk of the Board at(530)582-3909,at least 24 hours in advance of the
meeting.
P. O. Box 309—Truckee,CA 96160—Phone 530-587-3896—www.tdpud.ora