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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Comment Barbara Cahill From: Rolf Godon (rgodon C pacbell.net] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 4:55 PM To: Barbara Cahill Subject: interim manager Barbara: I request that the following input be read into the minutes at tonight's meeting. It has come to my attention that recently help was hired for Steve Holbaugh(sp?) so that he could manage all the work necessary. It is also my perception that other agencies in our community ,who have recently lost managers, are having the asst. managers fill in till a new manager is hired. Furthermoe, the district has spent a huge sum of money buying out electric contracts, broadband issues and probably more. I suspect that hiring a temporary manager will cost us rate payers another $200,000 to $500,000 in addition to the monies being paid to Steve's new assistant. So, I question the necessity of an intermim manager in its broad context and really feel that it is an inefficient use of rate payers money. Given the entire picture as I have delineated it above I strongly suggest that an interim manager is at best a luxury and perhaps unnecessary and that the PUD has capable people in administration who can easily keep us moving along smoothly till a permanent manager is selected. I implore you to consider this very seriously as I believe it is an unnecessary expense as well as a move not in rate payer interest. Respectfully submitted, Rolf Godon Ph.D. i Jul 11 0? 02: alp Eldon Cotton 310 451 6758 P• 2 ELDON A. COTTON 221-21s'r PLACE SANTA MONICA,CALIFORNIA 90402 telephone 310.451.5918 • fax 310.451.6758 • ecotton999aal om SU bIARY Executive with more than 35 years experience in planning,policy formulation,decision making,and financial management,within the electric and water utility industries. A high-energy,results-oriented leader,with a proven track record of excellence. EXPERIENCE&ACCOMPLISHMEy TS Management Consultant 1948-present Santa Monica,California Consultant services to private and public sector clients. Significant portion of practice has been in strategic planning activities,policy development,licensing of generation and transmission projects,and relicensing of hydroelectric projects. Client list available upon requeat. Assistant General Manager—Power 1988- 1996 Los Angeles Department of Water&Power(DWP)—Los Angeles, California • Served as Chief Operating Officer of Los Angeles' electric system with line responsibility for generation, transmission, and distribution. Responsibility for $2 billion annual budget and 5,600 union employees serving the city's 3.8 million population (136 million customers). • Directed preparation of resource plans integrating demand-side management programs which postponed the need for new generating resources. • Developed legislative policies on National Energy Act,Tax-Exempt Financing, Clean.Air Act Amendment, and Endangered Species Act. • Developed Los Angeles Electric Vehicle Initiative, positioning DWP as world leader in commercialization of electric vehicles. • Prepared Strategic PIans, focusing attention on customer service, competition, and community responsibilities. • Developed Major Account Program for DWP's largest customers. Provided account and management liaison representatives. • Developed fuel supply plans,recognizing deregulation of natural gas supplies and transportation.Leadership resulted in DWP being the only electric utility with rights on the Kern River Pipeline. • Implemented aggressive asset management policy for increased multiple land use, transmission service, capacity and energy sales. Previous Positions—Department of Water and Power Assistant Chief Engineer—Power 1985— 1988 Manager of System Development 1980—1985 Directed Power System planning activities for generation,transmission,environmental compliance,and managed relationships with other electric utilities. Various Assignments in Planning,Design and Regulatory Affairs 1965— 1980 Jul 11 07 02: 01P Eldon Cotton 310 451 6758 P• 3 Eldon A.Coam Page 2 Resume EDUCATION University of Southern California M.S. Degree—Civil Engineering University of Southern California Certficate in PubArAdministration San Jose State University B.S. Degree-- Civil Engineering BUSINESS&PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Public Power Association Board of Directors(1990-1997) President(1995-1996) American Society of Civil.Engineers—Life member American Water Works Association—Life Member California Foundation for the Economy and the Environment Board of Dirraory (1996-1998) Electric Power Research Institute Board of Directors(1990-1994) Executive Committee (1992-1994) Electric Transportation Coalition Board of Directors(1992-1994) National Co-Chairman(1994) Grand Canyon Visibility Transport Commission Pub&Advisoy Committee(1992-1994) Appointed by Governor Pete Wilson Western Energy Supply and Transmission Associates Management Committee/Board of Directon(1987-1997) President(1994-1996) REGISTRATION Registered Professional Civil Engineer in California and Texas John L. Ulrich 3070 3rd Street Boulder, Colorado 80304 303-442-3963 650-868-9609 Resume Objective: Provide hands on utility management experience and knowledge as Interim General Manager for the Truckee Donner Public Utility District while its Board of Director selects a new General Manager. Career includes: • Consultant with Flynn Resource Consultants, Inc. from 2006 to the present, providing clients with tariff application, regulatory process, distribution construction practice analysis and relevant recommendations to municipal power communities. Director of Utilities for the City of Palo Alto from 1999 to the beginning of 2006. The Director is responsible for the electric, water, natural gas and wastewater utilities. Responsibilities include procurement of water, electricity and natural gas, maintenance and safe operation of the distribution systems, customer relations and billing, employee development and financial results. New business is being developed from a backbone fiber optic infrastructure. National Sales Director for Utilx Corporation in Kent, Washington from 1997 through 1998. Utilx rehabilitates high voltage electric polyethylene insulated underground distribution and transmission cables. I managed seven Sales Managers located throughout the US. 7/23/2007 • Assistant Utility Director at Richmond Power and Light, Richmond Indiana for 8 months in 1997 learning about a municipal owned power company. • Western Sales Manager for UtilX Corporation, from 1995 into 1997. Responsibilities included development of new utility customers and relationship sales to existing customers in the western US. • Twenty Five years with Pacific Gas and Electric between 1969 and 1995, progressing from Engineer Trainee to San Francisco Division Manager. The Division Manager was responsible for 900 employees providing quality electric and gas services to 185,000 customers within the City of San Francisco, including a customer service telephone center, maintenance and operation of the electric and gas distribution systems (including the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake), gas and electric service personnel, meter reading and community relationships. Other PG&E positions included Industrial Power Engineer for paper and wood industries in the Eureka area, Customer Service and Marketing Manager, District Manager, Redding and Shasta Division Manager with hydroelectric generation and 500KV transmission and substation maintenance responsibilities and Customer Engineering Manager for gas transmission business. • Graduated from California State University, Long Beach 1 n 1969 with BS in Industrial Technology - Electronics. Attended numerous graduate and specialized training, including programs at University of Michigan's Executive Management School, Oxford University Information Technology, University of Chicago's Executive Management and UC Berkeley Financial course. • US Navy Submarine Service, as Electronic Technician and Diver from 1966-1967. • Married for 39 years with two grown daughters and two grand children. • References and additional details upon request. 7/23/2007 Resume Dan, ��r:et� 1.1490 Silver Fir dr. Truckee, CA 96161 530-587-4314 A„re 45 Work experience- Seasonal.I 1-1-1997 to 1-07-07 Ski Patrol Director Seas€ ual 11-2-1988 to 4-i-;997 Ski Patroller -Northstar at Tahoe,: Kesponsi€ilities iric 1TFdi!d: Hiririg and Managing a seasonal.staff of up to 100 full time,part time and volunteer Ski Patrol and Mountain Safety in embers. Establishing and►;codifying rnedical care and evacuation procedures as well as hazard:Mitigation plans,tvr a resort That services over 550.0.00 guests per season-. Establishing and maintaining training programs for ski patrol and MOL'i stain safety staff. .act as,the avalanche and.weather forecaster including acting as the pr unary Blaster on avalanche control routes. C-cating;and updating department business p!an Establishing and maintaining I.C.S. program for any major disasters or evacuations. Creating and updating budget of staffing and expenses for Mountain Safe€y department. Seasonal 6-1671999 to 1 1-0[-''006 Mountain.Bike:MaFtag Nort,itar.4t I ahoe Resp(ns'ibi1ities i.kcluded: ' Ea�taging and Overseeing all on mountain hike activities. Managing rn dicai evacuation staff', Lift operations staffand Trail crew staff. deVlopnnt o Fakett-gpwap pcte BkAsstst it g ?r ark Develop'apn'tain, ikg and Hiking'trail system. C r atFrg and updating fidget for staff;itg,expenses,trail development and trail maintenance. Seasonal;1-2-1988 to 4- -199-1 Sri patroller ti€ rtlTst)r at l ahoe Seasonal 6-1-1988 to 6-1-2004 I,ife GLiard 1 ruckee DC3.31 er'Recreation and Parks District Duties included.those ofbeim, head Guard arid West End &ach Donner Lake. l"stablislTF€2sr and :ST1p{<:ii enri€g ii ai1:ing rwogranis for an €)per, ,v'at',r tacility. at End ECitiT�L t,d2J eoeil(rs Chtrka tifttild < 1 ? J Faro-;:sting and determining beach op erations 1 ithin weather constraints. i ;.'_ff;rfa:i.T�andrE:�f34.lT� T b` issues �}i3ttT g€i8`itS. Education: A.4. Degree in Metals tech€ology awarded fro Sierra College. Completed class by ,l� E Ltd, "Executive kiedia and Crisis Communications'1"°ai€1i11L" Certificate of Ach€eve€ttent awarded Upon COMple6011 Of M", ana�errt?nt Fcx�Is C C ertifcate of Merit for completion of'classes in"lla€,al€iig€lif�ct€lt and ly:€tandi€t�C'tesec±i��ers" Certificate of",raining.;Alpha Explosives es safety training seminar" Avalanche Safety level one Avalanche Safety level two Certificate of completion, F%VPPA. Pro Patroller's Avalanche course Certificate of Completion American Avalanche Association"Explosives Worksz`op" Certificate cat;lehieve€nent ;:roan lv'SAA in -Crossroads to Leadership" Completed L BAll leadership behavior analysis It. C,o€tipleted'1'honias-Kil€�€ann C'ontliet mode. Completed class i€€I tE trail solimiors Other sl�:ills.and.abilities: Certified ied arid'l€-ac tie ink l 'S lTICPR for 23 years Snow Blasters License State of Calilbrma Certificate c?4'E.:l€gsbil?tv Trained.in R P's f)r small construction,m the Tr€xckee ftiNcr Watershed Trained in he:av°y equipment use including Backhoes,small to medium Sized excavators. small dozers.11011glt ter.-Aist forklifts. Loaders,over snmv transport and groornine, machi€ic s(Bo m1mirdie r l.vt 1 Piston13u11t Extensive s2Y.(}Wv'rr'.obile and A r'VT use. f hirnberfellina and tree removal.- 'j'e1di€ : -lCj,'v11G. Stick-arc,Oxvaeetylene; Lathe. Mill machining,general mvtal.tabr cal?on. C arw'date for U.S. House of Representatives 006 Ub ertarian party receiving over 14,000 sines 3Ji"re fly.reyp0n5ibl c r,a€�::ae:nual:ir.creas cF Wit i€�ess of 1 M er vcar in t€e l lc u€ttain i e Pa k:from, 2000 to 2ht?5 1-iceflsed, at;--ggory fit USCr Licensed Expert NIORBA Reference .fly. Eyck Caron,, Partner owner l'rucitce;Tahoe iMedlcal GVOUp 5-30_ti82-896,s Captal-n Sewn Bally Nordn'sta3r Fire Department Nikki ;lolocla Medical Clt'`..i€,p �? y i-8864 { Dan A,arren Silver Fir Dr. fruckE e, CA%161 J iiie 8, ''()07 'oe Aguera Director l :)#jUD P:0_ Box 09 Truckee, CA 96160 Dear vlr. ��guer�r: I understand than due to recent decision of the Titicicee�)anrcr l labl.c Utility District's current �:eriera Aiaria r;Peter Holzrncister, to resign.that the TDAiD board is locking far a replacement. i would like to offer mysreryices,until the new General Manager is hired,to fill in as the Interim General Manager. l have general knov,11 ,dge of the €rkings of the pul�ii�: utility district and extensive management experience: l o help nivr�ase my knowledge of the T SPUD 1 could like to offer my services in an unpaid capacity throb h the ritoi:th of Jul Irking as an understudy to Pet��l lolznneister. After the month of July l would transfer into a paid status until which time a new General Tanager is hired. In being resident in the ` DPU 1 have a�%ested aid personal inter- to make sure that the utility district has as a seamless transition as possihle Thank y cu-fcr taking the,dire to Consider irt�:':proposal. sinc:eretv, Dan Warren 'titer llolzrn�eisl r E im 1 al E.c�r S:11`,Eirn 'i 11om"ason P-l'It '."un Tie