HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-07 Agenda Packet Truckee Donner Public Utility District
REGULAR MEETING 0 ctoI S
7:00 PM,Wednesday, March 7, 2007 Jcseoh R. Aquera
TDPUB Board Room J. Ron Hf rniq
AGENDA Patricsa S Suttr,n
1. Call to order 301 s htarmasen
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2. Roll call Peter L. Wolzrreister
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - At 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible, public hearings will be held for the
purpose of receiving written or oral comments from members of the public regarding:
4. Possible adoption of an ordinance adjusting the salary for the General Manager
5. Possible adoption of an Initial Environmental Study and Negative Declaration for the proposed Alder
Drive Pump Station
STAFF UPDATES ON PUBLIC REQUESTS
6. Report on District compliance with various regulatory laws
a.) This item relates to a statement made by a member of the public asking for information on
how the District will comply with various energy efficiency regulations promulgated by the
State of California
7. Report on storm water drainage issues at Donner Lake
a.)This item relates to a request made by a member of the public for assistance in dealing with
worsening storm water drainage issues at Donner Lake.
ACTION ITEMS (Action item discussions will utilize the following format: (a) staff report,
(b) public input, and (c) Board discussion and action
8. Consideration of an ordinance increasing the salary of the General Manager.
a.) This item relates to a review of the salary of the General Manager and implementation of
findings from the compensation survey conducted by Koff&Associates
9. Consideration of adoption of an amended Renewable Portfolio Standard
a.) This item relates to the possible update of the District's RPS by establishing specific
goals with a specific timeline.
10. Consideration of adoption of an amended Mission Statement
a.) This item relates to amending the District Mission Statement to clarify the District's
commitment to renewable energy and conservation practices.
11. Consideration of adopting a resolution establishing a Water and Electric Conservation Committee
a.) This item relates to establishing a citizen committee, by Board appointment, to study and
report recommendations to the Board regarding water and electric conservation practices.
12. Consideration of adopting a resolution establishing a Power Supply Committee
a.) This item relates to establishing a citizen committee, by Board appointment, to study and
report recommendations to the Board regarding power supply options.
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13. Consideration of approving an application form for solicitation of interest from members of the public
for appointment to citizen committees
a.) This item relates to adoption of an application form to be used by the Board in soliciting
citizen interest in serving on the conservation committee or power supply committee.
14. Consideration of approving the environmental review for the Fiberboard Well Project.
a.) This item relates to possible adoption of the Final Negative Declaration; approval of the
project for purposes of CEQA; authorize the filing of the Notice of Determination with the
Nevada County Clerk, and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research; adoption of the
De Minimis Impact Finding and authorize the filing of the Certificate of Fee Exemption with
the Nevada County Clerk; and adoption of a finding that the draft documents as circulated
and the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflect the District's independent judgment.
15. Consideration of a request for payment of extra costs related to installation of the Truckee Biomass
Plant
a.) This item relates to a request submitted by the contractor for the construction of the Biomass
building for additional compensation to cover unanticipated overruns.
WORKSHOP ITEMS
16. Discussions of District policy related to delegation of authority to the District General Manager
a.) This item is to discuss any necessary revisions to the existing Minute Order 86-17 of
delegation of authority to the General Manager in 1986.
17. Discussion of the practice of using plastic water service lines
a.) This item is a discussion of the District's use of plastic water service lines.
18. Consideration of an agreement with Sierra College regarding construction of a pipeline
extension
a.) This item is a discussion of the possibility of an agreement for installing a potable water
pipeline with Sierra College.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
19. Consideration of the minutes of January 30, February 7, 14 and 21, 2007
ADJOURNMENT
Note regarding agenda topics likely to come before the board during the next several months:
Discussion of the District's Web site.
Consideration of actions related to the District's broadband business plan.
Consideration of plans for construction of a new District corporation yard.
Discussion of a amending the water rate applicable to small dwelling units.
Discussion of developing a low income water and electric rate.
Discussion of the District's water revenue system.
Discussion of water meters.
Sale of surplus District land.
Discussion of bottling water.
Review Conflict of interest Code language.
Review of electric engineers performing design work for developments.
The agenda is available for review at the
TDPUD office and the Truckee branch of the Nevada County Library
Posted and mailed on March 2,2007
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.
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