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Minutes for the Meeting Dates
Board of Directors
Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC
May 20, 2020
Approval of Minutes for May 6, 2020
MINUTES
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 6, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the TDPUD Boardroom by President Bender.
Disclaimer: Due to the COVID-19 situation and the California Governor’s Executive Orders,
this Board meeting was conducted with the Board via video/teleconferencing measures and
live streamed on the District website. Public comment was opened using email and questions
and answers on Zoom.
2. ROLL CALL Directors: Tony Laliotis, Joe Aguera, Bob Ellis, Vice President Finn, and Pres-
ident Bender.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Brian Wright, Ian Fitzgerald, Steven Poncelet, Mike Salmon, Joe
Horvath, Michael Holley, and Shanna Kuhlemier.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT – Steve Gross, District Counsel, Drew Gorgey, Peckham and
Mckenny, and Pam Hobday, Pamela Hurt Associates.
OTHERS PRESENT –
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – defer.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT
President Bender called for public comment, seeing none.
President Bender closed public comment.
6. DIRECTOR UPDATE
Vice President Finn –
Welcomed the community to the new technological advancements in meetings.
Expressed appreciation for the Board, staff, and everyone’s efforts in the recent inter-
views and process with the General Manager recruitment.
Supported the mission statement of the District. Reassured the community that the Dis-
trict is excelling at the mission.
Provided a statement about COVID-19, recognizing the devastation the situation has
created.
Reflected the District values and how vital the community is.
Wished everyone well with time with families.
Director Ellis
Stated his desire to get back to in person meetings even with social distancing and
protective measures.
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Appreciated the technology to continue District business.
Director Aguera
Stated a strong appreciation to the Board for a fantastic job in obtaining a preferred
candidate.
Excited to be participating in the meeting and reconnecting with fellow Board members
and staff.
Special thanks to Ian for setting up his computer to participate.
President Bender
Echoed all the statements and looks forward to completing the transition process seam-
lessly.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Consideration to Adopt the 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
8. Consideration of Scheduling a Public Hearing Related to Adoption of the Annual Electric
and Water Standby Charges.
9. Consideration to Schedule a Public Hearing Related to Adoption of the General Man-
ager’s Employment Contract.
10. Consideration to Confirm the Report-Out of Closed Session for April 27, 2020 and April
28, 2020.
11. Consideration for Designation of Labor Negotiators for the General Manager’s Employ-
ment Contract.
President Bender called for public comment, there were none.
Director Ellis moved, and Director Laliotis seconded, that the Board approve the Consent Cal-
endar. The motion passed unanimously (5-0), by a roll call vote.
ROUTINE BUSINES
12. Approval of the Minutes of April 15, 2020 regular and special meetings, April 27, 2020 and
April 28, 2020 special meetings. .
President Bender called for public comment, there were none.
Vice President Finn moved, and Director Ellis seconded that the Board approve the minutes.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0), by a roll call vote.
CLOSED SESSION – 6:08 p.m.
13. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Conference with Labor
Negotiators: Agency designated representatives: Those appointed under agenda item 11
above; Unrepresented employee: General Manager. No Reportable Action.
14. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Public Employee Perfor-
mance Evaluation – General Manager’s Performance Plan Review. No Reportable Action.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:11 p.m.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned to the next
scheduled regularly scheduled meeting of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District on May 20,
2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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Jeff Bender, President
Respectfully Submitted, ________________________________
Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC, District Clerk