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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-01 Min - BoardRECULAMEEiINU MINUTES November 1, 2017 `I . CALL I %J Oft®ER 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 Board room by President Bender. 2. R®LL CALL Directors: Paul Warmerdam, Bob Ellis, Joe Aguera, Vice President Tony Laliotis and President Jeff Bender EMPL®Y'EES PFtESENio Regina Wise, Joe Horvath, Ian Fitzgerald, Steve Hollabaugh, Steven Poncelet, Neil Kaufman, Michael Holley, and Shanna Kuhlemier. CC)NSULiA►NTS PI�ESEN7' —Steve Gross, District Counsel 3. PLE®�E �F e4LLEGIANCE Director Warmerdam led the Pledge of Allegiance. President Bender called for public comment. Seeing none, President Bender closed public comment. Director Warmerdam, stated with the snow storm in the forecast, suggested the community start preparing for winter. Vice President Laliotis and President Bender attended the Annual Chamber Awards Dinner. Announced that the District won the Excellence in Government Award. Tbanked staf[ and acknowledge the tremendous efforts from staff for the award. Stated this as a Director and community member. President Bender stated the District is cleaning up the Trout Creek Property and this is great. PUBLIC HEARING 7. Public Hearing on the Draft FY18 and FY19 Budget President Bender opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.n. asking fior comments in support or opposition to the Drafty FY18 and FY19 Budget. Seeing none, President Bender closed the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m. 1 November 1, 2017 8. Consideration of Approving the 2017 Information Technology Master Plan. President Bender called for public comment, there were none. Director Ellis moved, and Director Warmerdam seconded, that the Board approve the consent calendar. The motion passed unanimously (5-0), by a roll call vote. 9. Adopt Resolution 2017-147 accepting the District's Pipeline Replacement 2017 Project. Neil Kaufman provided a presentation which is available upon request. President Bender called for public comment, there were none. Director Comments: o Great job to staff. a Appreciation to Longo Incorporated for a job well done. Director Warmerdam moved, and Vice President Laliotis seconded, that the Board approve staff's recommendation. The motion passed unanimously (5-0), by a roll call vote. 10. Consideration of Approving the FY'I $Water Rates (Minutes Order 2017-40). Regina Wise provided a presentation which is available upon request. President Bender called for public comment, there were none. Director Comments: a The estimated rates are included in the Financial Master Plan and assumptions in the FY18 and FY1 J budget. This will allow the District to build reserves. Director Warmerdam moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board approve staff's recommendation. The motion passed unanimously (5-0), by a roll call vote. 11, FY18 & FY19 Budget Bummary Regina Wise provided a presentation which is available upon request. President Bender called for public comment, there were none. 12. Review the Results for the Phase 1 Electric Meter Replacement Project Joe Horvath provided a presentation which is available upon request. 2 PJovember 1, 2017 President Bender called for public comment, there were none. Director Comments: The software with this system, its a standalone and integrates within our IT infrastruc- ture. The AMR is at its end of useful life. It's time to replace the meters. Itron has proved itself, meters now have a 10.15 year life span. There has been no literature on cold temperatures affecting meters. o This system will integrate with SmartHub. o Leveraging newer technology will increase customer interaction and District efficiencies. 13. The Facts of Mountain Living Steven Poncelet provided a presentation which is available upon request. President Bender called for public comment, there were none. Director Comments: Discussing any warming shelter within Truckee, if needed or available. Mother Nature can be wicked. Z�71j�I�I�i*`�II��i'1►�I President Bender called for public comment on Routine Business, there were none. �4. Treasurers Report: October 31, 20'17. a) Approval of the Treasurers report of fund balances as of September 30, 2017. Vice President Laliotis moved, and Director Warmerdam seconded, that the Board approve the fund balances and the disbursements. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). b) Approval of disbursements for October 2017. President Bender called for public comment, there were none. Director Aguera moved, and Director Ellis seconded, that the Board approve the fund balances and the disbursements. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). S. Approval of Minutes October 18, 2017. Director Ellis moved, and Vice President Laliotis seconded, that the Board approve the minutes. The motion passes unanimously (5-0). A®J®IJRNCiIIENT v 6:52 p.m. Director Warmerdam moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board adjourn the meet- ing at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 3 November 1, 2017 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District on November 181 2017 at 6:00 p.m. lemier, CMS, Dis�a�ict ale 4 November 1, 2017