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MEETING MINUTES
November 3, 2021
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. by President Finn.
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.
ROLL CALL Director(s) Bender, Harris, and President Finn.
Absent: Director Aguera and Vice President Laliotis.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Brian Wright, Mike Salmon, Joe Horvath, Steven Poncelet, Steven
Keates, Neil Kaufman, and Shanna Kuhlemier.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT – Steve Gross, District Counsel.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – defer.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA – none.
5. PUBLIC INPUT
Matt Tucker, 10 year Truckee resident;
Stated appreciation for the PUD’s efforts in renewable energy.
Supports the PUD’s efforts in climate change and zero emissions as goals.
Stated as leaders in the community, the District needs to move with more speed.
Believes Truckee can lead in this arena.
6. DIRECTOR UPDATE
This item provides time for Directors to comment on any item within the purview of the
District.
7. GENERAL MANAGER UPDATE
General Manager Wright provided an update.
ACTION
8. Consideration of Resolution 2021-18, Commending Mr. Steve Roden for his many years
of service.
Adopt Resolution 2021-18 commending Mr. Steve Roden for his many years of ser-
vice on the occasion of his retirement from the District.
President Finn called for public comment, seeing none.
Director Bender moved, and Director Harris seconded that the board approve staff’s recom-
mendation. The Motion passed (3-0), by a roll call vote. Director Aguera and Vice President
Laliotis were absent.
9. Consideration of the Draft Electric Utility Cost of Service Analysis and 100% Green En-
ergy Rate Study.
A) Provide input to staff on the Draft Electric Utility Cost of Service Analysis
and 100% Green Energy Rate Study.
B) Schedule a public hearing at the regularly scheduled District Board Meeting on
December 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter, for the purpose of receiv-
ing input on the adoption of proposed Electric rate increases and a new 100%
Green Energy rate.
President Finn called for public comment, seeing none.
Director Bender moved, and Director Harris seconded that the board approve staff’s recom-
mendation. The Motion passed (3-0), by a roll call vote. Director Aguera and Vice President
Laliotis were absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the FY2022 & FY2023 Budget.
A) Conduct a public hearing on the FY2022 and FY2023 Budget; and
B) Adopt Resolution 2021-21 approving the FY2022 and FY2023 budget as recom-
mended by staff.
President Finn opened the public hearing for any person in support of opposition to the
FY2022 and FY2023 Budget. Seeing none, President Finn closed the public hearing.
Director Bender moved, and President Finn seconded that the board approve staff’s recom-
mendation. The Motion passed (3-0), by a roll call vote. Director Aguera and Vice President
Laliotis were absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
11. Consideration of the Final Closeout of the District Pipeline Replacement – 2021 Construc-
tion Contract.
Adopt Resolution 2021-19 accepting the District Pipeline Replacement – 2021
project as complete and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion.
12. Consideration to Update District Code Title 3, Chapter 3.0.
Adopt Resolution 2021-20, Updating District Code Title 3, Chapter 3.01,
Financial Goals.
President Finn called for public comment, seeing none.
Director Harris moved, Director Bender seconded that the board approve the consent calen-
dar. The motions passed (3-0), by a roll call vote. Director Aguera and Vice President Laliotis
were absent.
WORKSHOP
13. Workshop on Conservation and Sustainability Programs.
Provide feedback and direction to staff on the District’s current and
future conservation and sustainability programs.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
14. Approve the Treasurer’s Report November 2021.
A) Fund Balances for the Month Ended in August 31, 2021.
B) Disbursements for the Month September 30, 2021.
President Finn called for public comment, seeing none.
Director Harris moved, and Director Bender seconded, the board approve Treasure’s Report
The Motion was passed (3-0), by roll call vote. Director Aguera and Vice President Laliotis
were absent.
15. Approve the Minutes of October 6, 2021 and October 20, 2021.
President Finn called for public comment, seeing none.
Director Harris moved, and Director Bender seconded, the board approve Minutes.
The Motion was passed (3-0), by roll call vote. Director Aguera and Vice President Laliotis
were absent.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:37 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 Decem-
ber 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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Christa Finn, President
Respectfully Submitted, ________________________________
Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC, District Clerk