HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial MeetingSPECIAL MEETING
January 28, 2013
In accordance with District Code Section 2.08.010, the TDPUD minutes are action only
minutes. All Regular Board meetings are recorded on a digital format which is
preserved in perpetuity and made available for listening to any interested party upon
their request.
The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District
was called to order at 10:30 AM in the TDPUD front conference room by Vice President
Aguera.
ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Bob Ellis, Ron Hemig and Tony Laliotis were present.
President Jeff Bender arrived at 10:26 AM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice President Aguera led the Board and public in the Pledge of Allegiance.
EMPLOYEES PRESENT Peter Rosales, Michael Holley and Barbara Cahill
CONSULTANTS PRESENT Steve Gross
OTHERS PRESENT None
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
General Manager Holley stated there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
DIRECTOR UPDATE
Director Hemig attended the NCPA Strategic conference on January 22 and 23 in Sacramen-
to, along with two District staff members and Director Bob Ellis. The American Public Power
Association presentation was interesting. Cap & Trade has more questions than answers,
especially where the money should go. There was a rate report about PG&E's tier rates
which are unbelievably high.
Director Ellis stated that PG&E's average rate is 19 cents per kilowatt. The District's is 13
cents. We are in good shape. Of the 16 NCPA members, the PUD is 5t" in rate structures.
Director Hemig added that the PUD is high as a leader in RPS.
Minutes: January 28, 2013
ACTION ITEM
CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE OF RADIOS FOR THE WATER SCADA SYSTEM
This item involves a material purchase of radios for the Water SCADA System.
Director Ellis moved, and Director Aguera seconded, that the Board award a contract for
radio equipment in the amount of $78,134 with a 10% contingency for an amount not to
exceed $85,947 excluding taxes to Sage Designs, Inc.
ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED
WORKSHOP
UNDERSTANDING THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT This item involves a presentation
regarding the Ralph M. Brown Act.
District Counsel Steve Gross gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Board discussion followed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 PM.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Jeff Bender, President
Prepared by
Barbara Cahill, Deputy District Clerk
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