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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Min> I I I REGULAR MEETING April 5, 1982 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Dormer Public Utility District was called to order by President Maass at 7:05 P.M. in the TDPUD Board room. ROLL CALL: Directors Corbett, Huber, Kuttel and Maass were present; Direc- tor Monson was absent due to the weather conditions. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: James Ward and Susan Craig were present. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: District Counsel Simon, Special Counsel Phelps and Tom Jennings of Cook Associates were present. OTHERS PRESENT: There were no others present in the audience. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Corbett moved, and Director Kuttel seconded, that the minutes of February 16, 1982, be approved. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Director Corbett moved, and Director Huber seconded, that the minutes of March 1, 1982, be prepared in final form. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND AND BILLS FOR BOARD APPROVAL President Maass put this item over to after closed session. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electric Committee Director Corbett noted that the Downtown Merchants are planning to in- stall antique style street lights on Commercial Row in the near future. He further noted it was his understanding that the Merchants would be in con- tact with the District prior to implementation of their plans. MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Manager Ward had nothing to report at this time other than to mention the recent and continuing inclement weather had caused no major electrical outages. There was an outage caused by a vehicle running into a pole and a small outage on April 4th. On this date, two fire hydrants were sheared off by the County Road Department, but repairs have be-?n made. Director Huber suggested the District encourage residents to assist the Fire District by clearing snow from around fire hydrants. President Maass indicated this was beyond the scope of the PUD Board's duties. PRIVATE WATER LINE - GEORGE KAMIENSKI Mr. Kamienski was not present in the audience. The Chairman ascer- tained that he had been properly noticed of the meeting, and thereafter delayed the item pending his arrival. WAPA POWER ALLOCATION - STATUS REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR DIRECTION Mr. Ward noted that there was nothing new to report on this matter, and President Maass tabled the item to the April 19th meeting. BOCA-PROSSER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS - POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR DIRECTION The Assistant Manager advised of a letter from the Federal Energy Reg- ulatory Commission received today which rejected the District's application for the proposed Stampede Power Project. He further noted that, once de- veloped, the District would be eligible to purchase power. 4/5/82 pg. 1 Ken Peters of Hansen and Associates will be present at the April 19th meeting, and the President put the matter over to that time. PROJECT 81-1 - STATUS REPORT - POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR DIRECTION Tom Jennings of Cook Associates noted that Project 81-1 is complete and operational. He recommended the semi-final payment to Mountain Elec- tric in the amount of $2,088. Director Corbett moved, and Director Kuttel seconded, that the Progress Pay Estimate for $2,088 to Mountain Electric be approved. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Mr. Jennings presented a draft resolution declaring the project com- plete and authorizing the filing of the Ntoice of Completion. After con- sideration, Director Kuttel moved, and Director Huber seconded, that the Board adopt Resolution No. 8218 declaring the project complete and auth- orizing the filing. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. I MARTIS VALLEY SUBSTATION FEEDER SYSTEM - DISCUSSION - POSSIBLE DIRECTION Mr. Ward advised that the final substation feeder system plans have been received but, as yet. Contract Change Order No. 2 has not arrived. He anticipated arrival prior to the April 19th Board meeting. Discussion ensued as to whether or not the Notice to Proceed should be issued at this time to Harker and Harker. An Electric Committee meet- ing was scheduled for Thursday, April 8th to discuss the matter further and make recommendations to the Board. APPA CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE - POSSIBLE APPROVAL After some discussion, Director Corbett moved, and President Maass seconded, that Director Huber be authorized to attend, at her discretion, seminars at the APPA conference in New Orleans. ROLL CALL: Monson, ab- sent; Kuttel, no; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Director Kuttel indicated his "no" vote was because of the District's present financial situation. I PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE District Counsel Simon presented minor amendments to the proposed rules and regulations for water service and briefly reviewed them with the Board. Tom Jennings noted that Southside Well No. 1 should be listed under Statis- tical Information, and District Counsel advised he would make the necessary change. The Chairman opened the public hearing at 7:36 P.M. public present, he immediately closed the hearing. There b( ing no Director Corbett moved, and Director Huber seconded, that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 8204 adopting rules and regulations for water service. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER SERVICE President Maass opened the public hearing at 7:38 P.M., and, since no members of the public were present to comment, closed the hearing. After due consideration, Director Corbett moved, and Director Huber seconded, that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 8205 establ i>.hmq f«*| and charges in accordance with the rules and regulations foi w.iti't service. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. I 4/5/B2 pg. 2 PUBLIC HEARING & I CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER RATES FOR THE 1982 FISCAL YEAR The Chairman opened the public hearing at 7:47 P.M. and noted that Assistant Manager Ward presented calculations as requested by the Board increasing water rates in order to recoup the Sierra Pacific increase in electric rates and resultant increase in water pumping charges. Since a settlement with SPPCo has verbally been reached, Mr. Ward was asked to recalculate the analysis for a water rate increase and pre- sent the same to the Board at the April 19th meeting. The public hearing was continued to that time. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ORDERING ANNEXATION OF LAND TO DISTRICT - AIRPORT PLAZA ANNEXATION - PLACER COUNTY The Board reviewed the draft resolution and agreed to Mr. Simon's sug- gestion to change the third resolved clause to read, "...guidelines and standards prior to a commitment by the District to provide water service that..." Director Corbett moved, and Director Huber seconded, that the Board adopt Resolution No. 8219 ordering annexation of land to the District (Airport Plaza, Placer County). ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. HOME ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM - APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGREEMENT I District Counsel explained the proposed changes to the Energy Audit Agreement and, thereafter, Director Huber moved that the amended agreement be approved by the Board. Director Corbett seconded the motion. ALL AYE BY VOICE VOTE. SO ORDERED. CONSIDERATION OF ELECTRIC AND WATER BUDGETS FOR 1982 President Maass noted that the Board has today received the budget revision in accordance with direction given at the March 22nd special meet- ing. He asked the record to reflect "commendation to Kay Pomponio, Book- keeper, for her hard work in revising the budget before going to the A's game tomorrow." The Chairman tabled the matter to the April 19th meeting in order to allow the Board adequate time for review. SPPCo RATE CASE; STATUS REPORT I President Maass advised that Sierra Pacific is presently drafting a settlement agreement based upon negotiations between Jim Ward, John Springer of R. W. Beck, Ben Bartlett of Fallon, SPPCo and FERC representatives and himself on April 2nd. Mr. Maass reported that the proposed settlement would reduce Phase I to 32%; eliminate Phase II (representing a 17% reduction over the original 49% filing). Sierra Pacific agreed to no rate filing to take effect until May of 1984. The District accepted SPPCo's request for pur- chase power adjustments passed through from Utah and Idaho Power Companies along with the normal fuel adjustments. The City of Fallon and the TDPUD reserved the right to proceed with the issue under Section 206 of the U. S. Code or to file suit in the Federal Court. Refunds to wholesale customers will be calculated at 12.5% interest rate. The Chairman noted he would be advising the press of the current situation. SPECIAL BUSINESS WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 79-1 It was noted that Cook Associates notified subcontractors and sup- pliers of the meeting with the attorney for Knudsen's bonding company at 8:00 P.M. tonighti and later informed the parties that Charles Phillips, Esq. (Skinner and Skinner) wmld not be attending. Sever.il suppliers re- que te.j ,,ver the phone that the matter be continued to the April 19th meet- ing; Mr. Simiiti indicated Mr. Phillips agreed to attend that meeting if the mutter w.i'. not resolved prior to that time. The matter was continued. 4/5/82 pg. 3 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT - POSSIBLE AWARD OF ANNUAL BIDS Note was made of the Assistant Manager's and General Foreman's recom- mendations with respect to award of the annual electrical distribution equip- ment bids. Director Huber moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board award the meter bids, Schedules E, G, H, I and J, to Western States Elec- tric in the amount of $27,957 to be ordered as needed, and when funds are available. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Director Huber moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board award meter bid, Schedule F, to Maydwell and Hartzell in the amount of $5,915.20 to be ordered as needed, and when funds are available. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Director Huber moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the Board award the triplex wire hid. Schedules A and B, to North Coast Supply Company in the amount of $18,705.60, to be ordered as needed, and when funds are available. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Director Huber moved, and Director Corbett seconded, that the bid for pad mount transformers, Schedule D, be awarded to North Supply Company in the amount of $48,772, to be ordered as needed, and when funds are avail- able. ROLL CALL: Monson, absent; all other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. DISTRICT ENGINEER'S REPORT I Tom Jennings of Cook Associates noted there was nothing specific to report at this time. DISTRICT COUNSEL'S REPORT District Counsel Simon indicated he would make several reports during closed session. I PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICES Forest Lane Easement Mention was made of the County's letter respecting the Forest Lane Easement, and the fact that the Koepf and Lange building was built too close to the District's easement. The Ch.i irnun directed the Assistant Manager to make sure debris from that building construction has been clear- ed from the easement. CORRESPONDENCE Purdy claim Mention was made of the Purdy claim which was handled at the last Board meeting. Juniper Hills President Maass made note of the informational letter received from the Juniper Hills property owners. CLOSED SESSION I The Board adjourned to closed session at 8:26 P.M. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION RM meeting was returned to public session at 9:54 P.M. President Maass BOt*d •" h <f legal md personnel matters were discussed during cl Lott. Ho action MM taken by the Board. 4/5/82 pg. 4 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by the President at 9:55 P.M. I TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT By \<X-v*^>—> ^ ■ \Y~»-*^ Jan)es A. Haass, President u ' -22L i Susan M. Craig, Deputy Distinct Clerk I I 4/5/82 p9. 5