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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes,Jan02,03 REGULAR MEETING January 2, 2003 In accordance with District Code Section 2.08.010, the TDPUD minutes are action only minutes. All Board meetings are recorded on audio tapes which are preserved perpetually and made available for listening to any interested party upon their request. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called to order at 7:03 PM in the TDPUD Board room by President Hemig. ROLL CALL: Directors Joe Aguera, Ron Hemig, James Maass, Patricia Sutton and Nelson VanGundy were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Ed Taylor, Jim Wilson, Steve Hollabaugh, Peter Holzmeister, Alan Harry, Mary Chapman, Neil Kaufman and Barbara Cahill CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Steve Gross OTHERS PRESENT: Mitch Clarin, Joe Burns, Rene Shadforth, George Blanz, Juanita and Frank Schneider, Jeff Solvason, Mike Nethersdle and 2 other members of the public. PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input. ACTION ITEMS CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT ON THE STORM RELATED OUTAGES EXPERIENCED DUR- ING THE PERIOD DECEMBER 14 THROUGH 23. Mr. Wilson gave a slide presentation of the December 2002 storm damage, breaking down each sub- division with the destruction, the problems and clean-up. Mr. Hollabaugh continued with a talk about staff review comments: capital items needed, changes in how we organize our effort in a major storm, how we prioritize restoration of power and Emergency Operations Center. Mr. Blanz suggested the District try to clear large trees from primary line areas and implement a voice mail system that would offer recorded information during outages. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS THANKING CREWS FROM ROSEVILLE ELECTRIC, MOD- ESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT AND PLUMAS SIERRA RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE DISTRICT DURING THE RECENT STORM. Director Maass moved and Director Sutton seconded, a motion to adopt the three resolutions commending Roseville Electric, Modesto Irrigation District and Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative for assisting Truckee Donner Public Utility District during the winter storm of December 2002. ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF A MASTER SERVICE ELEMENT RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF BROADBAND SERVICES Director Maass moved and Director Van Gundy seconded, a motion to approve the Master Services Element for Broadband Services, and direct Telecommunication Director Alan Harry to submit same to Nevada County LAFCo for review and approval. 1 ROLL CALL: Director Sutton, no (feels District is not financially viable to take on this responsibility); All other Directors, aye. SO MOVED. DISCUSSION OF A CONSTRUCTION WATER RATE Mr. Burns of CATT stated that the facility and connection fee are adequate to cover any water use during the construction period. Director Maass moved and Director Aguera seconded, a motion to table a proposed water rate ordinance to charge a flat rate of twenty dollars per month for water service during construction of a home. ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED. A recess was declared at 9:00 PM for a period of 10 minutes. CONSIDERATION OF A POLICY ON TEMPORARY WATER DISCONNECTS Director Maass moved and Director Van Gundy seconded, a motion to direct staff to draft a policy that prohibits seasonal water disconnects. ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED. DISCUSSION OF OFFERING A BOTTLED WATER SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS OF THE DISTRICT No action taken at this time. CONSIDERATION OF REDEEMING THE COP ISSUE OF 1993, WHICH REFUNDED THE CON- STRUCTION OF THE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING Director Van Gundy moved and Director Aguera seconded, a motion to authorize Hugh Black of the Bank of New York, Trustee of the 1993 COP Issue, to begin the process of redeeming the COPs. ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED. ROUTINE BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3, 2002. Director Maass moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of November 3, 2002, regular meeting. ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2002. Director Maass moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of November 20, 2002, regular meeting. ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2002. Director Maass moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of December 4, 2002, regular meeting. ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. 2 CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2002. Director Maass moved, and Director Van Gundy seconded, that the Board approve the minutes of December 18, 2002, regular meeting. ROLL CALL: All Directors aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. CLOSED SESSION at 9:45 PM CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (A), TWO CASES: TDPUD VS. USA MEDIA AND USA MEDIA VS. TDPUD. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (A), TWO CASES: IDACORP ENERGY L.P. VS. TDPUD AND TDPUD VS. IDACORP ENERGY L.P. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION at 10:00 PM ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING WAS AT CALLED 10:00 PM The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District that was held on December 30, 2002 and adjourned, was called to order at 10:00 PM in the TDPUD Board room by President Hemig. President Hemig commended attorney Gross for all his commitment and time. In addition, Director Sutton wanted to mention Mr. Hollabaugh’s dedication. Director Maass moved and Director Van Gundy seconded, a motion to adopt a resolution approving the mutual release and settlement agreement by and between the Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Idaho Power Company, IDACORP Energy L.P. and IDACORP, Inc. ROLL CALL: All Directors, aye. SO MOVED. Mr. Gross wanted to disclose actions disclosures taken in closed session at prior Board meetings:  On December 4, 2002 the Board approved an interim power agreement with IDACORP Energy L.P which stated the District will purchase power from IDACORP Energy L.P from December 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003 at $41.62 per megawatt hour, contingent upon the final settlement agreement. If the agreement had not been settled, the rate would have gone back to $72.00 per megawatt hour.  On December 30, 2002 the Board hired a financial team to help achieve financing to pay the $26 million settlement; plus hired a bond council and underwriter. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 PM. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT _________________________________________ J. Ron Hemig, President Prepared by ______________________________ Barbara Cahill, Deputy District Clerk bhc 3