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9. Budget: I have spent a great deal of time during the past month on budget matters, first
preparing the draft 1997 budget and, more recently, preparing to implement the adopted budget.
2. Water Superintendent: I am proceeding with the Water Superintendent recruitment process.
We have sent out a questionnaire to all applicants. Today, Friday the 13th, is the deadline to
receive the questionnaires back. I will now begin to screen the resumes and questionnaires with
help from a staff committee, and choose six or eight candidates to interview.
3. FERC and power supply.• The biggest issue 1 am dealing with at this time is arranging for our
future power supply. i am working with Bob McDiarmid, Lisa Dowden, Tom Green of NCPA, Whit
Russell, and Steve Hollabaugh. During the workshop of December 18, 1996 we will fully discuss
with the Directors what is happening regarding this critical issue.
4. NCPA: 1 am continuing to work with the other utility general managers who are members of
NCPA to help restructure that organization to deal with deregulation. 1 am now spending
approximately two days per month in Roseville participating in NCPA related activities.
5. Water debt refinancing: During the past month we completed the refinancing of water system
debt. 1 recently cleaned mountains of draft water refinancing documents from my office so i can
now move on to other pressing issues.
6. Customer communications: In preparation for the December 18th workshop i have been
working with Scott Terrell on the customer communication program. Scott and I are reading a
report published by the American Management Association entitled 'Beyond Customer Satisfaction
to Customer Loyalty"to determine if it might be an appropriate guide for our efforts. We will share
more with you about that in the near future.
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METER READERS
1. Meter Readers are current in their readings. The weather hasn't been a problem
yet, but I'm sure as soon as the snow falls times will change. It will also give us a
chance to check out the devices and see how well they work in the weather.
2. There were 9,657 meters read for the month of November, 307 service reports
completed and 170 48 hour/1013 non-payment notices delivered. The Wednesday
before Thanksgiving there were 72 service reports alone. The Water Crew was
enlisted to help for that day.
Ion*, BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
1. It's been "management by crisis"again. There have been some new leaks in the
building in areas that haven't had problems before.
2. The yard is ready and storm damage material has been brought inside....So, bring
on the snow.
3. Sam Re is still leaming his way around the building. The Fine Department did a walk
through of the building with Sam leading the way and that helped a little.
PURCHASING AND WAREHOUSING
1. Sue is doing a wonderful job in the buyer/clerk position. She has a real eye for detail
and is picking things up quickly.
2. With the change in the weather, buying has slowed down to a crawl allowing us time
to try to catch up on the warehousing and some paperwork that was set aside for
a rainy day.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
1. Tom continues to keep busy. The new foreman's truck was delivered at the end of
November and he's been working to put it in service.
2. Tom completed 15 preventative maintenances, four bit inspections and three miscellaneous
repairs.
KN/smc
STAFF REPORT
December 9, 1996
To: Board of Directors
From: Bob Quinn, Electric Superintendent
Subject: November Activity Report
AGENDA ITEM io
November found the crews of the electric department working on several development
projects, maintenance tasks, and a major master plan project. The following projects were
worked on:
Service to a Glenshire Water Co. well was installed and energized. This project began
this past summer and was finally completed after the customer completed his required
electrical work necessary for the final installation of our facilities.
The railroad added facilities along Glenshire Rd. which required the installation of a
primary underground feed and padmount transformer. This was completed and the new
service energized.
�^ The new Alpine Apartments, located in the Meadow Park area and under construction,
required the installation of three padmount transfomaers and the associated primary
underground feeds to each. One service and meter was installed at this time for
construction with the remaining services to be installed sometime in early 1997
Crews worked in Tahoe Donner re-sagging primary lines in the Mishom area.
Again in Tahoe Donner, crews worked to clear G.O 95 infractions along Stockholm.
This project was not completed and will continue as priorities allow.
The new Martis #3 circuit was completed after several years of work by both contractor
and TDPUD crews. On November 121h, load was placed on the new underground
circuit and the overhead lines crossing over the Truckee River from Hilltop to East River
Street were removed. This was a major project extending over a long period of time
and it is a relief to have it finally con#eted.
The substation technician and the electrical technician continued to install facilities
within the substations for the new SCADA system. VIA are on schedule with this
project, and with help from staff of NCPA, should be on line by early february.
The service crew con#eted 25 service orders and responded to 94 underground
service alerts. The USA's dropped considerably with the shutdown of S.W.Gas for the
year.
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During November, the District saved$1,977.89 by buying energy from NCPA. The
year to date savings is $93,646.14.
Below is a brief outline of the energy the District purchased from NCPA for the 1996
Months through November and Year to Date. If you have any questions, please don't
hesitate to ask.
Energy Purchase Data:
Month Total Energy NCPA Energy %NCPA of Total
Purchased KWH KWH Energy
November 9,660,674 1,526,628 15.8%
ILTotal Year to Date 103,479,746 27,483,644 7
26.6%
Energy Cost Data:
Month Sierra Pac. Sierra Pac. NCPA Savings to Total
Energy Energy Energy Bill District Charge ($)
Charge Credit for Energy
KWH
November $266,152 $-29,846 $27,868 $ 1,978 $264,174
Year to $2,850,867 $ -568,128 $474,482 $ 93,646 $2,757,221
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
�` PLANNING DIRECTOR ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER, 1996
Note: Since most of these projects are ongoing, Staff continues to report the basic
information and highlights the activities that have occurred during the reporting
month. When a project or activity is completed it is reported, then deleted from this
report.
Strategic Planning/District $Savings
Business Customer Key Accounts Program- Staff is finalizing the development of a
Key Account Management Program proposal. This newly developed program will be
designed to foster a positive, open line of communication with our business customers
and determine how they feel about TDPUD's service and how they see working with
TDPUD in the future. This program will be tied into a marketing program for TDPUD.
The goal of the program is customer satisfaction and retention. TDPUD Staff will be
looking at the possibility of developing a Time-of-Use rate for TTSA.
TDPUD Competition Plan- Staff is planning to prepare a report about the different utility
issues we are currently being challenged by. The report will include a discussion of the
different approaches TDPUD can take to meet these challenges as well as an analysis
and recommendations to respond to competition. This comprehensive report is being
postponed until the evaluation results of the GSHP pilot, the large Business Customer
meetings and other competition related projects and issues are available.
Energy/Water Showcase Program- TDPUD Staff, Sauer's Engineering and Sandel-Avery
Engineering have provided their final comments to HDR Engineering on the energy-
efficiency TDPUD water system report. Once we receive the final report in December
we can decide whether the water system control strategy as well as other options may
be worth implementing based on their cost-effectiveness to the District.
TDPUD GSHP Cost/Economic Study- A study to determine the cost-effectiveness of
installing GSHPs into the TDPUD building for heating and cooling has been completed
by the Davis Energy Group. Staff has asked DEG to also provide a life-cycle costing
analysis on the project in addition to the simple payback analysis. The report
indicates that TDPUD can benefit by using GSHP in the building and also act as a
community GSHP demonstration project along with the pilot sites.
Conservation/DSM/Economic Development
Ground Source Heat Pump Pilot Site Activity- Nine GSHP pilot site units are currently in
operation. A tenth site is partially completed in Glenshire. This final pilot site will be
completed in Spring as a result of some minimal damage to the heat exchangers.
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Truckee Community GSHP Pilot Project Monitoring- The monitoring stations for the
Truckee GSHP pilot program have been installed at the five designated pilot sites.
There are still a few data collection items needed to be installed(i.e flow meters).
The preliminary research findings will be completed by the Spring of 1997.
GSHP Bulk Purchase & Installation Program- There are currently about seventy-five
potentially interested participants, determined based on their filling out an
interest form. Staff will be working to try to identify the actual number of potential
participants seriously interested in going forward with the program. The next meeting
is scheduled for December 10. There is a GSHP BP & I Core Group planning meeting
scheduled for December 3.
CFIA Demonstration Project- Staff has been in contact with Professor Samuel Sam!
of Moneton University in Canada regarding his testing of a Combined Cycle Fully
Integrated Air/Air Heat Pump(CFIA). Tests so far have shown that it has comparable
performance benefits of GSHPs without the cost of a ground loop. Staff has developed
a CFIA mini-pilot draft proposal and a draft confidentiality agreement. These
documents are currently being reviewed.
GSHP/Water Heater Promotion- Staff is working toward getting the Truckee GSHP
pilot monitoring program in place so that we will have data available to perform an
analysis of the benefits and costs of using GSHPs in Truckee. The results of this study
will be used to determine GSHP's role in TDPUD's Strategic Plan. A draft proposal has
been developed to promote the benefits of high efficiency electric water heating to
TDPUD customers.
Energy Surveys/High Bill Assistance- Staff completed 0 commercial and 2 residential
energy survey(s) this month. Staff also responded on-site to 1 "high" bill
complaint(s).
Communications/Public Relations/Education
Newsletter- The Winter Current Issues newsletter is currently being discussed. The
focus of this newsletter is planned to be deregulation. The newsletter is planned for
distribution in January/February.
Public Information Plan- Staff along with A.D. Marketing and Creative Concepts is
currently developing a Public Information Plan for 1997. Staff anticipates
presenting the proposed public information plan to the Board in December or January.
Business & Energy Efficiency Partnership- The incorporation of energy and water
efficiency measures are expected to be retrofitted into the Chamber building by the
end of 1997. Currently about 85% of these measures are installed. As soon as all the
,�- proposed measures are installed, Staff will finalize and print the Chamber building
energy and water efficiency measures self-guided tour brochure. The finished
brochure may be disseminated to all customers as a bill stuffer. The Partnership is
designed to foster economic development in Truckee by promoting local businesses
products and services as well as give customers information on lowering their energy
bills. The Chamber Partnership project is also designed to encourage local groups and
clubs to tour the facility. TDPUD Staff is available for guided tours.
CA GEO-Heat Pump Show- TDPUD, Sierra Pacific and the Geothermal Resources
Association out of Davis, CA will be pursuing tying a GSHP section into the Truckee
Home & Building Show scheduled for May, 1997.
Sierra Nevada Children's Museum- SNCM Staff has asked TDPUD to participate in
their Mountain Home Construction Display. TDPUD Staff has offered to assist the
project with energy, water conservation and ground source heat pump information
including display assistance. In addition, TDPUD Staff has offered to provide home
energy surveys for interested customers and educate their kids at the same time. Staff
also plans to integrate tours of the Chamber's energy and water-efficient building and
grounds along with GSHP pilot sites into the "program".
Community/Statewide Involvement
Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee- Working with other
businesses in reviewing: the Downtown Specific Plan, Business Questionnaire, Doing
Business in Truckee Guide, ect. Staff attended the November 5 EDC meeting.
Tahoe-Forest Hospital Healthy City Committee- Working with other agencies and
community groups in the development of a Healthy City Plan for Truckee. There was
no meeting scheduled in September. Current plans include developing a presentation
to the community on areas of need within the community as derived from surveying
local groups and organizations responding to a survey. This Committee currently has
no T-F Hospital coordinator and is on hold.
Town of Truckee Air Quality Management Plan Advisory Committee- Staff attended
the November 12 and 26 meetings. The Committee is currently evaluating different
options for mitigating the PM 2.5/10 problem in Truckee. GSHPs are one of the options
being considered. The end result of the Committee's efforts will be to recommend
mitigation efforts to reduce PM 2.5/10(particulate matter <2.5 and/or 10 microns) in
Truckee. The two main causes of PM 2.5/10 in Truckee are road sand dust and burned
particulate matter from wood burning. Train emissions from the railroad merger will
be another problem source. The railroad is providing the Town of Truckee with
$300,000 to help solve this problem.
Northern California Power Agency Member Services Task Force- A meeting was not
,,� scheduled for November.
California Municipal Utilities Association Energy Services and Marketing Committee-
This Committee meets quarterly and is expected to meet next in January. The
Committee is working on projects and programs to help CMUA member utilities prepare
for the deregulation competition.
CEC California Ground Source Heat Pump Collaborative- Staff participates in quarterly
meetings of the California Energy Commission's GSHP Collaborative. The
Collaborative was formed to oversee the development and promotion of the GSHP
industry in California.
Utility Energy Forum Planning Committee- The May 7-9, 1997 UEF meeting will be in
Granlibakken. The focus of this year's UEF meeting is Customer Retention and Growth
Strategies in a World of Customer Choices.
Employee Safety/Training
Safety Committee- The TDPUD Safety Committee met November 26. A hantavirus safety
procedure has been developed in draft form at the Water Department's request.
CPR Training- Staff annual CPR certifications expire in late January. Scott will
schedule CPR training anywhere from mid-December to mid-January.
�^ Wellness Program/Healthy Meals- This continues to be a popular program with
TDPUD employees. We had a "healthy" lunch November 6. The menu included: Beef
Stew, Tossed Green Salad, Bread Sticks and Apple Bars(see attached recipes and
nutritional analyses).
Wellness Program/Health Education- TDPUD and T-F Staff conducted the 1996 Health
Screenings November 15. Flu shots were also provided. In the future, we will invite
Board members in advance to participate if they would like to.
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Beef Stew
by Kim Schroeder, Health Promotions Chef
1/4 pound lean beef, sirloin, etc.
1 each onion, diced
712 pound mushroom, sliced
2 large carrot, cut 1 inch thick
1 large russet potatoes, large dice
1 stalk celery, cut 1 inch thick
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
712 cup red wine
712 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 cups beef broth, no fat, low sodium
114 cup flour
pepper, to taste
Slice beef into thin bite size pieces and saute in large sprayed saute pan along with the onion,
mushrooms and other veggies. Add the parsley and stir thru. Pour in 3 1/2 cups of the broth, bring
to a boil; simmer for 45-55 minutes or til veggies are soft. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup broth with the
flour and pour into boiling sauce along with the wine and worcestershire. Stir til thickened - about 5
minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving Nutritional Information
Calories (kcal) 169 % Calories from Fat: 10.7
Total Fat (g): 1.7 % Cal. from Carbohydrates: 54.3
Saturated Fat (g): 0.5 % Calories from Protein: 34.9
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 0.6 % Refuse 2.9
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0.2 Vitamin C (mg): 23
Cholesterol (mg): 19 Vitamin A (i.u.): 10417
Carbohydrate (g): 18.9 Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.39
Dietary Fiber (g): 2.9 Vitamin 1312 (mcg): 1
Protein (g): 12.1 Thiamin 131 (mg): 0.23
Sodium (mg): 266 Riboflavin B2 (mg): 0.40
Potassium (mg): 701 Folacin (mcg): 42.0
Calcium (mg): 51 Niacin (mg): 4.6
Iron (mg): 2.7 Caffeine (mg): 0.0
Zinc (mg): 1.8 Alcohol (g): 2.7
TAHOE
FOREST
100 HOSPITAL
Wheat Bread
by Kim Schroeder, Health Promotions Chef
1 package dry yeast
1 112 cups warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups wheat flour
2 112 cups flour
112 teaspoon salt
Dissolve yeast in very warm water along with sugar. Stir in wheat flour, salt and enough white flour
to make stiff dough. Turn onto floured board and knead for 8 minutes or t1f dough is stretchy, and does
not pull apart easily. Place in sprayed bowl and cover loosely. Let riser far 45 minutes in warm place.
Shape into loaf and place on cookie sheet, or place in loaf pan. Make a couple of deep slashes in loaf
with knife to dock (so it will be less likely to split/crack) Let rise 30 minutes in warm place. Bake at
3,f5 ter-30.40 minutes or till loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool for a couple of minutes before
r` slicing.
Makes 10 servings.
Cbries: Starches
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving Nutritional Information
Calories (kcal) 203 % Calories from Fat: 3.5
Total Fat* 0.8 % Cal. from Carbohydrates: 83.0
Saturated a (g): 0.1 % Calories from Protein: 13.5
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 0.1 % Refuse 0.0
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0.3 Vitamin C (mg): 0
Cholesterol (mg): 0 Vitamin A (i.u.): p
Carbohydrate (g): 43.0 Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.12
Dietary Fiber (g): 3.3 Vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
Protein (g): 7.0 Thiamin B1 (mg): 0.38
Sodium (mg): 110 Riboflavin B2 (mg): 0.27
Potassium (mg): 155 Folacin (mcg): 46.8
Calcium (mg): 14 Niacin (mg): 3.8
Iron (mg): 2.6 Caffeine (mg): 0.0
�"� Zinc (mg): 1.0 Alcohol (g): 0.0
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Apple Bars
by Kim Schroeder, Health Promotions Chef
1 package white cake mix
714 cup applesauce
114 cup nulaid no fat egg substitute
114 cup water
2 large apple, cored and diced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix all ingredients well, pour into sprayed 1 3x9 baking pan. Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes or til top
is set. Bars will be soft. Cool completely. Cut into 24 bars.
Makes 24 servings.
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving Nutritional Information
Calories (kcal) 102 % Calories from Fat: 21.1
Total Fat (g): 2.4 % Cal. from Carbohydrates: 74.7
Saturated Fat (g): 0.4 % Calories from Protein: 4.2
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 1.0 % Refuse 2.2
�^ Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0.9 Vitamin C (mg): 1
Cholesterol (mg): 0 Vitamin A (i.u.): 63
Carbohydrate (g): 19.0 Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.01
Dietary Fiber (g): 0.4 Vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
Protein (g): 1.1 Thiamin B1 (mg): 0.06
Sodium (mg): 148 Riboflavin B2 (mg): 0.05
Potassium (mg): 48 Folacin (mcg): 3.1
Calcium (mg): 45 Niacin (mg): 0.3
Iron (mg): 0.4 Caffeine (mg): 0.0
Zinc (mg): 0.1 Alcohol (g): 0.0