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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-07 Agenda Packet - Board (6) � •r a"a, .I Staff Report To: Board of Directors From: Peter Holzmeister Subject Interviews of candidates for Director Attached are the letters of interest submitted by persons for the position of Director. The are six applicants: Mary Davis Michael Farquhar John Fraser Nelson Van Gundy Lin Zucconi Patrick McDonough The notice of vacancy has been posted for 15 days and has been advertised in the Sierra Sun. You are now able to make an appointment to fill the vacancy, upon conclusion of the interviews. 0 Page 1 P.0. Box 2622 rrSer P.O. Box 41089 Truckee, CA 96160 Asiness Reno, NV 89504 (800) 345-0102 (775) 329-0112 (530) 587-3318 rokerage Email: jfraser@ltol.com (530) 587-2026 Fax Website: w Jraserbb.com RECD I A'',' 2 2000 Dear Peter; Regarding the open position on the P.U.D. Board of Directors: I would like to apply for this seat on the Board. Upon semi-retiring, I have found ample time to consider my options of service to the Truckee Community. I have lived in Truckee for 25 years and been actively involved in the Real Estate and Business community.I am currently involved in Business Opportunity and Commercial Sales and Leasing.' Previously, I owned a Bookkeepping and Tax service business and have extensive expertise in accounting and taxes. For these reasons,I feel I would be an asset , and active contributor to the Board. Sincerely, t� 7 a,� John D. Fraser Nelson and Kathy Van Gundy May 31,2000 Board of Directors Truckee Donner Public Utility District Truckee,California Re: Board Director's Seat Opening Dear Members of the Board: Please consider this my application for the seat on your Board which Mr.Jones'resignation has opened. A brief resume of my qualifications for this position follows: A.B. (History),Kansas State University, 1965 Systems Engineer,IBM, 1965-1967 (Worked on the Midwest Teleprocessing Team among other assignments) Masters of Divinity(Pastoral Counseling),San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1970 PrincipaVreacher,Pinecrest School, 1970-1980(Principal and taught grades 5-8,coached,etc) California Real Estate Sale License, 1973-1983;Broker's License since 1983 Broker/Owner,North Sierra Investment Properties(RE/MAX North Sierra since 1991), 1982-Present Board Member,Camp Signshine for the Hearing Impaired, 1983-1997 Board Member,Truckee Rotary Club, 1982-1990;President, 1987-88 Board Member&Vice-President,Donner Lake Village Home Owner's Association, 1991-Present Board Member,Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, 1995-Present;President, 1999 Board Member&Historian,Truckee Donner Railroad Society, 1997-Present I have an interest in continuing my service to the Truckee Community,and I see involvement on your Board as having great potential for the community. The Truckee Donner Public Utility District has a fine record of service,and is in position to make significant new contributions to the Truckee area. I appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, KOM North Sierra at Donner Lake Village � 15695 Donner Pass Road, Suite 100 Truckee, California 96161 Nelson Van Gandy Office: (530) 587-3444 Residence: (530) 587-1165 Fax: (530) 582-4388 Toll Free: (800) 313-7216 e-mail: nelsonkathy@thegrid.net Each Office Independently Owned and Operated From: Patrick B. McDonough 11707 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA 96161 582-0864 To: Peter L. Holzmeister, District Clerk Truckee Donner PUD PO Box 309 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96160 Subj: I am interested in applying for appointment to fill the upcoming vacancy on the TD PUD Board of Directors position. I'm a native born Californian from the Bay Area. I've owned commercial and residential property in Truckee since 1987, and when I retired in 1994 from Pacific Bell, my wife and I moved to Truckee. We live in Tahoe Donner. My wife are 1 are self-employed in the residential rental business managing and maintaining our rental properties located throughout Northern California. I am an active Naval Reservist with U.S. Naval Intelligence, where I continue to serve as the Master Chief Petty Officer for Joint Intelligence Center Pacific. I served on active duty from 1962 to 1966. 1 have always believed in public service and in giving back to the community where I lived. I have been a member of the Humane Society since it was formed and have been its President for past three years. i have been a lifetime supporter of the U.S. Navy and was the California State President for the 70,000 member Navy League of the United States. I currently serve as a National Director and also as the Regional Vice President in charge of Youth Activities which includes the Sea Cadets and the Navy and Marine Corps Junior NROTC units located throughout California and Nevada. 1 have a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Engineering and a Masters degree in Business. I am a former member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Cable Television Engineer's Association. I also hold a General First Class FCC license. My 25 year career in management with Pacific Bell was divided between Plant Operations, Training, Mobile Services, and Strategic Management. During this time I worked with many local,the state PUC, and federal regulatory agencies. Through Pacific Bell I have received an enormous amount of training and experience in utility operations. I believe that my background and experience would be a definite asset to TD PUD customers, assuring efficient oversight of operations and service which should result in the lowest rates to the local community PUD serves. My major concerns and issues for TD PUD in the future are: Reliable electrical power Having the Lowest electrical rates possible Having the Highest quality water Concern over the impact to our environment while developing our future infrastructure system to protect wildlife. Planning for future growth De-regulation Competition Supplier Power Reliability Planning for new growth Expiration of Sierra Pacific contract/Possible competition Continuing to remain autonomous from local town authority I believe I am fair, neutral and objective. I have no hidden agenda. I believe 1 have the background, integrity, education, experience and motivation to be a TD PUD director, and would sincerely appreciate your consideration. P.B. MCDONOUGH Mr. Peter Holzmeister District Clerk Truckee Donner Public Utility District P.O. Box 309 Truckee, CA 96160 May 25, 2000 Dear Peter: I wish to be considered for appointment to fill the upcoming vacancy on the TDPUD Board of Directors. I am very interested in working on the board to help assure that the TDPUD fully meets the needs of all customers and does so in a manner that fully embraces the technology that the 21st century has to offer. Enclosed,please find a copy of a very brief resume. Feel free to contact me at 550-9504. Best regards, Lin Zucco i1f, Ph D. 13964 Copenhagen Dr. Truckee, CA 96161 Dr. Lin Zucconi Brief Bio Lin Zucconi holds a Ph.D. from Rice University (USA) in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science. She recently left her position as Program Leader for Software and Systems Engineering in the Division of Information Technology at the Commonwealth Science and Industry Research Organization (CSIRO) in Canberra, Australia. Prior to this she was founder and Director of the Software Technology Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Dr. Zucconi has published papers on the topics of object- oriented development, software requirements, software testing, technology transfer, CASE tool selection, software reliability and safety, formal methods, software design for testability, and software technology competitiveness. Her technical interests include software engineering technology transfer, software safety and reliability, software metrics, software process, and software testing. She was also an IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Lecturer, and holds memberships in the ACM and the IEEE Computer Society. She is founder of SPIN (Software Process Improvement Network) in Australia, was founding Chair of the Australian Computer Society National Technical Committee on Software Process Improvement, a member of the ACS Software Engineering Research Consultative Council, and a member of the ACS Technical Committee on Safety Critical Systems. She has previously been elected Member-at-Large of the IEEE Computer Society's Technical Committee on Software Engineering. Currently she consults in high integrity software and system requirements acquisition and testing. She volunteers with several Truckee/Tahoe area and Reno educational youth and handicap sports organizations. A major interest since her retirement is encouraging young women to enter engineering and science. Mr. Peter L. Holzmeister District Clerk Truckee Donner Public Utility District Post Office Box 309 Truckee, CA 96160 May 26, 2000 Dear Mr. Holzmeister, Please accept this letter as my statement of interest for the recently vacated Director's position on the Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board. Being a member of such a Board requires a diverse understanding of the local community. Truckee Donner Public Utility District plays a critical role in providing essential services to the local community. The safe delivery of water and sewer services must be combined with carefully designed long range master plans to insure such services are available for future generations. Such practice is established through intelligent contingency planning. Contingency planning and fiscal responsibility play a large role in my actions' as president of my local homeowners' association. In addition to the delivery to sewer and water services is the essential service of community recreation. A healthy community is one in which recreation is available to all generations at minimal cost. Through my employment with the Placer County Sheriffs office I have seen time and time again the ill effects of children with no opportunity to participate in organized recreation. Having moved to the Truckee Tahoe area in 1990, my family and I purchased our home in Truckee three years ago. Two of my three children are active in many aspects of the local education and recreation programs. (My youngest is not quite old enough, at 1 year of age!) My works locally and is one of the producers of "Truckee Talks" on local Channel 6. 1 am serving my second term as President of the Coachland Resident Homeowners' Association. Although engaged in family and community responsibilities, I an also prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of a Board position with Truckee Donner Public Utility District. Thank you again for the chance to apply for this vacancy, and I look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully submitted, Michael W. Farquhar Michael W. Farquhar 10500 Hwy 89 North MH100 Truckee, CA 96161 (530)550-0270 Tuesday, May 23, 2000 Hand Delivered Mr. Peter Holzmeister, General Manager Truckee Donner Public Utility District 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, California 96160 Subject: Director Seat Vacancy on the TDPUD Board of Directors Dear Mr. Holzmeister and Board of Director members: Please consider this letter to represent my formal application for the Director seat opening on the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District on or about June 8,2000. I am an enthusiastic spectator of local politics, and I follow the actions of various units of local government with great interest. I am aware of the many opportunities and challenges facing local governmental entities at this time and, in particular,those of the public utility district. My aptitude is well suited for the post I seek on your Board, for I have a demonstrated ability to grapple with large issues related to public services and the public-private interface. I have strong skill sets in management, finance and fiscal planning. Additionally, having owned a home in Truckee for some ten years, and occupying it as my primary residence since early 1999, I am sensitive to issues and concerns of both the primary resident and second homeowner. I believe this perspective could be of value. My professional history is one of leadership and managerial duties in a number of related disciplines. I have been involved in large scale development projects in the Bay Area; have provided portfolio asset management services for some of the largest and most well-respected investment institutions in the United States; and am, at present,the staff Executive Officer for the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Inc. Due to my extensive and diverse professional background I have elected to attach my resume and career achievement record for your review. Please refer to the enclosed documents for additional insights into my professional background. It is important to note that the period between 1988 through 1997 charts the progress of my business, and does not represent"change"of employer. I have a strong work ethic and approach issues in a fair and balanced manner. I will come to the table with an open mind and desire to fully understand the particulars of any matter under consideration. I hope these are qualities you seek in the Director position. I look forward to the possibility of working with you in the service for our citizens. Sincerely,t is rive Drive 96161 Home- (530) 587-7580 e-mail: marvnitol.com Enclosures BIOGRAPHY MARY E. DAVIS IN EARLY 1999, MARY, AND HER HUSBAND, JACK, RELOCATED TO TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA WHERE THEY HAVE HAD A HOME FOR TEN YEARS. JACK IS RETIRED AND MARY IS THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE TAHOE SIERRA BOARD OF REALTORS®. IN HER POSITION SHE OVERSEES ALL THE OPERATIONS OF A 575 MEMBER BOARD. Mary has over 20 years of real estate management and development experience in the Bay Area. As the Director of Property Management for the San Francisco Region of Insignia/ESG, she was responsible for overseeing the management of Insignia's 4.3 million square feet of institutional grade properties within the San Francisco/East Bay marketplace. She directed the activities of 25 properties and 11 on site managers. She had responsibility for regional budgeting and business development. Mary was formerly President of Resource Portfolio Management Corporation. She formed this Certified Woman Business Enterprise company in 1988, specializing in fee management for institutional clients. She grew the company to 4.5 million square feet under management in five years. In 1994, Mary merged her company with The Edward Pike Company. Mary was a principal in the company and oversaw the property management division. She was responsible for 6.5 million square feet with a staff of 7 managers and 5 accountants. The Edward Pike Company was acquired by The Volt Companies in 1996 and Mary remained with Voit as Vice President and District Manager. Prior to that, Mary was an Asset Manager with Grubb & Ellis Real Estate Investment Banking Group and managed assets valued at $240 million. She also held positions as the General Manager of the Owners' Association of Hacienda Business Park, an 860 acre development in Pleasanton, California; and was an asset manager for the Koll Company in San Jose, California. Mary attended Holy Names College and University of California, concentrating her studies in Political Science and Economics. She holds a California Real Estate Broker's License. Mary has completed the Institute of Real Estate Management's 301, 400 and 500 series management courses. MARY DAVIS SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate • Team player,work well independently,trustworthy • Superior people and leadership skills • Proficient in contract and lease negotiations • Excellent marketing skills • Analytical,organized and detail oriented • Flexible and goal oriented EXPERIENCE THE KOLL COMPANY 1977-1982 San Jose,California Asset Manager Responsible for the marketing and sales of 344,000 square feet in 44 buildings commonly referred to as Koll Condos. Upon the successful completion of that project, managed a 1.3 million square foot portfolio of 29 research and development buildings owned by Aetna Insurance. HACIENDA BUSINESS PARK OWNER'S ASSOCIATION 1982- 1985 Pleasanton,California General Manager As a contract employee, set up and directed the property owners association created to manage an 860 acre master planned development. Established all programs required by the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the business park and administered all programs necessary for the project to be in compliance with 110 conditions of approval imposed by the City of Pleasanton. Interfaced with city officials, corporate tenants and residents of Pleasanton. Heavy involvement in project budgeting, transportation management programs, environmental monitoring,architectural plan review,land use review and public relations. GRUBB&ELLIS COMPANY 1985-1988 San Francisco, California Vice Presdent,Asset Manager Asset Manager for the Real Estate Investment Banking Group. Managed a portfolio of properties valued at $244 million dollars. Worked closely with investor owners and pension fund advisors. Oversaw the production of all reports and ensured owner compliance for the properties under management. RESOURCE PORTFOLIO MANGEMENT 1988-1994 San Jose, California Ov,n ,,Prins don Owned and operated a real estate management company specializing in fee property and asset management and consulting to institutional property owners and real estate advisors. Grew the company to 4.5 million square feet of institutional properties. Clients were TCW Realty Advisors, Prudential Real Estate Investors,Bristol Group,Mars Equities and General Instruments. Directed a staff of 5 people. Directed all the marketing and leasing for the properties under management and achieved 92% tenant retention and average portfolio occupancies of 97% for a five year period. The company was merged with The Edward Pike Company in 1994. THE EDWARD PIKE COMPANY 1994-1996 Oakland,California ommr,Pmxval Directed the activities of the property management division with 6.5 million square feet of properties under management. Supervised the activities of 7 property managers, 9 administrative staff and 5 accountants. Coordinated the sale of the company to The Voit Companies in 1996. Responsible for all marketing and leasing on a 1.8 million square foot portfolio for client Prudential Real Estate Investors. THE VOIT COMPANIES 1996- 1997 Oakland,California Vice President,Distract Mang Full charge responsibility for overseeing 5.6 million square feet of institutional grade properties under management. Supervise the activities of 9 property managers. Coordinate and implement all company and client policies and procedures. Additionally responsible as the single point of contact reporting to two institutional clients, Prudential Real Estate Investors and ERE Yarmouth, on their 2.3 million square foot portfolios. Responsible for all marketing and leasing for these two portfolios. INSIGNIA/ESG,INC. 1997-1999 San Francisco, California aMtOr ofPnperV Managanan,SF/East Bay Region Full charge responsibility for overseeing 4.3 million square feet of institutional grade properties under management. Supervise the activities of 11 on-site property managers and their staff. Coordinate and implement all company and client policies and procedures on 25 properties. Additionally responsible as the single point of contact reporting to one institutional client, MetLife Corporation for their 1.4 million square foot northern California portfolio. TAHOE SIERRA BOARD OF REALTORSO 1999- Executizx Officer Responsible for all activities governing a real estate Board and multiple listing service with a current membership of 575. Report directly to a Board of Directors and implement any and all programs established by policy decisions. Active involvement with the National and California Associations of Realtors. EDUCATION AND DESIGNATIONS Holy Names College and University of California, concentrating on studies in Political Science and Economics. Hold a California Real Estate Broker's License. Completed the Institute of Real Estate Management's 301, 400 and 500 series management courses. INTERESTS Rotary Club of Truckee member, Toastmaster Club of Truckee member, reading and writing. REFERENCES Gregg Meyer,Vice President,Prudential Real Estate Investments Pat Murray,Vice President,McMorgan&Company Richard Foster,Vice President,Metropolitan Life Michael Halper,President,ATC Partners Michael Everly,Partner,Westmark Realty Advisors Gene Fuller,Vice President, ERE/Yarmouth(Lendlease) John Falk,Advocacy Consultant/Public Relations 12849 PEREGRINE DRIVE, TRUCKEE, CA. 96161 (530) 587-7580 E-MAIL MARYQLTOL.COM MARY E. DAVIS 12849 Peregrine Drive Truckee, Ca. 96161 (530) 587-7580 Personal Strengths: • Knowledgeable in all areas of real estate • Proficient in contract and lease negotiations • Excellent marketing skills • Analytical, organized and detail oriented • Team player and work well independently, trustworthy • Flexible and goal oriented Career Achievements: 11/1968-2/1973 The Sea Ranch Association Assistant Manager 900 acre Master Planned Development in Sea Ranch, California • Received and cataloged all project information from developer Castle & Cooke • Established owner assessment billing procedures • Secretary to the Architectural Control Committee • Staffed and supervised Sea Ranch Security Patrol • Coordinated and contracted maintenance of the common areas • Assisted in the development of a new$3 million dollar recreation center 7/1977-9/1982 The Koll Company Asset Manager Northern California Division, San Jose, California • Full responsibility for selling 44 industrial condominiums (344,000 square feet) to include acting as the loan correspondent for purchase money seconds • Coordinated and conducted all escrow closings • Bid, contracted and oversaw 250,000 square feet of tenant improvements * Proudest moment; achieved $4.3 million over proforma profit and completed project 3 months ahead of plan • Managed a 13 million square foot portfolio for Aetna consisting of 48 buildings • Completed approximately 300,000 square feet of lease negotiations I 9/1982-3/1985 Hacienda Business Park Owners Association General Manger Hacienda Business Park; 860 acre Master Planned Development, Pleasanton, California • Implemented the set up of the first office to manage the project as an Owner's Association. • Coordinated the dissemination of development information, CC&R's and Conditions of Approval and Policies to all owners and major tenants in the project. • Established the first operating budgets for the owner's association and implemented monthly fees collection program for owners and tenants • Performed all reporting duties to project Board of Directors on status of the development and all program administration • Oversaw construction of 2 million square feet of common area hardscape and landscape installation • Established programs required by 100 conditions of approval for the development working with consultants; 1. Transportation Program ♦ Worked with transportation agencies for commuter planning ♦ Advised tenants of their obligations for transportation mitigation ♦ Processed all records for compliance ♦ Worked with City of Pleasanton on computerized traffic light program 2. Environmental ♦ Established groundwater monitoring and air quality testing programs ♦ Processed all records for compliance 3. Architectural ♦ Processed submittals for architectural review and approvals ♦ Worked with tenants to achieve project compliance ♦ Advised corporate tenants and assisted in gaining city approvals • Negotiated mutual benefit maintenance contracts with City of Pleasanton • Acted as liaison between developer and home owners to gain their approval for installation of sound walls in three neighborhoods * Proudest moment; received 100% concurrence at City Council meeting from the most "political" and project adversarial neighborhood for the installation of the sound wall on Santa Rita Road entry to the city *Participated in defeating a citizen's referendum to halt the development 2 5/1985-9/1988 Grubb & Ellis Company Vice President Real Estate Management Company, San Francisco, California Property Management Division • Established San Jose Region Property Management Office • Grew region from 1.3 million square feet to 3.5 million square feet in one year • Oversaw all management procedures Real Estate Investment Banking Group • Asset Manager for 1.3 million square foot CaISTRS portfolio in San Jose; 344 Unit apartment complex in Garden Grove; 145,000 square foot office building in downtown San Francisco • Reported directly to property owners on all property performance issues 9/1988-4/1994 Resource Portfolio Management Owner, President Real Estate Management Corporation, San Jose, California • Formed a California corporation and underwent qualification as a Woman Business Enterprise • Managed 1.3 million square feet under exclusive 2 year contract, at the request of CaISTRS, reporting to TCW Realty Advisors • After exclusive contract period, grew business to 4.5 million under management with top institutional clients, advisors and owners to include Westmark Realty Advisors, Prudential Real Estate Investors, The Bristol Group, Mars Equities and General Instruments • Portfolio consisted of industrial (all product types) and retail • Performed all management and accounting functions and directed owner compliance procedures • Assisted in the sale of 6 buildings • Directed seismic retrofitting program in 29 buildings to bring to a 20 PML • Negotiated approximately 250,000 square feet of leases per Year • Oversaw tenant improvement construction of approximately 150,000 square feet per ye * Proudest moments; achieved 92%tenant retention annually; properties closed every operating year with 97% or better leased; less than 1% delinquency at all properties; with budgets in excess of$20,000,000 there was less than 2% variance at the close of every operating year. 3 4/1994-8/1996 The Edward Pike Company Owner, Principle Development and Property Management Company, Oakland, California • Resource Portfolio Management merged with The Edward Pike Company and I directed the property management division of the company. • Functioned as the Single Point of Contact for 3 institutional clients; Prudential Real Estate Investors, Westmark Realty Advisors, and McMorgan & Company • Accomplishments ♦ Trained 7 managers on owner compliance and procedures ♦ Standardized the operating budgets for the entire company ♦ Standardized the standard monthly report packages for the clients ♦ Established coordinated accounting procedures for 5 accountants ♦ Expanded company policies and procedures to deal effectively with multi-site and on-site personnel Proudest moment; Prudential Real Estate Investors (my client) awarded the company with a Strategic Alliance Partnership 8/1996-11/1997 Voit Management Co., L.P. Vice President, District Manger Northern California Region, Oakland, California • The Edward Pike Company was purchased by Voit Companies • Conducted and completed the due diligence for the "Pike"portion of the sale • Report to the Regional Supervisor; • Acting Single Point of Contact for the Alliance Partnership with Prudential Real Estate Investors ♦ Oversee 3 property managers and one real estate analyst on their 1.8 million square foot multi-state portfolio (California, Oregon and Utah) ♦ Deal with all issues of owner compliance ♦ Directly market all availabilities for lease; thus far 1997 have leased 366,000 square feet ♦ Establish, with asset manger, the annual property positioning plan and hold/sell strategies ♦ Oversee property valuation updates; internal and external appraisal information • Acting Single Point of Contact for the ERE Yarmouth portfolio in Hayward, California 4 ♦ Oversee 1 property manager and 407,000 square feet ♦ Deal with all issues of owner compliance ♦ Market all availabilities for lease; thus far 1997 have leased 130,000 square feet • Supervise 7 managers for various owners and property types ♦ Train on Voit procedures ♦ Train on owner compliance, budgeting and monthly reports 11/1997-5/99 Insignia/ESG, Inc. Director of Property Management San Francisco/East Bay Region, San Francisco California • Report to Regional Manager • Implement procedures, policies and cost controls • Responsible for fiscal management of division and profitably of management accounts • Responsible for tenant and owner relations, client compliance, business development and new property transition supervision • Regional office site administration, planning, organizing, staffing and inter-departmental communication and coordination • Oversee management and operations of 4.2 million square feet of properties in the San Francisco/East Bay Region; all product type- office, retail and industrial. • Supervise 9 managers for various owners and property types ♦ Train on Insignia/ESG procedures ♦ Train on owner compliance, budgeting and monthly reports ♦ Provide overall direction, coordination and evaluation of all on site personnel ♦ Interview,hire and train new personnel ♦ Appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems • Acting Single Point of Contact for the client, MetLife Corporation ♦ Oversee 3 property managers and one real estate analyst on their 1.5 million square foot portfolio in Northern California ♦ Deal with all issues of owner compliance 5/1999-Present Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors® Executive Officer Tahoe City, California • Set up written Policies & Procedures for all office functions • Fully computerized all accounting functions in the office • Revised and updated, as necessary, all governing documents of the Board(s) 5