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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-05 Min Ord - Board Board approved the agreement with Sauers for service regarding the Cold Creek pipeline replacement project in the amount of$26,300 for the not-to-exceed tasks as defined in their proposal dated ,.—. October 27, 1997. Ed The Board authorized staff to proceed with the treatment M097-127 recommended by HIS GEOTRANS and approve the additional funding of the Glenshire well project in the amount of $58,734 funded from the facilities fees account. Kathy, Susan By resolution, the Board approved specifications and contract R-9726 documents and issued a call for bids for replacement of carpeting at the District headquarters building. Bob, Kathy The Board awarded the bid for the purchase of four substation M097-128 transformers to Western States Electric in the amount of$485,306. Further, staff was authorized to purchase an additional unit from Western States at a cost of$120,726.50 (total price of five units delivered to Truckee not-to-exceed$606,032.50). Bob The emergency action relating to repair of the Tahoe Donner M097 129 substation transformer(#1) was continued. Steve G. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda M097-130 was amended to allow discussion and to take immediate action on the new emergency situation at the Tahoe Donner substation. Bob An emergency situation for the second transformer in the Tahoe M097-131 Donner substation was declared. Bob Staff was directed to have the second Tahoe Donner transformer M097-132 repaired without going to bid and was also directed to research options in the event there is a future emergency. Susan The minutes of November 5, 1997 were approved as presented. M097-133 Mary The monthly Treasurer's report was approved. M097-134 Mary The disbursements were approved. M097-135 "TO DO"LIST December 17, 1997 Kathy The Board authorized staff to sell the surplus meters to Austin M097-136 International for$4,152. Bob The Board discontinued the emergency,action for the first Tahoe M097-137 Donner substation transformer. Bob The Board continued the emergency action for the second failed M097-138 Tahoe Donner substation transformer. Scott The Board selected the blue, three-D version of the enhanced M097-139 District logo. Page 97-13 Mary By resolution, the Board approved the 1998 budget and budget R-9724 overheads. f' Mary By resolution, the Board established an interim 11%billing credit on R-9725 the kilowatt-hour and kilowatt demand charges within the District's electric rates, as modified, and staff was directed to work out details of how it will show on the bill. Ed, Keith The Board approved the engineering agreement with Sauers MO97-126 Engineering for service regarding the Cold Creek pipeline replacement project in the amount of$14,300 for the fixed-fee tasks as defined in their proposal dated October 27, 1997. Further, the Board approved the agreement with Sauers for service regarding the Cold Creek pipeline replacement project in the amount of $26,300 for the not-to-exceed tasks as defined in their proposal dated October 27, 1997. Ed The Board authorized staff to proceed with the treatment MO97-127 recommended by HIS GEOTRANS and approve the additional funding of the Glenshire well project in the amount of $58,734 funded from the facilities fees account. Kathy, Susan By resolution, the Board approved specifications and contract R-9726 documents and issued a call for bids for replacement of carpeting at the District headquarters building. Bob, Kathy The Board awarded the bid for the purchase of four substation MO97-128 transformers to Western States Electric in the amount of$485,306. Further, staff was authorized to purchase an additional unit from Western States at a cost of$120,726.50 (total price of five units delivered to Truckee not-to-exceed$606,032.50). Bob The emergency action relating,to repair of the Tahoe Donner MO97-129 substation transformer(#1) was continued. Steve G. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda MO97-130 was amended to allow discussion and to take immediate action on the new emergency situation at the Tahoe Donner substation. Bob An emergency situation for the second transformer in the Tahoe MO97-131 Donner substation was declared. Bob Staff was directed to have the second Tahoe Donner transformer MO97-132 repaired without going to bid and was also directed to research options in the event there is a future emergency. Susan The minutes of November 5, 1997 were approved as presented. MO97-133 Mary The monthly Treasurer's report was approved. MO97-134 Mary The disbursements were approved. MO97-135 Page 97-13 Mary, Ed, Steve The Board authorized staff to proceed with the purchase and MO97-117 installation of the personal computer network system as presented for an estimated project cost of$111,743. Bob The Board directed that the emergency action for the Tahoe MO97-118 Donner substation transformer be continued. "TO DO"LIST November 5, 1997 PLH, Mary By resolution, the Board adopted policy regarding customer choice. R-9719 PLH, Steve By resolution, the District adopted policy authorizing District staff to R-9720 enter into contracts establishing the price of power purchased from Idaho Power Company. PLH, Mary The Board adopted the policy implementing the Federal MO97-119 Department of Transportation mandated drug and alcohol testing program. Keith, Ed The Board approved the engineering services agreement with MO97-120 Sauers Engineering, Inc. for service regarding the Highway 267 Bypass pipeline relocation utility project in the amount of$8,500 as defined in Sauers'proposal dated October 27, 1997. Kathy, Susan By resolution, the Board declared meters surplus and issued a call R-9721 for bids. Kathy, Susan By resolution, the Board accepted the District complex painting R-9722 project and authorized the filing of a notice of completion. Bob The Board continued the emergency action for the Tahoe Donner MO97-121 substation transformer. PLH, Susan By resolution, the Board authorized execution of a standard form R-9723 tax collection services contract on behalf of the District. Susan The Board approved the minutes of October 1 and 15, 1997 as MO97-122 presented. Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO97-123 Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO97-124 November 19, 1997 No action taken or direction given "TO DO"LIST December 3, 1997 Board, PLH Jim Maass was elected President; Bob Jones was elected Vice MO97-125 President. Page 97-12 Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO97-104 September 17, 1997 No action taken at this meeting. "TO DO"LIST October 1, 1997 PLH, Steve H. The Board adopted the job description for the Power Supply MO97-105 Engineer with a salary range of$65,000 to $71,000. PLH The Board authorized staff to negotiate a lease of the Cold Stream MO97-106 property to the developers of the Wurst property to be used for snow storage. The terms of the lease will provide for relocation of the two water service boxes and will provide for protection of the on-site monitoring well. Mary, Susan By resolution, the Board authorized the District to purchase R-9718 materials, equipment and supplies through a joint purchasing program. Mary The Board authorized the General Manager to enter an agreement MO97-107 with Orcom Systems, Inc. to convert the necessary programs to the year 2000 compliant versions for an estimated cost of$16,475. PLH, Scott The Board authorized the TDPUD to participate in the statewide MO97-108 COU marketing effort at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Representatives from AL&Z are to be invited to make a proposal relating to a local marketing plan at the next meeting. Bob The Board continued the emergency action for the Tahoe Donner MO97-109 substation transformer. Susan The Board approved the minutes of July 16, 1997 as corrected. MO97-110 Susan The Board approved the minutes of August 20, 1997 as presented. M097-111 Susan The Board approved the minutes of September 3 as presented. MO97-112 Susan The Board approved the minutes of September 17 as presented. MO97-113 Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO97-114 Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO97-115 "TO DO"LiST October 15, 1997 PLH, Scott The Board authorized AL&Z Advertising to begin working on an MO97-116 hourly basis to design and implement an effective local marketing campaign relative to deregulation. Page 97-11 Ed The Chairman directed the Water Superintendent to investigate the M097-90 matter relating to provision of water service to residents on Foxmead Lane further(taking into consideration payback to West River Street Assessment District participants) and to bring feasible solutions back to the Board at the next meeting. PLH The request from Lauren Pratt for permission to hold a fund raising M097-91 dance at the District headquarters building was tabled. Kathy, Susan The Board approved specifications and issued a call for bids for M097-92 painting the District headquarters. Susan The Board approved the minutes of June 18 and July 2, 1997 as M097-93 presented. Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. M097-94 Mary The Board approved the disbursements. M097-95 "TO DO"LIST August 20, 1997 PLH, Ed By resolution, the Board directed that the Foxmead Lane Water R-9717 Line Extension be performed by the District as a current and ordinary line extension. Bob The Board continued the emergency action relating to repair of the M097-96 Tahoe Donner substation transformer. "TO DO"LIST September 3, 1997 PLH The Board voted to grant an easement across District owned land M097-97 for purposes of providing electric service to PacBell Mobile Services at Truckee Regional Park. Mary, Scott The Board authorized the District to participate in Phase Il of the M097-98 joint NCPA/SCPPA Customer Information and Billing System Project. Kathy The Board awarded painting of the District complex to Pomponio M097-99 Painting at a cost of$20,600. Bob The Board continued the emergency action for the Tahoe Donner M097-100 substation transformer. Mary The Board authorized increasing the salary of the Water M097-101 Superintendent by three percent effective September 5, 1997. Susan The minutes of July 16 were approved as corrected. The minutes M097-102 of August 6, 1997 were approved as presented. Mary The Board accepted and approved the Monthly Treasurer's Report. M097-103 Page 97-10 Mary By resolution, the Board implemented and fixed electric standby R-9713 charges for the fiscal year 1997-98. Mary By resolution, the Board fixed and placed electric standby charges R-9714 on the District tax roll for collection by the Counties of Placer and Nevada. Mary By resolution, the Board implemented and fixed water standby R-9715 charges for the fiscal year 1997-98. Mary By resolution, the Board fixed and placed water standby charges on R-9716 the District tax roll for collection by the Counties of Placer and Nevada. Bob The Board voted to continue the emergency action relating to repair M097-81 of the Tahoe Donner substation transformer. Susan The Board approved the minutes of June 4, 1997 as presented. M097-82 Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. M097-83 Mary The Board approved the disbursements. M097-84 "TO DO"LIST July 16, 1997 PLH The Board adopted the policy regulating the placement by lease of M097-85 wireless communications facilities on District owned property as amended. PLH The request of PacBell Mobil Services to place wireless M097-86 communications facilities on the Ponderosa Palisades tank site was denied. Bob Relating to repair of the Tahoe Donner substation transformer, the M097-87 Board moved to continue the emergency action. "TO DO"LiST August 6, 1997 Bob The Board continued the emergency action relating to repair of the M097-88 Tahoe Donner substation transformer. PLH, Mary The Board directed the General Manager or Acting General M097-89 Manager to submit a letter to Sierra Pacific (draft prepared by Dennis DeCuir dated August 5, 1997) to see if they will entertain the idea of an escrow account which would be a separate bank account. Page 97-9 Bob and Ed With respect to the town's round-about project, the Board MO97-71 authorized staff to proceed with the related electric and water system improvements based upon whatever the town decides to do this summer. Kathy Staff was directed to negotiate the purchase of one four wheel drive MO97-72 service truck, one four wheel drive 314 pick-up and one 12,000 pound GVW flatbed truck from Weaver Automobile. Scott The Board approved the TDPUD ground source heat pump MO97-73 incentive program as proposed by staff. Employees, directors and consultants of the District will not be eligible for the program. Mary By resolution, the Board approved a compensation adjustment for R-9711 management and certain non-bargaining unit employees. Mary and Susan By resolution, the Board amended policies defining benefits for R-9712 management and non-bargaining unit employees. Susan The minutes of May 7 and 21, 1997 were approved as presented. MO97-74 Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO97-75 Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO97-76 "TO DO"LIST June 18, 1997 P• Bob The Board determined that there is a need to continue the MO97-77 emergency action taken at the June 4, 1997 meeting relating to repair of the Tahoe Donner substation transformer. Board The Board amended the agenda to include discussion with legal MO97-78 counsel in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, potential litigation, TDPUD versus Sierra Pacific before the FERC. It was noted that the need for this item arose subsequent to when the agenda was posted. PLH The Board approved the contract between Idaho Power and MO97-79 TDPUD and authorized the President to sign such agreement excluding the reference to contingency and subject to review and affirmation that everything is in order by Counsel McDiarmid. "TO DO"LIST July 2, 1997 Susan The Board declared APN 18-760-16 surplus and directed that it be MO97-80 offered for sale to public agencies as required by law. �,. Mary, Susan By ordinance, the Board effected a compensation adjustment for 0-9702 the General Manager. Page 97-8 "TO DO"LIST May 21, 1997 PLH The Manager was directed to prepare a policy for Board MO97-65 consideration which would authorize the Manager to sign confidentiality agreements, negotiate power supply contracts and bring the winning proposal to the Board in open session for full discussion of its terms and final action. PLH The Board approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding MO97-66 between the District and IBEW Local 1245, subject to restoration of the deleted language in Section 3.8(a). "TO DO"LIST June 4, 1997 PLH Staff is to make arrangements for Boy Scout Troop 333, with MO97-67 assistance and supervision from their parents, to clear dead trees from Southside Springs to sell as firewood to raise money for summer camp. Responsible parties are to sign an appropriate hold harmless agreement. PLH By resolution, the Board defined the authority of District staff to R-9706 enter into confidentiality agreements relating to negotiations over power sales contracts. Mary The Board accepted the 1996 annual audit as prepared by the MO97-68 District's auditors, Arthur Andersen & Company. Mary By resolution, the Board authorized the fiscal agent for the District's R-9707 Safe Drinking Water loan Contract E53311 (Prop 55 loan) with the State of California, Department of Water Resources to open a reserve fund account with the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund. Mary, Keith The Board approved Contract Change Order No. 1 submitted by MO97-69 Advanced Asphalt in the amount of-$75.58 on the headquarters building parking lot rehabilitation project. Mary, Keith, Susan By resolution, the Board accepted the headquarters building R-9708 parking lot rehabilitation project and authorized the filing of a notice of completion. Bob The Board amended the agenda to include action relating to the MO97-70 existence of an emergency situation in the Tahoe Donner Substation. Bob By resolution, the Board issued a call for bids for transformers for R-9709 the Tahoe Donner Substation. Bob By resolution, the Board directed that competitive bidding be R-9710 .-- dispensed with in connection with the District's repair of the transformer located in the Tahoe Donner Substation. Page 97-7 Keith, Kathy The Board awarded the construction contract for the office site MO97-56 repaving to Advanced Asphalt (including the base bid and the additive altemate) in the amount of$166,502.06. "TO DO"LIST May 7, 1997 PLH Staff was directed to begin the process of pulling together MO97-57 information as to how to sufficiently study and investigate the procedures necessary for the PUD to provide natural gas and also to monitor Southwest Gas and its intentions regarding provision of service to the remainder of the Truckee area. Bob, Susan By resolution, the Board accepted the installation of underground R-9705 electrical facilities at spring Street and Commercial Row as complete and directed the filing of the notice of completion. PLH The Board authorized staff to enter into an agreement on a trial MO97-58 basis with the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District to provide 105 gallons per minute of irrigation water from Southside Well No. 1 during the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM each day during the period of May 15 to September 15 for a price of$4,000 for the 1997 period, subject to the Recreation and Park District installing an appropriate backflow device or devices. Mary, Ron The Board authorized its President to sign the agreements for MO97-59 disbursement of surplus assessment district funds relating to Sierra Meadows Assessment District 3 and 4 and Ponderosa Palisades 4 Assessment District and that the funds be restricted for authorized use only. Susan The Board approved the minutes of April 2 as presented and April MO97-60 16 as corrected. Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly report. MO97-61 Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO97-62 Scott Staff was directed to move forward with the customer phone survey MO97-63 of attitudes and perceptions regarding utility services. PLH Regarding Nevada County LAFCo issues - plans for the special MO97-64 districts and town to study Truckee governance issues and TDPUD's sphere of influence report, the Manager was directed to continue in the same direction he has been going, to participate in special district manager's meetings; and to keep the Board informed. Page 97-6 PLH The Board directed the Manager to represent the District in MO97-42 discussions of broad governmental services and how the entities can worm cooperatively, economically and efficiently outside the realm of consolidation. This should be done at a workshop instead of a town council meeting so everyone is on the same plane. Mary The Board authorized staff to transfer $3,600 from the prepaid MO97-43 connection fees restricted fund to the Water Department general fund to reimburse the fund for the installation of eight water services in Martis Woods Estates and Ponderosa Ranchos during 1996. Mary Staff was authorized to transfer$7,290 from the reserve for future MO97-44 meters restricted fund to the Water Department general fund to reimburse the fund for the purchase and installation of water meters during 1996. Mary Staff was authorized to transfer$63,585 from the water building MO97-45 fund to the Water Department general fund as shown in the 1997 Water Department operating budget. Pat, Susan The minutes of March 5, 1997 were approved as corrected. MO97-46 Director Sutton is to provide such corrections to the secretary for attachment to the minutes. Susan The minutes of March 18, 1997 were approved as presented. MO97-47 Susan The minutes of March 19, 1997 were approved as presented. MO97-48 Mary The Treasurer's report for the month ended February 28, 1997 was MO97-49 approved as presented. Mary The Board approved the disbursements as requested. MO97-50 "TO DO"LIST Aprll 16, 1997 Ron, Susan The Board cast its ballot for special district alternate member on MO97-51 Nevada County LAFCo for Emst L. Bierwagen of Nevada irrigation District. Bob, Susan The Board awarded the bid for the excavation and installation of MO97-52 electrical conduit and equipment in the Spring Street area to the low bidder, F. W. Carson Company, in the amount of$27,692. Mary The Board directed staff to renew the property and liability MO97-53 insurance as proposed by Aon Risk Services for$202,815. PLH The Manager was directed to develop a policy addressing the lease MO97-54 of District owned land for location of communications facilities. PLH With respect to the town's draft development code policy issues MO97-55 ,,.. relating to special districts, the Manager was directed to meet with Tony Lashbrook to discuss the TDPUD's concerns. Page 97-5 "TO DO"LIST March 19, 1997 PLH, Ed The Board adopted the 1995-2015 Water Master Plan as MO97-34 presented. Mary, Keith, Ed The Board authorized additional compensation to Sauers MO97-35 Engineering in the amount of$11,700 for work on the water master plan, sphere of influence report and water facilities fees preparation. Mary, Keith, Ed Contract Change Order No. 3 submitted by RDC, Inc. on the MO97-36 Glenshire Drive well pump station project for an increase of$539 was approved. Susan, Keith, Ed By resolution, the Board accepted the Glenshire Drive well pump R-9704 building project as substantially complete and directed the filing of the Notice of Completion when appropriate. PLH The Board agreed to contribute $1,180 toward establishing the MO97-37 KUNR radio service in Truckee. "TO DO"LIST April 1997 Keith, Ed The Board approved selection of Carboline Coatings color number MO97-38 �... 2289 and directed staff to arrange for Resource Development Company to repaint the Gateway water storage tank as soon as possible at no additional cost to the District. PLH The Board endorsed the concept of using the former Cross parcel MO97-39 to the northeast of the District office complex (18-602-08) for a youth activity center and children's museum and asked that the matter be set for input at a future meeting. A legal opinion is to be obtained regarding the lease of land to a non-profit for benefit entity (such as the Chlldren's Museum) and to determine the public hearing procedure that should be followed. Bob, Susan The Board authorized staff to proceed with soliciting bids for the MO97-40 trenching and installation of electrical conduit and facilities within, across and adjacent to Jibboom Street and Spring Street in downtown Truckee. Bob, Sue and Cable and conductor bids were awarded as follows: Champion Wire MO97-41 Susan and Cable of Phoenix, Arizona, Schedules A, B and C in an amount not to exceed$7,730; B1CC Utility Cable Company of Huntington Beach, California, Schedule D in an amount not to exceed$325.50, Western States Electric of Portland, Oregon, Schedules E, F, G and H in an amount not to exceed$17,731. Page 97-4 PLH, Steve The Board granted the USFS their request for access across MO97-22 District property subject to the Manager and Counsel determining whether any restrictions are necessary. Kathy, Keith and The Board authorized staff to advertise for bids for the office site MO97-23 Scott repaving project with the bid opening to be set for April 8, 1997, further that the Board approve installation of the ground source piping from the headquarters building to the grass area north of the paved area prior to the repaving. Scott The Board directed staff to bring back to the Board a proposal for MO97-24 completing the feasibility analysis for installing a ground source heat pump to heat and cool the headquarters building. Keith Sauers Engineering was authorized to handle the FEMA application MO97-25 process relating to flood damage and application for relief funds on a time and materials basis with a budget not to exceed$12,215. Bob The Board terminated the emergency action relating to purchase of MO97-26 a voltage regulator for the Martis Valley substation as one was found in Emeryville and bought for$10,768. Bob, Kathy& The transformer bids were awarded as follows: MO97-27 Susan Schedule A to General Pacific (ERMCO), not to exceed$13,480; Schedule B to Western States (COOPER) not to exceed$3,485, Schedule C to Western States (COOPER) not to exceed$4,638; Schedule D to Western States (COOPER) not to exceed$2,816; /001, Schedule E to Western States (COOPER) not to exceed$3,438, Schedule F to Western States (COOPER) not to exceed $2,240; Schedule G to Westem States (COOPER) not to exceed$1,436; Schedule H to Western States (COOPER) not to exceed $2,310; Schedule l to Western States (PA WELLS) not to exceed $3,636, Schedule J to Western States (PAWELLS) not to exceed$3,676 Kathy, Susan The Board awarded the OMR meter bid to GE Supply, the actual MO97-28 low bidder, at a cost of$69.49 per meter. Susan The minutes of February 5, 1997 were approved as corrected. MO97-29 Susan The minutes of February 19, 1997 were approved as presented. MO97-30 Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO97-31 Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO97-32 "TO DO"LIST March 18, 1997 PLH The Board adopted a position paper relating to actions taken by MO97-33 Nevada County LAFCo and the Town of Truckee on the town's draft sphere of influence report. Page 97-3 Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO97-12 Mary The disbursements were approved. MO97-13 "TO DO"LIST February 19, 1997 Mary By resolution, the Board authorized the financing of the used loader R-9702 and authorized the District's General Manager to execute the documents. Bob By resolution, the Board directed that competitive bidding be R-9703 dispensed with in connection with the District's acquisition of a voltage regulator for the Martis Valley Substation. "TO DO"LIST March 5, 1997 Keith Relating to the water master plan and facilities fee ordinance, the MO97-14 Board moved to adopt the Final Negative Declaration Keith Relating to the water master plan and facilities fee ordinance, the MO97-15 Board approved the project for purposes of CEQA. Keith Relating to the water master plan and facilities fee ordinance, the MO97-16 Board authorized the filing of the Notice of Determination with the Office of the Nevada County Clerk, the Office of the Placer County Clerk and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. Keith Relating to the water master plan and facilities fee ordinance, the MO97-17 Board adopted the DeMinimis finding and authorized the filing of the Department of Fish and Game Certificate of Fee Exemption with the Office of the Nevada County Clerk. Keith Relating to the water master plan and facilities fee ordinance, the MO97-18 Board adopted a finding that the draft documents as circulated and negative declaration reflect the District's independent judgement. Keith The Board indicated its intent to approve the water master plan as MO97-19 it will be edited by Sauers Engineering and subject to review at the next Board meeting. Ed, Mary, Susan By ordinance, the Board established water facilities fees. 0-9701 PLH With respect to LAFCo and town interest in consolidation of special MO97-20 districts into the town govemment, the Board directed that a special meeting between districts to establish a plan of action be scheduled. �.. PLH, Steve The manager and counsel were directed to send a letter to MO97-21 Truckee's mayor alleging that the council violated the Brown Act and changed its position on special district consolidation. Page 97-2 "TO DO"LIST January 8, 1997 PLH, Ron The Board approved the power sale agreement between the MO97-01 TDPUD and NCPA and authorized the Board President to execute the agreement on behalf of the District. Susan The minutes of December 4, 1996 were approved as presented. MO97-02 Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO97-03 Mary The Board approved the disbursements as presented. MO97-04 "TO DO"LIST January 15, 1997 Susan The Board directed that a public hearing on the draft Water Master MO97-05 Plan and a draft ordinance establishing water facilities fees be set for February 5, 1997. Susan The Board directed that a public hearing to consider an initial MO97-06 environmental report and draft negative declaration relating to a water master plan and a water facilities fee ordinance be set for February 5, 1997. "TO DO"LIST February 5, 1997 PLH The Board authorized WestStar Communications to expand their MO97-07 use of the Northside well site leased from the TDPUD in order to construct a new facility replacing the existing structure. Susan, Mary, By resolution, the Board declared certain equipment surplus and R-9701 Kathy authorized its disposal according to District policy. Mary, Kathy The Board authorized staff to execute lease/purchase financing MO97-08 documents with Municipal Services Group for a used 1995 Caterpillar 928F wheel loader from Cashman Equipment with a term of five years(subject to approval by Counsel Gross). Further, that the appropriate resolution be placed on the next agenda for approval. Kathy The Board authorized the purchase of a new pickup truck with utility MO97-09 body for the electric operations department. Mary Staff was authorized to enter into an agreement with Tahoe MO97-10 Forest/Saint Mary's Hospitals for drug testing, referral services and supervisor training. Susan The minutes of December 18, 1996 and January 8 and 15, 1997 MO97-11 were approved as presented. Page 97-1 PLH The Manager was authorized to attend the CMUA annual MO96-101 conference and all Directors were encouraged to participate if at all possible. Susan The minutes of November 12 and 20, 1996 were approved as MO96-102 presented. Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO96-103 Mary The Board accepted and approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO96-104 "TO DO"LIST December 18, 1991 Mary, Susan By ordinance, the Board established new water rates. 0-9603 Kathy By resolution, the Board directed that competitive bidding be R-9637 dispensed with in connection with the District's purchase of a used loader. Further, if an appropriate used loader can't be located, that staff come back to the Board with a request for approval of the purchase of a new loader. PLH, Susan The first regular Board meeting of January is to be scheduled for MO96-105 January 2 in one of the District's conference rooms and the location change is to be appropriately noticed. Page 96-13