HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-30 Min Ord - Board Replaced by minute order index
This list covers actions from January 3, 2001 to June 2001
Keith Relating to the acquisition and upgrade of the Donner Lake water MO-01-1
system, the Board took the following action: 1) Authorized the filing
of the amended Environmental Initial Study and proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration with the Nevada County Clerk. The Negative
Declaration will clearly state that it is an amended version (relating
to use of a different water source once the district has the capacity).
2) Authorized the circulation of the amended Environmental Initial
Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration with
responsible and interested agencies and with the State
Clearinghouse. 3)Authorized publication of a notice of public review
period and public hearing on the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration. 4) Directed staff to schedule a public hearing for the
proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration at the regular meeting of
January 17, 2001.
Keith Relating to the construction of a new well in Martis Valley, the MO-01-2
Board took the following action: 1) Authorized the filing of the
proposed Negative Declaration and Environmental Initial Study with
the office of the Nevada county Clerk. 2) Authorized the circulation
of the proposed Negative Declaration and Environmental Initial
Study with responsible and interested agencies and with the State
Clearinghouse. 3) Authorized publication of a Notice of Public
Review Period and Public Hearing on the proposed Negative
Declaration. 4) Authorized staff to schedule a public hearing for the
proposed Negative Declaration at the regular meeting of January
17, 2001.
Keith With respect to construction of a pump station and pipeline MO-01-3
associated with the new Martis Valley Well, providing the well
testing is positive, the Board approved the proposal from Sauers
Engineering dated December 28, 2000 for the Martis Valley Well
No. 1 pump station and pipeline environmental review.
PLH, Alan The Board approved the indemnification agreement between the MO-01-4
District and LAFCo with respect to the District's broadband
business plan.
Susan The Board approved the minutes of October 4, 18, November 1 and MO-01-5
15, 2000 as presented.
January 17, 2001
Joe The Board approved award of transformer bids as follows: MO-01-6
Schedules A and C, GE Supply; Schedules B and E, Western
States Electric; Schedules D and F, ERMCO; Schedule G, Howard
Industries.
Keith Relating to the 2001 Water Master Plan Update CEQA process, the MO-01-7
Board took the following action: 1) Authorized the filing of the
proposed Negative Declaration and Environmental Initial Study with
the offices of the Nevada County Clerk and Placer County Clerk; 2)
Authorized the circulation of the proposed Negative Declaration and
Environmental Initial Study with interested agencies and with the
State Clearinghouse. 3 Authorized publication of a notice of public
review period and public hearing on the proposed Negative
Declaration. 4) Scheduled a public hearing for the proposed
Negative Declaration at the regular meeting of February 7, 2001.
Mary By resolution, the Board authorized the transfer of funds from R-2001-01
electric facilities fees to the electric general fund.
Mary By resolution, the Board authorized the transfer of funds from water R-2001-02
facilities fees to the water general fund.
PLH The Board approved the concept of the proposed site lease MO-01-8
agreement between the District and TTSA for construction of Martis
Well No. 1.
Mary The Board increased the salaries of the management and exempt MO-01-09
staff by 2% effective January 2, 2001.
Mary, Steve By resolution, the Board approved an agreement to acquire R-2001-03
Gross, Jim M. equipment for the acquisition and financing of three service trucks
and authorized the President to execute the loan documents after
approval of the documents by legal counsel.
Mary The Board approved the Treasurer's report MO-01-10
Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO-01-11
February 7, 2001 meeting was canceled
February 12, 2001
Keith Relating to Martis Valley Well No. 1, the Board took the following MO-01-12
action: 1) Adopted the final Negative Declaration. 2) Approved the
project for purposes of CEQA. 3) Authorized the filing of the Notice
of Determination with the office of the Nevada County Clerk and the
Governor's Office of Planning and Research. 4) Adopted the
DeMinimis Impact Finding and authorized the filing of the Certificate
of Fee Exemption with the Nevada County Clerk. 5) Adopted a
finding that the draft documents as circulated and the Negative
Declaration reflect the District's independent judgment.
PLH, Ed The Board approved the site lease agreement between the District MO-01-13
and the Tahoe Truckee Sanitary Agency for acquisition of a site for
construction of Martis Valley Well No. 1 and related easements.
PLH, Ed The Board approved the proposal from Nimbus Engineering for MO-01-14
hydrogeologic services in drilling of the production well for a new
water supply located on TTSA property; further, that the Board
authorize the execution of an agreement with Nimbus for the
proposed services in an amount not to exceed $88,132.
Mary The Board authorized staff to make monthly transfers from the MO-01-15
Water Facilities Fees Global Fund and the Pre-AB 1600 Funds to
reimburse the Water General Fund, not to exceed the proposed
budget amount for the Martis Valley Well. Staff is to provide a
monthly status report of transfers to the Board. Upon completion of
the project, staff is to bring back to the Board the appropriate
resolution to formalize the total transfers for the project.
Keith The Board took the following action relating to acquisition and MO-01-16
upgrade of the Donner Lake water system: 1) Approved the
responses to comments. 2) Adopted the final Negative Declaration.
3) Approved the project for purposes of CEQA. 4) Authorized the
filing of the Notice of Determination with the Nevada County Clerk
and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. 5) Approved
the Mitigation Monitoring Plan. 6) Adopted a finding that the draft
documents as circulated and the Negative Declaration reflect the
District's independent judgment.
PLH The Board accepted the Donner Lake Assessment District No. 00-1 MO-01-17
Engineer's Report prepared by Lowell and Associates dated
February 7, 2001.
PLH By resolution, the Board declared its intention to take proceedings R-2001-04
pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 and making
certain findings and determinations in connection therewith, all
relating to the formation of Donner Lake Water Assessment District
No. 00-1.
PLH By resolution, the Board approved a report and fixed a time and R-2001-05
place for the public hearing regarding Donner Lake Water
Assessment District No. 00-1.
Mary By resolution, the Board rescinded Resolution No. 2001-03 and R-2001-06
approved an agreement to acquire equipment (three service
trucks).
February 20, 2001
Keith The Board took the following action regarding the environmental MO-01-18
review for the Martis Valley Well No. 1 pump station and pipeline: 1)
Authorized the filing of the proposed Negative Declaration and
Environmental Initial Study with the Nevada County Clerk. 2)
Authorized the circulation of the proposed Negative Declaration and
Environmental Initial Study with responsible and interested
agencies and with the State Clearinghouse. 3) Authorized
publication of a Notice of public Review Period and Public Hearing
on the proposed Negative Declaration. 4) Scheduled a public
hearing for the proposed Negative Declaration at the regular
meeting of March 21, 2001.
Ed, Neil The Board authorized staff to advertise for, accept and open bids MO-01-19
for the 24" pipe material with a bid opening date of March 15, 2001;
advertise for, accept and open bids for the Martis Valley well
building and installation of 24" pipe, supply and installation of 16"
pipe, purchase of the Martis Valley well pump with a bid opening
date of March 29, 2001.
Neil Relating to the 1-80 Pipeline Rehabilitation, the Board approved MO-01-20
Contract Change Order #1 in the amount of $4,205.55 with no
change in the contract completion date.
Susan By resolution, the Board authorized the acceptance of the 1-80 R-2001-07
Pipeline Rehabilitation Project and directed filing of the Notice of
Completion.
Alan Board members and staff desiring to visit Glasgow, Kentucky to MO-01-21
view a successful public broadband business were authorized to
make the trip. Alan will make the appropriate reservations.
Susan Staff was authorized to schedule a public hearing on the proposed MO-01-22
Negative Declaration on the 2001 Water Master Plan Update and a
public hearing to consider an ordinance revising the District's water
facilities fees and connection fees for March 7, 2001.
Susan The Board approved the minutes of October 11, November 29, MO-01-23
December 20, 2000 and January 3 and 17, 2001 as corrected.
Mary The Board approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO-01-24
Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO-01-25
March 1, 2001
PLH — Steve H The Board authorized staff to take whatever steps are necessary to MO-01-26
ensure the best interests of the District and to execute a contract for
the years 2002 through 2009.
March 7, 2001
Neil The Board took the following action with respect to the Wter Master MO-01-27
Plan Update of 2001:
• Adopted the negative declaration
• Approved the project for purposes of CEQA
• Authorized staff to file the notice of determination with the
Nevada County Clerk and the Governor's Office of Planning and
Research
• Adopted a DeMinimus Impact Finding and authorized staff to file
the Department of Fish and Game certification of fee exemption
with the Nevada County Clerk
• Adopted a finding that the draft documents circulated and the
Negative Declaration reflect the District's independent judgment
Neil The Board approved the 2001 Water Master Plan Update. MO-01-28
PLH — Mary By ordinance, the Board established water facilities and connection 0-2001-01
fees.
PLH The Board authorized the Manager to open a dialogue with the MO-01-29
appropriate representative of Glenshire Mutual Water Company and
to report back to the Board at the March 20th meeting.
Steve H The Board approved the Third Amendment to the July 1, 1997 MO-01-30
Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Firm Capacity and Energy
between Idaho Power Company and Truckee Donner Public Utility
District.
Steve H The Board approved the terms of the agreement for the energy MO-01-31
transaction made on March1, 2001.
Susan The Board approved the minutes of February 12, 2001 as MO-01-32
resented.
Mary The Board approved the Treasurer's report. MO-01-33
Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO-01-34
March 21, 2001
Mary The Board authorized staff to use the reserve for future meter fund MO-01-35
in the water department to pay off its debt to the electric department
in the amount of $567,467.82 as of December 31, 2000. The sme
repayment schedule is to be used to repay the debt from the water
depart ent general fund to the reserve for future meters fund.
Mary— Steve G The Board authorized staff to continue to pursue an unsecured MO-01-36
letter of credit with US Bank, or other financial institution, and to
bring back the appropriate documents for the Board to approve
subject to Steve Gross' review.
Susan Notice a public hearing for April 18 to receive comments relating to MO-01-37
a proposed increase in electric connection fees.
Neil The Board awarded the purchase of 24" pipe to US Pipe & Foundry MO-01-38
and awarded the purchase of fittings, specials and other
appurtenances to Western Nevada Supply Company.
Neil The Board approved the engineering services agreement with MO-01-39
Sauers Engineering for construction engineering and construction
inspection in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Neil The Board approved the request submitted by Sauers Engineering MO-01-40
for an increase in their authorization of $4,081.76 for preparation of
the Donner Lake environmental documents.
Joe The Board awarded the construction of electric system facilities MO-01-41
under Highway 267 contract to the low bidder, Dale Burt
Construction, for a not-to-exceed price of$18,619.
April 4, 2001
PLH The Board appointed Lowell & Associates to serve as impartial MO-01-42
counter of the Assessment district ballots and report the results
back to the Board.
PLH By resolution, the Board authorized the provision of notice of intent R-2001-08
to consider adoption of a resolution of necessity in connection with
the acquisition of certain properties, being the water system of the
Donner Lake Water Company, and authorizing the scheduling of a
ublic hearing.
Ed - Neil The Board took the following action with respect to the Martis Valley MO-01-43
Well No. 1 Pump Station and Pipeline:
• Adopted the negative declaration
• Approved the project for purposes of CEQA
• Authorized staff to file the notice of determination with the
Nevada County Clerk and the Governor's Office of Planning and
Research
• Adopted a DeMinimus Impact Finding and authorized staff to file
the Department of Fish and Game certification of fee exemption
with the Nevada County Clerk
• Adopted a finding that the draft documents circulated and the
Negative Declaration reflect the District's independent judgment
Neil The Board awarded the Martis Valley Well No. 1 Pump Station MO-01-44
Project to Schott Construction in the amount of$133,900; award the
Joerger Drive Transmission Pipeline project to Joe Suter
Construction in the amount of $238,040; award the Martis Valley
Well Pipeline Project to Joe Suter Construction in the amount of
$201,399.
Ed The Board rejected the bid from Flowserve as it was not responsive MO-01-45
to contract requirements and directed staff to negotiate for purchase
of the well pump and its installation.
Ed —Steve G Relating to the Martis Valley Well No. 1 Pump Station and Pipeline MO-01-46
Project, The Board approved the geotechnical inspection services
agreement with Joslin Geotechnical for construction inspection in
an amount not to exceed $30,000 subject to approval of the
agreement by Counsel Gross.
Mary The Board approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO-01-47
Mary The Board approved the disbursements. MO-01-48
April 18, 2001
Mary By ordinance, the Board effected a change in the electric 0-2001-02
connection fee schedule using the flat rate method.
Mary The Board authorized staff to renew the property and liability MO-01-49
insurance as proposed be AON Risk Services subject to revisions
in tht deductible amounts as agreed upon by the Board.
Ed, Kathy The Board awarded the bid for service bodies and cranes to Pacific MO-01-50
Utility Equipment Company in the amount of$40,842.
May 2, 2001
PLH Relating to formation of Donner Lake Assessment District No. 00-1, MO-01-51
the Board adopted the final report of the Assessment Engineer
including the recommended modifications
PLH By resolution, the Board made determinations, confirmed R-2001-09
assessments and proceedings, ordered the acquisition and
construction of improvements and took certain other actions relating
to Donner Lake Water Assessment District No. 00-1.
PLH The Board adopted a resolution of necessity declaring the public R-2001-10
interest and necessity for the acquisition of certain properties, being
the waters stem of the Donner Lake Water Company.
Mary The Board authorized the deposit of an amount not to exceed MO-01-52
$800,000 from the Electric Building Fund to the Donner Lake Water
System, said loan to be paid off at the time long-term financing is
arranged and paying an interesr rate based on the LAIF rate during
the term of the loan.
PLH, Alan The Board directed staff to update the proposed broadband MO-01-53
expense and revenue projections and authorized the Manager to
initiate dialogue with various consultants regarding design and
financing of the broadband system.
Steve H. By resolution, the Board approved the agreement with U. S. Bank to R-2001-11
issue an irrevocable standby letter of credit to Idaho Power
Company for purposes of implementing the wholesale power
contract between the District and IdaCorp Energy.
PLH The Board authorized the General Manager to sign the utility MO-01-54
agreement with CalTrans providing for the installation of electric
and communication conduits in the new bridge t the 1-80 — Donner
Park overcrossin .
Susan The Board approved the minutes of March 1, 7 and 21 and April 4, MO-01-55
2001.
Mary The Board approved the Treasurer's report and disbursements. MO-01-56
May 16, 2001
Joe, Kathy, The Board awarded contracts for purchase of wire and cable as MO-01-57
Susan follows: Schedules A, B, C and D to Western States Electric in a
total amount not to exceed $20,957.20.
Jim Maass President Maass was authorized to represent the District at the MO-01-58
LAFCo Special District Selection Committee meeting on June 4, or
appoint another representative if he is unable to attend.
May 23, 2001
Alan The Board authorized staff to request and advertise for proposals MO-01-59
for broadband engineering and financing.
PLH, Alan The Board approved the modified scope of services to be MO-01-60
performed by Harold Morgan and Rubin Zubia of Navigant
Consulting.
Keith The Board approved the proposal from Sauers Engineering for MO-01-61
professional services related to the storage tank site and the 24-
inch pipeline located on District-owned property in the amount of
$84,500.
PLH The General Manager was appointed to serve as the District's only MO-01-62
alternate NCPA commissioner.
June 6, 2001
Mary The Board approved the 2000 audit prepared by Arthur Andersen & MO-01-63
Co.
PLH The Board approved the Nimbus Martis Valley Ground Water MO-01-64
Availability Report
Ed The Board declared an emergency and authorized staff to dispense MO-01-65
with bidding on Donner Lake waters stem facilities.
Mary By resolution, the Board implemented and fixed electric standby R-2001-12
charges for the fiscal year 2001-2002.
Mary By resolution, the Board implemented and fixed water standby R-2001-13
charges for the fiscal year 2001-2002.
Mary By resolution, the Board requested collection of electric and water R-2001-14
standby charges on Placer County tax roll.
Mary By resolution, the Board fixed and placed electric and water R-2001-15
standby charges on District tax roll for collection by the County of
Nevada.
Mary The Board approved the monthly Treasurer's report. MO-01-66
June 20, 2001
Mary The Board approved initiation of monthly water billing to Donner MO-01-67
Lake water customers effective with the June billing cycle and that
the District customer of record be billed monthly for water under the
District's adopted water rate schedule.
PLH The Board scheduled a public hearing to receive input and address MO-01-68
staff's recommendation regarding a proposed electric rate increase.
PLH The letter to all District electric power customers prepared by MO-01-69
President Maass was approved for mailing as amended.
PLH The Board accepted the report on groundwater availability in the MO-01-70
Martis Valley groundwater basin prepared by Nimbus Engineering.
PLH By resolution, the Board declared certain parcels surplus, excepted R-2001-20
the four lots at South East River Street and including the 180 acre
Northwoods parcel.
Susan The Board approved Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of MO-01-71
$924 submitted by Schott Construction on the Martis Valley Well
No. 1 Pump Station Project.
Neil The Board approved Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$23,777.47