09-07-06
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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
IIBasic Services for a Complex World"
Richard Solbrig, General Manager
Eric W. Schafer, President
BOARD MEMBERS
Paul Sciuto, Assistant Manag:.
Duane Wallace, Vice President
James R. Jones, Director
Mary Lou Mosbacher, Director
Kathleen Farrell, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
MINUTES
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The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session,
September 7,2006,2:00 P.M., District Office, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Schafer, Directors Jones, Wallace, Farrell,
Mosbacher
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
SOlbrig, McFarlane, Cocking, Swain, R. Johnson, Bird,
Coyner, Hussman, Henderson, Nolan, Curtis, Hoggatt,
Donovan, Rasmussen, C. Stanley, W. Stanley, Bartlett,
Carrion, Van Gorden, Eddy, Whalen, Attorney Kvistad
GUESTS: Dave Huber, Jeff Michael, and Gareth Harris/Lake
Valley Fire Protection District (L VFPD); Eric Graham/Maxwell
Research; Nancy Matulich/Local 39.
The Assistant Board Clerk administered the Oath of Office OATH OF OFFICE
to Director Kathleen Farrell, Seat NO.1.
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Moyed Mosbacher 1 Second Wallace I Passed Unanimously CONSENT CALENDAR
to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted:
a. Approved Special Board Meeting Minutes:
August 3, 2006.
b. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
August 3, 2006.
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Nancy Matulich, Union Business Representative for the MEMORANDUM OF
International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR
Local 39, AFL-CIO, addressed the Board regarding the vote UNION EMPLOYEES
by the District's union members to ratify the proposed
contract. She reported the vote tallied at 100% of the
members present. She also thanked the Board and staff for
the training provided, and for participating in the negotiation
technique of "Interest Based Negotiation."
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Moved Jones I Second Mosbacher I Passed Unanimously
to authorize ratification of MOU with International Union of
Operating Engineers, Stationary Local 39, AFL-CIO.
Dave Huber, Jeff Michael, and Gareth Harris/L VFPD, each REIMBURSEMENT FOR FIRE
addressed the Board regarding the fire hydrant installation HYDRANT INSTALLATION
reimbursement ordinance currently before the Board. Each ORDINANCE
relayed their appreciation for the cooperation the District has
shown to help alleviate some of the financial burden District
customers are experiencing for this new requirement for
remodels and new construction. It was suggested that
L VFPD and the District put together a committee to discuss
more ideas and options.
Discussion took place regarding fire protection and how it is
everyone's responsibility. Suggestions were made that if a
committee is formed it include the City, County, and TRPA.
In addition, if the committee is formed, that it be tabled until
the end of the construction season.
Moved Wallace / Second Jones 1 Passed Unanimously
to Enact Ordinance No. 496-06 adding Section 3.1.48 to
Division 3 of the Administrative Code regarding reimburse-
ment for fire hydrant installations.
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Moved Wallace 1 Second Jones 1 Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $4,267,605.04.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
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Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The
committee met September 5. Minutes of the meeting are
available upon request.
BOARD MEMBERS STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee: The meeting set September 7, 2006
was canceled. New date is to be announced.
Executive Committee: The committee met September 1
to discuss the union draft MOU.
Director Mosbacher: Requested staff look into the Water BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Conservation Incentive Program requirements and the
possibility of extending the eligibility to District (sewer only)
customers. This issue was referred to the Finance
Committee for discussion.
Director Wallace reported on the status by the agency's EL DORADO COUNTY WATER
continued efforts to reduce the amount of property tax AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE
returned to the District, and on the proposal to change the REPORT
makeup of the Board to give EID a permanent purveyor seat.
He requested a report regarding what percentage the
agency has spent on STPUD's water issues.
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General ManaQer: Richard Solbrig reported he sent a letter GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
to Penny Stewart at California Tahoe Conservancy listing
the District's comments to the draft MOU. A copy of this
letter was also sent to Steve Kooyman at EI Dorado County
Department of Transportation. The District has received no
response as of this date.
Grant Coordinator: Lynn Nolan reported on two items: STAFF REPORTS
1) Water Conservation Grant -The State recently awarded
approximately $3,000,000 to four agencies which included
the District, TRPA, Tahoe Resources Conservation District,
and EI Dorado County Fire Safe Council. The District will
share $444,000 with the Tahoe Resources Conservation
District. Nolan will prepare a MOU and will place this on a
future agenda for the Board's approval.
2) The status of the ICR grant application should be known
within two or three days.
3:20 - 3:30 P.M. MEETING BREAK AND ADJOURN-
MENT TO CLOSED SESSION
5:05 P.M.
RECONVENED TO REGULAR
SESSION
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ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8/Real Estate
Negotiations:
Negotiating Parties: Board Ad Hoc
Committee, General Manager,
Assistant General Manager/Engineer,
Chief Financial Officer
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Property Identification: Lukins Water
Company, 2031 West Way, South
Lake Tahoe. CA
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation re:
Beth Jett, Kendall Pearce, and
Pearce Family Trust Dated 1-20-88
vs. STPUD, Cox & Cox Construction,
Inc., a California Corporation, Nimbus
Engineers, a Nevada Corporation and
Does 1-100, Inclusive, Civil Action
No. PC 20050567, Superior Court,
County of EI Dorado. State of Ca.
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No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
STPUD vs. 1442.92 Acres of Land
in Alpine County, Ca.; et al., United
States District Court for the Eastern
District of Ca., Sacramento Division,
Case No. CIV S-02-0238 MCE JFM
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation re:
Meyers Landfill Site: United States of
America vs. EI Dorado County and
City of South Lake Tahoe and Third
Party Defendants, Civil Action No.
S-01-1520 LKK GGH, U.S. District
Court for the Eastern District of Ca.
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No reportable Board action.
No reportable Board action.
5:05 P.M.
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ATTEST: ~0k6---Ll" ~ .<':'ho.." .0
Kathy Sharp, rk of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
By: Chris Whalen, Assistant Board Clerk
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Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Two Cases)
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a)/Conference with
Labor Negotiators -
Agency Negotiators: General
Manager, Chief Financial Officer,
Plant Operations Manager, Union
Negotiations Ad Hoc Committee
Employee Organizations: Stationary
Engineers Local 39; Agency/
Employee Health Care Options
Subcommittee
ADJOURNMENT
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