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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Comp/ex World"
Richard Solbri , General Manager Paul Sciuto, Assistant Mana er
Mary Lou Mosbacher, President BOARD MEMBERS Dale Rise, Vice President
James R. Jones, Director Eric W. Schafer, Director Ernie Claudio, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
JUNE 4, 2009
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session,
June 4, 2009, 2:00 P.M., District Office, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe,
California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ATTENDEES
President Mosbacher, Directors Rise, Claudio, Schafer,
Jones.
STAFF:
Solbrig, Sharp, Sciuto, Hughes, Adams, C. Stanley,
Hoggatt, Brown, Coyner, Curtis, Henderson, Cocking,
Eidam, Bird, Attorney Herrema
GUESTS:
Joanne Marchetta and Julie Regan/Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency, Dave Galicia/G.B. General Engineer-
ing Contractor, Inc., Duane Wallace, John Runnels
Hal Bird led the pledge to the flag. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Joanne Marchetta and Julie Regan, from the Tahoe INTRODUCTION
Regional Planning Agency, introduced themselves to
the Board. Ms. Marchetta is the new Executive Officer,
and she reported her goals are to collaborate, build
relations, and develop solutions to problems together.
Moved Jones/ Second Rise / Passed Unanimously CONSENT CALENDAR
to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted:
a. Dam Fees - Authorized payment to the State of
California Department of Water Resources for
2009 fees, in the amount of $22,586;
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b. Sewer Enterprise 2009-10 Appropriations Subject CONSENT CALENDAR
ilow to Limitation - Adopted Resolution No. 2863-09 (continued)
setting the limitation on appropriations for Fiscal
Year 2009-10;
c. Collection System Spot Repairs 2009 - Awarded
bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder,
ABC Service, in the amount of $76,238;
d. 2009 Asphalt Patching and Paving Services -
Awarded bid to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, G.B. General Engineering Contractor, Inc.,
in the amount of $126,295.13;
e. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
May 7, 2009;
f. Approved Public Meeting Minutes:
May 7, 2009.
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Julie Ryan reported six bids were opened at the June 2 bid ANGORA WATER TANK
opening. The work will include access road construction, REPLACEMENT SITEWORK
tank site grading, tank foundation construction, waterline
replacement, electrical service, and site improvements.
Moved Jones / Second Schafer / Passed Unanimouslv
to award bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder,
K.G. Walters Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of
$578,200.
Paul Sciuto reported work is progressing on the Millich SNOWSHOE THOMPSON DITCH
Ditch and is nearing completion, for an approximate cost NO. 2 AND MILLICH DITCH
of $202,000. WASHOUT
White Rock Construction is repairing the Snowshoe
Thompson ditch on the hill side. They will lay approxi-
mately 1,100-feet of 36" diameter pipe to repair the
entire slide area. Repairs are expected to be done by
June 19, in the approximate amount of $560,000, which
includes the services of Stantec and Western Botanical.
Moved Rise / Second Claudio / Passed Unanimouslv
to continue the emergency action.
Moved Schafer / Second Rise / Passed Unanimouslv PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
to approve payment in the amount of $2,347,914.64.
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Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The BOARD MEMBER STANDING
committee met June 1. Minutes of the meeting are COMMITTEE REPORTS
available upon request. Phill Torney, supervisor of the
Pump Crew, gave a very informative presentation about
the work and maintenance issues related to keeping the
water system running.
The agency board met June 3 and adopted the final EL DORADO COUNTY WATER
version of the budget. The District will recoup approxi- AGENCY WATER PURVEYOR
mately $250,000 of the $500,000 tax transfer funds sent REPORT
to them. The water agency funds several activities that do
not benefit the District, such as those related to the El
Dorado Irrigation District, the Auburn Dam, and water
rights for the river group "CABY."
Director Schafer reported it was good news to hear the BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
cost for the Angora Water Tank project came in below
expectations.
He also reported he met Congressman Tom McClintock,
and hopes to expand on that meeting in the future.
Director Claudio distributed a typed report including
questions he had asked on the agenda. He reported
on the California Special District's training, the idea that
co-pay increases could lead to a reduction in doctor
visits with an employee in lieu of incentive, and on how
often auditors should be changed.
Director Rise relayed what he learned at the California
Special District's training about auditors and audits.
Director Mosbacher reported a workshop will be held to
cover topics identified by Board members.
General Manager: Richard Solbrig reported on three items: GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS
1) Integrated Regional Water Management Plan and
Proposition 84 Process - Staff met with the grant partners.
Prop. 84 seems to have taken a backseat to the Federal
Economic Stimulus Plan, as funding by the state is slow.
2) City Water MOU - The current MOU expires on June 22.
A new draft MOU was sent to the City for their review. Until
it is approved, under the existing MOU, the City will be
billed for all water usage, minus their allotment. Staff
recommended several areas in the City for that would benefit
from the Turf Buy-Back program and alleviate unnecessary
water usage for outside irrigation.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 4, 2009 PAGE - 3
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The BOARD MEMBER STANDING
committee met June 1. Minutes of the meeting are COMMITTEE REPORTS
available upon request. Phill Torney, supervisor of the
Pump Crew, gave a very informative presentation about
the work and maintenance issues related to keeping the
water system running.
The agency board met June 3 and adopted the final EL DORADO COUNTY WATER
version of the budget. The District will recoup approxi- AGENCY WATER PURVEYOR
mately $250,000 of the $500,000 tax transfer funds sent REPORT
to them. The water agency funds several activities that do
not benefit the District, such as those related to the El
Dorado Irrigation District, the Auburn Dam, and water
rights for the river group "CABY."
2:40 - 3:05 P.M. MEETING BREAK
Director Schafer reported it was good news to hear the BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
cost for the Angora Water Tank project came in below
expectations.
He also reported he met Congressman Tom McClintock, 1 ~Q
and hopes to expand on that meeting in the future.
Director Claudio distributed a typed report including
questions he had asked on the agenda. He reported
on the California Special District's training, the idea that
co-pay increases could lead to a reduction in doctor "
visits, and on how often auditors should be changed. ~L~-- ~rn~_
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Director Rise relayed what he teamed at the California 411
Special District's training about auditors and audits. 7L6 0C,
Director Mosbacher reported a workshop will be held to c7,C ~
cover topics identified by Board members.
General Manager: Richard Solbrig reported on three items: GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS
1) Integrated Regional Water Management Plan and
Proposition 84 Process - Staff met with the grant partners.
Prop. 84 seems to have taken a backseat to the Federal
Economic Stimulus Plan, as funding by the state is slow.
2) City Water MOU - The current MOU expires on June 22.
A new draft MOU was sent to the City for their review. Until
it is approved, under the existing MOU, the City will be
billed for all water usage, minus their allotment. Staff
recommended several areas in the City for that would benefit
from the Turf Buy-Back program and alleviate unnecessary
water usage for outside irrigation.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 4, 2009 PAGE - 4
3) Grants/Loan programs - The District has qualified for a GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS
$4.7 million SRF (State Revolving Fund) loan to install (continued)
approximately 1,087 meters in low-income neighborhoods
within the City limits. This loan is part of the federal
government's Economic Stimulus Package. Staff attended
an implementation meeting on June 12 and were informed
the loan rate would most likely be 2.5% as opposed to the
hoped for 1 % rate originally proposed.
District Information Officer: Dennis Cocking reported on STAFF REPORTS
his attendance at the ACWA legislative conference. The
Legislative Analyst Office is waiting to see the state budget.
Chief Financial Officer: Paul Hughes reported he attended
the League of California Cities legislative day. He has been
following up on Proposition 1A, which requires a 2/3 vote,
and might not be approved.
Legal Counsel: Brad Herrema reported that the cooperation
agreement with Douglas County Sewer Improvement District
for service to the VanSickle Bi-State Park was approved and
ready to be executed.
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION
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. El
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.
4:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT
Mary Lo sbacher, Board President
South ahoe Public Utility District
ATTEST:
Kathy Sharp erk of the B rd
South Tahoe ublic Utility District
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