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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Comp/ex World"
Richard Solbri , General Manager Paul Sciuto, Assistant General Manager
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
AUGUST 20, 2009
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session,
August 20, 2009, 2:00 P.M., District Office, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe,
California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ROLL CALL
President Mosbacher, Directors Rise, Claudio, Jones,
Schafer
STAFF:
Solbrig, Sciuto, Sharp, Hughes, Henderson, Morse,
Schrauben, Bergsohn, Cocking, R. Johnson, Hoggatt,
Curtis, Coyner, Attorney Kvistad
GUESTS:
Peggy Cocores, John Runnels, John Adamski,
Tod Williamson, Dan Gill, George Alm
Dennis Cocking led the pledge to the flag. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Moved Schafer / Second Rise / Passed Unanimously CONSENT CALENDAR
to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted:
a. Capital Outlay Accounts - Authorized staff to direct
rollover funds budgeted in 2008/2009 Fiscal Year
to the 2009/2010 Fiscal Year;
b. Arsenic Treatment Funding and Water Meter
Installation - Adopted Resolution No. 2868-09 and
Resolution No. 2869-09 entering into agreements for
funding with the California Department of Public Health;
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c. Arrowhead Well No. 3 Arsenic Treatment Facility - CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved Change Order No. 2 to KG Walters (continued)
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $14,974.67;
d. Sonora Waterline Replacement Project - Approved
the $155,307.70 reimbursement agreement with
the City of South Lake Tahoe for including the
asphalt trench patch on Ski Run and Rocky Point
waterline replacement project in the City's 2009
roadway rehabilitation project;
e. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
July 16, 2009;
f. Crane Operator Recertification - Authorized required
recertification training in the amount of $15,255.
(Note: This item was added by Addendum, which
met all noticing requirements.)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
The District is planning to construct a standby power LUTHER PASS PUMP STATION
generation facility for the LPPS (Luther Pass Pump GENSET
Station). Construction of the facility will require fulfill-
ment of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency permitting
requirements. Should the District receive match grant
funding for this project through the State Water
Resources Control Board Revolving Fund, additional
environmental permitting to satisfy the California
Environmental Quality Act may also be required.
Requests for Proposal was solicited to two consulting
firms to assist District staff to prepare the applications
and complete the environmental review documents
needed to satisfy permitting requirements. After a
careful review and comparison of both proposals,
staff recommended Hauge Brueck Associates to
provide the necessary services.
Moved Claudio / Second Rise / Passed Unanimously to
approve proposal from Hauge Brueck Associates, in the
amount of $25,487, to provide permitting services for
the LPPS standby power generation facility project in
general accordance with the District request for proposal
dated August 5, 2009.
Moved Schafer / Second Jones / Passed Unanimously PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
to approve payment in the amount of $1,421,578.94.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The BOARD MEMBER STANDING
committee met August 17. Minutes of the meeting are COMMITTEE REPORTS
are available upon request. The meeting included site
visits to three projects: Angora Tank, Arsenic Treatment
Facility, and the Twin Peak Booster Station.
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Heavenly Snowmaking Ad Hoc Committee: The BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
committee met on August 19 to review the draft COMMITTEE REPORT
report by Municipal Financial Services establishing a
rate structure for any future agreement with Heavenly.
Staff and legal counsel then met with Heavenly repre-
sentatives, who were, in general, acceptable of the rate
structure. Discussions must still take place concerning
the connection capacity fee issue in order to calculate
fairly and accurately. Before making a significant invest-
ment in their facilities that they will need to deliver the
higher rate of water our current system cannot provide,
they want assurances that the District can supply a
secure source of water for snowmaking for the future.
Under the present agreement, the District can interrupt
service at any time, however, after discussing contract
terms and learning about the upgrades the District has
made to its system, they feel secure that the District is
a very reliable supplier of water, and is the most cost
effective source.
A presentation to the full Board has been tentatively
scheduled for September 17, and the contract is ex-
pected to be on the October Board meeting agenda for
consideration.
4 The August 12 Water Agency board meeting was held EL DORADO COUNTY WATER
at the District. Policy 4 was signed (an annual grant AGENCY PURVEYOR
from the EDCWA in a decreasing amount based on ad REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
valorem taxes taken from the District's service area
that is restricted to non-construction of works projects
and for costs and expenses not considered normal for
daily District operations).
The Water Agency Act is outdated and will be reviewed
and updated.
George Alm spoke to the Board and offered to sell COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
additional time on the KRLT and KOWL radio stations
to air brief announcements of upcoming Board meetings
and a recap of the agenda items that will be discussed.
He stated this was a better way to reach the public
than television since 40% of the market does not receive
local TV. It was the consensus of the Board to direct
staff to work with Mr. Alm on this issue and bring
back ideas and associated costs.
Clerk of the Board: Kathy Sharp suggested that a STAFF REPORT
committee be assigned to address the list of
transparency issues raised at the August 6 Board
meeting. President Mosbacher appointed the Executive
Committee to research the suggestions, and to make
recommendations to the full Board for direction.
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Director Schafer reported CASA (California Association BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
of Sanitation Agencies) was working on guidelines for
its members pertaining to sewer laterals.
Director Claudio reported Lahontan may allow the use of
certain pesticides to treat algae. He also reported on topics
of discussion at a meeting he attended, held by
Assemblyman Ted Gaines.
Director Rise stated a workshop is needed to develop the
Board's policy regarding water metering. Lots of decisions
need to be made, including public outreach, long-term
planning, financing, etc.
President Mosbacher reported on the following topics:
her attendance at a Lake Valley Fire meeting, permitting
problems related to fuel reduction projects, her
attendance at the Alpine County Contracts Commission,
an article in the Record Courier that will feature District
employee Hal Bird and Alpine County facilities, and on
her attendance at the meeting hosted by Assemblyman
Ted Gaines.
Director Schafer reported on the August 20 Lake Tahoe
Forum. Staff added that they met with Congressman
Tom McClintok and Senator Dianne Feinstein to request
support for the reauthorized LTRA (Lake Tahoe
Restoration Act).
General Manager: Richard Solbrig requested a Board GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
committee be appointed to discuss timing issues
with management and union employee MOUs.
President Mosbacher appointed Directors Schafer and
Rise to serve as an Ad Hoc Committee.
Legal Counsel: Attorney Kvistad provided guidance STAFF REPORTS
for Board members to keep in mind when reporting
on decisions made in closed session. It was the
consensus of the Board to direct staff to send a letter
to claimant, David Makovec, giving rational for
denying his claim on August 6.
3:55 P.M. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED
(There was noting to discuss in Closed Session.) SESSION AND RECONVENED TO
REGULAR SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION
No reportable Board action. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)/Conference
with Legal Counsel - Anticipated
Litigation (One Case)
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No reportable Board action. Pursuant to Government Code
~ov 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.
No reportable Board action. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference
with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation: Tahoe Asphalt, Inc., and
Tahoe Asphalt Materials Company,
LLC, vs. STPUD, Case No.
SC20090104, El Dorado Superior
Court
3:55 P.M. ADJOURNMENT
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Mary s a er, Board President
South/Tahoe Public Utility District
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Katy Shqrpj Clerk of th Board
South TaKod Public Utility District
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