03-07-85 M I N U T E S
REGULUR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
MARCH 7, 1985
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met
in a regular session, March 7, 1985, 4:00 P.M., 1900 Lake Tahoe Blvd.,
City Services Center.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Madden,
Directors Jones, Wynn, Olson, Mason
STAFF: Cofer, Baer, Fischer, Mamath,
Williams, B. Eppler, Cartwright, Tiran,
Plasterer, Maxhimer, Attorney Weidman
None
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed
Unanimously to approve as submitted:
1) Authorization of Mr. Paul Lunardi
to assist District as a Lobbyist in
matters before the California Legis-
lature.
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to approve the 2/21/85
Regular Board Meeting.
None
None
None
2/22/85 - Mountain Counties Water
Association (Jones/Baer)
2/25/85 - Water Agency
3/04/85 - Workshop/Agenda Items
Manager Cofer summarized the events
which led to the Award for Outstanding
Performance to Howard Williams. The
award was presented by President Madden
for Energy Conservation Improvements at
Luther Pass Pump Station.
ROLL CALL
CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
REPORT BY BOARD MEMBERS
SHOP STEWARD'S REPORT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PAST MEETINGS
MANAGER'S REPORT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 7, 1985 Page 2
Attorney Weidman reported he had been
working on the B.L,M, appeal, Corps of
Engineers permit, Water Agency, the
TRPA permit, and the Apline appeal.
Attorney Weidman requested the ~LM Appeal
and Alpine appeal be the subjects dis-
cussed in Executive Session.
Assistant Manager Baer reported on the
NPDES Permit to be issued by Lahontan
for the Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Plant. District staff's responses were
included in a letter to Lahontan which
was included in the Board packet.
Bob Baer reviewed the items with the
Board. Director Mason questioned ad-
ditional costs related to the new
requirements (extra work in the lab
and modifications to the plant).
Manager Cofer also commented and said
staff would include dollar estimates
related to the new requirements in the
District response to the Draft Revised
NPDES Permit.
None
BOARD ACTION
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
PROGRAM MANAGER'S REPORT
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Moved Wynn/Second Olson/Passed
Unanimously to authorize payment in the
amount of $214,209.76.
Presented by Ken Schroeder.
Moved Olson/Second Jones/Passed
Unanimously to approve purchase of used
SCG-2-903-00300 gear unit in the amount
of $12,195 plus tax.
Presented by Bob Baer.
Moved Wynn/Second Olson/Passed
Unanimously to authorize Quad Consult-
ants, Task Order No. 3 in the amount
not to exceed $12,000.
Discussion Only - No Board Action
Manager Cofer reported he had been.
working with Bob Eppler on a Policy for
review by the Board. Director Wynn felt
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
GEAR UNIT FOR CENTRIFUGE
TRPA PERMIT - PLANT CONVERSION
SEWER UNIT ALLOCATION
PROCEDURES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 7, 1985 Page 3
the Ad hoc committee should continue to
meet with staff. Director Mason sug-
gested the committee should be looking
toward a final number to give the City
and County Allocation Committee.
SEWER UNIT ALLOCATION
PROCEDURES - continued
3/10/85 - 10:00 A.M. - South Shore Water
Purveyors
3/15/85 - 10:00 A.M. - Lahontan Public
Hearing (NPDES)
3/18/85 -
4:00 P.M. - Workshop/Agenda
Items
3/21/85 - 4:00 P.M. - Regular Board Mtg.
NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
Attorney Weidman stated in public session that a closed session could
be held to discuss the "Pending Litigation between So. Tahoe Public
Utility District vs the County of Alpine, Action No. 12657" and "U.S.
Department of Interior, Board of Land Appeals, Case No. IBLA 85-266"
in the matter of appeal by Sierra Club, et al, right-of-way grant to
So. Tahoe Public Utility District. The authority for discussing said
litigation was Government Code Section 54956.9(a). He further stated
he will submit a memorandum to the Board of Directors within seven
(7) days justifying why discussion could be held in closed session.
4:17 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
4:46 P.M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
ACTION ON ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE
SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
None
4:47 P.M.
ATTEST:
PAT A. MAMATH, CLERK OF BOARD
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Memo No. 2
Date: March 11, 1985
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM OF LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT STATING REASONS AND
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR HOLDING A CLOSED SESSION OF THE BOARD
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.8 or 54956.9.
TO:
Board of Directors
South Tahoe Public Utility District
As your attorney, I submit this memorandum stating the reasons and legal
authority for holding a closed session of the Board with your attorney
and for the purpose(s) set forth herein:
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There is pending court litigation in which
District is the real party in interest. Discussing
said pending administrative litigation between So.
Tahoe Public Utility District vs the County of Al-
pine, Action No. 12657 would prejudice the position
of the District. The section and subdivision of the
Government Code authorizing the closed meeting is
set forth for the following reason: Section 54956.9(a).
Be
There is pending court litigation in which
District is the real party in interest. Discussing
said pending administrative litigation between U. S.
Department of Interior, Board of Land Appeals, Case
No. IBLA 85-266 in the matter of appeal by Sierra
Club, et al, right-of-way grant to So. Tahoe Public
Utility District would prejudice the position of the
District. The section and subdivision of the
Government Code authorizing the closed meeting is
set forth for the following reason: Section 54956.9(a).
Dated and signed by
John C. Weidman, Attorney
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Date
FOR ADJOURN~tENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD MARCH 7, 1985