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08-03-89 MT NUT E S REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT AuqIIst 3, 1989 The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session August 3, 1989, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chairman Mason, Directors Walker, Sinclair, Olson, Jones ROLL CALL STAFF: Cofer, Fischer, Mamath, Schroeder, Bonnet, Miller, Schnakenberg, Hydrick, Attorneys Weidman and Rollston GUESTS: Neva Roberts, Lou Pierini, Marjorie Springmeyer, Keith Klein/City Council Jerry Goodman/Grand Jury Lou Pierini commented on: COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1) Article .in the Tahoe Daily Tribune regarding water meters and questioned the Board and staff about the commercial water users. 2) Questioned the value of the planned studies on the water wells. Discussion/Question/Answer session followed. Marjorie Springmeyer questioned how deep one would have to dig for a well and if a permit was required. Manager Corer responded to her questions. Neva Roberts presented her views on the old sewer lines no longer in use at Stateline. She suggested the District review the possibility of re-opening these lines in the event of an emergency to avoid spills, and perhaps come to an agreement with Douglas County to accept our sewage in the event of an emergency. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE - 2 Board members and staff responded favorably to her suggestion and felt it merited staff's study. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (Continued) Manager Cofer requested an Exe- cutive Session prior to Board action on the Luther Pass Spill Containment Mitigation Plan. CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR Moved Olson/Second Sinclair/Passed Unanimously to add an Executive Session prior to Board Action on same. Moved Jones/Second Sinclair/Passed Unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar as presented: CONSENT CALENDAR 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2492 to allow Unpaid Service Charges to go to E1 Dorado County Tax Roll; 2) Enacted Ordinance No. 417 to set the tax rate for 1951 G.O. Bond Service Charges at $0.0005 per $100 assessed value for 1989/90 F.Y. 3) Enacted Ordinance No. 418 to set Tax Rate for U-1 Bond Service Charges at $0.0400 per $100 assessed value for 1989/90 F.Y. 4) Adopted Resolution No. 2491, approving Notice of Completion for Martin Ave. Well Rehabilitation, Phase II, Beylik Drilling, Inc. 5) Approved purchase and install- ation in an amount not to exceed $7,000 for Luther Pass Pump Station Telemetry Equipment. 6) Approved purchase for computer equipment for the Operations Dept. in an amount not to exceed $10,000. 7) Approved $7,500 contribution for ACWA Water Quality Program. Moved Sinclair/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 6, 1989. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE - 3 None REPORT BY BOARD MEMBERS BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS None 7/27/89 - Ail Day, SWRCB Final Grant Project Inspection 7/31/89 - 4:00 PM, Workshop/Agenda Items Manager: Manager Corer reported: STAFF REPORTS 1) There was a spill at Diamond Ditch near the Airport Rd. below the Harvey Place Reservoir which staff feels was caused by vandalism. Manager Cofer pointed out there is a security problem in the area; staff is working on a solution(s). 2) There was a Sierra Pacific Power failure at Luther Pass Pump Station. Attorney: Attorney Weidman reported he had been working on certain matters on the Agenda. Program Managers: No report. Shop Steward: No report. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION Moved 01son/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously to approve payment in the amount of $392,594.92. Presented by Gary Schnakenberg. Moved Olson/Second Sinclair/Passed Unanimously to: A) Authorize staff to accept construction bids; B) Authorize the Board's Operation Committee to approve purchases for the project ranging from $4,000 - $10,000. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS EROSION CONTROL PROJECT: COLD CREEK ACCESS ROAD REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE - 4 Presented by Gary Schnakenberg. Moved Sinclair/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously to: EROSION CONTROL PROJECT: NO. UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER A) Approve the CEQA Exemption; B) Approve the Project; and C) Authorize staff to accept construction bids. Presented by Rick Hydrick. Hydrick explained the need for the Predesign Study and the modifications. COLD CREEK FILTER PLANT PERFORMANCE/PREDESIGN STUDY Lou Pierini expressed his views regarding the need for the Study and some of the tasks in the Study, plus the costs associated with these tasks. Hydrick answered 'questions from Board members regarding things the Study would cover, and stated he felt the information gained would be critical to the Board in making rational decisions on future water issues brought before them. Moved Olson/Second Jones/Sinclair Voted No/Passed to authorize Boyle Engineering Task Order 9 in an amount not to exceed $40,434. Presented by Rick Hydrick. Rick Hydrick reviewed the necessity for the corrosion control treatment and the study. CORROSION CONTROL TREATMENT STUDY: SELECTED DISTRICT WELLS Hydrick answered questions from Board members. Moved Jones/Second Sinclair/Passed Unanimously to authorize Boyle Engineering Task Order 10 in an amount not to exceed $14,054. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE - 5 Presented by Rick Hydrick. Moved Olson/Second Sinclair/Passed Unanimously to: LUTHER PASS PUMP STATION: REPAIR OF 1,000 HORSEPOWER MOTOR (PUMP #3) A) Declare a Great Emergency; and B) Authorize the repairs by Stanley Motor Company in the estimated amount of $25,000 - $30,000. Presented by Ken Schroeder. Moved Olson/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously to approve staff's decision to expend $7,500 for Dee Engineering's time and the materials to complete the repair. FURNACE A & B AFTERBURNERS: REPAIR AND MATERIALS Presented by Ken Schroeder. Moved Jones/Second Walker/Passed Unanimously to approve purchase of steel pipe from Sacramento Pipe Works in an amount not to exceed $8,000 and authorize an additional $4,000 - $6,000 for miscellaneous project expenses for a total autho- rized amount not to exceed $14,000. PIPE REPLACEMENT CONNECTING PONDS 1 AND 2 8/10/89 - Lahontan Board Meeting At Mammoth, CA 8/11/89 - 10:00 AM, EDWPA @ Tahoe City (Annual Picnic) 8/11/89 - 5:00 PM, Last day to file for Board Elections 8/14/89 - 4:00 PM, Board Meeting (MONDAY) (No Workshop) 8/16-19 - CASA 8/28/89 - 1:30 PM, Schwake Settle- ment Conf. @ Sacramento 8/29/89 - TRPA Permit/Plant Expansion 9/05/89 - 8:30 AM, Heise L & L Settlement Conf. @ Auburn NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS 4:45 pm ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and Section 54956.9(b)2.(a) - Lahontan Administrative Civil Liability- Lahontan Board Order Nos. 6-89-46 and 6-89-51 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE - 6 5:10 PM RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION Presented by Manager Cofer. ACTION ON ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Moved Sinclair/Second Walker/ Passed Unanimously to authorize staff to report to the Lahontan Board on August 10, 1989 and comit to the implementation of the plan in lieu of payment of the $71,600 Administrative Civil Liability Fine, subject to the modifications in the schedule and the acceptance by the Lahontan Board of the wording re- garding schedule delays beyond the control of the District. LUTHER PASS SPILL CONTAINMENT MITIGATION PLANT (ESTIMATED COST: $132,400) 5:13 PM ADJOURNMENT ROBERT MASON, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ATTEST: PAT A. MAMATH, CLERK OF BOARD SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Date: B 0 A R'D M E'E T I'N G GUEST SIGN- I N SHEET: (please print) PltONE NUMBER: ,NAME, ADDRESS: NOTE: COMPLETION OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY AND NOT A PRECONDITION FOR ATTENDANCE.