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07-05-90MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT JULY 5,1990 The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session, July 5, 1990, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chairman Mason, Directors Sinclair, Walker, Pierini, (Director Onysko Absent) ROLL CALL STAFF: Baer, Fischer, Mamath, Cartwright, Rieger, Brown, Schnakenberg, Gilbert, Bonnet, McGhee, Eddy, Powers, Attorney Weidman GUESTS: Keith Klein/City Council, Mr. & Mrs. Mosbacher, John McDougall None COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Bob Baer requested Consent Item No. 5 be deferred and add an Action Item/District Water Supply. Director Pierini requested Consent Item No. 3 be moved to the Action Calendar/Water Disconnection Pro- cedures in Accordance with Ordinance No. 394. Moved Sinclair/Second Pierini/Onysko Absent/Passed to approve corrections/ additions to the Agenda. Moved Sinclair/Second Walker/Onysko Absent/Passed to approve Consent Calendar as amended: CONSENT CALENDAR 1) Approved Board Minutes of June 7, 1990. 2) Adopted Smoking Policy. 3) Approved cancellation of sewer permit and refund fees in the amount of $4,253.24 to Mr. & Mrs. Stauffer - Fallen Leaf Lake Parcel No. 21-301-221. ST054682 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JULY 5, 1990 PAGE - 2 4) Authorized implementation of of the procedures for delinquent accounts on the list dated June 29, 1990 in accordance with Ordinance 372 and 373. (The list is attached and becomes a part of these minutes by re- ference herein). CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 5) Confirmed acting Manager's action to purchase Brown Trout for Alpine County. 6) Authorized EPA & SWRCB Grant condition to be included in the Schwake grant deed to the District. (Alpine Co. Land Acquisition). Director Pierini reported on the meeting with representatives of Alpine Co. regarding the District's purchase of 115,000 lbs. of trout per year. Also present at the meeting were: Bob Baer, Chairman of Fish & Game Department, Chairman of Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, Linda Brown & Gene Eppler. BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS Director Pierini hopes future fish purchases will be bid to reduce the cost to the District. Manaqer: Bob Baer introduced Dorothy McGhee, part-time Engineer at the District, working with Jim Hoggatt on various projects. STAFF REPORTS Bob Baer also reported on the progress of the Agreement. (Alpine County Land Acquisition). Diane Gilbert reported on the County Board of Supervisors/Rotenone Use for Fish Kills Meeting with input from Mary Lou Mosbacher, and answered questions from Chairman Mason and Director Sinclair. ST054683 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JULY 5, 1990 PAGE - 3 6/25/90 - 1:30 PM - Lake Tahoe Community College Sewage Capacity 6/26/90 - 1:30 PM - Bureau of Recla- mation Study on Lake Tahoe Basin Groundwater @ TCPUD 6/26/90 - 2:00 PM - County Board of Supervisors/Rotenone Use for fish kills 7/02/90 - 3:00 PM - Lakeside Mutual Water Co. 7/02/90 - 4:00 pm - Workshop (CANCELLED) PAST MEETINGS Attorney: Attorney Weidman reported he had been working on: 1) The Heise & Schwake Land Settle- ments and some of the problems involved; and 2) F.L.L. Project Program Managers: John Bonnet gave a progress report on the carbon equipment removal by Northwest Carbon. Shop Steward: La Verne Eddy thanked the Board for their time and effort spent on the Smoking Policy. Chairman Mason also thanked every- one involved. None REPORT BY BOARD MEMBERS ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION Director Walker disqualified him- self from voting due to a conflict of interest. John McDougall reviewed his request for a water line to his property. Discussion/Question/Answer session ensued regarding costs, reimburse- ments, & mainline extensions regard- ing Mc Dougall's request. REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE BOARD: JOHN MC DOUGALL ST054684 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JULY 5, 1990 PAGE - 4 Moved Pierini/Second Sinclair/ Walker Abstained/Onysko Absent/ Passed to allow a 2-inch line in place of a 6-inch line to Mr. Mc Dougall's property. REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE BOARD: JOHN MC DOUGALL (Continued) Moved Pierini/Second Sinclair/ Onysko Absent/Passed to approve payment in the amount of $553,697.14. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS 4:30 - Chairman Mason opened the Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROPRIATIONS SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS FOR 1990-91 SEWER BUDGET Barrie Fischer explained Appropri- ations subject to limitations for 1990-91 Sewer Budget. STAFF REPORT PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSE HEARING BOARD ACTION None 4:32 PM Moved Pierini/Second Sinclair/Onysko Absent/Passed to Adopt Resolution No. 2534, Setting Appropriations Subject to Limitation at $20,205,712. Moved Sinclair/Second Walker Onysko Absent/Passed to authorize expendi- ture of up to $1,500 for background screening for candidates. MANAGER CANDIDATES: SCREENING BACKGROUND Presented by Gary Schnakenberg. DISTRICT WATER SUPPLY Gary Schnakenberg reviewed the size and price of the proposed well sites. Jim Hoggatt reported to the Board on the present status of the pro- duction well at Bijou School and development testing at the Middle School. He also reported on the Test Wells @ A1 Tahoe site, the Bijou Golf Course site, and Sunset Drive Well site. It was decided to refer this item to Board Committee (Pierini/Sinclair) to work with staff on the selection of a well site and meet with property owners to discuss same. No Board Action. ST054685 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JULY 5, 1990 Presented by Tim Rieger. Moved Sinclair/Second Walker/ Onysko Absent/Pierini Abstained/ Passed to authorize a 4-week disconnection procedure (rather than 2-weeks) in accordance with Ordinance 394/Failure to Install approved backflow assembly at property located at 2285 James Ave. 7/06/90 - 10:00 AM - Federal Water Master/Alpine County Water Issues 7/09/90 - 10:00 PM - Bureau of Reclamation/Lake Tahoe Basin Groundwater Study @ NTPUD 7/13/90 - 10:00 AM - Manager Inter- views @ Timber Cove Lodge 7/16/90 - 4:00 PM - Adjourned Board Meeting/W Executive Session; Workshop following 7/19/90 - 4:00 PM - Regular Board Mtg. 5:15 PM PAGE - 5 WATER DISCONNECTION FOR BACKFLOW INSTALLATION APN 23-221-241 NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 13, 1990 - 10:00 AM @ TIMBER COVE LODGE FOR MANAGER POSITION INTERVIEWS ROBERT MASON, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ATTEST: P~T A. :~,~TH~ CL~R~ 02' BO~.D SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ST054686 ACCOUNTS SUBMITTED FOR AUTHORIZATION OF DISCONNECT PROCEEDINGS JULY 5, 1990 JUNE 29, 1990 Page 1 of 1 ITEM 1. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. ACCOUNT # 22-322-291 NAME K.D. Van Pelt 22-361-271 Reece Jensen 26-085-031 Frank & Tom Perez 26-145-111 Leonard Duckworth 27-154-061 -151 -161 Rafael Torres 27-234-041 Richard Kubel 27-311-091 Ski Run Management -241 & 251 28-163-031 Karlene Rabourn 31-094-161 Therese Ziard 31-115-041 31-254-251 Regina Cothran Dan Tiscareno 32-141-120 & David Manwill -121 32-152-131 David Cameron 32-221-091 Art True 32-352-081 33-362-121 David Rosberg Frederick Ciccarelli PHYS. ADDRESS 1771 Venice 439 Ala Wai #119 944 Alameda 832 Placer 3740 Birch & 3745 Tamarack 1145 Long Valley 1128-1140 Ski Run 3643 Birch 3961 Crest 1051 Marjorie 2522 E1wood 962 Mackinaw 1117 Bonanza 1254 Bonanza 1396 Kyburz 272 Upland Way 644 Shoshone PROP. AMOUNT TYPE DUE SFD $ 410.27 Condo 472.24 Duplex 482.62 SFD 630.82 SFD SFD SFD SFD Comm. SFD SFD Duplex Duplex 5-Plex Duplex SFD SFD SFD 898.70 462.44 804.04 491.51 573.16 634.16 509.36 1308.38 494.70 513.83 489.24 438.50 ST054687 SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT SMOKING POLICY INTRODUCTIO~ In an effort to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, the District has developed the following smoking policy which will be applicable to all work sites of the South Tahoe Public Utility District. Work sites are the Administration Building, Operations and Lab Building, Lower Shop Maintenance Building, Furnace Building, Filter Equipment Building, Fountain Shop Building, and Meyers Shop Building. GENERAL SMOKING POLICY Smoking will not be permitted in any work areas, including private offices, open work areas, conference rooms, hallways, coffee/snack areas, restrooms, or any other area that is not specifically selected a ,,designated smoking area." Effective immediately, smoking will only be allowed in the following areas: a) A designated common area selected by the General Manager as approved by a majority of the employees in a particular work site. b) At work sites where no specific smoking area is designated, smoking shall only be permitted at that location outside of the buildings. SMOKING IN VEHICLES If a District vehicle is permanently assigned to a particular employee, that employee may smoke in his/her assigned vehicle when driving alone. If a passenger is in the vehicle, smoking is prohibited unless express permission is given by the passenger. REVIEW OF DESIGNATED AREAS Upon request, the General Manager/designee shall review the designated common smoking area to determine whether that area is satisfactory. If the area is not approved, the General Manager/designee can determine a location where the smoking area would be more suitable. Any such designation shall be consistent with the adopted smoking policy which does not allow primary or secondary smoke to effect the general environment. Changes may be made by the General Manager/designee from time to time; however, any such changes in the designated areas shall be consistent with the adopted policy of protecting the workplace from a known health hazard. Adopted by Board of Directors July 5, 1990 ST054688 SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: June 25, 1990 Ail Employees Bob Baer, Acting General Manager Designated Smoking Areas In accordance with the new Smoking Control Policy the following work sites are identified as non-smoking areas or designated smoking areas: 1) Administration Building - no smoking inside the building. 2) Operations/Lab Building - no smoking inside the building. 3) Furnace Building - smoking allowed. 4) Filter Equipment Building - smoking allowed. 5) Underground Repair Lunch Room~ and office Areas - no smoking allowed. 6) Heavy Maintenance Lunch Room and office Areas - no smoking allowed. 7) Lower Shops - smoking allowed in open area. 8) Fountain Shop Lunch Room - no smoking allowed. 9) Fountain Shop - smoking allowed in open area. 10) Underground Repair Lunch Room/Meyers - no smoking allowed inside the building. 11) Garage Area/Meyers - smoking allowed. 12) All Pump Stations - no smoking allowed. 13) All Restrooms - no smoking. The attached new policy will become effective on July 6, 1990. Please remember that the Smoking Policy is intended to provide an environment which promotes good health for all employees while balancing the needs of smokers and non-smokers. ST054689 TO: FR: SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD AGENDA ITEM Board of Directors Bob Baer/La Verne Eddy RE: Board Meeting July 5, 1990 Action Item No. Consent Calendar Item No 2 Item - Project Name: SMOKING POLICY Requested Board Action: Adopt Policy Discussion: The attached policy was drafted after a "meet and confer" session which included the shop stewards (1 smoker) two management representatives (1 smoker, 1 non-smoker), the Acting General Manager, and Director Pierini. The group listed above recommends the Smoking Policy be adopted. The District will encourage employees tO attend "Stop Smoking Programs". Costs: Urns/S314.65; "No Smokinq" Signs/S95.85 Smokinq Lounqe Furniture/S469 (includes freiqht and a siqn) "Smoking Permitted" signs/S23; Construction/S1,200 TOTAL OF ABOVE: $2,103 Smoke Stoppers Clinic @ Barton Hospital is $150/person, but is not available until 1991. It is a 5 week course (3 days/week - 1~ hrs. per session. Attachments: Smoking PoliCy, Memo on Designated Smoking Areas. ****************************************************************** CONCURRENCE WITH PROPOSED ACTION: Yes /~.^._, No General X Water Sewer ST054690 P L E A S E P O S 5 SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT M E M O R A N D U M DT: TO: FR: RE: July 6, 1990 Ail Employees Board of Directors SMOKING POLICY ***************************************************************** Attached for your information is the Smoking Policy adopted by the Board of Directors at its July 5, 1990 Regular Board Meeting. If you have any questions regarding this new policy, please see Bob Baer. ST054691 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION P.O. BOX 19847 . ._ SO LAKE T,~-DE, CA. 95706-3487 Affidavit of Publication of INV# 3334 NDTICE OF PUBLIC I-~.ARING STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of El Dorado I om o citizen of the United Slates and a residenl of Ihe County foresoid: I am over lhe age of eighteen years, and not a port to or inlerested in the above entitled mailer. I om the principal clerk of the prinler of The Tahoe Daily Tribune · Tahoe ,Sierra Tribune a newspaper al general circulation, prinled and published daily in the City of $oulh Lake Tahoe, County of El Dorado, and which newspaper has been ad. judged a newspaper of general circulation by the ,Superior Courl of the County of El Dorado, Slate of California, under the dale of March 6, 1970 Case Number 18569, Ihot the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy (sel in type hal smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and mol in any supplement Ihereof on Ihe following dates, to wit: .,, ~ 26, 1990 all in the year 19 90 I certify (or declare) under penally, that the foregoing is true and correcl. Dated at SO LAKI5 TAHOE Celilornia, Ibis 26th date of ~ 1990 Signature ST054692 SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Sewer .1950 .Water A PUBLIC AGENCY Chairman 'ROBERT MASON P.O. Box 19487 · South Lake Tahoe, California 95706-3487 · Phone (916) 544-6474 1275 Meadow Crest Drive FAX (916) 541-0614 Directors STEVEN d. ONYSKO LOU PIEFIINI NOEL B WALKER NAT SINCLAIR June 22, 1990 Tahoe Daily Tribune Legal Notice Department P.O. Box 1358 So. Lake Tahoe, CA 95705 Subject: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please publish this Notice of Public Hearing for establishing appropriation limits for the 1990-91 Fiscal Year Sewer Budget on the following date: Tuesday - June 26, 1990 Please send me two copies of Proof of Publication for the date noted above. Sincerely, Pat Mamath Clerk of Board Enclosure cc: Accounts Payable ST054693 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THE 5th DAY OF July, 1990 4:30 P,M, AT 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard - City Council Chambers BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT TO CONSIDER establishing by Resolution the appropriation limits for the 1990-91 fiscal year sewer enterprise fund budget for the South Tahoe Public Utility District as described in article XIII B of the State Constitu- tion. The proposed appropriation limits are $20,205,712. At the Hearing all comments by interested persons will be considered. DATED: June 22, 1990 PAT A, MAMATHj CLERK OF BOARD SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ST054694 NOTI CE OF ADJOURNMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, HELD ON THE ~l~ DAY OF ~x~, /?~~ ~.'o~ P,M, AT THE REGULAR MEETING PLACE WAS ADJOURNED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE /~¥k DAY OF ~..~..~ AT 9~0 A,M,, MEETING AT: ~_~~~ _ .x:... PAT A, MAMATH, CLERK OF BOARD SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ST054695