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02-21-91 MINUTES ~REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · FEBRUARY 21, 1991 The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a Regular. Meeting, February 21, 1~91, 4:00 PM, city Council Chambers, 1900. Lake Tahoe Boulevard. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chairman Sinclair, Onysko, Mason, Mosbacher, Pierini ROLL CALL STAFF: Solbrig, Miller, Taylor, Schrempp, Rieger, Gilbert, Inglis, Hydrick, Schnakenberg, Bonnet,~B. Eppler, L. Brown, Cartwright, Rudokas,'Swain, Hoggatt,.Attorneys Weidman and Sare GUESTS Keith Klein/City CounCil, /Robert Reitenour, Jerry & Maggie Mershon, Gene Rasmussen, Jeff Tillman, Gary Midkiff, Jeff Rahbeck, Tim LYch, Susan Schlerf/City-SLT, Ginger Huber/E1 Dorado County Env. Mgmt. Jim Hilldinger, Don. Kadena, Curtis Clubb, Mr. Lucia Gerald Mershon, representing the Christiania Inn, spoke to the Board regarding installation of a backflow assembly on the property and the present disconnect order authorized by the Board. He stated they had filed bankruptcy. COMMENTS FROM THE-AUDIENCE Attorney Sare looked at the bank- ruptcy court papers and asked for time to research the bankruptcy code prior to disconnect. He also sug- gested Mr. Mershon diligently proceed with installation of the backflow assembly during this time. Tim Rieger noted the property owner has had since October, 1958- to install a backflow assembly and in the present situation they have had 6 weeks to complete the installation. ST055456 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE - 2 Bob Eppler stated as long as con- stant progress was seen by staff they would not disconnect, but it did have to be constant progress. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE (continued) Kay Taylor noted Rich Morales was not able to appear and requested the Board pass any questions they might have on to her so Rich Morales would have answers for them when he appeared before the Board. EVENSON DODGE REPORT The Board discussed the suggestion from staff to have Board members phone ~em prior to the Board meeting if they had questions regardin~ agenda items. Director Pierini said staff members were not always available when he called; irector Mosbacher felt questions should be asked in public with open discussion. Director Mosbacher requested Consent CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR CONSENT Item 4 be moved to Consent Items CALENDAR For Action; Assistant Manager Solbrig requested postponement of Action Item 3/Gardner Mt. VOC Treat- ment System. Moved Mosbacher/Second Pierini/Passed Unanimously to move Consent Item 4 to Consent Items for Action and Remove Action Item 3 from the Action Calen- dar. Moved pierini/Second Mosbacher/ Passed Unanimously to approve Consent Calendar as amended: CONSENT CALENDAR 1) Set the dates for the 1991/92 Fiscal Year Budget Public Hearings as April 1, 1991/7:30 PM and April 4, 1991/4:30 PM; 2) Authorized two-week disconnec- tion procedures for the delinquent accounts on the attached list. The list becomes a part of these minutes by reference herein. 3) Authorized two-week water dis- conneotion procedures on APN 23-201- 601 (_143 Eloise) and APN 23-251-281 (Steamers Bar & Grill); ST055457 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE - 3 5) Approved payment to Northwestern CONSENT CALENDAR Carbon in the amount of $5,537.15 and (continued) authorized a Purchase Order in the amount of $25,000 to cover the remain- der of 90/91 F.Y. and the above amount. CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION Director Mosbacher asked John Bonnet for the location of the property connected with the Special Use Permit? how long (period of time) the permit would be in force; why it is needed; and if the contaminates would be harmful to the District's sewage processing procedures. SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO DISTRICT'S COLLECTION SYSTEM (Consent Item No. 4) Bonnet stated the property was lo- cated at Ski Run Blvd. and ~{~. 50 (Standard Station). He was not sure how long it would take to treat the groundwater for contaminates but explained the reasons for the request and the intended procedures to do so. Moved Mosbacher/Second Pierini/Passed Unanimously to authorize issuance of a Special Use Permit to Geraghty & Miller, Inc. to discharge to the District's Collection System. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION Chairman Sinclair read aloud the Resolution and presented it to Attorney Weidman Presented by Mary Rudokas who recom- mended approval for design and construction of the chosen corrective alternative at an estimated cost range of $80,000 - $90,000. Chairman Sinclair stated this was an unbudgeted item. Director Mosbacher said the corrective alternative had not yet been chosen and she would prefer to wait to authorize construc- tion until after the corrective alternative had been selected. RESOLUTION NO. 2544 RECOGNIZING ATTORNEY JOHN WEIDMAN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE DISTRICT LOWER SHOPS SEWER ST055458 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE - 4 Moved Mosbacher/Second Mason/Sinclair Abstained/Passed to authorize moving forward with the design only to choose the corrective alternative. LOWER SHOPS SEWER (continued) Richard Solbrig stated staff requested GARDNER MOUNTAIN VOC TREATMENT the Board postpone action on this SYSTEM AT CLEMENT WELL SITE item. No Board Action Presented by Richard Solbrig who rec- ommended adoption of the Mission and Priority Statements as direction for the District. DISTRICT MISSION AND PRIORITY STATEMENTS Director Onysko said he felt there were goals listed which all members of the Board did not agree with, specifically the EIR/EIS for the 7.9 plant expansion. He did not feel all members of the Board wanted to expand the plant. Solbrig said staff had identified the goals they felt were needed; if the Board was opposed to some of the goals, then that needed to be decided and staff would drop them from the list. Moved Onysko/Second Pierini/Passed Unanimously to table this item. (To allow more input from Board members.) Richard Solbrig requested individual Board members give him a list of the items they were questioning. OPEN HEARING: Chairman Sinclair opened the meeting at 5:03 PM. STAFF COMMENTS: Diane Gilbert ex- plained the intent of the two Ordinances under consideration. Attorney Sare recommended adoption of the Ordinances. 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 433/ESTABLISHING WATER CONSERVATION STANDARDS; and ORDINANCE NO. 434/AMENDING ORDINANCE 359 TO PROVIDE IN- STALLATION OF LOW WATER USE PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR NEW CONNECTIONS PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ginger Huber/E1 Dorado County expressed her concerns regarding the Ordinances Other concerns were expressed by Jim Hilldinger, Keith Klein, Don Kadena/Tahoe Paradise, Curtis Clubb/ Clubb Plumbing, Mr. Lucia. ST055459 REGULAR BOARD M~__~TING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE - 5 BOARD COMMENTS: Director Mosbacher questioned Ordinance 433/Page 2, Item J/Remodeling. Discussion by all Board members followed. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) Director Mason requested the following changes to Ordinance 433: 1) Remove retroactive date and change date to February 21, 1991 (Section II I); 2) Page 2-J/Remodeling - change wording to read: ...increases the living space under roof on a parcel and entails an expenditure in excess of $5,000; 3) Allow low-flow flushing devices as an alternative to installation of low-flow fixtures. (Add to Discre- tionary Exemptions) Director Onysko stated he was opposed to installation of flow saving devices in existing toilets. He requested a separate vote on each Ordinance. Moved Onysko/Second Pierini/Mosbacher Voted No/Passed to enact Ordinance No. 433 with the changes noted in Items 1 and 2 above. Attorney Sare reviewed the proposed amendments to Ordinance 359 covered by Ordinance 434. Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Sinclair Abstained/Mosbacher Voted No/Passed to enact Ordinance No. 434 as presented. Presented by Bob Eppler who reques- ted authorization to implement the two-week disconnectin procedures at any and all storm drains at the refuse site. SOUTH TAHOE REFUSE COMPANY Gary Midkiff representing the Refuse Company discussed the present sit- uation with the Board and outlined their plans to resolve the problem. Moved Onysko/Second Mosbacher/Mason Abstained/Passed to refer this item back to staff for a period of 28 days and get staff's recommendation at the next Board meeting. ST055460 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 21, 1991 Presented by Jim Hoggatt who informed the Board he had received additional correspondence from Beylik regarding the Change Order and requested this item be delayed until he had a chance to evaluate the new information. PAGE - 6 DRILLING, DEVELOPING AND TESTING WATER WELLS Moved Onysko/Second Pierini/Passed Unanimously to table this item. Presented by Rick Hydrick who rec- ommended authorization to solicit bids for two (2) new service trucks. NEW TRUCKS FOR WATER OPERATIONS PUMP STATIONS DEPARTMENT State subsidized alternative fuel trucks were discussed. It was the consensus of the Board that there may be a vehicle from another department for use by the Water Operations Department. Moved Pierini/Second Mosbacher/Passed Unanimously to authorize solicitation of bids for one (1) new service truck. (Mosbacher stated she would second the motion with the understanding staff would continue to investigate the alternative fuel vehicles.) Attorney Weidman reviewed the work he and other members of the staff had completed on this item. He requested a meeting with the Board's Redevelop- ment Committee to review the proposed Ordinance. SEWER UNIT TRANSFER ORDINANCE No Board Action. Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Passed Unanimously to authorize payment in the amount of $398,350.02. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS. PAST MEETINGS STAFF REPORTS 2/09/91 - CWPCA Dinner-1990 Plant of the Year Award 2/13/91 - All Day - Staff Review/1991- 1992 Budget 2/14/91 - 2:00 PM - Lahontan Staff @ Luther Pass Pump Station (Rick Hydrick gave a report to the Board on this meeting) 2/15/91 - 10:00 AM - Lahontan Hearing Administrative civil Liability Fine for 7-13-91 Spill ST055461 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES'- FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE - 7 Attorneys Attorney Sare commended the staff (Bob Baer and Rick Hydrick) on their presentation to Lahontan. STAFF REPORTS He said he was looking forward to consolidating the present Ordinances into fewer, more workable volumes. John Weidman and Dale Sare said they would compile a list of projects John would continue to work on through completion. Program Managers: Bob Eppler discussed waiving the Ordinance for So. Tahoe Refuse Co. and said he felt the Board should clarify whether or not they would support a staff solution to the problem which would include a waiver to the Ordinance. The Board did not want to commit to an answer until they knew staff's recommenda- tion. Rick Hydrick reported on the progress made on the District's water supply and water conservation plans. Rick Hydrick reported on the College Well compliance date extension. Shop Stewar~ No Report Finance Committee: Director Pierini reported they had met to discuss Mgmt. MOU's, General Manager's MOU, Audit RFP, and the turn-around time for Payment of Claims. It was noted all members of the Board were given copies of the on-going discussions of the Mgmt. MOU's for review and comment to the Finance Committee. BOARD M~MBER COMMITTEE REPORTS Wastewater Operation~: Director Mason reported they had a brief meeting for an update on the Tahoe Keys Force Main rehab and an update on the wells. A meeting was set for 9:00 AM, 3/28/91. Board Policies: Director Mason stated a list of items to consider would be compiled by staff in the near future. ST055462 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 21 1991 PAG~ - 8 Director Pierini commended Mary Rudokas on her response to the City for the Loop Road project EIR/EIS. He also commended staff and Attorneys involved for the Lahontan fine which was waived. 2/26&27 - 10:00 AM - Finance Commit- tee 91/92 Budget Review 3/07/91 - 2:00 PM - Full Board/Budget Review 3/07/91 - 4:00 PM - Regular Board Mtg. 7:40 PM BOARD MEMBER REPORT~ NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETIINGS. ADJOURNMENT NAT SI~LAIR, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ATTEST: PAT A. MAMATH, CL~RK OF BOARD SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ST055463 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION South Tahoe Public Utility District Box ]9487 SLT, CA' 95706-3487 Notice Public Hearing STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of El Dorado I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County foresaid; I am over eighteen yea. ri, and not a part to or interested in the above entitled matter, I am the principal clerk of the printer of the printer of The Tahoe Daily Tribune a nswspaper;.of general circulation, printed and published Sunday through Friday in the City of South Lake Tahoe, County of El Dorado, and which newspaper has been adjbdged a newspaper of general circulation by.the Superior Court of the County of El Dorado, State of California uhder the date of March 6, 1970 Case Number 18569, that the notice of which the annexed Is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said ~-:.wspaper and not i~ -..ny' supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit: February 17 all In the year. of: 1991 I certify (or declare) under penalty, that the foregoing is true and correct, Dated at South Lake Tahoe California, this 17 date of Feb 19 9] ST055464 SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Sewer .1950 .Water A PUBLIC AGENCY P.O. Box 19487 · South Lake Tahoe, California 95706-3487 · Phone (916) 544-6474 1275 Meadow Crest Drive FAX (916) 541-0614 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THE 2lst DAY OF February, 1991~ 5:00 P,M, AT the City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT TO CONSIDER Ord±nance No. 4BB/Establ±shing Water Conservation Standards and Ordinance No. 434/Amending Ordinance 359 to Provide for the Installation of Low Water Use Plumbing Fixtures for New Construction. PAT A, MAMATH~ CLERK OF BOARD SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT DATED: February 14, 1991 ST055465 Chairman NAT SINCLAIR SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 1 Sewer .1950 .Water A PUBLIC AGENCY P.O. Box 19487 · South Lake Tahoe, California 95706-3487 · Phone (916) 544-6474 1275 Meadow Crest Drive FAX (916) 541-0614 Directors ROBERT MASON MARY LOU MOSBACHER STEVEN J. ONYSKO LOU PIERINI February 14, 1991 Tahoe Daily Tribune Advertising Department P.O. Box 1358 So. Lake Tahoe, CA 95705 Subject: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please publish the attached NOTICE OF PUBLIC Ordinance No. 433 and 434 on the following date: HEARING for Sunday, February 17, 1991 Also, please send me two copies of Proof of Publication for the date noted above. Thank you. Sincerely, Pat A. Mamath Clerk of Board Attachment cc: Accounts Payable ST055466 Chairman NAT SINCLAIR SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Sewer .1950 .water A PUBLIC AGENCY Directors ROBERT MASON MARY LOU MOSBACHER STEVEN J. ONYSKO LOU PIERINI P.O. Box 19487 · South Lake Tahoe, California 95706-3487 · Phone (916) 544-6474 1275 Meadow Crest Drive FAX (916) 541-0614 February 14, 1991 Tahoe Daily Tribune Legal Notice Department P.O. Box 1358 So. Lake Tahoe, CA 95705 Subject: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please publish the attached NOTICE OF PUBLIC Ordinance No. 433 and 434 on the following date: HEARING for Sunday, February 17, 1991 Also, please send me two copies of Proof of Publication for the date noted above. Thank you. Sincerely, Pat A. Mamath Clerk of Board Attachment cc: Accounts Payable ST055467