06-20-91MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
JUNE 20, 1991
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in
a regular session, June 20, 1991, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900
Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Chairman Sinclair, Directors Pierini,
Mosbacher, Mason. Director Onysko
arrived at 4:08 PM.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Mamath, Taylor, Miller,
Hydrick, B. Eppler, Gilbert, Brown,
Schrempp, Bonnet, Powers, Rudokas,
Hoggatt, Attorney Sare
GUESTS:
Keith Gottschalk, city Parks and
Recreation, Brian Taylor/Tahoe Daily
Tribune, Keith Klein/City Council,
Steve Chilton/TRPA, Brian Perkins and
Allen Biaggi/Nevada Waste Management
Branch, EPA, Roy C. Hampson
Chairman Sinclair announced Bruce
Davis had canceled his request.
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFOREBOARD:
BRUCE DAVIS
Chairman Sinclair and Attorney Sare
discussed adding this item to the
Agenda.
FUEL LEAK BENEATH HORIZON HOTEL
CASINO
Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Onysko
Absent/Passed to add this item to
today's Agenda as Item II, due to
the great emergency of the matter.
Allen Biaggi/Supervisor, Nevada Waste
Management Branch, EPA reported to
the Board regarding the Horizon Hotel
fuel spill. The following points were
reviewed:
1) Size of spill
2) Findings in groundwater
3) Chronological order of events and
related testings
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4) Work plan to eliminate the plume
Biaggi said the fuel tank leak was
reported in October, 1990 and a
letter informing TRPA of the leak was
sent on 10/12/90.
FUEL LEAK BENEATH HORIZON HOTEL
CASINO
(continued)
Steve Chilton/TRPA reviewed the
matter.
Director Onysko stated he felt 100%
of the contaminants could never be
recovered and felt the District wells
in the area were counter-productive to
the contaminant recovery efforts.
Steve Chilton agreed with him.
Onysko suggested the District wells be
shut down and replaced by the Del Webb
Corporation, and to pursue the re-
placement of the wells by litigation,
if necessary.
Director Pierini asked if Biaggi's
Dept. had ever considered notifying
STPUD, or any Calif. Agency.
Biaggi answered, "No, because it was
felt the situation was in control and
the plume was well-defined & contained
on the site." He also said there did
not seem to be a high degree of mi-
gration.
Director Pierini requested Biaggi's
Dept. keep the District informed of
the clean-up progress.
Director Mosbacher also asked why they
hadn't called someone on the Calif. side.
Director Pierin'i asked if Nevada, EPA,
would be willing to pay for the testing.
Biaggi felt if anyone paid, it should
be done by the Del Webb Corp.
Richard Solbrig informed the Board that
he had a previous conversation with Del
Webb's attorney regarding testing.
Biaggi continued to answer questions
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regarding the dates (before Oct. 10th)
the leaks were discovered, and that
they were reported on October 10th.
He said on August 6, 1990, two (2)
underground tanks were removed and
186 cubic yards of soil were also
removed. The tank removal process
revealed contaminated soil and line
leaks. He also assured the Board
the plume is fully delineated; there
are three monitoring wells completely
surrounding the plume as it is cur-
rently defined; product recovery is
ongoing at the site.
FUEL LEAK BENEATH HORIZON HOTEL
CASINO
(continued)
Discussion followed regarding removal
of existing wells, removal of floating
material from water surface, hydrology,
monitoring/sampling, legal action, con-
tamination & testing, private wells,
permit/procedures/penalties, concern
for public health, and proper notifi-
cation to all agencies concerned.
Steve Chilton displayed a map showing
the plume in relation to Lake Tahoe
and the District's wells and reviewed
a remediation plan. He said Del Webb
is the discharger and legally respon-
sible. He explained that under the
208 Plan, TRPA is not listed as a
responsible agency. He said under
the 208 Plan, local govt. (Douglas County
and E1 Dorado County, with Lahontan as
the 2nd lead agency) are the responsible
agencies for this kind of spill--TRPA
is only a back-up agency. TRPA will be
monitoring for many years (remediation
plan). There has been no leakage since
January, 1991 due to capping of the
leaking line. Chilton felt the discharger
should have to pay for the testing. He
said an investigation is in progress and
the District will be informed on all
events/information as it becomes available.
Hydrick answered Director Onysko's
questions regarding the number of GPM's
the District gets from the wells near
the spill site (about 500 GPM's) and
an "emergency crash" program to put
in another well in the Stateline Zone.
Director Onysko also stated he did not
care if the samples came back negative.
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He wanted Del Webb, Horizon, or some-
body to replace those wells--to build
another 500 GPM well.
FUEL LEAK BENEATH HORIZON HOTEL
CASINO
(continued)
Attorney Sare informed the Board if any
discussion or a decision pursuing the
Del Webb Corp. for this spill is
necessary, it should be done so in
Executive Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Roy Hampson discussed the emergency
plan. He felt the problem will never
be totally cleaned up and an Emergency
Response Plan should have been appli-
cable to this incident.
Keith Klein/City Council asked at
what depth STPUD draws water from
their well. Hydrick answered,
"just under 100 ft. to 275 ft".
Moved Pierini/Second Onysko/
Passed Unanimously to direct staff
to do immediate testing to District
wells in the affected area and the
private wells (for those who permit
it) in an amount up to $4,000.
The Board advised staff to set-up a
special budget to keep track of the
expenditures related to the testing
(staff time and testing costs).
Manager Baer requested Item VIII/Ex-
ecutive Session be deleted, and pull-
ed Consent Calendar Item No. 14/for
discussion in the Executive Session
scheduled under Item XIII.
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR CONSENT
CALENDAR
Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Sinclair
Abstained from Consent Item No. 4/
Passed to approve Consent Calendar
as amended:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approved Board Meeting Minutes
of May 15, 1991 - Regular Meeting;
and May 29, 1991 - Special Meeting.
2) Authorized execution of the ERB
Grant Amendment, Project No. C-06-
1414-120/State Portion by the General
Manager.
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3) Authorized procedures on water
disconnection in accordance with
Ordinance No. 394 on APN 31-258-181/
Lake Tahoe Glass and APN 25-111-081/
913 Modesto.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
4) Approved Auto Liability Claim in
the amount of $4,539.14. (Director
Sinclair abstained).
5) Authorized payment to the claimant,
J.M. Williams, in the amount of
$5,922.29/Sewer Back Up Liability Claim.
6) Approved Request for Proposals to
be sent to air testing firms for
Emission Inventory Report/AB 2588:
Air Toxic "Hot Spots" Information &
Assessment Act.
7) Approved expenditure of District's
portion/S15,390 for 1991 Water Conser-
vation Program.
8) Approved bid awards for the 1991-92
chemical purchases listed on Item 8
cover sheet (cover sheet becomes a part
of these minutes as Addendum A, by
reference herein) for a total amount of
$337,108.80.
9) Adopted Resolution No. 2549/
Appropriations Subject to Limitation
& Proceeds of Taxes for F.Y. 1991-92.
10) Adopted Resolution No. 2550/
Adjusted Appropriations Subject to
Limitations, 1990-91.
11) Approved 5/24/91 Engagement Letter
& authorized execution of Agreement for
Audit Services with Perry-Smith & Co. to
Audit Financial Statements for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1991.
12) Enacted Ordinance No. 437/Management
Salary Adjustment and MOU.
13) Authorized the amount of $17,172
plus freight to Cathodic Protection
Services for design, fabrication, &
installation/Gardner Mt. Tanks (2) &
Wintoon Tank.
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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Presented by Rick Hydrick, who COLLEGE WELL BLENDING
reported the State (Health Dept.) was
willing to extend the exemption to run
the College Well an additional year due
to the District's diligence in improving
its water supply. He reviewed the
advantages to the District from this
decision and recommended not blending
College Well water at this time.
No Board Action.
Presented by Rick Hydrick, who
recommended the Board add a request
for a 1-year extension to the Com-
pliance Plan to use the College Well
while the District drills a new well
and begins work on the Cold Creek
Filter Plant. Hydrick said the College
Well could be designated as a backup
well to meet Calif. Water Works
Standards in the future.
DISTRICT WATER SUPPLY
Hydrick answered questions regarding
blending, backup for power outages,
costs, feasibility study and the recent
Cold Creek fire's affect on the Filter
Plant.
Moved Mason/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to send the permit applica-
tion & letter with the recommended
changes as presented by Hydrick to the
State Health Dept., with the understand-
ing Director Pierini review the letter
prior to mailing.
Presented by Manager Baer, who
reported on a meeting with Dennis
Crabb and Keith Gottschalk this
date to review the Draft License
Agreement.
Attorney Sare pointed out several
changes/provisions to the Agreement
as originally submitted in Draft form
& clarified portions of the Agreement
as questions were asked by Board members.
BIJOU SCHOOL WELL
Keith Gottschalk responded to
questions from Director Mosbacher
regarding fire hydrants in the area
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and on this water line in particular.
He also reported the Council author-
ized the Mayor to sign this Agreement.
BIJOU SCHOOL WELL
(continued)
Moved Mosbacher/Second Pierini/.
Passed Unanimously to authorize
Board Chairman to sign the License
Agreement.
Presented by Richard Solbrig, who
reviewed the bids and recommended
the award of the contract to Thomas
Haen Co., Inc. in the amount of
$272,860.
GARDNER MOUNTAIN VOC
Solbrig answered questions regarding
costs for design, construction super-
vision, and certified payroll/prevail-
ing wages. He also stated the project
was presently about $125,000 over
budget, but assured Director Pierini
the project was still less expensive
than putting in three stripping towers
as recommended by Director Onysko, be-
cause the original cost estimate by
Groundwater Technology for the towers
had been too low, and the project would
have been over budget by 3 x's the
amount (3 towers) rather than for the
one tower.
Moved Mason/Second Onysko/Passed
Unanimously to approve Award of
Bid to Thomas Haen Co., Inc.
Presented by Linda Brown, who
reviewed the previous 2nd Agreement
Amendment and the changes the 5th
Amendment covered. She recommended
execution of the 5th Amendment to the
Agreement between the District and
Alpine County. Discussion followed
regarding fish prices, fiscal/calendar
year, budgets and payments.
ANNUAL FISH PURCHASE OBLIGATION
TO ALPINE COUNTY
A) Moved Mason/Second Pierini/
Passed Unanimously to authorize
execution of the 5th Amendment to
the Agreement between the District
and Alpine County.
B) Moved Pierini/Second Mason/
Passed/Unanimously to authorize
payment to Alpine County in the
amount of $32,212.50, contingent
upon execution of 5th Amendment
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by Alpine County and Alpine
County Water District.
Presented by Richard Solbrig,
who explained the revised edition
and recommended adoption as direc-
tion for the District.
ANNUAL FISH PURCHASE OBLIGATION
TO ALPINE COUNTY (continued)
DISTRICT MISSION AND PRIORITY
STATEMENT
Discussion followed. It was the
consensus of the Board to forward
this item to the Board Policy
Committee.
Moved Onysko/Second Mosbacher/
Passed Unanimously to move the
matter to the Board Policy
Committee for further study &
evaluation.
Presented by Director Mosbacher,
who expressed her feelings on this
item and said she did not think
this was funded or approved in the
Budget. She disapproved of the
hiring of the water watchers because
she felt volunteers could do the
same job.
WATER WATCHERS
Discussion followed. Diane Gilbert
pointed out the water production cost
savings, water education and con-
servation potential through this
program.
Moved Onysko/Second Mason/Mosbacher
voted No/Passed to re-affirm the
Board's previous authorization for
an expenditure of $8,400 for hiring
water educators.
This item was removed at the request
of Director Mosbacher.
SENIOR CITIZEN VOLUNTEER GROUP
Attorney Sare requested permission
to hand-deliver the 1st payment to
Schwake's attorney with a written
notice that further payments will
not be made until the boundary line
matter was resolved. (There are
5 payments to be made). It was the
consensus of the Board to approve
Attorney Sare's request.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
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Moved Pierini/Second Mosbacher/
Passed Unanimously to approve
payment in the amount of $640,400.70.
(This payment excluded a $2,000
payment to GS Concepts).
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
(continued)
Presented by Jim Hoggatt, who
recommended awarding the contract to
low bidder, Bertagnolli & Associates.
LOWER SHOPS PARKING LOT AND
SEWER REPLACEMENT
Attorney Sare & Jim Hoggatt assured
the Board that Bertagnolli's referen-
ces had been investigated and
recommended awarding the contract
to him.
Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Passed
Unanimously to award contract to
low bidder, Bertagnolli, with the
understanding he show evidence of
renewal of his Calif. Contractor's
license before its expiration on
6/30/91.
None
BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Director Onysko reported it had
been brought to his attention as
well as the staff's, that a computer
plotter is available for purchase
from a local firm. He said to
purchase this equipment now--rather
than later--would save the District
money. The equipment is almost brand
new and could be purchased at a low
price. (He suggested $2,000).
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
It was the consensus of the Board to
approve the purchase of the computer
plotter--with the General Manager's
authorization--for an amount not
to exceed $2,000.
Director Sinclair reported he had met
with Gary Moore/City of So. Lake Tahoe,
who would assist the District in admin-
istering requests from needy customers
for assistance regarding sewer & water
charges. (This item will be discussed
at the July 1, 1991 Billing Procedure
Workshop).
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Manaqer:
Manager Baer reported the next
District billing would include a
notice informing customers they may
pay by the month if they wished, and
show the delinquency date at the end
of the quarter. He also reported on
the meeting with SWRCB regarding
the Step-3 Grant Budget.
STAFF REPORTS
Attorney:
Attorney Sare reported he had talked
with Chris Rissetto regarding grant
funding (Clean Water Act). He said
grant funding was being reinstated
for specific, unique water bodies.
He elaborated on his conversation
with Chris Rissetto regarding this
grant and requested direction from
the Board to pursue it. It was
the consensus of the Board to pursue
a basin-wide grant.
Program Manaqers:
No report.
Shod Steward:
No report.
6/10/91 - Luther Pass Pump Station
Community Meeting
6/13/91 - SWRCB re Step-3 Grant Budget
6/14/91 - EDWPA Picnic @ Georgetown
6/20/91 - 3:00 PM, Workshop/Water
Connection Charges
PAST MEETINGS
7/01/91 - 1:00 PM, Review Billing
Procedures WORKSHOP @ city
Council Chambers
7/01/91 - 4:00 PM, Regular Board Mtg.
(Public Meeting)
NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
7:50 PM
ADJOURNMENT TOEXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c) (3) (4)/
Discussion to decide whether
to initiate litigation - Consent
Item 14/City Street Overlay
Project for 1991: Raise Sewer
Manhole Lids & Water Valve Box
Lids
None
ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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ADJO~ENT
NAT SINCLAIR, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
PAT MAMATH, CLERK OF BOARD
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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SOUTI{ TAHOE PUBIZ[C UTILITY DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEl{
Addendum A
TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
',: Linda Brown, Purchasing Agent
RE: BOARDMFJgTING June 20, 1991 AGENDA ITEM
ACTION ITEM NO. CONSENT CAF.ENDARITEMNO.
ITE~- PROJECT NAME: 1991-92 CHEMICAL PURCHASE ORDERS
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION: Ap_prove Bid Awards to the lowest responsible,
responsive bidders'
' CHEMICAL: LOWEST BIDDER: AMOUNT: BUDGETED:
Alum Sulfate Rhone Poulenc Basfc Chem. $35,575.00 $41,000
Chlorine All'Pure Chemical Co. 82,796.60 ' 98,000
Caustic Soda Sierra Chemical Co. 163,'971.60 165,000
Hydrogen
P~roxid~ Great Western Chemical 42,405'.-30. -.. 47;'000-.
Sodium
H¥~och]Srite- 'Van Wa.ters & Rogers 12,360.30 25,000
$ 337,108.80
sCHEDULE: Fiscal Year 1991-92
COSTS:. $337,108.80
BUDGETED AMOUNT: $376,000.00
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Result Summaries
ACCOUNT NO:
100-400-2006-4730
100-400-2006-4750
100-400-2006-4770
100-400-2006-4710
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