10-03-91MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
OCTOBER 3, 1991
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in
a Regular Session, October 3, 1991, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900
Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Chairman Sinclair, Directors Mason,
Mosbacher, Pierini, Onysko
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Mamath, L. Brown,
B. Eppler, Schroeder, Miller, Hoggatt,
Twomey, Gilbert, Swain, Attorney Sare
GUESTS:
Marjorie Springmeyer, Ty Baldwin,
Brian Taylor/Tahoe Daily Tribune,
Barrie Fischer, Jim Norton, Dave Rowe,
Keith Klein/City Council, Duane Wallace,
Roy Hampson, Jerry Goodman, Jim Deaton,
Sam Nerjeiger & Vince Holley/Penco,
Kevin Eszlinger/Sevelex
Phil Casale was not present. Prior to
the meeting he requested to be re-
scheduled to the 10/17/91 meeting.
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE BOARD:
PHIL CASALE
Shop Steward:
No Report (not present).
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Dr. Guy Lease/Lake Tahoe Community
Colleqe, presented the District
a Public Service Award from TRPA
for the Lake Tahoe Demonstration
Garden. He commended Rick Hydrick
for his hard work and commitment.
He thanked the District for its
vision & support for the project.
Chairman Sinclair requested to add an
Item 10/Great Emergency - Angora
Creek Circle Water Main Leak and
remove Consent Item 3/Request from
Congressman Miller: Drought Legisla-
tion.
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR CONSENT
CALENDAR
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Staff requested action Item 5/New
Water Supply: Hydrogeologic Services
be deferred.
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR CONSENT
CALENDAR
(continued)
Consent Items 5, 7, 8 and 9 were
requested to be brought forward
or discussion/action.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Pierini/
Passed Unanimously to approve
corrections/additions to Agenda
and Consent Calendar.
Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Passed
Unanimously to approve Consent
Calendar as amended:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approved Regular Board Meeting
Minutes of August 15, 1991.
2) Accepted EPA Grant Increase in
the amount of $697,784 - Grant No.
C-06-1414-113.
4) Authorized response to the 1990-
91 Alpine Co. Grand Jury Final Report
under the signature of Chairman
Sinclair.
6) Approved Maintenance Work by
Stanley Electric in an amount not
to exceed $10,000/Final Effluent
Pump Motor #3 Maintenance.
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION
5) Manager Baer said the findings
and conditions were included with
the Board packet as the 9/13/91 memo.
Keith Gottschalk requested in-kind
services be substituted in lieu of
payment of 11 sewer unit transfers.
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF BIJOU COMMUNITY
PARK REST ROOM FACILITIES
SEWER UNIT (11) TRANSFER
Marjorie Springmeyer spoke to the
Board about unrecorded leases she
had in her possession which were
related to this property.
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Moved Pierini/Second Mason/Onysko
Voted No/Passed to approve transfer
of 11 sewer units from APN 26-050-04
to APN 25-041-09 with Findings 1.A.
through N., 2 & 3 and Conditions A.
through E. as listed in the 9/13/91
Memo. The memo becomes a part of these
minutes by reference herein as
Attachment A. The motion was passed
with the understanding staff would
work with City staff for in-kind
services to the District in lieu of
payment for the sewer unit transfers,
due to the nature of the project
(betterment of the community).
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF BIJOU COMMUNITY
PARK REST ROOM FACILITIES
SEWER UNIT (11) TRANSFER
(continued)
7) Moved Pierini/Second Mason/
Passed Unanimously to make findings
and conditions for 4 sewer unit
transfers per Ordinance 357 and 403
as listed in the 9/26/91 Memo,
Findings Items 1.A. through P., 2 & 3
and Conditions A. through I. The memo
becomes a part of these minutes by
reference herein as Attachment B.
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF EMBASSY SUITES
SEWER UNIT (4) TRANSFERS
8) Presented by Mary Rudokas, who
responded to questions by Director
Mosbacher regarding scope of work
and costs.
1993-96 SEWER CONNECTIONS
EIR/EIS AND FACILITY PLAN
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Moved Pierini/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to approve a joint RFP and
Distribution Mailing List with TRPA.
9) Presented by Mary Rudokas, who
responded to questions by Board
members regarding costs, scope of
work and the use of information
already gathered from previous
reports and EIR/EIS's.
EXPORT PIPELINE: REALIGNMENT
AND/OR REPLACEMENT EIR/EIS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Rudokas concluded from the comments
made by Board members, that she needed
to modify the RFP's scope of work to
include relining the pipeline and have
staff scope the items to be considered
in the EIR/EIS.
Moved Pierini/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to approve a joint RFP and
Distribution Mailing List (modified as
discussed) with TRPA, for a cost not to
exceed $50,000.
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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Presented by Linda Brown, who
reported the Finance Committee had
met and would make a recommendation
from the four proposals received.
Attorney Sare reported on self-
insurance and said the reason we
could not do that was because prior
agreements/contracts had included a
clause which said the District would
not be self-insured.
Jim Norton/Sierra Tahoe Insurance,
clarified his bid and the present
insurance carried by the District
through his agency.
Moved Pierini/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to approve Liability
Insurance Carrier: Sierra Tahoe
Insurance Agency.
Director Pierini reported he
recommended going to Alternative 2
which was included in a previous Agenda
Packet, with a deductible of $250.
Richard Solbrig verified the memo handed
to the Board (dated 10/3/91) was not a
new memo, it had been redated to coin-
cide with today's Board Meeting, and
staff was not requesting a new meet &
confer meeting.
Moved Onysko/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to stay with the current
coverage (Alternative 1/$150 deductible)
and switch to Management recommended
Dental Plan with the understanding the
District is not involved with any
reimbursement plan above and beyond
the specific plans.
6:10 PM
6:25 PM
DISTRICT LIABILITY INSURANCE
MANAGEMENT HEALTH INSURANCE
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
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Presented by Ken Schroeder, who
explained the circumstances surround-
ing the need for the 345 ft. extension
and reviewed the two quotes he had re-
ceived:
BONANZA STREET WATER LINE
EXTENSION
$20,750/Ebright (labor & constr.)
$60/Ft. Remove & Replace
$39,134/Charles Butts Constr.)
(labor only)
Schroeder recommended accepting the
$20,750 Ebright quote and approval of
a 345' extension, including a fire
hydrant.
Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Onysko,
Mosbacher Voted No/Passed to only
extend the 6" water line to the
building in question, and install the
fire hydrant (price to be negotiated).
Presented by Jim Hoggatt, who
reviewed the Change Order for
the costs listed & the related
work. He recommended approval
of Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $57,119.00.
GARDNER MT. INTERTIE
Moved Pierini/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to approve Charles Butts
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$57,119.00
Attorney Sare explained the Notice
of Exemption given to the Board prior
to the meeting. Board members made
comments & recommended specific changes,
page-by-page and, in some cases,
line-by-line to Draft Ordinance No. 438,
which were noted by Attorney Sare.
(Note: Ordinance 438 was later changed
to No. 439 due to Public Hearing date.)
WATER CONNECTION RATES:
ORDINANCE NO. 438
Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Passed
Unanimously to set time and place
for Public Hearing: November 21,
1991, 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers.
Attorney Sare noted he was investigating
past Ordinances and would bring a new
Ordinance to the Board designating the
current time, place and day for Board
meetings.
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This item was moved to Executive
Session.
FINANCE OFFICER POSITION: BOARD
INTERVIEWS
Director Pierini said the requested
Agreement from the State, in its
present form, was not acceptable to the
Finance Committee because it would re-
quire that the District not treat
everyone the same.
STATE PARKS SEWER TRANSFER:
EMERALD BAY STATE PARK
Attorney Sare advised Mr. Dave Rowe/
General Manager of the Lake Tahoe Golf
Course, not to depend on the State
Agreement (in its present form) and if
he wished to complete his project with
the State of Calif. extra sewer units,
he should have his consultant file the
application with the District for
transfer of the State's units under
the District's transfer ordinance.
Moved Mason/Second Pierini/Passed
Unanimously to table this item.
Presented by Ken Schroeder, who
reviewed the damage done by the
leak and steps taken to locate
a contractor.
ANGORA CREEK CIRCLE WATER MAIN
LEAK
Moved Pierini/Second Onysko/Passed
Unanimously to declare a Great
Emergency.
Moved Pierini/Second Mason/Sinclair
Voted No/Passed to authorize repairs
by Trinco on a time and material basis
for an approximate amount of $20,000,
with the understanding the contractor
will provide Certified Payrolls showing
prevailing wage rates were paid to the
workers.
Ken Schroeder also explained the
Lahontan staff (with concurrence from
U.S.F.S.) may request the District re-
move all the silting material that
washed down into Angora Creek. Further,
the material would have to be removed by
hand because they did not want any heavy
equipment in the area. The consensus of
the Board was to have staff contact the
U.S.F.S. to see what could be worked out.
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Moved Pierini/Second Onysko/Passed
Unanimously to approve payment of
claims in the amount of $542,513.49.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Public Information Committee:
Diane Gilbert asked for approval to
send a supporting letter to reduce
the EPA radon standards and explained
the reasons for the request which
were supported by Carl Lischeske/State
Dept. of Health Services.
BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was the consensus of the Board
(4/Yes, 1/No) to direct staff to
send a letter indicating a majority
of the Board supported the reduction
of radon standards and approved a
similar letter from the So. Shore Water
Purveyors. Further, District staff
should bring this matter to the atten-
tion of EDWPA for support to reduce the
EPA radon standards.
Diane Gilbert also asked for permission
to attend a meeting (10/21/91) regarding
taking a position against the Legisla-
ture's Fee Schedule/Formula for enforcing
the Safe Drinking Water Act. She ex-
plained the proposed formula could force
our District to go to $40 per connection
to enforce these new rules; big districts
would pay a lot, large districts would
pay a little--e.g.,
Large customers/03¢ per connection
in L.A.
Small customers/S22.00 per connection
in Markleeville.
Director Mosbacher asked about a
City Memo which referenced charges
which would be billed to the District
by the City. Attorney Sare said he was
investigating the charges.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Manager:
Bob Baer asked for the Board's
comments on the Personnel Policy
Manual and reminded the Board the
deadline for their comments was today.
STAFF REPORTS
Manager Baer asked the Board for di-
rection in pursuing an application
for a Safe Drinking Water Bond Law
Grant/Loan for the Cold Creek Filter
Plant. The consensus of the Board was
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to direct staff not to pursue the
grant/loan.
STAFF REPORTS
(continued)
Attorney:
Attorney Sare reported on:
1)
2)
Tahoe Keys Force Main Easements;
Information he had distributed to
the Board on the Clean Water Act
Reauthorization. He also discussed
the plans to go to Washington, D.C.
9/25/91 - TRPA/Clean Water Act
Reauthorization
9/26/91 - city of SLT/Public Works
Dept. and District staff
9/26/91 - Finance Officer Interviews
PAST MEETINGS
10/04/91 - 10:00 AM, EDWPA @ SLT
10/10/91 - 10:00 am, Redevelopment
Quarterly Meeting
10/10/91 - 4:00 PM, Regular Board Mtg.
(Public Meeting)
11/04/91 - 2:00 PM, Special Board Mtg.
(Public Meeting)
NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
9:05 PM
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a)/Discussion
with designated representative
regarding the salaries, salary
schedules, or compensation to
be paid to District's repre-
sented &unrepresentedemployees
Finance officer Position
Interviews
None
ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS DISCUSSED
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:17 PM
ADJOURNMENT
NAT SINCLAIR, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
PAT MAMATH, CLERK OF BOARD
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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Attachemnt A
October 3, 1991 Minute
September 13, 1991
Board of Directors Findings
Completion of Bijou Community Park
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1. The Board should make the following compliance findings:
A. No increased annual flow and strength.
There is no increased flow and strength from other
commercial parcels.
Ce
Complete restoration of the secondary parcel is
inapplicable since Ordinance No. 403, Section D. is
applicable and the secondary parcel is being
utilized for public improvements.
Ee
1977, et al., Lahontan Cease and Desist Order is no
longer applicable.
11 sewer units are required for the Bijou Community
Park parcel. The 50 remaining sewer units on the
Recreation Center parcel shall not revert to the
District - Section III D. of Ordinance No. 403 is
applicable since the parcel is being utilized for
public improvements and .partial transfer is thus
permitted.
The District has notified the City of South Lake
Tahoe of the foregoing provisions compliance.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has evidenced
compliance of Bijou Community Park with its General
Plan.
He
No sewer assessments on the secondary parcels are
due.
I. No property taxes on the secondary parcel are due.
J. Ail sewer service charges are current.
K. No liens on the secondary parcels are outstanding.
ne
Lateral sewer connections for the secondary parcel
are not required to be removed, plugged and sealed.
Me
Water service utilities for the secondary parcel
are not required to be disconnected.
N. Any City transfer of Sewer Ordinance has been
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complied with.
The Board finds the conditions for issuance of a new
sewer permit for the Bijou Community Park parcel pursuant
to Ordinance No. 300 as amended by Ordinance No. 359 have
been complied with.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has on file an application
for cancellation of the 11 sewer units on the secondary
parcels sewer permits.
The Board should authorize the staff to issue a sewer permit for
the Bijou Community Park parcel subject to the following
conditions:
ae
The transfer fees shall be payable under Ordinance
No. 432 at $1,330 per sewer unit will be paid in
full within 30 days from the date of this
authorization.
B. Ail sewer service charges are current.
The sewer permit will include as conditions all
representations and agreements in the City of South
Lake Tahoe application for transfer and subject to
all conditions in the application.
De
The City Attorney has recorded a Notice of Transfer
with the E1 Dorado County Recorder, describing the
primary parcel and secondary parcel by Assessment
Parcel Numbers and location, and the representation
that the secondary parcel will be used for public
improvements.
Eo
The City agrees that $1,330 per sewer unit transfer
fee is the reasonable and estimated cost to the
District.
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Attachment B
October 3, 1991 Minutes
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
DT: September 26, 1991
TO: Board of Directors
FR: Baer/Eppler/Sare
RE:
Completion of Embassy Suites Transfer - 4 Additional
Sewer Units Transfer
The Board needs to authorize the staff to issue a permit for
Embassy Suites 4 additional Sewer Units and make the following
findings and conditions.
The provisions of Ordinance No. 403 have been complied with except
where relief has been previously granted and subject to special
conditions in this authorization.
The Board should make the following compliance findings:
A. No increased annual flow and strength - relief
granted.
Be
There is no increased flow and strength from other
commercial parcels.
Ce
Complete restoration of the secondary parcels is
inapplicable since Ordinance No. 403, Section D. is
applicable and the secondary parcels are being
utilized for public improvements.
De
1977, et al., Lahontan Cease and Desist Order is no
longer applicable.
Fe
4 additional sewer units are required for the
Embassy Suites parcel. The one sewer unit
remaining on the old Echo Motel (Real Estate
office) parcel, APN 027-040-061, shall not revert
to the District - Section III D. of Ordinance No.
403 is applicable since Board has found the parcel
is being utilized for public improvements and
partial transfer is thus permitted.
The District has notified the City of South Lake
Tahoe of the foregoing provisions compliance.
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The City of South Lake Tahoe has evidenced
compliance of Embassy Suites with its General Plan.
H. The project complies with City General Plan.
Any sewer assessments on the secondary parcels have
been paid in full.
Je
Any property taxes on the secondary parcel have
been paid in full.
K. Ail sewer service charges are current.
ne
Ail liens on the secondary parcels have been paid
in full.
Me
Lateral sewer connections for the secondary parcel
have been removed, plugged and sealed.
Water service utilities for the secondary parcel
have been disconnected.
O. No sewer units are transferred from damaged
structures.
Any City transfer of Sewer Ordinance has been
complied with.
The conditions for issuance of a new sewer permit for the
Embassy Suites parcel pursuant to Ordinance No. 300 as
amended by Ordinance No. 359 have been complied with. An
application from the Embassy Suites parcel owner is on
file with the District.
The City of South Lake Tahoe Redevelopment Agency has on
file an application for cancellation of the secondary
parcels sewer permits.
The Board should authorize the staff to issue a sewer permit to the
owner of the Embassy Suites parcel subject to the following
conditions:
The transfer fees shall be payable under Ordinance
No. 432 at $1,330 per sewer unit will be paid in
full within 30 days from the date of this
authorization.
B. Ail sewer service charges are current.
Ail lateral sewer service connections for secondary
parcels are removed, plugged and sealed.
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Ail water service connections are disconnected for
the secondary parcels except wells which will
provide for Redevelopment Project No. 1 wetlands
and landscaping water.
No previously
transferred.
unreported sewer units are
The relief granted by the Board on Septmeber 19,
1991 applies only to Embassy Suites parcel.
The sewer permit will include as conditions all
representations and agreements in the Embassy
Suites application and subject to all conditions in
the application.
The City Attorney has recorded a Notice of Transfer
with the E1 Dorado County Recorder, describing the
primary parcel and secondary parcels by Assessment
Parcel Numbers and location, and the representation
that the secondary parcels will be used for public
improvements.
The City and owner of Embassy Suites agree that
$1,330 per sewer unit transfer fee is the
reasonable and estimated cost to the District.
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