02-04-93MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
FEBRUARY 4, 1993
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in
a regular session February 4, 1993, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900
Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Chairman Pierini, Directors Mason,
Wallace, Onysko, Mosbacher
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, McFarlane, Sharp, Noble,
Hrbacek, Hussmann, Johnson, Hydrick,
Swain, and Attorney Sare.
GUESTS:
Brian Taylor/Tahoe Daily Tribune,
Frank DuQuite/City Council, Steve
Shaffer, Chris Strohm, Ray Nutting,
James Jones, Karl Magedson.
Shop Steward
No report.
Staff requested Consent Item 1 be re-
moved as the situation had been resolved
to staff's satisfaction.
Moved Mason/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to approve the Consent
Calendar as amended:
2)
Approved expenditure of $12,166
for residential water meters;
3)
Adopted travel reimbursement policy
as the current standard mileage rate
established by the Internal Revenue
Service. (Attachment 2)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
ROLL CALL
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Presented by Nancy Hussmann
who outlined the need to adopt
a District Safety Program - Injury
and Illness Prevention Program
(IIPP) for compliance with SB-198
requirements.
Director Onysko requested that in the
future, the first draft of items such
as this be given to the Board for their
input before it is finalized.
DISTRICT SAFETY POLICY
STATEMENT
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Moved Mosbacher/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to authorize adoption of
District Safety Policy Statement.
(District Safety Policy Statement
becomes a part of these minutes as
Attachment 1.)
Finance Officer McFarlane asked for
Board direction on the revenue dollar
amount for Enterprise Funds of Special
Districts the Board wanted her to include
from property tax monies. (There is a
possible $2.7 million available, depending
on how much the state takes to balance the
state budget.)
DISTRICT SAFETY POLICY
STATEMENT
(Continued)
93/94 BUDGET PREPARATION
The Board directed staff to include $1.2
million as revenue from this source in
the 93/94 budget.
Director Mosbacher suggested all District
employees be asked for more budget saving
ideas. It was decided that department
managers would meet with their employees
to solicit ideas, then compile them for
Board review.
No Board Action
Presented by Richard Solbrig.
Moved Mason/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to authorize staff to
advertise for bid to construct project.
AL TAHOE WELL NO. 2
ADVERTISE FOR BID TO
CONSTRUCT PROJECT
Moved Wallace/Second Mosbacher/Onysko
Abstained/Passed to approve payment in
the amount of $733,681.13.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Director Wallace mentioned 2 items:
1) He met with the Safety Committee
regarding actions taken to ensure
propane tank safety. He suggested the
Customer Service department move to
an off-site location.
2) Made mention that he did not approve
of the letter written to the editor of
the Tahoe Daily Tribune by Chairman
Pierini because he felt it implied the
letter expressed the opinion of the entire
Board.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS and
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Director Mosbacher mentioned 1 item:
1) Endangered Species Act, and Water
Policy Recommendations are two reports
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from ACWA she felt district staff should
review (Attorney Sare will order copies.)
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS and
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(continued)
General Manager:
STAFF REPORTS
Manager Baer reported on 2 items:
1) Mr. Schaffer from Lakeside Mutual
Water has contacted the District. They
voted to begin negotiations with our
staff.
2) E1 Dorado County Water Agency en-
couraged the District to begin applying
for grants from their agency.
Past Meetings/Events
1/28/93 - Redevelopment Project at Sonora
Ave. with City Staff
2/03/93 - Technical Advisory Committee:
Future Sewer Connections
Nancy Hussmann reported on 2 items:
1) The CSRMA Safety Committee has offered
her a position on the committee which she
has accepted.
2) The Littler, Mendelson, Fastiff, and
Tichy Briefing re upcoming changes by the
Clinton Administration.
Attorney Sare mentioned 2 items:
1) The need for infrastructure replace-
ment should be evaluated. Funds may be
made available if a need is determined.
2) Commended Nancy Hussmann. Since
she was hired, his time spent dealing
with personnel issues has been dramatically
reduced.
2/05/93 - 10:00 AM - EDWPA @ EID
2/05/93 - 1:30 PM - County Water Agency
re Grant Application
2/18/93 - 4:00 PM - Regular Board Mtg.
2/19/93 - 1:30 PM - HDR Settlement Conf.
2/19/93 - 2:30 PM - Special Board Mtg. re
HDR Settlement
3/03/93 - 9:00 AM - SWRCB Workshop re:
or 4/93 Grant Funding
3/11/93 - 10:00 AM - E1 Dorado Co. Super-
visor Bradley, Tour
of District Facilities
3/19/93 - 9:00 AM - SWRCB re Grant Funding
re Basin-wide Grant
NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
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ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(1)/HDR
CLATM; EL DORADO CO.WATER
AGENCY LOANAGREEMENT;AND
MULTI-COUNTY AGENCY
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a)
MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATIONS -
INSTRUCT DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVES
9:20 PM
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
.SESSION
ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECu'~'IVE SESSION
An ad-hoc committee consisting of
Directors Mason and Onysko will
meet with Management staff to
discuss Management Negotiations.
MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Moved Mason/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to extend Management MOU
as modified by Board action on the
compensatory/overtime issue and
reimbursement rate for personal
auto use.
9:24 PM
ADJOURNMENT
LOU PIERINI, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
ATTEST: . _
PAT A. MAMAT~/ ~.E~0~ BOARD
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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Attachment 1
February 4, 1993
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
General Manager
ROBERT G. BAER
Sewer 1950 Water
A PUBLIC AGENCY
P.O. Box 19487 · South Lake Tahoe, California 96151-3487
1275 Meadow Crest Drive · Phone (916) 544-6474 · FAX (916) 541-0614
Directors
ROBERT MASON
MARY LOU MOSBACHER
STEVEN J. ONYSKO
LOU PIERINI
DUANE WALLACE
MANAGEMENT SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of South Tahoe Public Utility District to provide a place of employment free from
recognized hazards, and with the safest working conditions possible. It is our desire to provide
not only a safer work environment and comply with all federal, State, and local safety
regulations, but also to create an atmosphere that promotes safety.
To accomplish this objective, and to ensure uniformity and continuity in achieving the above
goals, the Board will ensure that a District Safety Program will be implemented. This Safety
Program outlines the intention of the Board to provide all reasonable safeguards for employee
health and safety. It also outlines management's responsibility to direct and ensure that
employees perform their assigned tasks in a safe working manner, and to develop safety
awareness in all employees. In addition, a key factor in the success of the Safety Program is the
safety awareness of each employee.
By working together, we can all reach our goal of providing the safest workplace and working
conditions possible.
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Robert G./Baer
General Manager/Engineer
Louis J. Pierin~ ~
Chairman, Board of Directors
February 4, 1993
Date
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY
The safety and health of all customers and employees of South Tahoe Public Utility District is
of primary importance. As such, the Board pledges to ensure diligent and conscientious
elimination of unsafe and unhealthful conditions throughout all District facilities, and expects
equal diligence from all employees in the elimination of unsafe and unhealthful acts.
Success in all safety and health matters depends upon cooperation among the Board,
management, supervisors, and all employees, and also between each employee and his/her fellow
workers. Only through such cooperation can a safety program in the best interest of all be
established and preserved.
Re~_ onsibilities:
The Board shall:
Establish a comprehensive safety and health program.
Ensure full compliance with all safety and health laws, rules, and regulations.
The General Manager shall:
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Designate a Safety Officer to administer the program. The Human Resources Director
shall be designated as the Safety Officer.
Ensure that a safety program which targets losses, exposures to loss, and compliance with
applicable government standards is implemented.
Establish and support a safety committee comprised of representatives of management as
well as supervisors and employees.
Ensure that periodic safety and health inspections are performed to identify and eliminate
unsafe and unhealthful working conditions and/or practices.
Ensure prompt and thorough investigation of every accident to determine the cause and
appropriate corrective action to prevent recurrence
Ensure that appropriate personal protective euqiment is provided and enforce its use.
Ensure that continuing sfaety training and education for all personnel is provided.
Monitor the effectiveness of the District's Safety Program.
Provide direction for the District's loss control program.
Hold all employees accountable for safety and loss control.
Ensure appropriate safety program changes and implementation.
The Safety Officer shall:
Design and implement the safety program to target losses, exposures to loss, and
compliance with applicable government standards.
Design, implement, and participate in safety committees.
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Conduct periodic safety inspections of all facilities as part of the District's Safety
Inspection Team.
Initiate and participate in investigation of all accidents.
Coordinate determination of appropriate personal protective equipment in all aspects of
work performed.
Ensure that employee and supervisory training is performed on an on-going basis.
Monitor the effectiveness of the program and make recommendations for change.
Design and administer the District's loss control efforts.
Be responsible for ensuring proper and thorough documentation of all matters relating to
safety and health.
Recommend appropriate changes to the Safety Program on an on-going basis.
Department Managers shall:
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Develop general and specific safety guidelines for their departments.
Participate in safety committees, as appropriate.
Ensure that unsafe conditions and practices are corrected.
Actively participate in accident investigations.
Provide and enforce the use of applicable personal protective equipment for all work
performed within their departments.
Coordinate on-going safety training and safety education courses for all employees in
their departments.
Actively strive toward ensuring a safe work place.
Be responsible for the proper and thorough documentation of all matters relating to safety
and health.
Be responsible for all aspects of safety within their individual departments.
Supervisors shall:
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Ensure that their employees know, understand, and follow established safety guidelines.
Participate in safeaty committees, as appropriate.
Conduct safety inspections of their work areas on a regular basis.
Conduct accident investigations immediately upon notification of an injury.
Provide the necessary personal protective equipment, and train personnel in its use.
Conduct appropriate in-house safety training and coordinate outside safety education for
employees in their departments.
Develop proper attitudes towards safety and health in themselves and in those they
supervise.
Maintain materials and equipment in good condition.
Correct unsafe conditions and practices immediately upon becoming aware of such
conditions and practices.
Assist in ensuring proper and thorough documentation of all matters relating to safety and
health.
Actively contribute to the continued success of the safety program by recommending
appropriate changes.
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Employees shall:
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Give their wholehearted and genuine cooperation to all aspects of safety in the workplace,
including compliance with all rules and regulations.
Notify a supervisor in the event of an observed unsafe condition or practice.
Report all injuries, no matter how minor, to their supervisors.
Remind fellow employees of safe work practices, whenever appropriate.
Continuously and conscientiously perform their duties in a safe and healthful manner,
using safe work practices.
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Attachment 2
February 4, 1993
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
Employees and Directors shall be reimbursed for the use of their
personal vehicles for District business at the rate established by
the Internal Revenue Service (the standard mileage rate). This
policy is effective February 5, 1993.
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PRECONDITION FOR ATTENDANCE. ST055795