07-07-94MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
July 7, 1994
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in
a regular session July 7, 1994, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900
Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Wallace, Directors Mason, Strohm
Jones, Mosbacher
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, McFarlane, Noble, Brown,
R. Johnson, Hydrick, Gwinn, Regan, Eddy,
Hussmann, Rieger, Hoggatt, Sharp, and
Attorney Nelson.
GUESTS:
Frank DuQuite/City Council, Phillip
Trowbridge/SHB Agra, John Cefalu,
Brian Klein
Due to a conflict of interest, Attorney
Nelson disqualified himself from partici-
pation in this discussion.
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE
BOARD: John Cefalu
On June 2, 1993, the Board granted Mr.
Cefalu a one year extension to install a
detector check valve on the fire line at
his commercial building.
Mr. Cefalu appeared before the Board to
request he be granted relief from Ordinance
No. 360, Article VII., Section 7.4, Para-
graph 3, which requires detector check
valves be installed on fire lines. Several
alternatives were discussed which may
satisfy the requirement.
Director Jones stated the chronology of
this issue will be assigned to the Opera-
tions Committee for further review.
Moved Mason/Second Strohm/Passed
Unanimously to extend the deadline to
August 18, 1994 for Mr. Cefalu to contact
staff with an acceptable meter or to re-
appear before the Board.
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Shop Steward
No report.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed
Unanimously to approve addition of Action
Item No. 8/Christmas Valley Water Tank
Line - Great Emergency to the Agenda.
Director Mosbacher requested Consent Items
4 and 6 be brought forward for discussion
prior to Board action.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Strohm/Passed
Unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar
as amended:
1)
Authorized payment to the South Shore
Water Purveyors Association for 1994
Water Conservation Program in the
amount of $11,892.87;
2)
Authorized purchase of computers from
Vanstar (Computerland) utilizing the
joint powers agreement in an amount
not to exceed $29,100;
3)
Authorized partial transfer of three
sewer units from APN 29-332-08 to
APN 32-282-29/30;
5)
Approved response to letter from the
League to Save Lake Tahoe regarding
Ordinance 446 and authorized execution
by Board President;
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COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION
Director Mosbacher stated this item was
done several years ago. Assistant Manager
Solbrig explained at the time the tanks
were pulled, petroleum hydrocarbons were
found in the groundwater at the bottom of
the excavation. Lahontan has requested
the District perform a site assessment to
determine the extent of any possible con-
tamination.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Jones/Passed
Unanimously to approve cost estimate from
Geraghty & Miller, Inc. in the amount of
$10,712 to perform a groundwater assess-
ment of former tank sites.
UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE
TANKS AT WASTEWATER TREAT-
MENT PLANT
(Consent Item 4)
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Director Mosbacher asked for and received
clarification regarding the names of
lawyers involved in claims against the
District.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES: JUNE 2, 1994,
JUNE 16, 1994
(Consent Item 6)
Moved Mosbacher/Second Jones/Passed
Unanimously to adopt Regular Board Meeting
Minutes: June 2, 1994, and June 16, 1994.
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Presented by Diane Noble.
Assistant Clerk of Board performed the
first reading of Ordinance No. 450 in its
entirety for the public record.
ORDINANCE NO.
HYDRANT USE
450/FIRE
Moved Jones/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to approve first reading of
Ordinance No. 450.
Rick Hydrick requested the Purchase Order
amount be increased to $15,000 which will
include $6,559 for Thomas Haen Co. to
remove fuel tank and provide sufficient
funds for soil excavation, backfilling,
and testing to determine if contamination
to the soil or groundwater occurred.
BIJOU PUMP STATION:
TANK REMOVAL
FUEL
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to A) Authorize Tom Haen Co. to remove the
fuel tank in an amount not to exceed $6,559;
and B) Authorize additional funding for
unknown costs associated with the tank
removal, not to exceed $15,000 total for
both Items A & B.
Presented by Rick Hydrick who stated the
evaluation of the capture zones of nine
existing and proposed wells may be covered
under the agreement with the County Water
Agency to share costs.
Director Mosbacher recommended the Navy
Sea Bees do the exploratory drilling in
Meyers.
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Mosbacher Voted
No/Passed to A) Authorize SHB AGRA Task
Order No. 5 in an amount not to exceed
$22,398.50 to prepare bid specs; and
MEYERS AREA EXPLORATORY
WELL DRILLING & WELL HEAD
PROTECTION EVALUATION
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B) Authorize advertising for bids to drill
three exploratory wells in Meyers.
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to C) Authorize evaluation of the capture
zones of nine existing and proposed wells
in an amount not to exceed $42,426.
Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Passed
Unanimouslv to A) Approve immediate member-
ship for ACWA in the amount of $4,823 for
the time period of 7/1/94 - 12/31/94, and
$9,645 annually thereafter.
Moved Strohm/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to B) Discontinue District membership in
CASA.
Moved Strohm/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to C) Authorize attorney to become associate
member in CASA.
Assistant Clerk of Board performed the
first reading of Ordinance No. 449 in its
entirety for the public record.
Moved Strohm/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to approve first reading of
Ordinance No. 449.
Director Mosbacher stated she could not
vote in favor of the Ordinance and
suggested a bonus instead of a percentage
increase. Directors Strohm and Jones
voiced their support of the Ordinance
and complemented Manager Baer for doing
an exemplary job.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Mosbacher Voted
No/Passed to A) Waive second reading of
Ordinance No. 448; and B) Enact Ordinance
No. 448.
Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Passed
Unanimously to approve payment in the
amount of $761,249.56.
Jim Hoggatt stated this project has been
budgeted for and was originally scheduled
to come before the Board at the July 21st
meeting. Due to severe leaks in the pipe,
it is necessary to begin the project now.
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MEYERS AREA EXPLORATORY
WELL DRILLING & WELL HEAD
PROTECTION EVALUATION
(continued)
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
WATER AGENCIES (ACWA)/
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
SANITATION AGENCIES (CASA)
ORDINANCE NO. 449/COMPENSA-
TION PROVISIONS FOR THE
CLERK OF THE BOARD/GRANT
ADMINISTRATOR
ORDINANCE NO. 448/COMP-
ENSATION PROVISIONS FOR
GENERAL MANAGER
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
CHRISTMAS VALLEY TANK
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT:
EMERGENCY WORK
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Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to A) Declare a Great Emergency exists per-
taining to the Christmas Valley Tank water
line due to an unforseen combination of
circumstances that calls for immediate
attention pursuant to Public Contract Code
Section 20205.1. The finding of this Great
Emergency is based upon findings by the
Board that:
1. The existing line has recently sus-
tained repeated severe leaks and is in
generally very poor condition;
2. The existing line is routed cross-
country and is partially buried under
large rocks, making it practically
inaccessible for repairs and maintenance;
3. Immediate repair of the line is neces-
sary to assure water supplies to customers
in the area of the tank for public health
and safety needs, and for fire protection.
Moved Mason/Second Strohm Passed Unanimously
that based on the finding of a Great Emer-
gency, the Board authorizes staff to solicit
informal estimates for replacement of the
Christmas Valley Tank water line from at
least two responsible contractors without
formal advertising notice or bidding in
accordance with Public Contract Code
Section 20205.1 to meet the emergency.
Finance Committee met with representatives
from Bartle & Wells where they summarized
what has been done and their conclusions
regarding the financing plan and sales of
Certificates of Participation. A public
workshop will be held on July 21st, and
will be brought before the Board for
approval.
Operations Committee met prior to the
Board meeting to discuss: ERB Pipeline
Project, Stateline Tank Project, A1 Tahoe
Loop Line Project, Diesel Fuel Tank
Investigation at WWTP, Bijou Pump Station
Underground Fuel Tank, Paloma Well Project,
and an update of other current projects.
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CHRISTMAS VALLEY TANK
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT:
EMERGENCY WORK
(continued)
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Executive Committee President Wallace
reported he attended a LAFCO meeting for
the purpose of organizing Special Districts
and CSD's. A seven person group was
selected to make recommendations regarding
the rules and methods of the operation of
LAFCO.
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(continued)
President Wallace reported on two items:
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
1) He will attend an upcoming meeting of
CASA.
2) A representative from Dianne Feinstein's
office will be visiting next week. There
may be an opportunity to speak about several
issues of concern.
Director Jones suggested a Citizens
Committee be formed. He, along with
Director Mosbacher and Julie Regan, will
meet to discuss the possibility of forming
such a committee.
Manaqer of Wastewater Operations:
Ross Johnson reported the sludge aeration
project is complete and on-line. Power
usage will be decreased by 20-30%. The
project is anticipated to pay for itself
over the next 2-3 years.
STAFF REPORTS
Manaqer of Water Operations:
Rick Hydrick presented slides that demon-
strated the effectiveness of the SCADA
monitoring system.
Construction Manaqer:
Jim Hoggatt reviewed the status of several
projects.
Manaqer:
Manager Baer reported on two items:
1) The Governor signed SB 2018, the
property tax relief bill to Tahoe Basin
public utility districts for exporting
wastewater out of Tahoe.
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2) Lakeside Park Association held their
annual meeting on July 4th. There has been
a change in their organization that may
affect merging possibilities.
Attorney:
Attorney Nelson represented Dale Sare in
his absence. He reported on two items:
1) A motion to dismiss the Schwake case
was filed and is under submission.
2) Three motions for summary judgement
are pending in the Bottini lawsuit.
Tentative decisions were made that the
District's motion for summary judgement
on the complaint was granted, the plain-
tiffs motion was denied. The plaintiffs
motion on the cross complaint was granted.
Oral arguments from both sides will be
heard soon.
7:05 PM
7:30 PM
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STAFF REPORTS
( continue d)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR BOARD
MEETING
ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was the consensus of the Board to
accept the settlement offered by the
negotiating team.
7:35 PM
UNION NEGOTIATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Duane Wallace, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Kathy Sha~, AssistantFClerk of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT.
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