10-06-94MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
October 6, 1994
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met
in a regular session October 6, 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, Sharp, Theisen,
Hoggatt, Hydrick, Brown, Hrbacek, Noble,
Johnson, Rieger, Eddy, Regan, Schrempp,
Twomey, Attorney Sare
GUESTS:
Frank DuQuite/City Council, Frank Auten,
Stan Hansen/Heavenly Valley, Judith Von
Klug and Tim Levin/South Lake Tahoe Re-
development Agency, Bob Hedley/Better
Homes Realty, Mrs. Burns, Steve Denzler,
Richard Meyer, Bill Cherry, Tina Treis/
Perry-Smith & Co., Sharon Barker, Judy
and John Cefalu
Mrs. Burns was represented by Diane Noble,
who explained that her property located at
2537 Alma has excess sewer units (one now,
two excess if she retrofits to ULF) and is
short three sewer units at her property
located at 2535 Alma.
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE
BOARD: Mrs. Burns
Moved Mason/Second Jones/ Passed
Unanimously to direct Mrs. Burns to pro-
ceed with retrofit to ULF at 2537 Alma,
Unit B; and authorized staff to correct
the billing to reflect the proper status
without any further charges.
Stan Hansen, representing Heavenly Valley,
gave a brief overview of the Heavenly
Valley Master Plan. He requested a work-
shop be held to discuss the plan in detail.
Tim Levin and Judith Von Kluq, represent-
ing Ski Run Hotel Redevelopment, present-
ed a revised design of the Ski Run Hotel,
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE
BOARD: Stan Hansen
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE
BOARD: Tim Levin, Judith
Von Kluq
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using an illustrative map of the area,
and reviewed the six phases of planned
construction. Mr. Levin requested the
Board consider the project paying con-
nection fees as each phase is built.
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE
BOARD: Tim Levin, Judith
Von Kluq
(continued)
The Planning Committee will consider
the request.
Shop Steward:
No report.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Bob Hedle¥ came before the Board
regarding Consent Item 9/Roger Funk -
Partial Transfer of Sewer Units, to
suggest staff be given more latitude
in transferring sewer units.
Consent Item 1 and 11 were brought forward
for discussion prior to Board action.
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff requested Consent Item 5 be removed
as it has been satisfactorily resolved.
Action Item 2 was placed later on the
Agenda to allow time for the represen-
tative of this item to arrive.
Moved Mason/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to approve the Consent
Calendar as amended:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved purchase of a second furnace
silencer in the amount of $6,450, plus
tax and freight;
Authorized two-week disconnection
procedures on the property located at
at 2730 Hank Monk Ave., APN 25-302-131
for failure to disconnect illegal water
connection;
Authorize two-week disconnection pro-
cedures on the property located at 964
Rubicon Trail, APN 31-256-031 for
failure to perform annual backflow
assembly test;
6)
Approved Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of <$8,441.95) for the Stateline
Storage Project - Phase I Sitework;
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7)
Authorized Cathodic Protection Systems
to provide cathodic protection equip-
ment in an amount not to exceed $12,594
for the Stateline Storage Project -
Phase I Tank;
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
8)
Approved Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $22,394.18 for the Christmas
Valley Tank Water Main Replacement
Project;
9)
Approved partial transfer of three
sewer units from Parcel 23-182-23 to
Parcel 25-682-07;
10) Authorized A) To waive District's
formal bidding procedures; and
B) To award contract to lowest bidder
for Christmas Valley Tank Water Line
Underground Utilities to Shield's
residence;
12) Adopted the September 1, 1994 and
September 15, 1994 Regular Board
meeting minutes.
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION
Moved Mosbacher/Second Jones/Mason
Abstained/Passed to approve contractor's
installation of plastic water line and
sewer line on private property which do
not fully comply with District specifi-
ations with the stipulation that it be put
in writing and agreed upon that the Refuse
Company will be responsible in the event
the lines result in damages or stoppages.
SOUTH TAHOE REFUSE MATERIAL
RECOVERY FACILITY
(Consent Item 1)
Moved Jones/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to adopt the revised policy
with the addition of the following sen-
tence: "In the event the anticipated
amount of taping exceeds $20.00, a
deposit will be required."
DISTRICT POLICY FOR
RETENTION OF AND DUPLICA-
TION OF TAPE RECORDINGS OF
REGULAR, SPECIAL AND
ADJOURNED MEETINGS
(Consent Item 11)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
5:00 PUBLIC HEARING
President Wallace opened the Public
Hearing at 5:00 PM.
PUBLIC HEARING: DISTRICT
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Open Hearing
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PUBLIC HEARING: DISTRICT
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
(continued)
Attorney Cherry reviewed the changes in
the state law regarding the reporting
of financial interests by Board members
and members of District staff.
Staff Report
No comments were received.
Public/Staff Comments
Board Member Comments
No comments were received.
President Wallace closed the Public
Hearing at 5:15 PM.
Moved Strohm/Second Jones/Passed
Unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2600.
Richard Meyer reviewed the problems faced
by his committee in obtaining water to
irrigate the soccer field. The Bijou
school well has sufficient capacity to
accommodate watering the field, but the
City also uses the well to provide water
to the Bijou Golf Course and softball
field. The City advised the committee
that while the well has sufficient
capacity to provide water for all three
fields, the time required to water the
existing fields does not leave adequate
time to water the soccer field.
Close Hearinq
Board Action
JOHN WYNN SOCCER FIELD
Mr. Meyer asked the Board to waive the
connection fee for hookup into the exist-
ing metered service serving Bijou School.
The committee would then pay for metered
consumption.
The Operations Committee will review
the request and make recommendations
at a future date.
No Board Action.
Rick Hydrick will work with Patricia
Amundson to obtain access to unoccupied
homes in the area to facilitate testing.
AL TAHOE WELL 2: POSSIBLE
IMPACT ON PRIVATE WELLS
Patricia Amundson and Judy Cefalu
requested information regarding this
matter be sent to them.
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Moved Strohm/Second Jones/Passed
Unanimously to authorize AGRA Earth
& Environmental, in an amount not to
exceed $6,688.50, to determine if A1
Tahoe Well 2 is affecting the production
of nearby private wells.
AL TAHOE WELL 2: POSSIBLE
IMPACT ON PRIVATE WELLS
(continued)
Presented by Diane Noble.
UNREPORTED WATER SERVICES
Moved Strohm/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to approve collection of back
charges for unreported water services dis-
covered during A1 Tahoe Loop Line Project
located at 3169 Pasadena, APN 26-047-081;
and 824 Tallac, APN 26-078-171 and to waive
connection fees for each.
Presented by Richard Solbrig.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed
Unanimously to authorize staff to adver-
tise for bids to repair damaged ditch.
DRESSLER-ON-FARMIRRIGATION
SYSTEM REPAIRS
Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Mason
Abstained/Passed to approve payment in the
amount of $1,401,349.30.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Finance Committee: The committee met to
review Sanwa GEL proposal, and Bartle
Wells inter-borrowing report. A public
workshop will be held regarding these items.
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Water and Wastewater Operations: The
committee met prior to the Board Meeting.
Construction projects in progress, and
construction project to commence were
discussed.
Executive Committee: The committee met
regarding ordinance review. Director
Mason requested staff assist with the
process. An Ad Hoc Committee, consisting
of Directors Wallace and Mason was formed
to review and consolidate District ordin-
ances. In addition, the Ad Hoc Committee
will review policies as they relate to
ordinances.
The committee also discussed District's
relationship with the community and
other agencies.
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Roles/Functions County Water Aqency:
The E1 Dorado County Board of Supervisors
held a meeting where a consultant reviewed
plans for Project 184.
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A meeting between County Water Agency
Board members and District Board members
is being arranged for November.
President Wallace reported that Senator
Leslie toured the District's wastewater
treatment plant.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Director Mosbacher reported on two items:
1) The E1 Dorado Grand Jury is investigat-
ing the irrigation practices of the E1
Dorado County Fairgrounds.
2) Several complaints were received re-
garding the early construction startup time
at Luther Pass Pump Station. The problem
was solved by implementing a later startup
time.
Manaqer:
STAFF REPORTS
Manager Baer reviewed the dates and times
of future workshops.
Finance Officer:
Rhonda McFarlane introduced Carolyn Theisen,
the new Accounts Payable Clerk.
Manaqer of Customer Service:
Diane Noble held a discussion regarding
Ordinance 439. The Operations Committee
will review and make recommendations
regarding the Ordinance.
8:00 PM
ADJOURNMENT
6
Duane Wallace, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
ATTEST:
Kathy Sha~pJ, ~i'~a~ Clerk of Board
South Tah~Public Utility District
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7)
Authorized Cathodic Protection Systems
to provide cathodic protection equip-
ment in an amount not to exceed $12,594
for the Stateline Storage Project -
Phase I Tank;
8)
Approved Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $22,394.18 for the Christmas
Valley Tank Water Main Replacement
Project;
9)
Approved partial transfer of three
sewer units from Parcel 23-182-23 to
Parcel 25-682-07;
10) Authorized A) To waive District's
formal bidding procedures; and
B) To award contract to lowest bidder
for Christmas Valley Tank Water Line
Underground Utilities to Shield's
residence;
12) Adopted the September 1, 1994 and
September-~'5, 1994 Regular Board
meeting minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
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CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION
Moved Mosbacher/Second Jones/Passed
Dnanimcuzl~ to approve contractor's
installation of plastic water line and (Consent Item 1)
sewer line on private property which do
not fully comply with District specifi-
ations with the stipulation that it be put
in writing and agreed upon that the Refuse
Company will be responsible in the event
the lines result in damages or stoppages.
SOUTH TAHOE REFUSE MATERIAL
RECOVERY FACILITY
Moved Jones/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to adopt the revised policy
with the addition of the following sen-
tence: "In the event the anticipated
amount of taping exceeds $20.00, a
deposit will be required."
DISTRICT POLICY FOR
RETENTION OF AND DUPLICA-
TION OF TAPE RECORDINGS OF
REGULAR, SPECIAL AND
ADJOURNED MEETINGS
(Consent Item 11)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
5:00 PUBLIC HEARING
President Wallace opened the Public
Hearing at 5:00 PM.
PUBLIC HEARING: DISTRICT
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Open Hearinq
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BOARD MEETING
GUEST SIGN-IN SHEET
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT.
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