02-02-95MINUTES
REGUI.~R MEETING OF THE BO~RD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
February 2, 1995
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met
in a regular session February 2, 1995, 4:00 PM, city Council Chambers,
1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Wallace, Directors Strohm, Mason,
Jones, Mosbacher
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, McFarlane, Sharp, Noble,
Rieger, Eddy, R. Johnson, Hoggatt, Regan,
Schroeder, Attorney Sare
GUESTS:
Frank DuQuite/City Council
Vertical Sports Diane Noble stated their
representative did not appear because the
situation was satisfactorily resolved
prior to the meeting.
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE
BOARD: Vertical Sports
Ken Schroeder, Manager of Maintenance,
reported on Forest Management Practices
at the WWTP.
PRESENTATIONS
Ross Johnson, Manager of Wastewater
Operations, reported on Treatment Plant
Odor Control.
Shop Steward:
Not present.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None.
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Passed
Unanimously to approve the Consent
Calendar as submitted:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1)
A) Approved Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of <$11,346.50};
B) Approved Project Closeout Agreement
and Release of Claims;
C) Authorized filing Notice of Comple-
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2)
3)
tion with E1 Dorado County for the
Paloma Well-Bakersfield Well;
Approved Change Order No. 1 and 2 for
Q&D Construction in the total amount
of $13,031.57;
Approved purchase of water meters for
1995 building season;
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Presented by Jim Jones, Mary Lou Mosbacher
and Julie Regan.
After discussion, it was the consensus of
the Board to direct the Committee to con-
duct a survey to gauge the community's
interest in the formation of a Citizens
Advisory Committee. When the results are
finalized, a presentation will be made to
the Board.
No Board Action.
5:25 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Passed
Unanimously to approve amended agreement
with E1 Dorado County.
Manager Baer reviewed the performance of
Holland & Knight's efforts on behalf of
the District regarding the EPA Grant Appeal
and the introduction of new legislation.
Moved Strohm/Second Mason/Passed
Unanimously to A) Direct Holland & Knight
to complete work on the EPA Grant Appeal
and to forward the results to staff;
B) Authorized final payment of $6,700 for
work performed on the EPA Grant Appeal;
C) To impose a limit of $20,000 for intro-
duction of legislation.
EL DORADO COUNTY EROSION
CONTROL WORK - CHINQUAPIN
HARVEY PLACE RESERVOIR
CONSTRUCTION GRANT
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Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Mason Abstained/
Passed to authorize payment in the amount
of $789,602.92.
Finance Committee: The committee met on
January 30th. Ordinance No. 439 is being
amended and will be presented to the Board
for approval when it is finalized. The
committee also discussed overtime expenses
and the travel budget for Board members.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee:
The committee met prior to the Board meet-
ing and discussed many items presented on
the Agenda.
Executive Committee: Managers have re-
quested a meeting with the Executive Commit-
tee to discuss issues and present concerns
regarding Management MOU negotiations. The
committee will report on the results at the
next Regular Board meeting.
LAFCO: Special District Representation
elections were held in Placerville on
January 30th. Commissioners are: Kenneth
Bush/Pioneer Fire Protecttion District -
2.year term; and Wayne Haug/E1 Dorado Hills
Community Service District - 4 year term.
The Alternate Commissioner elected is
Robert Flynn/Georgetown Divide PUD - 4 year
term.
Staff will continue to monitor LAFCO's
activities.
Roles/Functions County Water Agency:
John Upton has been presented with a
draft of recommendations regarding the
roles and functions of the County Water
Agency. It may be on the agenda for
the February 14th County Water Agency
meeting.
The County Water Agency board met on
January 24th and approved the District's
recent cost sharing proposal for a total
of $226,000. $150,000 will be received
this year, and $76,000 next year.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Director Mosbacher suggested staff inform
local schools of the District's willingness
to assist with water projects.
Director Jones reported on two items:
1. He will attend ACWA's Water Quality
Committee meeting on February 15th;
2. The City recreation department has
expressed interest in building an ice
skating rink and inquired about the
possibility of using District property
located behind the treatment plant.
Director Mason stated he attended the CASA
Conference in Palm Desert. He learned that
the Bacon-Davis Act may be eliminated. Bob
will prepare a report on the conference.
Manaqer:.
Manager Baer reported on four items:
1) The Future Connections EIR/EIS
will be presented at TRPA's Advisory
Planning Commission meeting on
February 8th. Recommendations will
be made for presentation to the TRPA
Governing Board. A public hearing
will be held regarding the plan at the
District's Regular Board meeting on
February 16th;
2) A recent meeting with the
State Water Resources Control Board
concluded the District will most
likely owe approximately $40,000
from costs not eligible under the
grant;
3) On March 4th, Steve Barber will be
holding a presentation on Interest Based
Negotiations;
4) He will be on vacation February 13-27,
Richard Solbrig will be in charge during
his absence.
Finance officer:
Rhonda McFarlane reviewed the results of
the Second Quarter Financial Report.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
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Attorney:
Dale Sare reported on five items:
1) He attended the recent CASA Conference
and will recap items of interest in a memo.
2) Insurance requirements for contractors
have been finalized.
3) A committee comprised of District staff
has been working on ordinance consolida-
tions.
4) As of this date, the budget for Legal
Special Projects below projection.
5) A recent meeting confirmed that Dan
Siegal, Deputy Attorney General, will defer
to Lahontan staff regarding the assessment
of the capacities of the plant. Mr. Siegel
promised to give all District reports and
requests priority and will treat them with
an open mind.
7:05 PM
STAFF REPORTS
(Continued)
ADJOURNMENT
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Duane Wallace, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Kathy'Sh_~, Clerk of ~Board/Executive Secretary
South T~e Public Utility District
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M 1' NUT E S
REGULAR MEETZNG OF THE BOARD OF DZRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLZC UTZLZTY DZSTRZCT
February 2, 1995
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met
in a regular session February 2, 1995, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers,
1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Wallace, Directors Strohm, Mason,
JOnes, Mosbacher
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, McFarlane, Sharp, Noble,
Rieger, Eddy, R. Johnson, Hoggatt, Regan,
Schroeder, Attorney Sate
GUESTS:
Frank OuQuite/City Council
Vertical Sports Diane Noble stated REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE
their representative did appear because BOARD: Vertical Sports
the situation was satisfactorily resolved
prior to the meeting.
Ken Schroeder, Manager of Maintenance,
reported on Forest Management Practices
at the WWTP.
PRESENTATIONS
Ross Johnson, Manager of Wastewater
Operations, reported on Treatment Plant
Odor Control.
Shop Steward:
None.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None.
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Passed
Unanimously to approve the Consent
Calendar as submitted:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1)
A) Approved Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of <$11,346.50};
B) Approved Project Closeout Agreement
and Release of Claims;
C) Authorized filing Notice of Comple-
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BOARD MEETING
GUEST SIGN-IN SHEET
COMPLETION OF THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY, NOT MANDATORY,
AND IS NOT A PRECONDITION FOR ATTENDANCE,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT.
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