11-16-95SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Duane Wallace, President
BOARD MEMBERS
Robert Mason, Vice President
Chris Strohm, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
November 16, 1995
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session
November 16, 1995, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South
Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Wallace, Directors Strohm, Mason, Jones,
and Mosbacher
Baer, McFarlane, Sharp, Babich, Brown, Taylor,
Hydrick, Johnson, Dolan, Regan, Attorney Sare
Frank DuQuite/City Council Liaison, John Calmer/
Montgomery Watson Engineering, Jack Burnam/
John Carollo Engineers, C.J. Ross, Matt Stewart,
Julie Pettitt, Sharon Owens
John Calmer reported on the recent tests to
simulate hydraulics between Biiou and Johnson
Pump Stations. A computer model was developed
incorporating Bijou Pump Station, Johnson Pump
Station, the proposed Ski Run Pump Station, and
the WWTP.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
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Alternate sites for the Ski Run Pump Station will be
evaluated 11/17/95. Calmer described the appear-
ance and configuration of the Ski Run Pump Station.
Staff requested Consent Item No. 5 be removed as
the situation had been satisfactorily resolved.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve the Consent Calendar as amended:
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
(Continued)
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
OR CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Authorized payment of annual fee to Alpine County
in the amount of $104,500;
2) Approved purchase of high volume/high speed
Konica Copier in the amount of $16,100 plus tax
and delivery;
3)
Approved Closeout Agreement and Release of
Claims for Trusco Tank, Inc.; and authorized filing
a Notice of Completion with El Dorado County
Clerk;
4)
Authorized staff to advertise for bids for purchase
of an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer in the
amount of $80,000;
6)
Approved Change Order No. 1 for G.B. Construction
in the amount of ($1,805.23) for Remediation
Facility for Former Underground Fuel Tank Site at
WWTP proiect;
7)
Approved Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims
for G.B. Construction, and authorized filing a Notice
of Completion with El Dorado County Clerk for
Remediation Facility for Former Underground Fuel
Tank Site at WWTP project;
8)
Approved CIoseout Agreement and Release of Claims
for C.B. Ebright, Co., Inc., and authorized filing a
Notice of Completion with El Dorado County Clerk
for CaITrans Bridge Pipe Crossings;
9) Authorized staff to advertise for bids for A-Line SEZ
replacement, including A-Line extension portion.
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10) Adopted Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
October 19, 1995.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
This item was presented by Richard Solbrig and was
reviewed by the Operations Committee.
FAIRWAY AVENUE SEWER REPLACE-
MENT PROJECT
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve Change Order No. 1 for Miller Pipeline in
the amount of $21,268.52.
At the July 20, 1995, Board Meeting, the Board
approved that regular Board Meetings begin at
2:00 p.m. Legal counsel has drafted an Ordinance
reflecting the time change.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board discussed the pros and cons related to
beginning Regular Board Meetings at 2:00 p.m.
Frank DuQuite and a member of the audience
stated this would not be a convenient time.
Staff addressed the language in Ordinance 457
regarding when a Regular Meeting of the Board
falls upon a legal holiday, and recommended that
Section 3: Time of Meetings be amended to read:
"Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the
first and third Thursdays of every month, commen-
cing at 2:00 p.m., provided that any such days fall
upon a legal holiday, then said meetings, if deemed
necessary, shall be held at the same time on a day
to be determined by the Board."
Moved Mason/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to amend Ordinance 457, Section 3, with language
as recommended by staff.
Moved Strohm/Second Mason/Jones Voted No/
Mosbacher Voted No/Passed to enact Ordinance
No. 457 "Superseding Ordinance No. 438 Providing
for Time, Place, and Rules for Regular and Special
Meetings" as amended.
Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Mason Abstained/
Mosbacher Abstained/Passed to authorize paymef~t in
the amount of $1,795,298.72. Directors Mason and
Mosbacher abstained due to a potential financial con-
flict.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
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~Nater and Wastewater O.oerations Committee: The
committee met and discussed items on the agenda,
Director Mason reported that CalTrans was concern-
ed that some areas on Highway 50 were not filled
properly where the utility boring operation was done,
The District potholed those areas while CaITrans was
present and found the areas around the pipe were well
filled in with no voids,
Boles/Functions County Water Agency: Director
Strohm reported that the Agency is back to square
one with regards to the roles and functions recom-
mendations that were made. According to the settle-
ment agreement, a joint meeting between the District
and the County Water Agency should be held each
year. It was the consensus of the Board that a letter
should be sent requesting a joint meeting. The District
should continue to strive for equity.
Director Mosbacher reported on three items:
1) Her recent re-election campaign went well.
2) The idea of utilizing reclaimed water for future
usage is a popular concept.
3) The Planning Committee will discuss the
feasibility of constructing a meeting room at the
WWTP.
Director Jones reported he will attend the ACWA
Conference at the end of November.
Director Strohm reported on two items:
1) After a recent meeting with Chris Richards,
Congressman Doolittle's aide, it is becoming
evident the best way to obtain money to fund
replacement of the export line is to have a
member of congress support a rider to an
existing bill.
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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2) The League to Save Lake Tahoe has stenciled BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
a picture of a fish and the wording "This empties into (Continued)
the lake" near several storm drains. This stencil seems
to convey the message - don't dump here, go to a man-
hole or gutter.
President Wallace had two items:
1) The Coordinated Transit System agreement has
been signed by all parties. The District staff, Board,
and project proponents all worked together on this
worthwhile project.
2) The City will be hosting their 30th Birthday recep-
tion on 11/30/95 at Embassy Suites. A Chamber of
Commerce mixer will be held in conjunction with the
reception.
General Manager;
STAFF REPORTS
Manager Baer reported on four items:
1) KB Foster sent a letter that provided the calculations
for the maximum allowable building foundation bearing
pressure over the gravity sewer pipeline for the Ski Run
development project.
2) The emergency generator for LPPS will be delivered
soon. The testing crew will arrive December 5; testing
is expected
3) The Boulder Mountain property has been recorded.
4) The Technical Advisory Committee will meet regar-
ding recommendations for repair and replacement of the
export line.
District Information Officer:
Julie Regan reported on four items:
1) A workshop will be held December 4th to review
results from the customer survey.
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2) The CAFR report is still in progress.
3) On November 17th, Julie will be a guest on the Talk
of Tahoe radio program.
4) Julie gave presentations to three fire departments
as part of their hazardous materials training regarding
crisis communications and how to deal with the media
in the event of an emergency situation.
STAFF REPORTS
(Continued)
Attorney:
Attorney Sare reported on two items:
1) The need for a MOU with McDonald's has become
apparent. Several problems regarding the District's
pump station need to be resolved.
2) Sare announced his candidacy for the open Superior
Court judge position.
Connie Ross reported on the beaver problem in Angora
Creek.
6:15 PM
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
ADJOURNMENT
Duane Wallace, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
ATTEST: ~
Kathy 'sh.a~, ~-~erk of Sogrd
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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10) Adopted Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
October 19, 1995.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
This item was presented by Richard Solbrig and was
reviewed by the Operations Committee.
FAIRWAY AVENUE SEWER REPLACE-
MENT PROJECT
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve Change Order No. I for Miller Pipeline in
the amount of $21,268.52.
At the July 20, 1995, Board Meeting, the Board
approved that regular Board Meetings begin at
2:00 p.m. Legal counsel has drafted an Ordinance
reflecting the time change.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board discussed the pros and cons related to
beginning Regular Board Meetings at 2:00 p.m.
Staff addressed the language in Ordinance 457
regarding when a Regular Meeting of the Board
falls upon a legal holiday, and recommended that
Section 3: Time of Meetings be amended to read:
"Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the
first and third Thursdays of every month, commen-
cing at 2:00 p.m., provided that any such days fall
upon a legal holiday, then said meetings, if deemed
necessary, shall be held at the same time on a day
to be determined by the Board."
Moved Mason/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to amend Ordinance 457, Section 3, with language
as recommended by staff.
Moved Strohm/Second Mason/Jones Voted No/
Mosbacher Voted No/Passed to enact Ordinance
No. 457 "Superseding Ordinance No. 438 Providing
for Time, Place, and Rules for Regular and Special
Meetings" as amended.
Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Mason Abstained/
Mosbacher Abstained/Passed to authorize payment in
the amount of $1,795,298.72. Directors Mason and
Mosbacher abstained due to a potential financial con-
flict.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
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DATE:
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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