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11-02-95SOUTH 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 2, 1995 The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session November 2, 199.5, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Wallace, Directors Mason, Mosbacher, Jones. Director Strohm was absent. Baer, McFarlane, Sharp, Hrbacek, Noble, Hoggatt, Garcia, R. Hydrick, G. Hydrick, Attorney Cherry Frank DuQuite/City Council Liaison, Ed McCarthy Moved Mason/Second Jones/Strohm Absent/Passed to add Glenwood/Ski Run Water Line Project as Action Item No. 1 to the Agenda as an emergency item. This item was brought to staff's attention after the posting of the Agenda and due to the nature of the building season, immediate action is needed. Consent Item No. 2 was brought forward for discussion prior to Board action. CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR ST056346 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 2, 1995 PAGE - 2 Moved Mosbacher/Second Jones/Strohm Absent Passed to approve the Consent Calendar as amended: 1 ) Authorized implementation of the two-week discon- nection procedures for delinquent sewer and/or water accounts; 3) Approved assignment of revocated sewer capacity to owner Ed McCarthy, APN 33-223-04; 4) Approved Change Order No. 2 for Winn Concrete Ditch Liners, Inc., in the amount of $4,322.91, and approved Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for Dressier On-Farm Irrigation System Repair Project; 5) Authorized increase to P.O. 1804/Holland & Knight, in the amount of $7,124.53, and authorized increase to P.O. 24606A/Sare & Cherry, in the amount of $1,084.19 for EPA Grant Appeal. 6) Adopted Regular Board Meeting Minutes: October 5, 1995; 7) Adopted Special Board Meeting Minutes: October 12, 1995. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION Director Mosbacher received clarification that the agreement had been reviewed by legal counsel and clarified the terms of the agreement. Moved Mosbacher/Second Jones/Strohm Absent Passed to authorize execution of agreement by General Manager. AL TAHOE AQUIFER STUDY/ALVA BARTON MEADOW LICENSE AGREE- MENT (Consent Item 2) ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION Attorney Cherry reported this item was added to the Agenda due to problems with the contractor, Delta Excavating. After receiving a stop-notice from Groen- inger, it came to staff's attention that subcontractors GLENWOOD/SKI RUN WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT ST056347 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 2, 1995 PAGE and suppliers were not being paid. Staff recommended a progress payment be made to Delta to ensure the project will be completed before the end of the building season. Moved Mason/Second Jones/Strohm Absent/Passed to give the Operations Committee authority to sign checks after the distribution amounts have been deter- mined by staff and signed for by Delta Excavating for this special circumstance. Presented by Richard Solbrig. This item was reviewed by the Operations Committee. Moved Jones/Second Mason/Strohm Absent/Passed to increase emergency authorization by $35,000. Presented by Rick Hydrick. This item was reviewed by the Operations Committee. Moved Jones/Second Mason/Strohm Absent/Passed to authorize staff to solicit bids for a 2§0 kW trailer mounted generator in the estimated amount of $40,000. Bob Baer recommended a special advisory committee be formed to advise which sections of the B-Line should be replaced and what time frame it should be done. This item was reviewed by the Operations Committee. Moved Jones/Second Mason/Strohm Absent/Passed to authorize Technical Advisory Committee proposal for review of the B-Line condition in the amount of $56,000. Moved Mosbacher/Second Jones/Mason Abstained/ Strohm Absent/Passed to authorize payment in the amount of $1,040,293,48. Director Mason abstained due to a potential financial conflict. Finance Committee: President Wallace reported the District's grant application was denied because the average median income in the District was too high when compared to other grant applicants. The GLENWOOD/SKI RUN WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Continued) PIPELINE APPROACHES TO BRIDGES ALONG HIGHWAY 50 TRAILER MOUNTED GENERATOR EXPORT PIPELINE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS BOARD MEMBER STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS ST056348 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 2, 1995 PAGE - 4 State Revolving Fund program has many strings attached, one of which would make meters man- datory. Another possible avenue to obtain funds may be to develop a trailer bill and have it sponsored by a member of Congress. Director Jones stated if Congressman Doolittle attends the ACWA Con- ference a meeting will be arranged to discuss this issue. Operations Committee: The committee met. Topics of discussion included projects planned for next year and several items listed on the agenda. Roles/Functions County Water Agency: Rick Hydrick attended the EDWPA meeting and will provide a summary at a later date. Director Jones reported he will attend the ACWA Conference and hopes to arrange a meeting with Congressman Doolittle. General Manaoer: Manager Baer reported on four items: 1) The California Energy Commission visited the WWTP. Their consultant, HDR, was hired to make recommendations on energy projects. 2) LaSalle National Bank visited the District's facilities to view the various water system improvements. 3) Letters have been requested from various lending institutions regarding financial impacts if Lahontan were to issue a Cease & Desist Order. 4) On November 9th, Baer and Strohm will meet with Congressman Doolittle's field representative. BOARD MEMBER STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) BOARD MEMBER AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS BOARD MEMBER REPORTS STAFF REPORTS ST056349 REGULAR BOARD MFFTING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 2, 1995 PAGE Attorney: Attorney Cherry reported on two items: 1) Margaret Stone, from LAFCO, is still in the process of finalizing the Heavenly Valley Annexation. 2) Depositions were held on the Schwake water rights matter. Schwake's representatives did not appear as scheduled. 5:15 PM STAFF REPORTS (Continued) ADJOURNMENT Duane Wallace, President of Board South Tahoe Public Utility District Kathy §h~rp~/'~lerk of Board / South Tahoe'Public Utility District ST056350 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. NAME ADDRESS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ST056351