10-19-95SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Duane Wallace, President BOARD MEMBERS Robert Mason, Vice President
James R. Jones, Director Mar~ Lou Mosbacher Chris Strohm, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
October 19, 1995
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session
October 19, 1995, 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake
Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Wallace, Directors Strohm, Mason,
Mosbacher, Jones
Baer, Solbrig, McFarlane, Sharp, Hrbacek, Noble,
Brown, Regan, Babich, Rieger, Hoggatt, Swain,
Hydrick, Hussmann, R. Johnson, Attorney Sare
Frank DuQuite/City Council Liaison, Jennifer
Whitehair/Tahoe Daily Tribune, Dick Thomas/Lake
Valley Fire Protection District, Jack Burnam/John
Carollo Engineers, Bill Malcolm/Utility Boring, Charles
Butts/Butts Construction, John Brissenden/Sorenson's
Resort, Joyce Blackstone
Dick Thomas came before the Board on behalf of
the Tahoe Regreen Project. Dead trees are being
logged and helicoptered out of the basin. He asked if
the District was in a position to assist with the project
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
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in any way. Several ideas were discussed. The
Board directed staff to take the request into consid-
eration and make recommendations.
Action Item No. 6 was moved to the beginning of the
Action Calendar as a courtesy to Bill Malcolm, who
is representing that item.
Consent Item No. 7 was brought forward for discussion
prior to Board action.
Moved Jones / Second Mosbacher / Passed to
approve the Consent Calendar as amended:
1) Authorized staff to solicit bids and/or research
high volume/high speed copy machines through
Joint Power Agreement;
2) Approved District Personal Computer Policies;
3) Authorized implementation of the two-week
disconnection procedures on the property
located at 3601 Aspen, APN 27-124-17;
4) Authorized implementation of the two-week
disconnection procedures on the property
located at 2501 Lake Tahoe Blvd., APN
31-290-36;
5) Approved Change Order No. 2 with El Dorado
Roofing in the amount of $160.00 for the
Administration Building Reroofing Project;
6) Approved Closeout Agreement and Release
of Claims, and authorized filing Notice of
Completion with El Dorado County Clerk for
Administration Building Reroofing Project.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
(Continued)
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
OR CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION
Director Strohm requested the minutes from REGULAR BOARD MEETING
9/21/95 be revised to reflect that he abstained MINUTES: 9/7/95 AND 9/21/95
from voting on Action Item 6/Payment of Claims.
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Moved Strohm / Second Jones / Passed Unanimously
to adopt Regular Board Meeting Minutes from
9/7/95 and 9/21/95.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES: 9/7/95 AND 9/21/95
(Continued)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Jim Hoggatt and Bill Malcolm reported on delays
encountered during the boring operation.
No Board action.
An Ad Hoc Committee was formed between Alpine
County Board of Supervisors, Don Jardine and
Warren Jang; and District Board members, Bob
Mason and Chris Strohm, to determine the best
way to facilitate Sorenson's request.
Attorney Sare recommended a letter be sent to
the Alpine County Board of Supervisors stating
that the District does not object to partial assign-
ment by Alpine County, provided any damage or
liability caused by the discharge of Sorenson's will
be the responsibility of Alpine County. The design
of the actual connection must be approved of and
inspected by District staff prior to any discharge in
order to ensure it is compatible with the District's
system.
Moved Mason / Second Strohm / Passed
~ to authorize a letter be sent to Alpine
County stating the District has agreed to partial
assignment rights for discharge by Sorenson's Resort.
Alpine County will be held accountable under the terms
of existing agreements and amendments for indemnifi-
cation and/or reimbursements should any damage or
liability be caused to the District or system by the
discharge of Sorenson's.
Presented by Rick Hydrick. The Operations Committee
has reviewed this item.
Moved Mason / Second Jones / Passed Unanimously
to authorize an additional $2,738.25 to provide for a
larger VFD size.
HIGHWAY 50 WATERLINE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHT TO DIS-
CHARGE INTO MODIFIED INDIAN
CREEK PIPELINE
SOUTH UPPER TRUCKEE WELL
NO. 1: VARIABLE FREQUENCY
DRIVE CVFD)
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Nancy Hussmann reported that steel toe foot protec-
tion is required by OSHA. An OSHA representative
visited the WWTP and determined that Underground
Repair, Heavy Maintenance, and Pump Runs must
comply with this requirement. The District is to bear
all costs, as this is considered to be safety equipment.
FOOT PROTECTION PROGRAM
Sturdy shoes are required by OSHA for Lab, Electrical,
Inspection, Operations, and Shipping and Receiving
personnel. Sturdy shoes are not considered to be
safety equipment; therefore, the District is not required
to provide them. The Board concluded since sturdy toe
shoes are a requirement, the District should bear the
costs. Staff was directed to specify guidelines that will
best meet employees needs.
Moved Wallace / Second Mason / Passed Unanimously
to approve implementation of the Foot Protection Program;
and to approve Red Wing Shoes and Sports Ltd. as
the suppliers for steel toed boots, in an amount not to
exceed $20,000.
Bob Baer recommended potential relocation routes
be surveyed immediately so District staff is prepared
to design the recommended repair/replacements
during the winter season to facilitate construction
in the spring.
EXPORT SYSTEM: B-LINE
Moved Jones / Second Mason / Passed Unanimously
to authorize John Carollo Engineers & G.S. Concepts
to perform survey, in an amount not to exceed
$20,200.
Moved Jones / Second Strohm / Mason Abstained /
Passed to approve payment in the amount of
$1,019,486.06.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
5:30 PM
MEETING BREAK
5:45 PM
MEETING RESUMED
Water and Wastewater O.oerations Committee:
The committee met several times and discussed
many items presented on the agenda.
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Roles/Functions County Water Agenc.v: Rick Hydrick
attended the EDWPA meeting and will provide a
summary at a later date.
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
President Wallace reported that enough applications
were received by the deadline to allow for the produc-
tion of Lake Tahoe license plates,
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Director Jones reported he attended the ACWA Water
Quality Committee meeting. Topics of discussion
included the new fluoridation bill, and the bill regarding
radon and arsenic. He also toured a newly constructed
plant in the West Basin Municipal Water District.
Director Mosbacher attended a TCORP meeting. Plans
are underway for new bike trails, and a remodel of the
stream profile chamber.
General Manager:
STAFF REPORTS
Manager Baer reported on two items:
1) The California Energy Commission will be on site
tomorrow to begin their energy study.
2) Baer and McFarlane will meet with representatives
from both the State Revolving Fund Program and the
Farmers Home Administration regarding grants and
loans.
District Information Officer: Julie Regan reported on
the customer survey that was conducted 10/13 -
10/15/95. A total of 306 interviews were held consist-
ing of 60% full-time residents, and 40% seasonal
residents. Using a slide presentation, Regan interpreted
the data received and reviewed how this information
would be incorporated into the Strategic Communications
Plan.
Attorney:
Attorney Sare reported on three items:
1) Sare recently attended a two-day attorney
ACWA conference.
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2) A fundraiser is being held for Attorney General,
Daniel Lungren. Sare encouraged the Board and staff
to attend.
3) Sexual harassment training has been completed
and all policies are signed.
Finance Officer: Rhonda McFarlane reported that
representatives from LaSalle National Bank will be
touring District well and tank sites on October 27th.
They are a potential lender for the export line repairs
6:15 PM
STAFF REPORTS
(Continued)
ADJOURNMENT
Duane Wallace, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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Kathy Shar~;/Clerk of Board
South Tah~ Public Utility District
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