05-02-96SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
'~asic Services for a Complex World"
Chris Strohm, President BOARD MEMBERS James Jones, Vice President
Robert Mason, Director Mary. Lou Mosbacher Duane Wallace, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
May 2, 1996
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session,
May 2, 1996, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South
Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Strohm, Directors Jones, Mason, Wallace,
and Mosbacher
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Regan, Schroeder,
Rieger, Babich, Schrempp, Garcia, Hussmann, Noble,
Taylor, Attorney Sare
GUESTS: Frank DuQuite/City Council Liaison,
Oscar Thompson, Joyce Blackstone, Reed Schmidt/
Bartle Wells, Harold Singer and Scott Ferguson/
Lahontan, Connie Ross, John Cefalu, Ty Baldwin,
Frank Auten, Phil Steinberg, Mike Shepard, John
Grau
Oscar Thompson came before the Board to request
authorization to further encroach on the District's
easement to allow for an addition he would like to
build on the north side of his house (which was built
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five feet into the existing easement on the east side
of Lot 322). The east side of the building would align
with encroachment of easement.
Moved Wallace/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to authorize further encroachment to the existing
easement to allow for the bulding addition on the north
side of Mr. Thompson's existing house (east side of the
building), and to direct that staff and attorney prepare
an agreement that will extend the easement and pro-
vide the District with the assurance it requires for an
indemnification.
Manager Baer and President Strohm presented the
District Information Officer, Julie Regan, with the
Employee of the Month Award.
President Strohm pointed out that Action Item 4 was
assigned a 7:00 p.m. time allocation.
Moved Wallace/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted:
1)
Authorized implementation of two-week discon-
nection procedures on the property located at
2250 Lake Tahoe Blvd., APN 23-251-301 for
failure to perform annual backflow assembly
test;
2)
Authorized implementation of two-week discon-
nection procedures on the property located at
at 1309 Peninsula, APN 25-262-071 for failure
to properly isolate or abandon well;
3)
Authorized implementation of two-week discon-
nection procedures for delinquent sewer and/or
water accounts;
4)
Authorized staff to advertise for bids for Echo
View Intertie - Boulder Mountain Waterline
Replacement;
5) Adopted Regular Board Meeting Minutes: 4/4/96;
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PRESENTATION
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
OR CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
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6) A) Determined that Waterline Replacement
Project by district crews is exempt from CEQA;
and B) Authorized filing a Notice of Exemption
with the El Dorado County Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Richard Solbrig reported four bids were received for
this project. This item has been reviewed by the
Operations Committee.
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to award contract to the lowest responsive, respon-
sible bidder, K.G. Walters Construction, for the base
bid plus the bid alternates 11 and 12, in the amount
of $631,242.00.
Solbrig reported the Redevelopment Agency will
reimburse the District for $42,500 for construction
of the odor control facilities, and for the demolition
and construction of the Tahoe Beach & Ski Resort's
fire hydrant waterline and fences.
Holland & Knight submitted a proposal outlining
the legislative steps in the VA-HUD Subcommittee
Appropriations.
Director Wallace stated when Baer and Strohm
return from their May 7 trip to Washington, they
will have a better indication to what extent this
should be taken. Doolittle is scheduled to testify
before the subcommittee May 9. Holland & Knight's
expenditures will be authorized in small increments,
rather than approving the entire proposal.
Baer reported El Dorado County has adopted a
Resolution of Support on the District's behalf. Several
other agencies are also expected to document their
support including: TRPA, the City of SLT, the Chamber
of Commerce.
Moved Jones/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimousl.v
to authorize increase of Holland & Knight's Purchase
Order to $30,000 which includes Step I of the
proposal.
SKI RUN PUMP STATION
VA-HUD APPROPRIATION: EXPORT
pIPE LINE FUNDING
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Moved Strohm/Second Wallace/Mason Abstained/
Passed to approve payment in the amount of
$669,222.30. Director Mason abstained due to
a potential financial conflict.
PAYMENT OF CLAIM~
Water and Wastewater O.Derations Committee: The
committee met and discussed several items on the
agenda. Minutes from this meeting are available
upon request.
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORT~
Planning / Ordinance Committee: The committee met
and discussed the schedule of units. It was the
consensus of the Board to postpone this item until
fall, or until time allows.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
County Water Agency / EDWPA: EDWPA will meet
May 10. Attorney Sare reported a new cost-share
agreement will be sent to the County Water Agency
requesting $20,000 towards the wellhead protection
program, and $30,000 for the groundwater monitoring/
aquifer study.
Em.Dloyee Benefits Committee: Director Mason reported
Dave McCleerey, the ARMTech Consultant, met with
shop stewards regarding self-funded medical insurance.
This presentation was better received than the last.
Director Mosbacher reported on two items:
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
1) Suggested staff inform the police department of
what streets will have limited access due to District
construction projects. Lake Valley Fire Protection
District, the Chamber of Commerce, and the ambulance
company will also be notified. Solbrig noted all streets
will be passable to emergency vehicles and that the El
Dorado County Department of Transportation is aware
of all construction plans.
2) A ground breaking ceremony was held for the Embassy
Vacation Resorts project on Ski Run. Tim Levin complimen-
ted Diane Noble and Jim Hoggatt for their cooperation.
President Strohm reminded the Board of the Senator
Leslie fundraiser and encouraged support.
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Director Jones reported he will attend the ACWA
conference next week.
Manager Baer reported on two items:
1) The answers to the questions from the Lodging
Association were delivered today.
2) He attended the State Water Resources Control
Board meeting on May I to protest the bill for
$5,000 from the grant appeal. Staff from the
SWRCB is interested in touring District facilities.
Attorney Sare reported the Schwake settlement
conference that was scheduled for May 17 has
been canceled at Mr. Schwake's request; he does
not want to settle. Trial is scheduled for June 10.
Hank Murdock will be Sare's co-counsel.
3:32 P.M.
3:45 P.M.
6:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
(Continued)
STAFF REPORTS
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED AND ADJOURN-
MENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board directed staff regarding negotiations.
No Board action.
Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Mosbacher Voted
No/Passed to select Kevin Neese, from the firm of
Hatch and Parent, to provide legal services for the
District. Manager Baer was directed to negotiate
and draft a contract for Board approval.
6:20 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of
California Government Code/
Stationary Engineers Local 39 Union
Em.olo_vee Negotiations
Pursuant to Section 54957 of
California Government Code/Legal
Services Provider
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
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Phil Steinberg relayed his concern regarding the
number of trees slated for removal for the A-Line
project. Solbrig reported the route chosen will cause
the least environmental damage of all of the available
alternatives.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PUBLIC HEARING
7;10 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
President Strohm opened the Public Hearing
at 7:10 P.M.
Richard Solbrig, aided by an overhead slide presentation,
reviewed the history of the export system. He also
reviewed repair/replacement options available.
Reed Schmidt reviewed export system repair/replace-
ment financing options.
Finance Officer McFarlane presented the 1996/97
Fiscal Year Budgets for the Water Enterprise Fund
and the Sewer Enterprise Fund. Using a slide
presentation, McFarlane explained the planned
expenditures and revenues. The final budget will
be presented for approval at the May 16 Board
meeting.
John Cefalu asked for and received clarification
regarding the replacement option versus the
repair option.
8:30 P.M.
8:4-0 P.M.
D~.~,lJJiz~;z~ spoke regarding metering of commercial
customers.
1996/97 FISCAL YEAR BUDGETS:
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND AND
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
OPEN HEARING
STAFF REPORT
pUBLIC COMMENTS
MEETING BREAK
PUBLIC HEARING RESUMED
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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~ asked for and received clarification regard-
ng the District's outstanding debts.
questioned the need for a rate increase.
~ spoke regarding the impacts of rate
increases on a commercial customer. He also asked
for and received clarification regarding self-funded
medical insurance for employees. Cefalu recommended
the pay-as-you-go funding alternative and encouraged
the Board not to commit to a long-term debt.
J:[i~31~L,~3Aez reported Lahontan will require the
District to answer three questions: 1) what needs to
be done to improve the export system's reliability;
2) how soon does it need to be done; and 3) how will
it be paid for?
Board members each gave their recommendations
regarding the financing options for export system
repairs/replacements.
Additional comments were heard from Connie Ross
and Dick Luipold.
President Strohm closed the Public Hearing at 9:40 P.M.
9:50 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - 1996/97 FISCAL
YEAR BUDGETS: SEWER ENTER-
PRISE FUND AND WATER ENTER-
PRISE FUND
(Public Comments Continued)
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
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