06-06-96SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Chris Strohm, President
BOARD MEMBERS
James Jones, Vice President
Duane Wallace, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
June 6, 1996
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session,
June 6, 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
Baer, Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, R. Johnson, Noble,
Eppler, Curtis, Brown, Regan, Schroeder, Twomey,
Hoggatt, Hussmann, Garcia, Adams, Hydrick, Attorney
Neese
~ Frank DuQuite/City Council Liaison, Patrick
McCartney/Tahoe Daily Tribune, Joyce Blackstone,
Nick Carrell
Randy Curtis gave a "visual" presentation on the pig
launching device fabricated by his department. It
will be used to clear the export line in preparation
for TVing the line. President Strohm expressed his
appreciation to the Heavy Maintenance Crew - the
device was fabricated in-house and saved the District
several thousand dollars.
PRESENTATION: EXPORT LINE
INSPECTION STATUS
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Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted:
1)
Authorized staff to sell surplus carbon to
Carbon Activated Corporation for the approx-
imate amount of $11,160.00;
2) Authorized staff to advertise for bids for a
new combination vacuum-hydro truck;
3)
Authorized award of contract to Tahoe
Resource Conservation District in an amount
not to exceed $17,700.00 for evaluation of
wastewater impacts on soil, surface water and
groundwater in Alpine County;
4)
Authorized implementation of the two-week
disconnection procedures for delinquent sewer
and/or water accounts;
5)
Authorized staff to solicit bids for construction
of Boulder Mountain and Rec Park booster
stations;
6) Approved payment to High Sierra Patrol in the
amount of $16,011.30 for plant security services;
7)
Approved Line Extension Agreement with
Sierra Pacific Power Company in the amount of
$142.00 for the Ski Run Pump Station;
8) Authorized staff to advertise for bids for
B-Line Improvements;
9)
Adopted Resolution No. 2629/Authorizing Filing
of Special Use Application and Report with the
United States Forest Service for the Export Pipe-
line Reolcation Project (for USFS Permit for B-Line
Improvements);
10) Approved revised job description and organiza-
tional chart for Manager of Land Application
position;
CONSENT CALENDAR
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11) Authorized Melanie Babich to act in the Clerk
of Board's absence;
12) Adopted Resolution No. 2628/Nomination of
Robert F. Mason for the 1996 Distinguished
Board Member of the Year Award from CSDA;
13) Adopted Special Board Meeting Minutes: 5/28/96.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
President Strohm presented Gene Eppler a plaque in
honor of his retirement from the District.
Moved Mason/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to adopt Resolution No. 2630/Honoring Gene Eppler
for his 28 years of service to the District.
Chris Twomey reported 13 bids were received for
this project. Twomey also reviewed a minor
discrepancy found in the lowest bid - the unit price
on an addendum was not written in words, only
numbers. He recommended this minor discrepancy
be waived. This item was reviewed by the
Operations Committee.
Moved Mason/Second Mosbacher/Passed
j,~ to waive the minor discrepancy des-
cribed above and award bid to lowest responsive,
responsible bidder, Butts Construction, in the
amount of $431,347.00.
Nancy Hussmann recommended retaining ARMTech
to provide consulting services for self-insured medical
plan negotiations, plan implementation, oversight,
and renewal activities for the first self-fund insurance
year. This item was reviewed by the Employee
Benefits Ad Hoc Committee.
Nick Carrell protested the restrictions and timelines
contained in the insurance RFQ sent to local agencies.
The Board directed staff to request that the consultant
extend the time period for asking questions.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR GENE EPPLER
ECHO VIEW INTERTIE - BOULDER
MOUNTAIN WATERLINE
REPLACEMENT
HEALTH BENEFIT INSURANCE
CONSULTANT- DAVE MCCLEEREY,
ARMTECH. INC.
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Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to extend health benefit insurance consulting
services with ARMTech for one year in an amount
not to exceed $25,000 based upon billings for
time expended.
PUBLIC HEARING
3:10 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
President Strohm opened the Public Hearing at
3:10
Richard Solbrig and Kevin Neese reported the events
that made this action necessary. The TRPA approved
route for the A-Line crosses a portion of the Sunset
Stables property. A pre-condemnation offer to purchase
the permanent and temporary easements was provided
to the property owner, no response was received. The
property owner was then provided with a timely notice
of intention of the District to adopt a resolution to
condemn the property. He was also notified he may
provide a written request to appear and be heard at
this public hearing, no response was received.
Director Wallace asked at what point the proceedings
are irrevocable. Attorney Neese responded once the
proceedings have been initiated, they cannot be
stopped; however, there is nothing to preclude the
District from dismissing the action if the easement can
be obtained in another way.
Steve Smith, the sole beneficiary of the trust that owns
the Sunset Stables property was present. Even though
he did not respond with a written request to appear, the
Board gave him the opportunity to address this matter.
Mr. Smith stated many of his concerns still need to be
addressed and indicated further financial negotiations
may eliminate the need for an eminent domain action.
At this point, Mr. Smith and Richard Solbrig left the
meeting to walk the route and discuss concerns.
Solbrig will submit concerns to the property appraiser
for consideration of additional compensation.
HEALTH BENEFIT INSURANCE
CONSULTANT- DAVE MCCLEEREY,
ARMTECH, INC.
(Continued)
SUNSET STABLES EMINENT DOMAIN
pROPERTY ACQUISITION
Board Member Comments
Public Comments
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Moved Jones/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to adopt Resolution No. 2631/Resolution of Necessity
to Condemn Property with Regard to the Construction
of a Force Main Sewer Pipeline.
President Strohm closed the Public Hearing at 3:41 P.M.
3:41 P.M.
3:50 P.M.
Manager Baer reported the insurance policy contained
a pollution exclusion and did not cover Sorenson's
discharge. Per the District's agreement with Alpine
County, the County is responsible for the discharge,
not the District.
The Board directed legal counsel to review the insurance
policy and clarify responsibility for discharge. A letter
should be sent to Alpine County Board of Supervisors
reiterating the District's position.
No Board action.
Presented by Richard Solbrig. This item was reviewed
by the Operations Committee.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve contract Change Order No. 1 for Butts
Construction in the amount of $16,623.60.
Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Mason Abstained/
EassP,,_d to approve payment in the amount of
$3,029,810.17. Director Mason abstained due
to a potential financial conflict.
Executive Committee: The committee met to
discuss possible actions regarding a breach of
confidence.
Finance Committee: The committee met on May 31.
Topics of discussion included Lake Valley Fire
Department rate structure, collection issues, and
Ski Run permit status.
Ado0t Resolution No. 2631
(Public Hearing Continued)
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
SORENSON'S RESORTCONNECTION
TO DISTRICT'S EXPORT SYSTEM
STANDBY EMERGENCY GENERATOR
INSTALLATION
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Water and Wastewater Operations Committee:
The committee met and discussed several items on
this agenda. Minutes from this meeting are available
upon request.
County Water A_oencv / EDWPA: The County Water
Agency approved up to $50,000 for the District under
terms of the Cost Share Agreement. This equals 25%
of the original amount requested. Staff will submit a
request for 9200,000 from their 1996/97 budget.
Em.Dlovee Benefits Ad Hoc Committee: The committee
is working on self-funded medical insurance. So far
the numbers look promising.
Legislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee: The District's
request for funding was not included on the VA-HUD
Appropriations bill. Other avenues for funding are
being explored.
General Mana_oer: Manager Baer reported the claim
with South Y Laundromat was settled.
District Information Officer: Julie Regan reported a
garden party at the Demonstration Garden will be
held June 23.
All grades at the Meyers School have heard the export
line presentation.
A workshop will be held July 12 regarding crisis com-
munications and what role the media plays in such an
event.
The ECC meeting is scheduled for June 12. Director
Wallace will attend.
The employee picnic will be held June 18.
Manao_er of Water O.oerations: Rick Hydrick reported
TRPA BMP's will be displayed at the Demonstration
Garden Party.
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(Continued)
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
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The fact that there are several leaky underground fuel
tanks (LUFT's) in South Lake Tahoe is a real concern.
The District needs to evaluate if the contaminated
plumes could threaten District wells. Hydrick will
continue to track Lahontan's remediation efforts.
Assistant General Manao_er: Richard Solbrig returned
to the meeting after visiting Sunset Stables with the
property owner. The owner requested compensation
for trees that will be cut, and for the interruption of a
trail during riding season. Solbrig will relay the requests
to the appraiser.
Attorney: Kevin Neese reported he met with members
of the Engineering Department staff to review public
contract procedures for projects.
In the past, the District has provided the City of SLT
with temporary water service. An agreement is being
prepared regarding such services for undeveloped
parcels in the City related to erosion control.
Director Mason reported on the May 29 joint meeting
between staff and board member representatives from
Lahontan, STPUD, and TCPUD.
5:10 P.M.
5:15 P.M.
6:45 P.M.
STAFF REPORTS
(Continued)
PAST MEETINGS
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED AND
ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board directed the negotiating team regarding
union employee negotiations.
No Board action.
The Board directed legal counsel regarding litigation.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of
California Government Code/
Stationary Engineers Local 39 Union
Employee Ne~_otiations
Pursuant to Section 54956.9 of
California Government Code/
Schwake vs. STPUD, Federal Case
No. CV-N-93-851-DWH, State Case
No. 1453
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6:46 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Christopher H. Strohm, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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