11-07-96SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Christopher H. 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
NOVEMBER 7, 1996
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session November
7, 1996, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe,
California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Strohm, Directors Wallace, Jones, Mason,
Mosbacher
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Sharp, McFarlane, Hoggatt, Garcia, Johnson,
Taylor, Noble, Rieger, Schrempp, Attorney Neese
GUESTS:
Denny Weimer, Ron Williams
Consent Items 4 and 7 were brought forward for discus-
sion prior to Board action. President Strohm pointed
out the addition of Closed Session Item F to the agenda.
All noticing requirements for this addition were met.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
OR CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved Mosbacher/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to approve the Consent Calendar as amended:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 ) Authorized payment of the Alpine County annual
impact/mitigation compensation fee in the amount of
$1 O5,2OO;
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2) Authorized filing Notice of Completion with El Dorado
County Clerk for the material storage building;
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
3)
Authorized implementation of the two-week discon-
nection procedures for delinquent sewer and/or
water accounts;
5)
Authorized implementation of the disconnection pro-
cedures on the property located at 2093 James Ave.,
APN 23-201-451;
6) Authorized rejection of liability claim received from
Jerry Parlante;
8)
Authorized Board President to enter into mutual
aid agreement with the Water Agency Response
Network (WARN);
9) Approved Change Order No. 1 for El Dorado Roof-
ing in the amount of $928 for Clement barn reroofing;
10) Approved Change Order No. 2 for Cushman Con-
tracting Corporation in the amount of $325.78 for Al
Tahoe Pump Station Reliability Improvement project;
11 ) Approved Change Order No. 3 for Cushman Con-
tracting Corporation in the amount of $9,500 for Al
Tahoe Pump Station Reliability Improvement project;
12) A) Approved Change Order No. 1 for Butts Construc-
tion in the amount of <$35,615.75>; and B) Authorized
staff to file a Notice of Completion with the El Dorado
County Clerk for Echo View and Boulder Mountain
Waterline project;
13) Approved Change Order No. 6 for Utility Boring, Inc.
in the amount of $46,985.69 for Highway 50 Waterline
Replacement project;
14) A) Approved Closeout Agreement and Release of
Claims for Richard Cox Construction; and B) Authoriz-
ed filing a Notice of Completion with El Dorado County
Clerk for Arrowhead Trunk Line project;
15) Approved Change Order No. 2 for Rutherford & Smith
in the amount of $58,153.75 for B-Line Replacement;
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16) Authorized up to $15,000 to Hatch and Parent for
Union/Self-Funded Medical Insurance negotiations;
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
17) A) Approved Agreement for Professional Services
for General Manager; and B) Enacted Ordinance No.
463 providing compensation;
18) Enacted Ordinance No. 462 for compensation for Clerk
of the Board.
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION / DISCUSSION
Denny Weimer came before the Board to give an update
on his progress towards meeting the Board's requirement
that a backflow assembly be installed to protect the water
supply from his well. A contractor has been hired and
will do the work next week. This is a temporary measure
to be taken until next spring when a new connection
must be installed.
WATER DISCONNECTION PRO-
CEDURES: FAILURE TO ABANDON
ILLEGAL WATER CONNECTION
(Consent Item 4)
No Board action.
Director Mosbacher questioned the benefits of entering
into this agreement. Ross Johnson will assess the
benefits and report back to the Board.
ACWA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(Consent Item 7)
Moved Mosbacher / Second Mason / Passed Unanimously
to adopt Resolution No. 2639 authorizing the District's
membership in Association of California Water Agencies-
Utility Service Agency (ACWA-USA) in the amount of
$2,500, and for Ross Johnson to report on its benefits in
November 1997.
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Jim Hoggatt reported on project activities on behalf of
Richard Solbrig. Thomas Haen Inc. and Richard Cox
Construction submitted proposals for the project. The
contract was awarded to Richard Cox Contruction, who
submitted the lowest proposal, in the amount of
$797,682.00. Caltrans gave permission to begin on
November 11.
C-LINE EMERGENCY WORK
No Board action.
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Moved Strohm / Second Wallace / Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $3,507,551.90.
Finance Committee: The committee met October 24 and
recommends the District continue services with Perry-
Smith, Inc. Minutes from the meeting are available upon
request.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The com-
mittee met November 5 and discussed several items on
this agenda. Minutes from the meeting are available upon
request.
The committee also toured the A-Line project. In addition
to enduring construction activities all summer, residents
along the project route are now encountering severe mud
problems created by road repaving. Several complaints
have been received. The committee discussed several
ideas to offset the discord among the neighbors. Staff was
directed to determine a means to alleviate the incon-
veniences.
County Water Aqency / EDWPA Committee: An EDWPA
meeting will be held November 8 at Georgetown Divide.
LAFCO Committee: LAFCO may plan a workshop pre-
sentation on the following topics: FPPC, Conflict of In-
terest and Disclosure and Disqualification, and the Brown
Act. Director Mosbacher expressed interest in attending.
Employee Benefits Ad Hoc Committee: The committee
met October 24.
Legislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee: The committee
met with Chris Rissetto. A brochure is being developed
as part of the grant application.
Lahontan / SWRCB Communications Ad Hoc Committee:
A District and Lahontan Regulatory Unit meeting was held
to present the opportunity to discuss several topics of joint
interest. Several district staff (managers and field crews)
were able to attend.
ACWA is seeking people to serve on a committee that
is being formed to oversee Regional Board activities.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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President Strohm reported Proposition 218 passed.
Attorney Neese will report on impacts at the next
Board meeting.
General Manager: Bob Baer reported on two items:
1) The ERB was emptied in just 11 days. The Opera-
tions Department exported nearly 3 million gallons a
day.
2) Paul Petterson, from TRPA, will be the guest speak-
er at the November 13 ECC meeting.
Finance Officer: Rhonda McFarlane reported her de-
partment has been working on the EPA grant and CAFR.
Rhonda also attended a seminar on health insurance.
Attorney: Kevin Neese reported on four items:
1) His firm is reviewing the C-Line certificates of insurance.
2) A draft easement and maintenance agreement was sent
to McDonald's.
3) An easement agreement for VanSickle is being develop-
ed.
4) An amendment to Appendix A of the Conflict of Interest
Code will be done to include the Attorney on the list of
those required to submit Form 730.
3:00 P.M.
3:15 P.M.
5:05 P.M.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED AND ADJOURN-
ED TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Attorney Neese updated the Board on the status
of this case.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/Schwake
v. STPUD, State Case No. 1453
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Attorney Neese updated the Board on the status
of this case.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/Schwake
v. STPUD, Federal Case No. CV-N-93-
851-DWH
The negotiating team was directed regarding union
negotiations.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of
California Government Code/Confer-
ence with Labor Neqotiators
The Board directed Legal Counsel regarding this
case.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/STPUD
v. Tahoe Trust of 8~9~92 (Sunset
Stables), El Dorado Superior Court,
Case No. SV-0786
The negotiating team was directed regarding manage-
merit negotiations.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of
California Government Code/Con-
ference with Labor Neqotiators
5:10 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Christopher H. Strohm, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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Kathy Sharp¢CJerk~f B~ard /-'
South Tahoe'Public Utility District
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT.
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