12-05-96SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Christopher H. Strohm, President BOARD MEMBERS James Jones, Vice President
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
DECEMBER 5, 1996
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session December
5, 1996, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe,
California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Strohm, Directors Wallace, Mason, Mosbacher
ROLL CALL
Director Jones was excused to attend an ACWA
Conference.
STAFF:
Baer, Sharp, Solbrig, McFarlane, Hussmann, Noble,
Rieger, Schrempp, Thiel, Attorney Neese
GUESTS:
Joe Thiemann and Mike Dill/Lake Tahoe Cruises,
Dan Jack/Ski Run Marina, Judy Brown/City Council
Liaison
Mike Dill, representing Lake Tahoe Cruises (LTC), re-
requested the rights to the 29 sewer units allocated to
Ski Run Marina be assigned to the Tahoe Queen tour
boat and LTC be billed directly. He further requested
that existing ordinances and regulations be reviewed
and revised to address the unique situation
REQUESTTO APPEAR BEFORE THE
BOARD: LAKE TAHOE CRUISES
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of a tour boat. Joe Thiemann, owner of the Tahoe Queen,
described the history of the tour boat and the circum-
stances that have lead to this request.
Diane Noble reported the 29 sewer units that are assigned
to the Ski Run Marina are an attribute of the property and
belong to the property owner, Mike Phillips. Dan Jack,
manager of Ski Run Marina, came before the Board to state
the marina wishes to retain the sewer units as they plan to
utilize them in the near future.
Discussion followed regarding transfer rights and fees,
discharging in Homewood, restrictions that were placed
on the 29 sewer units at Ski Run, capacity at Timber Cove
Marina, the prohibitive expense of waste hauling, and the
use of Lakeside Marina as a discharge location.
Timber Cove Marina currently has no excess capacity.
They would have to purchase sewer units to accommodate
the new capacity needed by the tour boat.
Attorney Neese stated there are many legal issues to
consider before a decision can be made. President Strohm
stated, and Joe Thiemann agreed, to Lake Tahoe Cruises
paying the extra costs associated with the work that must
be done resulting from their request.
No Board action.
President Strohm introduced Judy Brown, and welcomed
her as the City's liaison to the District's Board.
Consent Items 5 and 10 were brought forward for discus-
sion prior to Board action.
Moved Wallace/Second Mason/Jones Excused/Passed
to approve the Consent Calendar as amended:
1) Authorized implementation of two-week disconnection
procedures on the property located at 1901 Lake Tahoe
Blvd., APN 32-291-25, for failure to perform annual
backflow assembly test;
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THE BOARD: LAKE TAHOE CRUISES
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BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
OR CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
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2) Authorized implementation of two-week disconnec-
tion procedures on the property located at 2656 Lake
Tahoe Blvd., APN 31-241-231, for failure to perform
annual backflow assembly test;
3) Extended deadline to reacquire revocated sewer units
to December 31, 1999;
4) Clement Barn Project - Authorized filing Notice of Com-
pletion with El Dorado County Clerk;
6) Al Tahoe Pump Station Project - Approved Change
Order No. 4 for Cushman Contracting Corp., in the
amount of $23,280.51;
7) Al Tahoe Pump Station Project - Approved Change
Order No. 5 for Cushman Contracting Corp., in the
amount of $1,246.23;
8) A-Line Export Pipeline Project - Approved Change
Order No. 7 for C.R. Fedrick in the amount of
$36,138.67;
9) A-Line Export Pipeline Project - Approved Change
Order No. 8 for C.R. Fedrick in the amount of
$25,207.38.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION / DISCUSSION
John Thiel received and clarified questions from Director
Mosbacher regarding the water connection at the Lake-
front Center Building and the mismarked telephone line.
The Operations Committee reviewed this item and
recommends approval.
Richard Solbrig reported an additional 10 calendar days
must be added to the contract time for performance of
additional work (from 100 days to 110 days).
Moved Mosbacher/Second Mason/Jones Excused/Passed
to approve Consent Items 5 and 10.
HIGHWAY 50 WATERLINE REPLACE-
MENT PROJECT
(Consent Item 5)
B-LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(Consent Item 10)
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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Presented by Nancy Hussmann.
Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Jones Excused/Passed
to approve renewal of the LTD Plan to be provided by the
Guardian instead of through the Principal Mutual Life In-
surance Company.
Presented by Richard Solbrig. The Operations Committee
reviewed this item and recommends approval.
Moved Mason/Second Mosbacher/Jones Excused/Passed
to increase Carollo Engineers Task Order for the project by
$16,000.
Richard Solbrig reported on project activities:
Richard Cox Construction has completed the approach
piping both on the east and west approaches to Hwy. 89
bridge. The pipe has been installed, backfilled, sand
slurried, and encased in concrete. The work on the high-
way is being conducted behind the concrete barriers.
Traffic is open during the night; flagman are on site dur-
ing the day with one of two lanes closed. Excavation has
been done at all four bridge embuttments as required by
CaITrans. The steel pipe and hangers will arrive on site
next week. A hanging scaffolding with safety nets was
installed because of the rising river flows. The project is
on schedule. CalTran's inspectors have been on site.
The Change Order based upon CalTran's request is still
under negotiations.
No Board action.
Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Jones Excused/Passed
to approve payment in the amount of $1,702,401.47.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The com-
mittee met December 4 and discussed several items on
this agenda. Minutes from the meeting are available upon
request.
Legislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee: Senator Boxer
was voted to the Appropriations Committee.
RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR BOARD/
MANAGEMENT LONG-TERM
DISABILITY (LTD) PLAN
AL TAHOE PUMP STATION
RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENT
C-LINE EMERGENCY WORK
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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John Brown, from the SWRCB, recently toured the
District's facilities. He suggested staff contact Steve
Marcola to look into other funding opportunities.
General Manager: Bob Baer reported on three items:
1) The A-Line was successfully pressure tested using
fresh water. Staff is working on a start up plan.
2) The grant application has been completed and mailed.
It involved a lot of work. EPA has been very helpful.
3) The District sent a check to TRPA for the Coordinated
Transit System.
Richard Solbrig reported Lahontan staff has requested
a question/answer session be scheduled regarding spills.
Rhonda McFarlane reported presentations will be given at
the next Board meeting summarizing the annual audit and
the CAFR.
3:40 P.M.
3:50 P.M.
5:35 P.M.
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(Continued)
GENERAL MANAGER 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.
Attorney Neese updated the Board on the status
of this case.
No Board action.
Moved Strohm/Second Mason/Jones Excused/Passed
to approve provider list be grand fathered into the self-
funded medical insurance plan.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/STPUD
v. Schwake, Case No. SV-0914
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/Schwake
v. STPUD, Federal Case No. CV-N-93-
851 -DWH
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of
California Government Code/Confer-
ence with Labor Ne,qotiators
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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-
ment negotiations.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of
California Government Code/Con-
ference with Labor Neqotiators
5:40 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Christopher H. Strohm, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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