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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Richard Solbri , General Mana er Paul Sciuto, Assistant General Mana er
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Eric W.Schafer, President BOARD MEMBERS Jpmes R. Jones, Vice President
Chris Cefalu, Director Rand Vo el esan , Director Kell Sheehan, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
AUGUST 16, 2012
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session,
August 16, 2012, 2:00 p.m., at the District Office, located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive,
South Lake Tahoe, California. '
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ROLL CALL
President Schafer, Directors Cefalu, Jones, Vogelgesang.
Director Sheehan was absent.
� STAFF: !
Solbrig, Sharp, Sciuto, Hughes, Ryan, P. Lavallee, Curtis, Bird,
Bledsoe, Henderson, Bergsohn, W. Stanley, Attorney Kvistad
G U ESTS:
Garth Alling/Hauge Brueck Associates, Rob Tucker/Lahontan
Moved Cefalu / Second Voqel,gesanq / Sheehan Absent / CONSENT CALENDAR
Passed to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted: ;
a. Headworks Replacement Project: Phase 2-Approved Change �
Order No. 5 to GSE Construction Company, Inc., in the amount '
of $85,203;
b. 2012 Wildwood Waterline and Bal Bijou Waterline-Approved
Change Order No. 2 to Thomas Haen Company, in the credit
amount of <$8,223.09>;
c. GPS 8� GIS Springbrook Integration Support-Approved
Task Order No. 18 to Arete Systems for integration, consulting,
and support, in the amount not to exceed $2,520;
� d. Uniform and Linen Service Contract-Authorized a two-year
contract renewal with AmeriPride Uniform Services, Inc., in an
estimated amount of$29,000 per year;
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e. Capital Outlay Accounts Rollover-Authorized staff to direct CONSENT CALENDAR
G rollover funds budgeted in 2011/2012 fiscal year to the (continued) ,
2012/2013 fiscal year; ',
f. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes: August 2, 2012.
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
A request to appear was received from a District customer who REQUEST TO APPEAR
planned to present her issue in person. Since she did not attend, BEFORE THE BOARD
Tim Bledsoe presented her request that the District offer a
discount for part-time residents and who are senior citizens on a
fixed income. Bledsoe reported on the low income customer
assistance program that is available, but it only applies if the
owner occupied the residence full-time. He pointed out that
80-85% of the District's costs exist whether the system is utilized or
not, and the District is designed to meet high demand periods.
Providing full-time fire protection is another factor that drives the (
costs as well. Approximately 70% of homes in the area are second �
homes and utility charges are required every quarfer regardless of
the use of water and sewer.
Moved Schafer/Second Jones / Sheehan Absent / Passed to �
G deny request to change the rate structure. �
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Randy Curtis reported the request to install fencing around both GARDNER MOUNTAIN AND �
Gardner Mountain tanks and H Street tank has been revised to H STREET TANK FENCING
only include the Gardner Mountain tanks. The H Street tank �
fencing will be delayed and reconsidered as part of the next
budget review process.
Discussion took place regarding the fact that the Gardner }
Mountain tank was "tagged" with graffiti and scratched just
one day after it was recoated and painted. The neighborhood
watch will be asked to add this site to their security rounds. �
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Moved Voqelqesanq /Second Jones /Sheehan Absent / Passed �
to award bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Tholl �
Fence, Inc., in the amount of $24,499. {
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Moved Cefalu /Second Voaelqesang/ Sheehan Absent/ Passed PAYMENT OF CLAIMS i
to approve payment in the amount of $1,207,994.79. �
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Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The committee STANDING COMMITTEE E
met August 13. Minutes of the meeting are available upon REPORTS �
request. ;
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� Director Schafer reported on the invention of a solar powered BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
toilet, and on the highlights of the recent CASA (California
Association of Sanitation Agencies) conference he attended.
Director Jones reporfed on the August 8 meeting, most of which EL DORADO COUNTY
was conducted in closed session. The September 12 meeting WATER AGENCY REPORT i
will be held in South Lake Tahoe in the District's board room. The
District's funding request for the hydro power project will be
considered at that time.
A technical advisory committee was formed to pursue topics
pertinent to members of the Mountain Counties Water
Resources Association.
Ivo Ber_sc� ohn recapped efforts underway on the Upper Truckee STAFF REPORT �
River sewer pipeline protection project.
ITEM FOR BOARD ACTION �
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2:30 P.nn. Public Hearinq RECYCLED WATER t
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN �
The public hearing was opened at 2:30 p.m. to receive public �
comments regarding the draft Addendum Environmental Impact �
CReport (AEIR) prepared for changes to the District's Recycled �
Water Facilities Master Plan Projects 1 and 2. ;
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Ivo Bergsohn reported a memo was distributed summarizing f
comments received to date. The comments will be included E
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in the final AEIR. The project will receive funding assistance �
through the State Water Board Revolving Loan Fund. !
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Garth Alling, Hauge Bueck Associates, gave a PowerPoint �
presentation disclosing the minor changes being made to the '
master plan, why the changes are necessary, and resulting
impacts of changes to the project. The main reason for the
modifications involve several areas originally delineated as �
wetlands that are actually irrigation fields. The overall Master �
Plan was modified to include the reconfigured areas and changes �
to the system to avoid overlap with wetland areas. The modifi- P
cations will avoid disturbance to Potential Waters of the U.S., and �
will alleviate the need to implement unnecessary mitigation �
requirements.
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Board members and staff discussed the schedule to reevaluate '
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wetlands delineation, long-term project plans, comments '
received to date, use of recycled water to grow alfalfa, and the �
C, need for the government to develop guidance on water reuse �
policies. �
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The Public Hearing was closed at 3:00 p.m., and no pubiic RECYCLED WATER j
�, comments were received. FACILITIES MASTER PLAN �
(continued) '
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Moved Voqel ec� sang /Second Jones /Sheehan Absent / `
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Passed to adopt Resolution No. 2916-12: (1) Certifying the i
South Tahoe Public Utility District Recycled Water Facilities �
Master Plan Final Addendum to the final Supplemental '
Environmental Impact Report; (2) Adopting findings of fact �
per CEQA; and (3) Adopting the revisions which update �
the Final EIR (2009) and Final Supplemental EIR (2011) for i
Master Plan Projects 1 and 2. �
Richard Solbriq reported on his attendance at the 2012 Lake GENERAL MANAGER �
Tahoe Summit. REPORT i
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Chief Financial Officer: Paul Hughes reported refinancing of the STAFF REPORT i
2004 sewer debt and outstanding balance was going smoothly
and is expected to be finalized by September 20. The interest rate
was set at 2.3% and will result in a savings of$1.4M. This item will be
on the September 6 agenda for the Board's consideration. j
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Lepal Counsel: Gary Kvistad reported on changes to the �
State Revolving Fund policy that CASA is concerned about. �
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A claim was received from Marriotts for recovery of funds for ,
overcharges that will be included on the September 6 agenda f
for the Board's consideration. i
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Director Jones reported the ACWA (Association of California �
Water Agencies) conference in December would be a good ;
introduction to water issues and encouraged other Board
members' interest. '
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3:20 P.nn. ADJOURNMENT TO i
CLOSED SESSION `
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ACTION / REPORT ON ITEM DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION �
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a. Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government code, Closed Session may �
be held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: False Claims Act
Case: United States, the States of California, Delaware, Florida, Nevada, and Tennessee �
and the Commonwealths of Massachusetts and Virginia ex rel. John Hendrix v. J-M
Manufacturing Company, Inc. and Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A., Civil Action No. �
ED CVO6-0055-GW, United States District Courf for the Central District of California. ;
No reportable Board action.
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� b. Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government Code, Closed Session may
be held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Los Angeles
County Superior Court, Case No. BC459943, State of Nevada, et al. v. J-M Manufacturing,
et al.
No reportable Board action.
3:25 P.nn. RECONVENED TO OPEN
SESSION AND MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
Eric W. Schaf r, B rd President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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ATTEST: ��2
Kathy Shar , Clerk of the oard
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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