07-17-97SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Basic Services for a Complex World
Christopher H. Strohm, President BOARD MEMBERS James Jones, Vice President
Robert Mason, Director Mar Lou Mosbecher Duane Wallace, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
JULY 17, 1997
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session July 17,
1997, 2'00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe,
California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Strohm, Directors Jones, Mason, and
Mosbacher. Director Wallace was absent.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Solbrig, Sharp, Taylor, McFarlane, Noble, Adams,
Schrempp, Garcia, Rondoni, Brown, Schroeder,
Rieger, and Attorney Neese.
GUESTS:
Judy Brown/City Council Liaison, J. Levon Touryan/
Lake Tahoe Pizza Company, Fran Lennon/Mulligan's
and Scooders Restaurants, Roy Hampson, Pembroke
Gauchnauer, Mark Royer, Jacqueline Parenteau
Tim Rieger updated the Board on waterline and drain-
age improvements underway at Cascade Properties.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
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Diane Noble reported the Operations Committee met
July 16 with Mr. Touryan and Mr. Lennon. After
thoroughly researching the formula used to calculate
interceptor size requirements, a policy was presented
which applies 75% of the UPC formula.
Staff will implement a program to educate customers
regarding grease disposal. They will also coordinate
with the City of SLT Public Works department to include
planning information to customers regarding new pro-
jects or remodeling requirements. A retrofit program is
also being developed to provide financial incentive to
speed up proper sizing of existing interceptors.
Mr. Touryan and Mr. Lennon both agreed the new
policy and programs are acceptable and reasonable.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Wallace Absent/Passed
to use the formula, as presented by staff, applying the
75% figure involved as the District's standard for sizing
grease interceptors in the future.
A one year extension was granted to Mr. Touryan and
Mr. Lennon to allow sufficient time to complete their
retrofits.
The presentation by Mr. Hargrove, E3, was rescheduled
for August 7.
Staff requested Consent Item 3 be removed, as the
situation has been satisfactorily resolved.
Consent Item 7 was brought forward for discussion
prior to Board action.
Moved Jones/Second Mosbacher/Wallace Absent/
Passed to approve the Consent Calendar as amended:
1) Al Tahoe Pump Station Reliability Improvement
Project - Approved Change Order No. 12 for Cushman
Contracting Corporation in the amount of $644;
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE THE
BOARD: J. LEVON TOURYAN/LAKE
TAHOE PIZZA COMPANY, FRAN
LENNON, MULLIGAN'S/SCOODERS
RESTAURANT
PRESENTATION
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
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2) Al Tahoe Pump Station Reliability Improvement
Project - Approved Waiver and Release upon final
payment for Cushman Contracting Corporation;
and authorized filing a Notice of Completion with
El Dorado County Clerk;
4)
South Y Groundwater Contamination - Authorized
staff to advertise for bids for hydro punches and
mobile lab;
5) Adopted Resolution No. 2658 for Unpaid Assess-
ments;
6) Rejected liability claim received from R. Arnone;
8)
Approved expenditure for the District's portion of
the South Shore Water Purveyors 1997 Water
Conservation Campaign in the amount of $12,240;
9) Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes of
June 5, 1997.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Continued)
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION / DISCUSSION
Mark Royer spoke on behalf of Ms. Parenteau. Damage
to her tire was sustained when they attempted to drive
around a District backhoe. The backhoe was parked on
Arapahoe, while performing emergency waterline re-
pairs. Staff added to comments received for the Board's
consideration. After hearing all discussions, it seemed
both parties were equally responsible.
Moved Mason/Second StrohmNVallace Absent/Passed
to authorize staff to pay half of the claim in the amount
of $77.33.
The claim proponents accepted this settlement offer.
LIABILITY CLAIM: J. PARENTEAU_
(Consent Item 7)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Ken Schroeder reported on July 8, bids were opened
for a heavy duty vehicle lift. Five bidders responded.
One bidder was over budget and the other four bidders
did not meet specifications. Staff recommended that
VEHICLE LIFT BID
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all bids be rejected, allowing staff to rewrite the speci- VEHICLE LIFT BID
fications in order to receive competitive bids that will(Continued)
be within budget. The Operations Committee reviewed
this item and recommended approval.
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Wallace Absent/Passed.
to reject all bids and authorize rebidding the vehicle
lift with revised specifications.
Presented by Ken Schroder and Mike Adams. The
Operations Committee reviewed this item and
recommended approval.
MANHOLE LINING
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Wallace Absent/Passed
to approve Tejon Constructors as a sole source
supplier, and authorized the lining of 33 manholes
in the amount of $110,300.
Richard Solbrig reported 10 contractors attended the
mandatory prebid meeting. One bid was received on
July 16 from K.G. Walters. Staff determined the time
frame required for excavation and dewatering were the
reasons other contractors declined to submit bids. The
Operations Committee reviewed this item and recom-
mended approval.
PONDEROSA STREET PUMP
STATION
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Wallace Absent/Passed
to award contract to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, K. G. Walters Construction Co., Inc., in the
amount of $859,400.00.
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Wallace Absent/Passed
to approve payment in the amount of $869,836.51.
3:15 P.M.
3:30 P.M.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee' The
committee met July 16 and discussed several items
on this agenda. Minutes from the meeting are avail-
able upon request.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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County Water A(~encv/EDWPA Committee: President
Strohm reported at the July 11 EDWPA meeting, the
group decided to meet four times per year instead of
six. The main topic of discussion at the meeting was
the issue of the County Water Agency funds being
taken and used by El Dorado County. The next meet-
lng will be held in October at Georgetown Divide PUD.
Legislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee: The VA HUD
appropriations bill is going through the markup
process.
Director Mosbacher reported on two items:
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(Continued)
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
1) The letter received from Richard McCann contained
some good suggestions. Director Mason stated he will
speak to Mr. McCann and explain the Board's reasons
for protesting the Lahontan ACL's.
2) GS Concepts has been surveying on Grass
Lake Road.
Director Jones reported he will attend the July 22 ACWA
Water Quality meeting in Orange County. He will pro-
vide a summary of the recent decisions by Lahontan
regarding the District's ACLs to the committee that over-
sees regional board actions. Attorney Neese stated he
sent a copy of the appeal to ACWA.
President Strohm reported he spoke regarding Lahontan
at the July 9 ECC meeting.
Roy Hampson stated he had a discussion with EPA
representatives regarding Lahontan's decision to levy
the ACLs against the District. He also spoke regarding
the District's participation in the Presidential Summit.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Director Mosbacher mentioned that the Quincy Library
Accord Agreement pertaining to forest health and clean
water may possibly affect the District. She suggested
staff order a copy of the agreement.
Richard Solbrig reported on the status of the remaining
emergency project.
ASSISTANT MANAGER/STAFF
REPORTS
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Millich Ditch/Snowshoe Thompson Ditch No. 1 Emer-
gency Proiect of March 20, 1997 - Don Bently is still
deciding if he wants to participate in the project. The
claim from Woodford's Inn has been settled.
ASSISTANT MANAGER/STAFF
REPORTS
(Continued)
Attorney Neese reported on four items:
1) A meeting will be held August 1 regarding the Truckee
River Operating Agreement. A decision is expected to
be made concerning the allocation of water rights from
the USFS for snow making.
2) The auditors at the County Water Agency are trying to
determine if money is owed to the District from the sale
of the Texas Hill property.
3) The slotted drain at the Bijou Pump Station is the last
issue to be resolved before the McDonald's agreement
is finalized.
4) Ken Rollston requested changes be made to the
Sunset Stables settlement agreement. Once the changes
are incorporated, this item will be complete.
3:50 P.M.
4:00 P.M,
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board members present unanimously agreed to
pay compensation to Garth McCormack, Woodford's
Inn, to avoid litigation over damage to property. An
agreement was reached that includes release of claims,
indemnification, and ditch access and repair.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) of
California Government Code/
Conference with Legal Counsel -
Significant Exposure to Litigation
(One Case)
4:05 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Christopher H. Strohm, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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Kathy Sh~, Clerk of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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