06-05-97SOUTH 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
JUNE 5, 1997
MINUTES
The Board of Directors 6fthe South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session June 5,
1997, 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, Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Brown, R. Johnson,
Noble, Schroeder, Hoggatt, Garcia, Thiel, Bird,
Attorney Neese.
GUESTS:
Judy Brown/City Council Liaison, Hal Tenant/Kennedy
Jenks Consulting, Rod Mier/Tahoe Resource Conserva-
tion District, Joyce Blackstone, Roy Hampson
Consent Items 1 and 5 were brought forward for
discussion prior to Board action.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Wallace/Passed
Unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended:
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
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2) Authorized implementation of the two-week
disconnection procedures for delinquent
sewer and/or water accounts;
3) Authorized implementation of the two-week
disconnection procedures on the property
located at 1120 Third Street, APN 23-392-121;
4) Rejected liability claim received from Tahoe
Paradise Resort.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION / DISCUSSION
Moved Mosbacher/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to adopt Resolution No. 2656 with the deletion as
requested by Director Mosbacher.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to adopt Regular Board Meeting Minutes with the
corrections noted by Director Mosbacher.
TAXPAYERS FED UP WITH MORE
STATE BUREAUCRACY
(Consent Item 1)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES: APRIL 17, 1997
(Consent Item 5)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Presented by Ken Schroeder. The Operations
Committee reviewed this item and recommended
approval.
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to authorize lease/purchase of JCB Backhoe from
Western Traction Company in the amount of
$58,125, plus interest and carrying charges as
needed.
Jim Hoggatt reported the extra costs were due to
delays caused by rock excavation. The Operations
Committee reviewed this item and recommended
approval.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve Change Orders 6, 7, and 8 for Rutherford
and Smith in the total amount of $153,829.98.
BACKHOE ACQUISITION
B-LINE REPLACEMENT
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Presented by Jim Hoggatt.
Moved Strohm/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to approve CIoseout Agreement and Release of
Claims for Rutherford and Smith, and to authorize
filing a Notice of Completion with the El Dorado
County Clerk.
Jim Hoggatt reported these costs may be reimbursed
by FEMA. The Operations Committee has reviewed
this item and recommend approval.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve time and material contract for C.B.
Ebright, Inc. in the amount of $19,586.85; and to
amend the 1996/97 budget appropriations by
$100,000 to fund this and previous storm damage
expenses.
Jim Hoggatt reported the public has been invited to
give their input on the restoration plan. The Operations
Committee has reviewed this item and recommended
approval. Rod Mier reported restoration services are
also available through the Tahoe Resource Conser-
vation District.
Moved Jones/Second Mason/Passed Unanimously
to approve proposal from Western Botanical Services,
Inc. for the development of a restoration plan through
the U.S. Forest Service, Barton Meadow and Sunset
Stable easements in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.
Presented by Jim Hoggatt. The Operations Committee
reviewed this item and recommend approval.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve time and material contract for C.B. Ebright,
Inc. in the amount of $16,269.37.
Ross Johnson stated due to the deregulation of natural
gas, RFPs were solicited to provide energy services.
One proposal was received from PanEnergy. Many
items in the proposal must still be addressed. Costs
B-LINE REPLACEMENT
B-LINE FLOOD REPAIR
A-LINE REPLACEMENT
RESTORATION PLAN
CHRISTMAS VALLEY TANK ROAD
REPAIR
NATURAL GAS PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
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savings are estimated to be $36,000 per year. Staff
recommended approval for a one year trial period
pending successful review by legal counsel.
Moved Strohm/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve entering into the agreement with
PanEnergy.
Presented by John Thiel.
Moved Jones/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to approve Change Orders 10 and 11 for Utility
Boring, Inc. for a credit in the amount of $14,952.43.
Moved Mason/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve Closeout Agreement and Release of
Claims for Utility Boring, Inc., and to authorize
filing a Notice of Completion with the El Dorado
County Clerk.
Moved Wallace/Second Jones/Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $952,865.96.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The
committee met June 2 and discussed several items
on this agenda. Minutes from the meeting are avail-
able upon request.
Executive Committee: The committee met June 4 to
discuss the liability claim received from Woodfords
Inn.
County Water Agency/EDWPA Committee: The
County Water Agency passed a resolution in support
of the District's efforts to dismiss the ACLs levied
against the District by Lahontan.
Legislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee: Director
Wallace reported on efforts made to ensure the
District is included in the Presidential Summit. He
also commented regarding the League to Save Lake
Tahoe's efforts to discredit the District's need for
federal funding. Roy Hampson added to those
comments.
NATURAL GAS PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
(Continued)
HIGHWAY 50 WATERLINE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
HIGHWAY 50 WATERLINE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Manager Baer stated that EPA will be hosting
the Water Quality Workshop. Congressman
Doolittle and Senator Boxer nominated Baer to
serve on the Water Quality Committee.
Director Mosbacher reported on comments received
from the public regarding the ACLs Lahontan has
levied against the District.
Director Mason stated the radio reception on Luther
Pass is poor which likely means the reception to the
Land Application Manager in Alpine County may also
be poor. He suggested that a repeater be installed or
to call Caltrans to find out which method they use to
get such good reception on their radios.
Director Wallace reported Lahontan has limited the
time allowed to present the District's argument
against the ACLs. Roy Hampson stated the Lahontan
Board must provide time to hear from everyone who
is interested in testifying.
Manaqer Baer distributed a brochure from US Pipe,
which featured an article on the District's export pipe-
line project.
Assistant Manager/Engineer: Richard Solbrig report-
ed on the status of all emergency projects:
Millich Ditch/Snowshoe Thompson Ditch No. 1 Emer-
gency Project of March 20, 1997 - Resource Concepts
project design is expected to be completed by the
end of the week. A meeting will be held with Bently's
representatives to discuss dividing up the costs
associated with this project.
Spring Creek Emergency Project of April 17, 1997 -
The internal sealing has been completed on the sewer
line. Broken joints were repaired by District crews.
Thomas Haen Company has completed backfilling
the open trench and of the washed out sewer line.
The area was opened to pedestrian traffic on
Memorial Day. Work still to be completed includes:
pressure testing and repairing leaking laterals, and
replacing plugs and cleanouts.
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(Continued)
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER/STAFF
REPORTS
STATUS OF EMERGENCY PROJECTS
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Chief Financial Offer: Rhonda McFarlane reported
budget presentations will be made to all interested
employees.
3:50 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
5:40 P.M.
STAFF REPORT
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED AND
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board directed legal counsel regarding this item.
No Board action.
The Board directed legal counsel and staff regarding
this item.
No Board action.
5:45 P.M.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) of
California Government Code/
Liability Claim Against STPUD
Received from Garth McCormack/
Woodford's Inn - Anticipated
Litigation/Conference with Legal
Counsel
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) of
California Government Code/
Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated LitiRation (one case)
ADJOURNMENT
Christopher H. Strohm, President of Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Kathy' '- Shar ,~lerk of Board ~
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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