06-04-98SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Robert Baer, General Manager Richard Solbri~, Assistant Mana er
James Jones, President BOARD MEMBERS James Jones, Vice President
Duane Wallace, Director Mary Lou Mosbacher, Director Pembroke Gochnauer, Director
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
JUNE 4, 1998
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session June 4,
1998, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Jones, Directors Strohm, Mosbacher,
Gochnauer. Director Wallace was absent.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Sharp, Taylor, Noble, Schrempp,
Hoggatt, Forsythe, Hydrick, Attorney Neese.
GUESTS:
Judy Brown/City Council Liaison.
Consent Items Nos. 2 and 3 were brought forward for
discussion prior to Board action.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
OR CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved Gochnauer/Second Strohm/VVallace Absent/
Passed to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Authorized implementation of the two-week water
disconnection procedures on the property located at
870 Emerald Bay Road, APN 23-182-0301 for failure
to perform annual backflow assembly test;
4) Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
April 16, 1998;
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5) Approved Special Board Meeting Minutes:
April 29, 1998.
Diane Noble received a request to waive Administrative
Code Section 4.1.56, and allow two dwellings that are
being constructed on two separate parcels on Cascade
Road to share one sewer lateral.
The property consists of one large main house (15,000
sq.ft.) that will be built on a large parcel on the shore of
Lake Tahoe. The adjoining parcel will be the caretakers
quarters (5,000 sq. ft.). Since the property is located
downgrade of the District's sewer line, a sophisticated,
private sewer pump facility will be installed to pump to the
District's sewer. The property owner has requested that
both parcels be allowed to share the pump station and
lateral line to pump to the main sewer line. (The Ad-
ministrative Code requires each parcel to have its own
lateral.)
The developer's representative, Hal Cole, stated that El
Dorado County will not allow two large dwellings to be
built on one parcel; therefore, the parcels cannot be com-
bined. The property owner is willing to restrict the deed to
both parcels, which would not allow any subsequent owner
to sell either parcel without the District first being made
aware. The property owner is also willing to pay any legal
and administrative costs incurred by the District in creating
and recording the deed restrictions. District inspectors
have examined the property and the plans. The Operations
Committee has reviewed this item and recommends con-
ceptual approval contingent upon obtaining the deed
restriction prior to final approval.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Strohm/Wallace Absent/
Passed to conceptually approve the connection of both
parcels and homes to one pump station contingent upon
Mr. Cole (agent) or the property owner paying the District's
legal costs in creating the deed restriction documentation,
and any reasonable staff costs. This is contingent upon
the Board's final approval of the document after execution
by the property owner.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
REQUEST TO APPEAR BEFORE THE
BOARD: Gerry Parker/Owner,
Hal Cole/Agent - 2215 Cascade Rd.,
APN 018-090-72
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Richard Solbrig reported four bids were received for the
construction of two tanks. Solbrig also reviewed a minor
CHRISTMAS VALLEY AND
GARDNER MOUNTAIN WATER TANKS
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discrepancy - the Specifications Book was disassembled
in order to type the bid rather than handwrite it. Staff re-
viewed the bid document and found no irregularities. He
recommended this minor discrepancy be waived.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Gochnauer/Wallace Absent/
Passed to waive the discrepancy described above and to
award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, Resources Concepts Corporation, in the amount
of $242,950.
Moved Strohm/Second GochnauedWallace Absent/
Passed to approve payment in the amount of
$671,892.72.
CHRISTMAS VALLEY AND
GARDNER MOUNTAIN WATER
TANKS
(continued)
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION / DISCUSSION
Jim Hoggatt reported a 2" waterline near Wildwood Ave.
will be replaced with an 8" line.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Mosbacher/Wallace Absent/
Passed to approve Change Order No. 1 with the City
of South Lake Tahoe for Whiterock Construction, in the
amount of $8,700.
Jim Hoggatt reported this item will allow for potential
future installation of fire hydrants on the A-line.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Gochnauer/Wallace Absent/
Passed to approve Change Order No. 1 for Ford Con-
struction Company to install five 6" stubouts.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The
committee met June 1 and discussed several items
on this agenda. They also toured the area where the
Upper Truckee River bank was washed away near
Carrow's Restaurant.
County Water Agency / EDWPA / LAFCO Committee:
Dave Solaro was elected to replace Supervisor Upton.
Penny Humphries was elected to replace Supervisor
Shultz.
Staff is reviewing the draft MOU that was received regard-
ing long-term issues with the County Water Agency.
HIGHWAY 50 WATERLINE
REPLACEMENT
(Consent Item No. 2)
A-LINE REPLACEMENT:
CONTINUATION
(Consent Item No. 3)
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Le.qislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee: The District's
1999 funding request is being reviewed by the Senate
Markup Committee.
Lahontan/SWRCB Communications Committee: The
State Auditors attended the District's presentation regard-
ing Lahontan's performance on June 2.
Director Strohm reported on his meeting with Nevada's
Senator Harry Reid regarding District projects and how
they benefit Lake Tahoe.
Director Gochnauer stated he contacted the president of
the Lodging Association to inform him that a plume from
Tahoe Tom's service station may reach the Mark Twain
hotel.
Director Jones reported on his attendance at the South-
west Groundwater Conference where MTBE was the
main topic of discussion.
General Manager: Baer reported on three items:
1) Reno TV channel 8 will film the blasting being done
on the export line project;
2) Brian Bose is the new reporter at the Tahoe Daily
Tribune who is assigned to cover District activities;
3) John Brown, SWRCB, will tour the District's water
system on June 9.
Richard Solbrig reported on the status of the emergency
projects:
Tertiary Building Fire Emergency of February 5, 1998 -
Repairs to the building have totaled $249,000 to date.
Roof repairs are underway, costs are expected to total
$18,000. District crews will replace the valving after
Labor Day.
Millich Ditch/Snowshoe Thompson Ditch No. 1 Emergency
Project of March 20, 1997 - Since Lahontan has required
that a new pipeline be perforated, an earthen ditch will be
constructed instead. Clay material will be used to reduce
percolation. Staff will request Lahontan submit a written
explanation of why they want to require perforated pipe. A
time extension from FEMA has been requested for this
project.
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
STATUS OF EMERGENCY PROJECTS
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3:10 P.M.
MEETING BREAK
3:20 P.M.
MEETING RESUMED AND
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
4:25 P.M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved Gochnauer/Second Strohm/Wallace Absent
Passed to increase the funding needed to continue
with this case in the amount of $20,000. ($50,000
has been expended to date.)
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/Con-
ference with Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation: Schwake v. STPUD,
Federal Case No. CV-N-93-851-DWH
The Board directed legal counsel and staff regarding
this item.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) of
California Government Code/
Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation (one case)
4:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
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