07-02-98SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Robert Baer General Manager Richard Solbrig, Assistant Manager
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
JULY 2, 1998
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session July 2, 1998,
2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Jones, Directors Wallace, Strohm, Mosbacher,
Gochnauer.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Brown, Bird, Schroeder,
Mitchell, Hoggatt, Bergsohn, Attorney Neese.
GUESTS:
Judy Brown/City Council Liaison, Joyce Blackstone.
Billie Mitchell, who is temporarily filling in for the
Accounting Manager, Kay Taylor, was introduced to
the Board.
Staff requested Consent Item No. 3 (Cold Creek Erosion
Control and SEZ Restoration Project) be removed and
placed on the next Regular Board Meeting Agenda.
Consent Item No. 1 was brought forward for discussion
prior to Board action; and Consent Item No. 5 was
brought forward for a separate vote.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
OR CONSENT CALENDAR
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Moved Mosbacher/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended:
2)
A-Line Replacement Project Continuation - Approved
Change Order No. 2 for Ford Construction, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $23,340;
4)
Digital Copier Purchase - A) Authorized use of the
"Special Circumstance Provision" regarding Govern-
ment pricing in the District Purchasing Policy as an
exception to the bidding process; and B) Authorized
purchase of Konica Copier, Model 7050, in the
amount of $15,749, plus tax and delivery.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Ken Schroeder reported several breaks in the sewer line
joints were discovered. Considerable amounts of I/I
is entering the collection system and immediate repairs
are necessary. Three informal repair quotes were
obtained to reline the pipe.
Moved GochnauedSecond Mosbacher/Passed
Unanimously to: A) Authorize use of the "Special
Circumstance" provision in the District Purchasing
Policy as an exception to the bidding process; and
B) Award bid to the lowest responsive, responsible
quote for relining the broken sewer line to Pacific
Liners, in the amount of $13,197.
Moved Strohm/Second Gochnauer/Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $755,819.15.
SEWER RELINING: SANTA CLAUS
DRIVE
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION / DISCUSSION
Hal Bird received and clarified questions from Director
Mosbacher.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to authorize Board President to execute Amendment No. 2
to Recreation Grant Contract No. D-GGR27 between the
State of California, Department of Water Resources, and
the South Tahoe Public Utility District.
DAVIS-GRUNSKY CONTRACT
AMENDMENT
(Consent Item No. 1)
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Moved Strohm/Second Wallace/Mosbacher Voted No/
Passed to adopt Section 2140.
Bob Baer reported on extent of the groundwater
contamination problems. Seven District wells have
been shut down and more are threatened.
Attorney Neese presented a comparative overview
of groundwater quality regulatory authority by state
agencies, local governments (city and county), and
local agencies (such as the District).
No Board action.
4:00 P.M.
4:10 P.M.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The
committee met June 29 and discussed several items
on this agenda. Minutes from the meeting are avail-
able upon request.
Planning/Ordinance Committee: The committee will
meet July 23.
County Water Agency / EDWPA / LAFCO Committee:
Directors Wallace and Strohm met with Penny Humphries
(who was elected to replace District IV, Supervisor Shultz).
Legislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee: The District's
1999 funding request is being reviewed by the House.
It will be considered by the joint committee in September.
Water Quality Task Force Ad Hoc Committee: The
committee met to discuss areas of joint concerns between
the District and Lahontan.
Director Wallace met with high level representatives from
CalEPA regarding removing MTBE from gasoline.
Director Jones will attend ACWA's Water Quality
Committee meeting on July 15.
BOARD POLICY MANUAL:
SECTION 2140
(Consent Item No. 5)
PRESENTATION: LOCAL PUBLIC
AGENCY GROUNDWATER
QUALITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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Director Gochnauer reported on the following items:
an idea for the District to use the Conservancy's natural
sand filter near Tahoe Keys; and the City Council's
perception that he may have a conflict of interest with
regards to fire protection issues in Lukin's service area.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
(continued)
Director Mosbacher reported on her attendance at the
District's annual meeting with the ranchers in Alpine
County.
General Manager: Baer reported on two items:
STAFF REPORTS
1) The TRPA study to find sources of revenue to fund the
EIP is underway. The consultant has identified several
options, and the estimated amounts associated with each
option;
2) He will make a presentation at the August 21 CASA
Conference regarding consistency between Regional
Boards.
Richard Solbrig reported on the status of the emergency
projects:
STATUS OF EMERGENCY PROJECTS
Millich Ditch/Snowshoe Thompson Ditch No. 1 Emer,qency
Project of March 20, 1997 - G. B. Construction is on-site.
The ditch has been cleared and the access road has been
built. Due to the fact that the Lahontan permit has not been
received, the pipeline portion ($120,000) of the contract has
been eliminated. Attorney Neese is continuing to work on
an easement agreement with Mr. Congdon for construction
of the bypass structure.
Tertiary Building Fire Emergency of February 5, 1998 - The
final total for repairs to the building equals $270,000 - that
portion of the claim has been closed out. The contents of
the building portion of the claim remains open.
Hydro.qeolo.qist: Ivo Bergsohn reported on the following
items: the District has prepared letters and responses
to Lahontan's South Y work-plan; funding sources for the
MTBE problems may include the Kuehl Bill and the EAR
Fund; and the extent of the contamination cleanup that is
needed at the Beacon and Tahoe Tom's service station
sites.
STAFF REPORTS
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5:05 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Legal counsel updated the Board on the status of this
case.
No Board action.
The Board directed legal counsel to develop the facts and
litigation strategy regarding the multiple contamination
sites due to leaking underground fuel storage tanks. The
Board also directed staff to develop policy regarding how
to get MTBE out of gasoline.
6:35 P.M.
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
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) of
California Government Code/
Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation (seven cases)
ADJOURNMENT
.J_a, Ces R. Jones, Board President
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K~athy Shar/l~, C-'~k ~f the~oard
South Tahb'e Public Utility District
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