06-03-99SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
James Jones, President
BOARD MEMBERS
Christopher H. Strohm, Vice President
Pembroke Gochnauer, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
JUNE 3, 1999
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session, June 3,
1999, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ROLL CALL
President Jones, Directors Strohm, Wallace, Gochnauer,
Mosbacher.
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Sharp, Taylor, Brown, Hussmann, Noble,
Hoggatt, Hydrick, Bird, Attorney Kvistad.
GUESTS:
Herman Zelmer/Alpine Co. Liaison, Joyce Blackstone.
Consent Items b., c., and f. were brought forward for
discussion prior to Board action.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Mosbacher/Passed
Unanim~to approve the Consent Calendar, as
amended:
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
OR CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Authorized implementation of the two-week disconnec-
tion procedures for delinquent sewer and/or water
accounts;
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Gardner Mountain Well Siting Evaluation: Outside
Consulting Services - Approved Task Order No. 1
for LFR Levine-Fricke in the estimated amount of
$8,900;
Flagpole Tank Replacement Project - Authorized
filing a Notice of Determination and Certificate of
Fee Exemption;
Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
May 6, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Rick Hydrick reported six bids were received for this
project, at the June 2 bid opening. The well requires
a generator to operate its new submersible pump and
motor during power outages. Hydrick also reviewed a
minor discrepancy related to the Iow bid - a notarized
certification that the generator meets all El Dorado
County Air Board regulations, as specified, was not
included with the bid. A verbal promise was given that
the certificate would be completed in one week. Hydrick
noted that out of six bids, only one notarized certificate
was received; he recommended this minor discrepancy
be waived.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Mosbacher/Passed Un-
animously to award bid to the lowest responsive, respon-
sible bidder, Pac Machine, in the amount of $36,687.19,
with the condition that the notarized certificate is provided
within one week. If it is not, the bid shall be awarded to
the second lowest bidder.
Bob Baer reported that Senator Dianne Feinstein has
proposed legislation that will ensure a funding source of
$30 million for the Tahoe Basin over the next ten years.
The Legislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee recommends
that the Board support the proposal, in concept, while
working to see that specific concerns of the District are
addressed in the final bill.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to authorize the Board President to sign letter to Senator
Dianne Feinstein, supporting the legislation, in concept.
AIRPORT WELL: NEW GENERATOR
PROPOSED LAKE TAHOE
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
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Moved Wallace/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $675,103.86.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR ACTION I DISCUSSION
Jim Hoggatt reported the Change Order has been
amended, to include a 14-day time extension on the
contract.
FLAGPOLE AND LOOKOUT TANKS
(Consent Item f.)
Moved Gochnauer/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to approve no cost Change Order No. I for Advance Tank.
Director Gochnauer received clarification regarding
appropriations subject to limitations.
Moved GochnaueflSecond Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to adopt Resolution No. 2696-99 setting the method of
computing annual appropriations.
Director Mosbacher received clarification regarding "in-
kind" services referred to in the original 1994 agreement,
and the current method of billing.
SEWER ENTERPRISE APPROPRIA-
TION PROCEEDS OF TAXES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000
(Consent Item b.)
AMENDMENT TO CITY WATER MOU
(Consent Item c.)
Moved MosbacheflSecond Gochnauer/Passed Un-
animously to approve first amendment to MOU.
Operations Committee: The committee met on June 1.
Minutes of the meeting are available upon request
Lahontan/SWRCB Communications Ad Hoc Committee:
Baer reported he invited Walt Pettit, Executive Director,
SWRCB, to give a presentation as part of the June 17
Board Meeting regarding MTBE. The Governor's execu-
tive order assigned several responsibilities to the SWP, CB;
the presentation will likely include an update on the status
of those items.
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ne.qotiations Ad Hoc Committee: The committee met May
26. A report will be made during Closed Session.
Director Gochnauer updated the Board on the County's
efforts to locate a recreation site that will provide
additional playing fields. The District may be asked to
provide drinking water to the site.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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General Manager: Bob Baer reported on two items:
1) The water system performed well during the Memorial
Day holiday, with only minimal problems.
2) The City Parks Dept. has determined they can irrigate
their playing fields, while still abiding by the water res-
triction requirements.
Richard Solbrig reported on the status of the remaining
emergency project:
Gardner Mountain Replacement Well Emeraency of
9/17/98 - The geophysical testing was completed near
Camp Richardson. This information, to be plotted by next
week, will assist in detecting the location of the bedrock
in the area. The USFS, the independent geophysicist,
and District staff will review all information and finalize
the site selection for the new well.
Accountant: Kay Taylor reported LaSalle Bank represen-
tatives toured the project sites that they will be loaning
money for.
District General Counsel: Gary Kvistad reported that
work in continuing on the Groundwater Management Plan.
Land Application Manager: Hal Bird introduced Herman
Zelmer, the chairman of the Alpine County Board of
Supervisors. Mr. Zelmer will attend District Board
meetings, as the Alpine County liaison.
3:05 P.M.
3:15 P.M.
6:45 P.M.
STAFF REPORTS
STATUS OF EMERGENCY PROJECT
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED AND
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
These cases were not discussed.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(c) of
California Government Code/
Conference with Legal Counsel
Anticipated Litigation {three cases)
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The Board voted unanimously to accept the property
purchase, for Gardner Mountain Pump Station, as
negotiated:
Property Owners: Sierra Nevada Development,
Judy Nammany
Pursuant to Section 54956.8/Con-
ference with Real Property
Negotiators - Negotiating Parties:
District staff, Mark Lucksinger
Under Negotiation: Property Selec-
tion, Purchase Price, and Terms
APN: 23-693-17
Purchase Price: $14,000, plus closing costs.
Legal counsel updated the Board regarding this item.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/Con-
ferencewith Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation: Schwake v. STPUD,
Federal Case No. CV-N-93-851-DWH
This item was not discussed.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of
California Government Code/Con-
ference with Legal Counsel Existing
Litigation - STPUD v. ARCO, et al,
San Francisco County Superior
Court, Case No. 999128
Staff updated the Board and received direction regarding
this item.
No Board action.
Pursuant to Section 54957.6(a)/Con-
ference with Labor Negotiators
Agency Negotiators: Robert Baer,
Nancy Hussmann, Board of Directors;
Employee Organization: Intemational
Union of Operating Engineers,
Stationary Local 39, AFL-CIO
6:50 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
James R. Jones, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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l~athy Shar~,~,Clerk o'f the I~oard
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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