04-01-99SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Robed Baer, General Manager Richard Solbrig, Assistant Manager
,James Jones, President BOARD MEMBERS Christopher H. Strohm, 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
APRIL 1, 1999
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session April 1,
1999, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Jones, Directors Strohm, Wallace, Mosbacher,
Gochnauer.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Noble, Hoggatt, Bird,
M. Alsbury, R. Johnson, Hussmann, Hoggatt, Capitani,
Inglis, Attorney Kvistad.
GUESTS:
Judy Brown/City Council Liaison, Roy Hampson.
Roy Hampson commended the Board and staff for their
work on MTBE issues, resulting in the Governor's
decision to phase out MTBE from gasoline.
Jim Capitani was recognized for achieving the California
Water Environment Association, Sierra Section, Operator
of the Year Award.
Staff requested Consent Item No. 1 (Regular Meeting
Minutes: March 4, 1999), be removed and placed on the
next Regular Board Meeting Agenda. (Note: This was the
only item on the Consent Calendar for this meeting.)
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION OF AWARD
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Jim Hoggatt reported six bids were received for this pro-
ject, at the March 30 bid opening.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to award contract to lowest responsive, responsible bidder,
White Rock Construction, in the amount of $332,360.
Jim Hoggatt reported four bids were received for this pro-
ject, at the March 31 bid opening.
Moved Strohm/Second Gochnauer/Passed Unanimously
to award contract to lowest responsive, responsible bid-
der, G. B. Construction, in the amount of $128,490.
Moved Strohm/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $663,546.85.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The
committee met March 29. Minutes of the meeting are
available upon request.
Planning/Ordinance Committee: Director Gochnauer
reported on the status of the Ordinance Codification
project.
County Water Agency/EDWPA/LAFCO Committee: An
EDWPA meeting will be held April 12 to discuss the
roles and function of the County Water Agency.
Staff reviewed a letter from LAFCO regarding the property
tax division associated with the Heavenly Valley annexa-
tion. Several errors were identified and brought to LAFCO's
attention.
Legislative Funding Ad Hoc Committee: The committee
participated in a conference call with the District's Wash-
ington D. C. advocates to determine the best method to
obtain the remaining funds necessary to complete the
export pipeline replacement project. Members of the Appro-
priations Committee have indicated a willingness to follow
through on completion of projects that have already com-
menced. District representatives will travel to Washington
D. C. to garner support for funding.
TATA / F STREET WATERLINE
HIGHWAY 50 / MIDWAY
WATERLINE
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Lahontan/SWRCB Communications Ad Hoc Committee:
The April meeting of the Lahontan Regional Board has
been canceled due to a lack of a quorum. Assemblyman
Oiler is assisting with legislation resulting from the Lahon-
tan performance review/audit. The proposed legislation is
scheduled to be considered by the Parks and Wildlife
Committee on April 13. At this point, it is not known
whether the legislation will be applied statewide, or only
to the Lahontan Region.
Water Quality Task Force Ad Hoc Committee: The com-
mittee met March 31 to discuss reactions to the Governor's
decision regarding the MTBE phase out, and to prioritize
the District's future course of actions.
The Board commended the City of SLT and El Dorado
County for their support of MTBE issues.
Director Gochnauer reported that the City of SLT will
coordinate work on the Redevelopment project with the
District.
President Jones reported on his attendance at the March
25 & 26 EPA Blue Ribbon Panel meeting. He, along with
District staff, will continue to monitor the panel.
General Manager: Bob Baer reported that staff met with
representatives from the City of SLT to discuss the re-
development project. It is critical that the water system
installations timeline be adhered to.
Chief Financial Officer: Rhonda McFarlane reported that
$5,423,000 in grant money was received from EPA for the
export pipeline relocation project. (The 1998/99 appropria-
tions were combined into one grant representing reimburs-
able costs through 12/31/98.)
Richard Solbrig reported on the status of the remaining
emergency project:
Gardner Mountain Replacement Well Emergency of
9/17/98 - Staff is following up on the geophysical work,
as requested by the USFS. The USFS has identified
the Camp Richardson site as their preferred site for
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(continued)
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
STATUS OF EMERGENCY PROJECT
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drilling. The District's hydrogeologist has located some
gravity information on depth-to-bedrock to supplement
the TEM testing that was done by the subconsultant.
This information will help determine if the USFS site
at Camp Richardson is a viable site to drill the well.
District General Counsel: Gary Kvistad reported on three
items:
1) Several issues have been identified for the Ground-
water Management Plan Stakeholder's Advisory Group
to study.
2) Representatives from the City, County, and District will
meet April 16 to discuss the need, purpose, and goals for
a joint effort to address MTBE issues.
3) The District's agreement with Alpine County, including
all amendments, have been consolidated into one docu-
ment to facilitate his review process.
3:05 p.m.
3:10 p.m.
6:15 P.M.
STATUS OF EMERGENCY
PROJECT
(continued)
STAFF REPORTS
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED AND
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION / REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Legal counsel and staff updated the Board regarding
these items.
No Board action.
No report.
No Board action.
The Diamond Ditch lining project was discussed.
Moved Gochnauer/Second Strohm/Passed Unanimously
to: A) Approve contract with AGRA Earth & Environmental
in the amount of $14,000; B) Authorize increase to Jim
Haen's Task Order in the amount of $7,000; and
C) Authorize repair of the ditch in the most cost effective
and expedient manner.
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(c) of
California Government Code/
Conference with Legal Counsel
Anticipated Liti.qation (two cases)
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
Pursuant to Section 54956.9(c) of
California Government Code/
Conference with Legal Counsel
Anticipated Litigation (one case)
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No report.
No Board action.
The Board directed the negotiators regarding this item.
No Board action.
6:15 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 54957.6(a) of
California Government Code/Con-
ference with Labor Negotiators
Agency Negotiators: Board of
Directors, Bob Baer, Nancy
Hussmann;
Employee Organization: International
Union of Operating Engineers,
Stationary Local 39, AFL-CIO
ADJOURNMENT
Ja~m/e~ R. Jones,. Boa/rd/President
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ATTEST: .?/~/-~¢;--~, "'b,~r~_z_-~l _¢~
Kathy Sh~,' C~e~'k'of theCBoard
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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