06-01-00SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Christopher H. Strohm, President
BOARD MEMBERS
Pembroke Gochnauer, Vice President
Duane Wallace, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
JUNE 1, 2000
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session, June 1,
2000, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ROLL CALL
President Strohm, Directors Wallace, Jones, Gochnauer,
Mosbacher.
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Noble, Garcia, Bird,
Johnson, Powers, Hoggatt, Alsbury, Cocking, Attorney
Kvistad,
GUESTS:
David French/ENS Resources, David Kelly, Joyce
Blackstone.
Staff requested Consent Item b. (water disconnection
procedures for APN 27-350-1502) be removed, as the
situation has been satisfactorily resolved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Item a. was brought forward for a separate
vote.
Moved Jones/Second Gochnauer/Passed Unanimously.
to approve the Consent Calendar as amended:
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a. Sewer and/or Water Disconnection Procedures -
See Consent Items Brought Forward;
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
b. Water Disconnection Procedures for
APN 27-350-1502 -Item removed;
c. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
May 4, 2000.
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR DISCUSSION I BOARD ACTION
Moved Jones/Second Strohm/Gochnauer Abstained
Passed to authorize implementation of the two-week
disconnection procedures for delinquent sewer and/
or water accounts. (Director Gochnauer abstained
due to a potential conflict of interest.)
Dennis Cocking reported that water conservation ads will
be published in two newspapers. Water restrictions will
be based upon water usage. If community usage can be
voluntarily reduced to an odd/even watering schedule, it is
possible that mandatory water restrictions may be avoided.
David French, ENS Resources, reported on the status
of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. He also reported on
MTBE issues (banning MTBE and funding for cleanup
efforts).
DISCONNECTION PROCEDURES
FOR DELINQUENT SEWER AND/OR
WATER ACCOUNTS
(Consent Item a.)
REPORT: WATER
CONSERVATION PROGRAM
REPORT: WASHINGTON D.C
ACTIVITIES
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
David French, ENS Resources, reported TMDLs are one
of the greatest issues related to water in the state, if not
the nation. In spite of an unprecedented amount of
protest from the public and environmental groups, EPA
would like to finalize the rule by June 30, 2000. There
is contention that the rule is moving too quickly and it is
not based on sound science. Legislation is pending to seek
delay in its implementation to allow further public scrutiny.
TMDL (TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY
LOAD)
It was the consensus of the Board to direct the District's
representatives in Washington D.C. to monitor this un-
funded mandate closely and to recommend the best plan
of action. They also directed that a letter be submitted at
the state and federal level outlining the District's concerns.
No Board action.
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Moved Gochnauer/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $1,343,618.06
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The
committee met May 30. A tour of tank sites was included,
as part of the meeting. Minutes of the meeting are
available upon request.
Lakeside Park Ad Hoc Committee: A meeting will be
held with Lakeside Park representatives on June 2
in an effort to develop possible strategies related to the
duplication of services issue.
Director Wallace reported he serves on the Federal
Advisory Committee that was developed as a result of
the 1997 Presidential Summit. A meeting will be held
June 2, 2000 where he will provide the perspective
of a locally elected official regarding the effectiveness
of the EIP program.
Director Gochnauer reported that plans for the Safeway
and Office Depot projects have been approved. The
Staples project is still pending.
Assistant Mana.qeflEn,qineer: Richard Solbrig reported
at the May 18 Board meeting, the bid for the Bijou Pump
Station VFD was awarded to Grove Madsen Industries.
Five days after the award, the company contacted the
District and stated they could not provide the size stated in
the specifications. The bid will now be awarded to the
second lowest bidder, Robicon Corp, at an increased cost
of $6,000.
District General Counsel: Gary Kvistad reported on the
May 31 meeting with the Groundwater Management Plan
Stakeholders Advisory Group.
3:25 P.M.
3:40 P.M.
Bob Baer reported the District has been meeting regularly
with Alpine County ranchers and county representatives.
Using an overhead slide presentation, staff reviewed
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF
REPORTS
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
REPORT: ALPINE COUNTY
AGREEMENTS
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the need to update the master plan for the District's
operations in Alpine County. A copy of the presentation
is available upon request.
5:30 P.M.
REPORT:ALPINE COUNTY
AGREEMENTS
(continued)
ADJOURNMENT
Christopher H. Strohm, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
ATTEST: ~:~~_ ~'~-~:~ ~ .~
Kathy Shal~, Clerk of the/Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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