12-07-00SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Robert Baer Genera Mana~ler Richard Solbri~, Assistant Manager
Christopher H. Strohm, President BOARD MEMBERS Pembroke Gochnauer, Vice President
James Jones D rector Mary Lou Mosbacher, Director Duane Wallace, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
DECEMBER 7, 2000
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session, December
7, 2000, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe,
California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Strohm, Directors Wallace, Jones, Gochnauer,
Mosbacher.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Baer, Solbrig, Callian, McFarlane, Noble, M. Alsbury, Bird,
Johnson, Brown, Hoggatt, Hussmann, Reid, Bergsohn,
Hydrick, Powers, Attorney Kvistad.
GUESTS:
Larry Mace/Grant Thornton, LLC, Doug Smith and
Chuck Curtis/Lahontan RWQCB, Ginger Huber/EI Dorado
County Environmental Department, David Kelly, Joyce
Blackstone, Margie Daum, John Cefalu.
Staff requested Consent Items a., b., c., and d., (water
disconnection procedures) be removed, as the situations
have been satisfactorily resolved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Consent Items g. and p. were brought forward for
discussion prior to Board action.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
Moved Mosbacher/Second GochnauedPassed
Unanimously to approve Consent Calendar as
amended:
a. Item removed;
b. Item removed;
c. Item removed;
d. Item removed;
e. Authorized implementation of the two-week water / sewer
disconnection procedures on the property located at
3208 Highway 50, APN 34-321-19, for failure to maintain
grease trap;
Underground Repair - Water: Temporary Help - Approved
Purchase Order No. 9632 to Substitute Personnel and
Business Services in the amount of $34,008;
g. See Consent Items Brought Forward for Discussion;
Railroad Tank - A) Approved Change Order No. 2 to
Morse Construction Group in the credit amount of
<$1,820.35>; B) Approved the Closeout Agreement
and Release of Claims, and C) Authorized staff to file
a Notice of Completion with the El Dorado County Clerk;
i. Park Avenue Project Phase 1 - Approved Change Order
No. 4 to the City of South Lake Tahoe in the credit amount
of <$21,459.31>;
Flagpole Tank Roof Replacement - A) Approved the CIoseout
Agreement and Release of Claims; and B) Authorized staff
to file a Notice of Completion with the El Dorado County Clerk;
k. Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the 2000
Construction Season - Approved Amendment to Task Order
No. 34 for AMEC Earth Environmental, Inc., in the amount of
$20,485.37;
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I. Test Well and Sentinel Well Drilling - Approved Change
Order No. 1 to Beylik Drilling in the amount of
$24,425.40;
CONSENT CALENDAR
(continued)
A-Line Phase 3 Replacement Project - Approved Change
Order No. 2 to L. N. Craig Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $95,573.20;
Resolution 2712-00 - Adopted Resolution of Commendation
to Senator Dianne Feinstein for her role in achieving passage
of the Tahoe Restoration Act;
Resolution 2713-00 -Adopted Resolution of Commendation
to Congressman John Doolittle for his role in achieving
passage of the Tahoe Restoration Act;
p. See Consent Items Brought Forward for Discussion;
q. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
November 16, 2000.
CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR DISCUSSION / ACTION
Director Mosbacher received clarification regarding
bid procedures for this project.
Moved Mosbacher/Second GochnauedPassed
Unanimously to approve Task Order No. 15 for HSI
Geotrans to design a GIS System in the amount of
$24,400.
Director Gochnauer received clarification regarding
the Confidentiality Amendments to the Plan Document.
Moved Goch nauer/SecondWallace/Passed
Unanimously to approve amendments to the Plan
Document.
Larry Mace reported on the completed audit of the
1999/2000 Financial Statements. The 1999 Financial
Statements were corrected to capitalize $300,000 in
construction projects. He noted decisions made by staff
were consistent and prudent to District policies. Grant
Thornton, LLC, attests to everything presented to the
Board.
No Board action.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM (GIS)
(Consent Item g.)
EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT PLAN
DOCUMENT
(Consent Item p.)
PRESENTATION: 1999/2000
Financial Statement Audit by
Larry Mace, Partner, Grant Thornton,
LLC
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ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Moved Mosbacher/Second Wallace/Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $1,723,422.08.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
2:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing Notices were published in the
November 24, and December 1, 2000 Legal Notices
section of the Tahoe Daily Tribune.
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN - CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
WATER CODE 10750, ET. SEQ.
President Strohm opened the Public Hearing at 2:30 p.m.
Open Hearing
Dennis Cocking gave a slide presentation explaining the
background, purpose, and development of the Groundwater
Management Plan (GMP). He noted the differences in the
initial estimated costs and the revised costs for the monitoring
wells, along with the revisions resulting from Stakeholders
Advisory Group meetings and public hearings. He provided
clarification regarding: cost of annual reports, salary for the
additional lab technician, and enforcement of violations.
Staff Report
Chuck Curtis/Lahontan RWQCB expressed his appreciation Public Comments
to staff and the Board for addressing his concerns in the GMP.
Ginger Huber/EDCED thanked the staff for addressing and
incorporating El Dorado County Environmental Department
comments and concerns. She stated there are some minor
issues to be worked out concerning the District's access to
sample wells on a monthly basis.
John Cefalu received clarification regarding the enforcement
policy.
Bob Witters relayed his satisfaction with the GMP. Sampling
can be worked into his daily, monthly, and quarterly reports. He
is comfortable with the enforcement polices, and appreciates that
the GMP will provide quicker responses to potential leaks.
Doug Smith/Lahontan RWQCB clarified Lahontan's monthly
vs. quarterly sampling. Lahontan views each site differently
depending on the concentration levels found. At first detection
they may sample monthly, then move to quarterly sampling
once remediation is underway. He stated that District staff and
Lahontan have worked together on the GMP and cooperation
between staff has been excellent.
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Joyce Blackstone pointed out a discrepancy in the GMP
regarding funding. Attorney Kvistad will correct this in the
final document.
Director Gochnauer noted the monthly monitoring will
allow the District to detect problems sooner. Costs
associated with the GMP enactment are well worth the
benefits.
President Strohm commented that the early detection
provisions in the GMP would help ensure problems
encountered with MTBE in the past cannot happen again.
Director Jones noted that the monthly monitoring will only
be required on sites that are closest to District wells.
The Public Hearing was closed at 3:41 p.m.
3:41 P.M.
3:50 P.M.
Director Mosbacher reported the Planning Committee
has met to develop a recommendation regarding the
selection of a consultant who will develop the District's
Alpine County Master Plan (including the Indian Creek
Reservoir TMDL issue). The committee recommends
awarding the contract to Kennedy/Jenks.
Moved Mosbacher/Second GochnauedPassed
Unanimously to award contract to consultant Kennedy/
Jenks for development of Alpine County Facilities Master
Plan in the estimated amount of $550,000.
Ross Johnson gave a brief outline of the problems
surrounding the TMDL issue. With the assistance
of Kennedy/Jenks, the District will have an adequate
response to Lahontan regarding their requirements for
TMDL's by the December 22, 2000, comment period
deadline.
No Board action.
Kennedy/Jenks will include this work as part of the
Alpine County Master Plan.
No Board action.
Public Comments
(continued)
Board Member Comments
Close Hearing
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED
ALPINE COUNTY FACILITIES
MASTER PLAN
REPORT ON INDIAN CREEK
RESERVOIR TMDL STANDARDS
INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR
TMDL STANDARDS
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Richard Solbrig reported on the 2001 Engineering Depart-
ment's project priorities. He responded to Board members
questions regarding the ranking of particular projects.
The Board directed staff to include the access road to
Al Tahoe Boulevard and the District's Properties Master
Plan as top priorities.
No Board action.
Finance Committee: The committee will meet December
8.
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The
committee met December 4. Minutes of the meeting
are available upon request.
Planning Committee: The committee met December
4 regarding Alpine County Master Plan consultant
selection.
Federal Legislation Ad Hoc Committee: Director Wallace
met with Rochelle Nason, League to Save Lake Tahoe,
regarding her misconception that District pipelines should
be considered as economic projects rather than environ-
mental projects.
Director Mosbacher reported on the December 5 Alpine
County Board of Supervisors meeting she attended. She
also reported on her request to Sierra Pacific Electric
Company to send the District information on their survey
related to installation of a fiberoptics line from Jackson to
Minden.
Director Wallace reported on a moratorium that has been
placed on the USFS from purchasing sensitive lands. The
entire buy out program is being challenged and he does
not know if this could affect the District.
Emergency Standby Generator Spill Containment
Emergency Proiect of 10/5/00: Richard Solbrig reported
the emergency contracts for this project have been
completed. Any further work related to this project will
be subject to the competitive bidding process contained
in the Public Contracts Code.
CONSTRUCTION SEASON 2001
PROJECT PRIORITIES
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
STATUS OF EMERGENCY PROJECT
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Dennis Cocking reported the District sent letters to
residents on Grass Lakes Road regarding the Luther
Pass Pump Station spill, offering to schedule a no-cost
test of wells within 500 feet of the spill. Tests that have
been completed were all negative. One resident denied
the District access to his property.
6:15 P.M.
6:20 P.M.
7:10 P.M.
STAFF REPORT
MEETING BREAK
MEETING RESUMED AND
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was nothing new to report regarding this item.
No Board Action.
Legal counsel and staff updated the Board regarding
the status of this case.
No Board action.
Legal counsel and staff updated the Board regarding
the status of this case.
No Board action.
This item was discussed at the 1:00 p.m. closed session
held this date.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel re: Anticipated
Litigation (one case)
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)lConference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
Mountain Cascade, Inc., and Valley
Engineers, Inc. vs. STPUD Board of
Directors and STPUD, County of
El Dorado, Superior Court Case
No. SC20000050
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
Schwake vs. STPUD, Federal Case
No. CV-N-93-851-DWH
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
STPUD vs. ARCO, et al, San
Francisco County Superior Court
Case No. 999128
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Staff updated the Board and received direction regarding.
this item.
No Board action.
Negotiators were directed regarding this item.
No Board action.
7:10 P.M.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8/Conference with
Real Property Negotiators:
Negotiating Parties: Board of
Directors, Bob Baer;
Under Negotiations: Consideration
of Property Purchase;
Property Identification:
APN 1-080-53, APN 1-080-54,
APN 1-080-56, APN 1-080-60,
APN 1-200-01, APN 1-200-10,
APN 1-200-11
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a)/Conference with
Labor Negotiators:
Agency Negotiators - Board of
Directors, Robert Baer;
Employee Organization - STPUD
Management Staff
ADJOURNMENT
Christopher H. Strohm, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Kathy ~;har~.~ Clerk of the I~'oard
South Tah~ Public Utility District
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