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Richard Solbrig, General Manager Shannon Cotulla, Assistant General Manager
Randy Vogelgesang, President BOARD MEMBERS Kelly Sheehan, Vice President
Chris Cefalu, Director James R. Jones, Director Duane Wallace, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT �
February 19, 2015
MINUTES
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors met in a regular session, 2:00 p.m., at the
District Office, located a# 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake�ahoe, California.
ROLL CALL:
Board of Directors: President Vogelgesang, Directors Cefalu, Jones, Sheehan, Wallace
Staff: Brian Bartlett, Tim Bledsoe, Shannon Cotulla, Melonie Guttry, Gary Kvistad, Ken Phillips,
John Thiel
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Cefalu /Second Sheehan / Cefalu Yes / Jones Yes / Vogelgesang Yes / Sheehan Yes /
Wallace Yes to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. Purchase of Microsoft Office Software Licenses
(1) Waived bidding procedures at outlined in the Purchasing Policy for special
circumstances; and (2) Authorized purchase of 90 standardized Microsoft Office
Licenses utilizing Microsoft's Select Plus for Government Agreement from PC Mall Gov in
an amount not to exceed $30,000 (including tax).
b. Regular Board Meeting Minutes: February 5, 2015 - Approved February 5, 2015 Minutes
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION:
a. 2015 Water Meter installation Project-Staff presented information on the 2015 water meter
installation project recommending that it be found as substantially complex.
Pr�sident Vogelgesang opened the public hearing at 2:13 p.m. to receive comments on the
designation of the 2015 Water Meter Installation Project as "substantially complex" under
Public Contract Code Section 7201. No public comments were received and the hearing was
closed at 2:13 p.m.
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Moved Cefalu /Second Wallace / Cefalu Yes / Jones Yes / Vogelgesanca Yes / Sheehan Yes
/ Wallace Yes to (1) Pursuant to the facts, finds the Project is substantially complex and
requires a 10%retention limit; (2) Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids.
b. Primary Clarifier #2 / Aeration Basin #1 Rehabilitation Project-Staff presented information on
the project recommending that it be found to be substantially complex.
President Vo4el4escanq opened the public hearing at 2:18 p.m. to receive comments on the
designation of the Primary Clarifier #2 / Aeration Basin #1 Rehabilitation Project as
"substantially complex" under Public Contract Code Section 7201. Director Jones expressed
his concern stating Clarifiers #1 and #2 and Aeration Basins #1 and #2 should be complete in
the same year. No further public comments were received and the hearing was closed at 2:18
p.m.
Moved Cefalu /Second Sheehan / Cefalu Yes / Jones Yes / Vogelgesang Yes /Sheehan Yes
/ Wallace Yes to (1) Pursuant to the facts, finds the Project is substantially complex and
requires a 10� retention limit; and (2) Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids.
c. Approve Payment of Claims
Moved Sheehan / Second Cefalu / Cefalu Yes / Jones Yes / Vogelgesang Yes /Sheehan Yes
/ Wailace Yes to approve Payment of Claims in the amount of $1,693,563.52.
STANDING AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Director Wallace reported on the recent budget meeting on February 10, 2015. The information was
well prepared including historical information.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Nothing to report.
EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY PURVEYOR REPORT:
Director Jones gave an update on the February 11, 2015 meeting.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
Shannon Cotulla gave an overview of changes from the State Water Resources Control Board
("SWRCB") meters loan. Due to the program shifting from the Department of Health to the SWRCB,
the terms have been changed from 0%for 30 years tol.6%for 30 years. The District is pursuing an
appeal of this change. There is also the possibility of receiving principle forgiveness for the portions of
the loan, and staff will pursue that once the eligibility requirements are established. The loan for the
2014 Meters Project was at the 0% rate for 30 years.
STAFF/ATTORNEY REPORTS:
AHorney Kvistad reported a memo dated February 2004 has been distributed to the Board and if
there are any questions, please contact him. He is working with Ivo Bergsohn on the Sustainable
Ground Water Management Plan and a Board presentation will be scheduled soon.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION: 2:21 p.m.
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RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: 2:27 p.m.
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a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)/Conference with Legal Counsel Potential Litigation
re: one case.
No reaortable Board action.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation
re: EI Dorado County Superior Court Case SC20120227 GRCLT Condominium vs. South Tahoe Public
Utility District (Filed 10/22/12).
No reaortable Board action.
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ADJOURNMENT: 2:27 p.m. / �______�
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Randy Vogelgesang, Board President
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Melonie Guttry, Clerk of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District