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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 5, 2015
MINUTES
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors met in a regular session, 2:02 p.m., at the
District Office, located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California.
ROLL CALL:
Bocrd of Directors: President Vogelgesang, Directors Cefalu, Jones, Sheehan, Wallace
Staff: Brian Bartlett, Tim Bledsoe, Shannon Cotulla, Cuz Cullen, Randy Curfis, Melonie Guttry, Paul
Hughes, Nancy Hussmann, Gary Kvistad, Lynn Nolan, Terry Powers, Julie, Ryan, Richard Solbrig
Guests: Lynn Barnett, Matthew Barnett
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Wallace /Second Cefalu /Cefalu Yes / Jones Yes /Vos�elgesans� Yes /Sheehan Yes /
Wallcce Yes to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. Luther Pass Power and Control Project
Authorized staff to prequalify contractors to bid on the Luther Pass Power and Control
Project.
b. Flexible Spending Account Program Amendment
Adopted Amendment authorizing contributions of $2,550 maximum per calendar year, as
allowed by the IRS for 2015 Calendar Year.
c. Diamond Valley Ranch Irrigation Improvement Project
Adopted Resolution Nos. 2970-15, 2971-15 and 2972-15 to submit application for Diamond
Valley Ranch Irrigation Improvement Project State Revolving Loan Funding.
d. Tahoe Sierra Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Update
1) Approved Revision to Task Order No. 5 to Kennedy Jenks Consultants in the amount of
$392,135 for the TSIRWMP update; and, 2) Approved Task Order No. 1 to Sierra Water
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Workgroup (SWWG) in the amount of $92,625 for the TSIRWMP Data Management System
Development.
e. Groundwater Management Plan Update
Authorized an increase in the amount of $3,517 to Purchase Order P27249 for additional
consulting services.
f. South Upper Truckee Weil No. 3 Evaluation
Authorized staff to acquire well inspection services for the South Upper Truckee Well
No. 3 Evaluation.
g. Regular Board Meeting Minutes: January 19, 2015 - Approved January 19, 2015 Minutes
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION:
a. MXU's and Water Meters-Staff gave an overview of the exception to bidding.
Moved Cefalu / Second Sheehan / Cefalu Yes / Jones Yes / Vogelgesang Yes / Sheehan Yes /
Wallace Yes to (1) Authorize excepfion to bidding procedures as outlined in the Purchasing
Policy for a sole source purchase of standardized supplies; j2) Authorize Purchase Orc�er No.
28320 for the purchase of Sensus MXU's (water meter mobile reading units and meters) from
Western Nevada Supply in an estimated amount of $51,714.42 including tax; and for the
purchase of Sensus MXU's from Western Nevada Supply in an estimated amount of
$269,147.10, including tax.
b. 2014-2015 Vehicle Purchases-Staff presented information on the truck purchasing schedule.
Moved Wallace / Second Sheehan / Cefalu Yes / Jones Yes / Vogelgesanq Yes / Sheehan Yes
/ Wallace Yes to authorize purchase of five new 'h ton pickup trucks from the State of
California Competitively Bid Contract #1-14-23-20AG in the estimated amount of$11 1,535.15.
c. Approve Payment of Claims
Moved Sheehan / Second Vogelgesang / Cefalu Yes / Jones Yes / Vogel4esang Yes /
Sheehan Yes / Wallace Yes to approve Payment of Claims in the amount of $865,174.31.
STANDING AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Nothing to report.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Director Wallace presented information regarding his meeting with Congressman McClintock's aid,
Bryant Milesi, on Friday, January 30th. President Voyelgesanq reported he attended the CASA
Conference January 21 -23, 2015.
EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY PURVEYOR REPORT:
Director Jones reporfied the next meeting is Wednesday, February 1 1, 2015.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
Richard Solbri4 gave an update on legislative and outreach efforts including:
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• Presentations to service clubs/local agencies regarding the District budget process. Solbrig is
also scheduled for television interviews in the next month.
• Recent meeting with Congressman McClintock's aid, Bryant Milesi
• The District is soliciting support within the fire partnership around the Lake, both in California
and Nevada regarding the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act #2. This support will be helpful for the
upcoming ACWA/CASA Conferences in Washington, DC, where District representatives will
meet with legisiators.
STAFF/ATTORNEY REPORTS:
Matthew Barnett, g�est speaker, presented information on water fluoridation and the positive effects
on public health. The Board received a handout from staff including approximate costs of
fluoridation for the District's 14 wells. Richard Solbriq provided a brief history on research the District
has conducted and efforts it has undergone on water fluoridation. If the Board is interested, staff can
provide a detailed cost estimate and full report including specific staff recommendations on the
issue. The Board discussed the fluoridation information and unless fluoridation becomes a state
rraandate, they are not interested in requiring District customers to pay for it. The Board thanked Mr.
Barnett for his time and presentation.
BREAK AND A�DJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION: 2:41 p.m.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: 3:12 p.m.
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 Counsei Existing Litigation
re: EI Dorado County Superior Courf Case SC20120227 GRCLT Condominium vs. South Tahoe Public
Utility District (Filed 10/22/12).
No reportable Board action.
c. Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government code, Closed Session may be held for
conference with legal counsel re,garding existing li#igation: False Claims Act Case: United States, the
States of California, Delaware, Florida, Nevada, and Tennessee and the Commonwealths of
Massachusetts and Virginia ex rel. John Hendrix v. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. and Formosa
Plastics Corporation, U.S.A., Civil Action No. ED CVO6-0055-GW, United States District Court for the
Central District of Cafifornia.
No reportable Board action.
d. Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government Code, Closed Session may be held for
conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case
No. BC459943, State of Nevada, et al. v. J-M Manufacturing, et al.
No reportable Board action.
ADJOURNMENT: 3:12 p.m.
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Randy Vogelgesang, Board President
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Melonie Guttry, Clerk of th Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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