Minutes 05-21-2016SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
May 19, 2016
MINUTES
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors met in Special Session at 6:00 p.m., at the
District Office, located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California.
ROLL CALL:
Board of Directors: President Vogelgesang, Directors, Cefalu, Jones and Sheehan
Absent: Director Wallace
Staff: Richard Solbrig, Gary Kvistad, Shannon Cotulla, Paul Hughes, Marla Sharp, Tim Bledsoe, Debbie
Henderson, Brian Bartlett, Ivo Bergson, Lynn Nolan, John Thiel
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Cefalu/Second Sheehan/Vogelgesang Yes/Cefalu Yes/Jones Yes/Sheehan Yes/Wallace
Absent to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. 2016 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION MONITORING EQUIPMENT
(Ivo Bergsohn, Hydrogeologist)
Authorized the purchase of replacement groundwater data loggers from Fondriest
Environmental in an amount not to exceed $10,000
b. RESOLUTION NO. 3025-16 TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR METER INSTALLATIONS, PHASES 3-5
(Lynn Nolan, Grants Coordinator)
Adopted Resolution No. 3025-16 to Apply for Meter Installations, Phases 3-5 Loan
c. TEMPORARY ENGINEERING INTERN
(Julie Ryan, Principal Engineer)
Approved contract with Blue Ribbon Personnel for a Temporary Engineering Intern, in an
amount not to exceed $30,000
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d. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES: May 5 2016
(Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/ Clerk of the Board)
Approved May 5, 2016, Minutes
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
a. Fiscal Year 2016/17 Water and Sewer Service Charge Rates (Paul Hughes, Chief financial Officer
The Board discussed the proposed rate increase of 6% for the water enterprise fund and 6.5%
for the sewer enterprise fund. Director Jones addressed issues and concerns regarding
infrastructure replacement and asset management. Richard Solbria stated that the District
reprioritizes projects, identifies the risks and reviews the percentage necessary for rate
increases. President Vogelgesang stated that the Board is trying to strike a balance between
project costs and what the community can afford.
Moved Sheehan Second Cefalu Vv e[ esan Yes Cefalu Yes Jones No Sheehan
Yes/Wallace Absent to approve Resolution No. 3015-16 confirming the water and sewer
service charge rates for Fiscal Year 2016/17
b. Fiscal Year 2016/17 Water Enterprise Fund Budget (Paul Hughes, Chief financial Officer)
Moved Vocielgesang/Second Sheehan/Voge[gesang Yes/Cefalu Yes/Jones No/Sheehan Yesl
Wallace Absent to adopt Resolution No. 3016-16 adopting the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Water
Enterprise Fund Budget, and authorize staff to incorporate any adjustments or changes
necessary as a result of Board action
c. Fiscal Year 2016/17 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget (Paul Hughes, Chief financial Officer)
Moved Sheehan Second Cefalu Vo el esan Yes Cefalu Yes Jones No Sheehan
Yes/Wallace Absent to adopt Resolution No. 3017-16 adopting the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Sewer
Enterprise Fund Budget, and authorize staff to incorporate any adjustments or changes
necessary as a result of Board action
d. Approve Payment of Claims (Debbie Henderson, Accounting Manager)
Moved Sheehan Second Cefalu Vo el esan Yes Cefalu Yes Jones Yes Sheehan
Yes/Wallace Absent to approve Payment of Claims in the amount of $1,126,266.68
STANDING AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Nothing to report
EL DORADO COUNTY WATER PURVEYOR REPORT
Richard Solbrig reported that he and Director Wallace attended the meeting on Wednesday, May
11. The budget is submitted and the District's projects were included.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Director Jones reported he and various District staff attended the ACWA Conference in Monterey
May 1 through 6. He gave a summary of potential ACWA/JPIA insurance benefit costs, which could
increase and new legislation that is being proposed from the Federal Government for a Water Tax
Fund fee. He further reported on the amount of dead trees in the Southern Sierras. The next ACWA
Conference is scheduled for November in Anaheim. Staff reported the State Water Resources Control
Board voted to change the Water Conservation Program with an option for self -certification which
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requires at least three years of ground water supply. The District needs to submit self -certification by
the third week in June. Staff reported the Ground Water Sustainability Plan was approved by the
State Water Board on May 18.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT: Richard Solhrig reported on several items:
• The District's State Water Resources Control Board Meter Loan appeal has received no
traction or response. The District's application to the Green Fund has been increased from
$2.5 million to $4 million principal loan forgiveness and staff is currently working on the
application.
Y The District has been involved with the Liberty Rate Case Settlement, which looks favorable.
STAFF/ATTORNEY REPORTS:
Nothing to report
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION: 6:58 p.m.
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: 7:08 p.m.
a. Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government code, Closed Session may be
held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: EI Dorado County
Superior Court Case SC20120227 GRCLT Condominium vs. South Tahoe Public Utility District
President Vogelgesana reported the Board adopted the litigation budget for 2016-2017 Fiscal
Year.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:09 P.M.
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Randy Vogelgesang, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Mara Sharp, Ca
Assi nt Cler of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District