Minutes 08-04-2016SOUTH 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
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
August 4, 2016
MINUTES
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors met in a regular session, 2:03 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, Sheehan, Wallace
Staff: Paul Hughes, Richard Solbrig, Shannon Cotulla, Gary Kvistad, Melonie Guttry, Tim Bledsoe, Brian
Bartlett, Ivo Bergsohn, Donielle Morse, Lynn Nolan, Susan Rasmussen, Debbie Henderson, Cuz Cullen,
John Thiel
Guests: Andrew Horejs, MoonHouse Brewhouse, Darrel Evensen, Keller Associates
Guest comments: Andrew Horejs, owner of MoonHouse Brewhouse, reported he is attending today to
identify help with sewer units at his business located at 2040 Dunlap Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
Attorney Kvistad suggested Andrew remain at meeting to hear an update during staff reports.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Cefalu Second Wallace/Vogelgesang Yes Cefalu Yes Jones Yes Sheehan Yes Wallace Yes
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. CALPERS REQUIRED PAY LISTING BY POSITION
(Debbie Henderson, Accounting Manager)
Adopted Resolution No. 3038-16 which incorporates the Pay Listings by Position for the
effective dates June 30, 2016 (Revised July 26, 2016), January 1, 2016 (Revised July 26, 2016),
July 2, 2015, October 1, 2014, July 3, 2014, June 19, 2014, January 2, 2014, July 4, 2013, April 1,
2013, March 23, 2013 and June 21, 2012
b. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/201
(Brian Bartlett, Interim Network/Telecom Systems Administrator)
Authorize purchase of budgeted computers & equipment for the estimated amount of
$69,200 (including tax)
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C. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES: July 21, 2016
(Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/Clerk of the Board)
Approved July 21, 2016, Minutes
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
a. Board Room Audio/Visual System Replacement (Brian Bartlett, Interim Network/Telecom Systems
Administrator) -Staff provided an overview of the project proposals received from three
companies ranging from $110,000 to $281,830.26. The Board thanked staff for working to bring
the cost within budget.
Moved Wa3lace/Second Sheehan/Vogelgesang Yes/Cefalu Yes/Jones Yes/Sheehan
Yes Wallace Yes to authorize award of contract to JCG Technologies in the amount of $82,105
b. South Y Groundwater Grant Preparation (Ivo Bergsohn, Hydrogeologist) - Staff provided an overview
of the project. This project will be 50% funded by EI Dorado County Water Agency.
Moved Sheehan Second Cefalu Vo el esan Yes Cefalu Yes Jones Yes Wallace
Yes/Sheehan Yes to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Kennedy Jenks Consulting,
to prepare a Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant Application by September 30, 2016, not to
exceed $35,930.
C. Approve Payment of Claims (Debbie Henderson, Accounting Manager)
Moved Wallace Second Sheehan Vo ei esan Yes Cefalu Yes Jones Yes Wallace
Yes/Sheehan Yes to approve Payment of Claims in the amount of $1,133,414.84
STANDING AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
President Vogel9esang reported the Finance Committee met today to review adjusting the District's
customer billing cycle from a quarterly billing to monthly. Director Wallace added only 2% of
agencies surveyed bill on a quarterly basis and there are some great benefits in moving to this cycle.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Director Wallace provided an update regarding the City's Loop Road lawsuit.
EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY PURVEYOR REPORT:
Director Wallace reported the next meeting is Wednesday, August 10, at 10 a.m. here in the District
Board Room. Directors Jones, Sheehan and Wallace plan on attending and staff will post a Notice of
Quorum.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
Richard Solbrig reported on several items:
The 2016 Lake Tahoe Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, at Harvey's Outdoor
Amphitheatre. The District has purchased six VIP tickets and has another four general
admission tickets.
Water conservation for July was down 7.4% compared to 2013. This means the District has
conserved 16% from March through July 2016. These numbers indicate that our customers are
thinking about conservation. The District is still practicing odd/even watering days.
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STAFF ATTORNEY REPORTS:
Cuz Cullen, Inspections Supervisor, provided an update regarding the business located at 2040
Dunlap Drive.
Lynn Nolan reported the District will be conducting a survey of well owners for a potential grant, and
information received will determine whether the District applies for the grant funding.
Melonie Guttry reported two candidates have filed to run for the Board in November: Randy
Vogelgesang and Kirk David. The deadline to file Declaration of Candidacy paperwork is Friday,
August 12, unless the incumbent does not file, in which case the deadline is extended to August 17.
The incumbent cannot file after August 12.
ADJOURNMENT: 2:48 p.m.
Randy Vogelgesang, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Melonie Guttry, Clerk of the and
South Tahoe Public Utility District