Minutes 11-16-2017SOUTH 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
November 16, 2017
MINUTES
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors met in a regular session, 2:13 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, Wallace
Absent: Director Sheehan
Staff: Paul Hughes, Richard Solbrig, Shannon Cotulla, Gary Kvistad, Melonie Guttry, Shelly Thomsen,
Bren Hoyle, Chris Stanley, Julie Ryan, Jessica Henderson, Nancy Hussmann, Tim Bledsoe, John Thiel,
Debbie Henderson
Guests: Justin Williams, Mann Urrutia Nelson Certified Public Accountants
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Wallace Second Cefalu Vogelgesang Yes Cefalu Yes Jones Yes Sheehan Absent Wallace
Yes to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Cl. DENTAL PLAN DOCUMENT UPDATE
(Nancy Hussmann, Human Resources Director)
Approved changes to the Dental Plan Document, Rollover Provision.
b. DENTAL RENEWAL - THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FEE
(Nancy Hussmann, Human Resources Director)
Approved renewal of Dental Plan Administration with CDS Group Health, with a rate increase
to $5.78 per employee, per month.
C. ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES 2018 DUES
(Richard Solbrig, General Manager)
Authorized Association of California Water Agencies 2018 Membership Dues Renewal in the
amount of $23,800.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - November 16, 2017
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d. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SANITATION AGENCIES 2018 DUES
(Richard Solbrig, General Manager)
Authorized 2018 California Association of Sanitation Agencies Membership Dues Renewal in
the amount of $16,068.
e_ REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES: November 2 2017
(Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/Clerk of the Board)
Approved November 2, 2017, Minutes
PRESENTATION
Justin Williams from Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, and Associates reported regarding the annual audit
process and their unqualified opinion. He further reviewed the audit results reporting staff does an
excellent job and is well qualified.
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
a. Luther Pass Pump Station 700 Horsepower (hp) Pump Replacement (Julie Ryan, Principal Engineer) -
Staff provided an overview of the project.
Moved Jones Second Wallace Vo e! esan Yes Cefalu Yes Jones Yes Sheehan
Absent/Wallace Yes to award Bid to Flowserve in the amount $401,726.20.
b. Alpine County Annual Impact/Mitigation/Compensation (Debbie Henderson, Accounting Manager) —
Staff provided an overview of the calculations to determine the annual Alpine County
mitigation fees.
Moved Vo el esan Second Cefalu Vo e! esan Yes Cefalu Yes Jones Yes Sheehan
Absent Wallace Yes to authorize payment of the District's Annual Mitigation Fee to Alpine
County in the amount of $114,600.
c. Approve Payment of Claims (Debbie Henderson, Accounting Manager)
Moved Cefalu Second Wallace Vo el! esan Yes Cefalu Yes Jones Yes Sheehan
Absent/Wallace Yes to approve Payment of Claims in the amount of $1,192,172.34.
STANDING AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
President Vogel , eco sang reported the next Ad -Hoc City Council meeting is Friday, November 17 at 9
a.m. at the City Offices. The committee will discuss Snow Globe security and upcoming street paving.
Director Jones reported the Operations Committee met on Monday, November 13 and reported
Alpine County is now generating power.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Director Jones reported he will be attending the Association of California Water Agencies
Conference November 27 through December 1.
EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY PURVEYOR REPORT:
Richard Solbrig reported Ken Payne was permanently hired with a five-year contract. Additionally, EI
Dorado County Water Agency staff was offered a three-year contract. The Agency will be moving to
new offices January of 2018.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - November 16, 2017
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
Richard SoIbd9 reported on several items:
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• The Douglas County Sewer Improvement District sewer overflow connection was tested today.
• Final figures for the Al Tahoe Manhole repair will be provided to the Board as soon as they are
received from White Rock Construction.
• Groundwater has not decreased much this year and infiltration and inflow is slightly elevated
due to the current rain conditions.
STAFFIATTOR_NEY REPORTS:
Staff provided an update regarding the Water Conservation Program including the free services
provided to customers.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION: 3:34 pm
RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: 3:52 p.m.
ACTION REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION
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 SC20170130, Gregory Stevenson vs. South Tahoe Public Utility District.
No re ortabie Board action
ADJOURNMENT: 3:52 p.m.
Melonie Guttry, Clerk of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Randy Vogelgesang, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District