01-02-2020SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Randy Vogelgesang, President BOARD MEMBERS Kelly Sheehan, Vice President
Chris Cefalu, Director James R. Jones, Director Nick Exline, Director
John Thiel, General Manager Shannon Cotulla, Assistant General Manager
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
January 2, 2020
MINUTES
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors met in a regular session, 2:00 p.m., at the
District Office, located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California.
ROLL CALL:
Board of Directors: Directors Cefalu, Jones, Sheehan, Exline
Absent: President Vogelgesang
Staff: John Thiel, Paul Hughes, Gary Kvistad, Melonie Guttry, No Bergsohn, Cliff Bartlett, Chris Skelly,
Brent Goligoski, Doug VanGorden, Chris Stanley, Tony Prieto, Heidi Baugh, Shelly Thomsen, Julie Ryan
Guests: Dan Browne
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Dan Browne, community member, distributed a handout regarding
over tourism and its effects on infrastructure, while expressing concerns regarding this type of overuse
on the District's resources. John Thiel and Paul Hughes explained the District's various residential rate
tiers, the Proposition 218 process, and that state law prohibits the District from charging surcharges.
Staff will do some research and follow-up with Mr. Browne.
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Cefalu/Second Sheehan/Vog_elaesang Absent/Cefalu Yes/Jones Yes/Sheehan Yes/Exline Yes
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. DIAMOND VALLEY RANCH IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENT (lvo Bergsohn, Hydrogeologist )
Approved Change Order No. 12 adding $7,490 to the Contract amount and 665 calendar
days to the Contract time for the Diamond Valley Ranch Irrigation Improvements Project.
b. LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT RECEIVED FROM DONNA
REESE (Tim Bledsoe, Manager of Customer Service)
Forwarded claim from Donna Reese against the District to Joint Powers Insurance Authority for
review and resolution for an undisclosed amount that exceeds $10,000 for alleged losses.
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C. LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT RECEIVED FROM DENNIS
STAFFELD (Tim Bledsoe, Manager of Customer Service)
Forwarded claim from Dennis Staffeld against the District to Joint Powers Insurance Authority
for review and resolution in the amount of $13,698.72 for alleged losses.
d. 2020 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Authorized staff to advertise for construction bids for the 2020 Sewer Improvements Project.
e. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES: December 19,2019
(Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/Clerk of the Board)
Approved December 19, 2019, Minutes
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
a. Bobcat/Tool Cat 5600 and a 63 Inch Snow Blower (Cliff Bartlett, Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Mechanic
supervisor) -Cliff Bartlett provided details regarding the proposed purchase of a new Bobcat/Tool
Cat to assist with projects at the waste water treatment plant, snow removal, and other various
projects. Director Exline expressed his desire for staff to do more research regarding energy
efficient/electrical equipment options and Attorney Kvistad recommended that the Board
come to a consensus regarding what criteria staff should research and present regarding
purchasing new equipment.
Moved Cefalu/Second Sheehan/Vooeloesona Absent/Cefalu Yes/Jones Yes/Sheehan
Yes/Exline Yes to 1) find that an electric vehicle was considered and found to be not
applicable for this application, 2) approve the purchase of a 2019 Bobcat/Tool Cat Model
5600 with a Bobcat 63 inch snow blower Model SBX240X72 through the Sourcewell
procurement services Bid No. 040319 to Bobcat Central, Inc., in the amount of $81,884.61.
b. Approve Payment of Claims (Debbie Henderson, Accounting Manager)
Moved Sheehan/Second CefaluLVogelgesang Absent/Cefalu Yes/Jones Yes/Sheehan
Yes/Exline Yes to approve Payment of Claims in the amount of $1,521,978.36.
STANDING AND AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
None
EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY PURVEYOR REPORT:
Director Sheehan reported the next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
John Thiel reported on several items:
• The General Manager's annual review process will begin in January
• Snow Globe had few incidents this year and the City continues to provide effective security at
the District's Waste Water Treatment Plant throughout the three-day event.
• The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Sierra Section awarded the District with
Plant of the Year; District staff, Phill Trella, with Supervisor of the Year; and Laboratory Tech of
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the Year to Delores Trebotich - Congratulations on these accomplishments! John Thiel
congratulated John Sheridan, who is currently serving as President of CWEA Sierra Section.
• Provided a staffing update including Liz Kauffmann as the Interim Human Resources Director
for the next six months while Nancy Hussmann is on leave of absence.
• There was a District Year in Review opinion article was submitted to local media
STAFF/ATTORNEY REPORTS:
Ivo Bergsohn provided a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the South Y Feasibility Study as the
project completion is approximately six months away and an alternative will soon need to be
selected.
BREAK AND ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
There was no Closed Session
ADJOURNMENT: 3:23 p.m.
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Melonie Guttry, C erk of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Kelly Sheehan, Board Vice President
South Tahoe Public Utility District