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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
David Peterson, Vice President BOARD MEMBERS Kelly Sheehan, President
Chris Cefalu, Director Shane Romsos, Director Nick Exline, Director
John Thiel, General Manager Paul Hughes, Chief Financial Officer
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
February 3, 2022
MINUTES
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors met in a regular session, 2:01 p.m., at the
District Office, located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California.
ROLL CALL:
Board of Directors: President Sheehan, Directors Romsos, Peterson
Absent: Directors Cefalu, Exline
Staff: John Thiel, Paul Hughes, Gary Kvistad, Melonie Guttry, Chris Skelly, Jessica Henderson, Bren
Borley, Julie Ryan, Shelly Thomsen, Tim Bledsoe, No Bergsohn, Greg DuPree, Trevor Coolidge, Dan
Arce, Stephen Caswell, Jamie from the lab, Kevin Uribe
CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Peterson/Second Romsos/Sheehan YeslCefalu Absent_I,Romsos Yes Peterson Yes Exline
Absent to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES: January 2Q, 2022
(Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/Clerk of the Board)
Approved January 20, 2022, Minutes
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
a. Consider Virtual Board Meetings related to Assembly Bill 361 due to COVID-19 State of
Emergency Proclamation (John Thiel, General Manager) - John Thiel provided details regarding AB
361 and the potential for virtual meetings. Chris Skelly provided further details regarding the
support required to continue with virtual and hybrid Board meetings and addressed questions
from the Board. Attorney Kvistad added that by adopting the Resolution, the Board is not
mandated to use virtual meetings, but this provides some flexibility.
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MovedRomsosLSecond Peterson/Sheehan YesLCefalu Absent/Romsos Yes Peterson Yes/lExillne
Absent to approve Resolution No. 3205-22, allowing for South Tahoe Public Utility District to
conduct virtual public meetings through March 3, 2022.
Moved Sheehan Second Peterson Sheehan Yes Cefalu Absent Romsos Yes Peterson Yes Exline
Absent to approve Payment of Claims in the amount of $1,414,859.
STANDING AND AD -HOC COMMITTEES AND LIAISON REPORTS:
Director Romsos provided details regarding the Workforce Housing Committee Meeting held on
January 20, 2022.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Director Romsos reported that he attended the Alpine County Biomass meeting on February 1, 2022,
and provided details regarding their activities.
EL DORADO WATER AGENCY PURVEYOR REPORT:
Director Peterson reported that he attended the El Dorado Water Agency meeting on January 12,
2022, and the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
STAFF ATTORNEY REPORTS:
lyo Bergsohn provided a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the Alternative Plan for the Tahoe Valley
South Subbasin Five Year Update and addressed questions from the Board. Attorney Kvistad provided
some details regarding the foundation of this document and the work that No Bergsohn has
orchestrated and encouraged the Board to become familiar with the Executive Summary. The Board
congratulated ivo Bergsohn on his efforts and appreciate his work on behalf of the District.
Stephen Caswell reported the first public virtual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, to
include an overview of the Recycled Water Strategic Plan. The Board is welcome to attend this first
meeting, which will start the three-year process for this program. Regular updates will be provided to
the Board as the process unfolds. The Board suggested a separate Board Workshop for this topic
could be helpful in the future.
Attorney Kvistad reported that CORE and Prostar submitted updated information yesterday
regarding the solar program, which will be brought forward to the Ad -Hoc Solar and Community
Power Committee at their next meeting.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
John Thiel reported on several items:
Provided a staffing update
Provided a COVID-19 update with one new staff case this week
Reviewed comments from Board Members for the 2022 General Manager Goals. He reviewed
several goals in more detail including exploring alternatives for District Workforce Housing and
Rebranding the District. The Board recommended the 2022 General Manager final Goals be
brought back to the Board for formal approval.
BREAK AND ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 3:07 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: 3:29 p.m.
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a. Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d) (1) of the California Government code, Closed Session maybe
held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Yolo County Superior
Court Case CV2021-1686, Alpine County vs. South Tahoe Public Utility District; et al.
No reportable Board Action
ADJOURNMENT: 3:30 p.m.
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Melonie Guttry, erk of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Kelly ehan, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District