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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
David Peterson, President �~ BOARD MEMBERS �T Kelly Sheehan, Director
Nick Haven, Director Shane Romsos, Vice President Nick Exline, Director
Paul Hughes, General Manager Andrea Salazar, Chief Financial Officer
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
August 15, 2024
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: President Peterson, Directors Haven, Romsos, Sheehan, Exline
Staff: Paul Hughes, Andrea Salazar, Ryan Jones, Melonie Guttry, Shannon Chandler, Julie Ryan, Chris
Stanley, Shelly Thomsen, Vinny Stagnaro, Mark Seelos, Adrian Combes, Donielle Morse, Ryan Lee,
Lauren Benefield, Greg Dupree
Guests: David French, ENS Resources, Stephen Caswell, Carollo Engineers; Jeff and Wendy Shulman
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
2. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Jeff Shulman addressed the Board regarding his intent to build his
retirement home and the unexpected sewage connection issues he is experiencing. Paul Hughes
added that Adrian Combes, Director of Operations, is scheduled to visit the site next week to
assess the situation and he is confident that the situation can be resolved.
3. CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR: None
4. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Romsos Second Haven Peterson Yes Haven Yes Romsos Yes Sheehan Yes Exline Yes to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. WINTER STORMS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(Paul Hughes, General Manager)
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c), terminated the emergency action to
respond to the Winter Storms Emergency pursuant to Resolution No. 3242-23.
b. JUNE 302024 PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Andrea Salazar, Chief Financial)
Received and filed the June 30, 2024, Preliminary Income Statement and Balance Sheet
Reports.
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c. CAPITAL OUTLAY ROLLOVER ACCOUNTS
(Greg Dupree, Accounting Manager)
Authorized staff to direct rollover funds budgeted in 2023/2024 fiscal year to the 2024/2025
fiscal year.
d. 2025 KEYS CAST -IN -PLACE SEWER REHABILITATION
(Trevor Coolidge, Senior Engineer and Julie Ryan, Engineering Department Manager).
1) Approved the proposed Scope of Work from DOWL for engineering services; and 2)
Authorized the General Manger to execute Task Order No. 3 to the Master Services
Agreement with DOWL in the amount $173,827.
e. RECEIVE AND FILE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS (Greg Dupree, Accounting Manager)
Received and filed Payment of Claims in the amount of $3,594,762.15
f. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES: August ] 2024
(Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/Clerk of the Board)
Approved August 1, 2024, Minutes
5. CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION ACTION: None
6. PRESENTATION: David French, ENS Resources and Federal Lobbyists, on behalf of the District,
provided a Federal Legislative update and addressed questions from the Board.
7. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION:
a. Water Supply Master Plan (Mark Seelos, Water Resources Manager) - Mark Seelos provided a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the Water Supply Master Plan and addressed questions
from the Board. Paul Hughes added that he had been contacted by President Peterson
regarding a potential conflict of interest by hiring Carollo as a consultant as they now employ
an immediate past District employee. Attorney Jones provided information regarding the
Revolving Door Law, California Government Code section 87406.3(a) which only applies to
certain positions including local elected official, chief administrative officer of a county, city
manager, or general manager or chief administrator of a special district. As the former
employee does not fall under this employment category, there is no conflict. The Board
continued the discussion and is willing to allow Carollo to examine their team and possibly
consider a different staff member to work on the Water Supply Master Plan. Mark Seelos
further reported that there may be additional adjustments to the scope of work. The Board
directed staff to rework the project scope and ask Carollo to reconsider their staffing. This item
will be brought back to the Board for consideration on September 19, 2024.
b. Paloma Well and Keller Booster Station Backup Power Project (Mark Seelos, Water Resources Manager
and Trevor Coolidge, Senior Engineer) — Mark Seelos provided details regarding the Paloma Well and
Keller Booster Station Backup Power Project and addressed questions from the Board.
Moved Sheehan Second Romsos Peterson Yes Haven Yes Romsos Yes Sheehan Yes Exline
Yes to (1) Find minor irregularities in the bid from White Rock Construction, Inc. to be
immaterial, and waive minor irregularities; and (2) Award the project to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder, White Rock Construction, Inc., in the amount of $228,700.
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S. STANDING AND AD -HOC COMMITTEES AND LIAISON REPORTS:
Director Sheehan reported that she attended the El Dorado Water Agency (EDWA) meeting in
Director Haven's absence on Wednesday, August 14, and provided details of the meeting.
Director Haven thanked Director Sheehan for filling in for him and reported that he met with
EDWA's General Manager to get up to speed on current business. President Peterson provided
advice regarding his experience on the EDWA Board.
Director Romsos provided details regarding the California Association of Sanitation Agencies
Conference he attended July 30 through August 1, 2024. He also attended the Tahoe Summit with
District staff yesterday.
Director Haven reported he attended the Tahoe Summit as well and provided details regarding
the delegates that were in attendance.
9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Nothing to report
10. STAFF ATTORNEY REPORTS:
Melonie Guttry announced that the filing period is now closed and the final four candidates
running for the two District Board seats are: Chris Cefalu, Kelly Sheehan, Seth Dallob and Joel
Henderson.
11. GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
Nothing to report
12. NOTICE OF PAST AND FUTURE MEETINGS EVENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 3:30 P.M.
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David Peterson, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/
Clerk of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District