2004 11-18SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic Services for a Complex World"
Richard S01bri?, General Manager PaU!Sciut0:~A .~ ~istant Mana~er
James R. Jones, President BOARD MEMBERS Eric W. Schafer, Vice President
Duane Wallace, Director Mary Lou Mosbacher, Director Tom Comte, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
NOVEMBER 18, 2004
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session,
November 18, 2004, 2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South
Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Jones, Directors Wallace, Schafer, Comte,
Mosbacher.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Sciuto, Hussmann, Zaninovich,
Attorney Kvistad.
Moved Comte / Second Schafer / Passed Unanimously
to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Bakersfield Well Treatment Project - (1) Approved
Project Closeout and Release of Claims; and
(2) Authorized staff to file a Notice of Completion
with the El Dorado County Clerk;
b. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
November 4, 2004.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES- NOVEMBER 18, 2004 PAGE - 2
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
The District's insurance company, CSRMA, recommended
that the high noise areas of the plant and portable equip-
ment be evaluated. If noise levels exceeded the permitted
thresholds, CSRMA recommended a full hearing conser-
vation program be implemented, including baseline and
annual testing, provision of hearing protective devices,
and posting of warning signs.
HEARING CONSERVATION
PROGRAM
Noise readings were conducted and indicated the District
does fall under the hearing protection standard set forth
in CCR Title 8, Section 5096. A complete written program,
that includes control measures, monitoring, an audiometric
testing program and training program is required. A policy
was developed to meet the requirements. In January, base-
line hearing exams will be provided to all affected employees.
Additionally, there is the potential that the District may
experience an increase in workers' compensation claims as
a result of baseline tests that indicate hearing loss due to
noise exposure.
Moved Comte / Second Mosbacher / Passed Unanimously
to approve the Hearing Conservation Program in the
estimated annual amount of $3,500.
Moved Comte / Second Schafer / Passed Unanimously
to approve payment in the amount of $599,059.98.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Water and Wastewater Operations Committee: The
committee met November 15. Minutes of the meeting
are available upon request.
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Director Mosbacher reported the boulders left by the
Luther Pass Pump Station look nice and hopes the
area will be landscaped using the boulders.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Director Schafer reported in Fernley, Nevada, new
residential developers are required to locate their own
water sources.
President Jones reported on his attendance at the
ACWA California Water Blueprint Taskforce meeting
held November 10. A report is being developed laying
out the water problems in California. The report is
expected to be finalized and released in the spring.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 18, 2004 PAGE - 3
General Manager: Richard Solbrig reported on two items:
1) He will be able to monitor the progress of Pathway
2007 through the quarterly Basin Executives meetings,
and through monthly CEO meetings. Additionally, the
District Information Office sent in an application to serve
on the Pathway 2007 focus group.
2) Sorensen's has worked out their insurance require-
ments. After the Alpine County Board of Supervisors
approves the Alpine County Discharge Agreement, it will
be brought to the District's Board of Directors for
consideration.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT
Assistant General Mana,qer: Paul Sciuto reported on
two items:
1 ) B-line Export Pipeline Replacement Project - The
project sites were hydro-mulched. Regulatory agencies
were given a tour and the site is being readied for the
winter.
2) B-line Effluent Leak of October 23, 2004 - Effluent
entered a residential well across from the Luther Pass
Pump Station. Staff flushed the well several times, but
coliform remains in the water. The well was improperly
constructed (it was built in a Iow spot, and no sanitary
seal was ever installed) and test results from the 1980's
indicated the presence of coliform at that time. The
District will drill a new replacement well constructed to
today's standards that will protect it from any future
potential contamination.
STAFF REPORTS
3:00 - 3:20 P.M.
MEETING BREAK
3:20 P.M.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION
4:00 P.M.
RECONVENED TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED sEsSION
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8/Conference with
Real Property Negotiators -
Negotiating Parties: District Staff,
South Tahoe Realty Century 21;
Under Negotiation: Sale of Property
Property Identification: 797 Emigrant
Road, APN 021-261-33
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 18, 2004 PAGE - 4
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)/Conference with
Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation
(One Case)
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)/Conference with
Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation:
Pioneer Trail Waterline Replacement
Near Filter Plant
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
STPUD vs. 1442.92 Acres of Land
in Alpine County, California; et al.,
United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Ca., Sacramento
Division, Case No. CIV S-02-0238
MCE JFM
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation:
STPUD vs. ARCO et al., San
Francisco County Superior Court
Case No. 999128
No reportable Board action.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
re: Meyers Landfill Site: United
States of America vs. El Dorado
County and City of South Lake
Tahoe and Third Party Defendants,
Civil Action No. S-01-1520 LKK
GGH, United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Ca.
4:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
Kathy Sharl~,~_ lerk of ~he B6~ard
South Tahoe Public Utility District
ADJOURNMENT
James/R. Jorlp~, BoarC,President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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