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SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
David Peterson, President u BOARD MEMBERS 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
November 21, 2024
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 Peterson, Directors Haven, Romsos, Sheehan, Exline
Staff: Paul Hughes, Andrea Salazar, Keith Collins, Melonie Guttry, Shannon Chandler, Julie Ryan,
Greg Dupree, Liz Kauffman, Adrian Combes, Shelly Thomsen, Megan Colvey, Vinny Stagnaro, Sara
Nelson, Chris Skelly, Bren Borley, Ryan Lee
Guests: Joel Henderson
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:01
2. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None
3. CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR: None
4. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Haven Second Romsos Peterson Yes Haven Yes Romsos Yes Sheehan Yes Exline Yes to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. CALPERS REQUIRED PAY LISTING BY POSITION
(Greg Dupree, Accounting Manager)
Adopted Resolution 3286-24 which incorporates the Pay Listing by Position for the pay listing
effective October 24, 2024.
b. RECEIVE AND FILE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS (Greg Dupree, Accounting Manager)
Received and filed Payment of Claims in the amount of $3,386,674.36
c. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES: November 7 2024
(Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/Clerk of the Board)
Approved November 7, 2024, Minutes
5. CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION/ACTION: None
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6. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION:
a. Appreciation of President Peterson(Paui Hughes, General Manager) - Paul Hughes read Resolution
No. 3287-24, in appreciation of President David Peterson and thanked him for his years of
service on the District Board. The Board members acknowledged President Peterson's
leadership and guidance during his four years of service to this community.
Moved Haven Second Romsos Peterson Abstained Haven Yes Romsos Yes Sheehan
Yes/Exline Yes to adopt Resolution No. 3287-24 in appreciation of President David Peterson.
7. STANDING AND AD -HOC COMMITTEES AND LIAISON REPORTS:
Director Exline provided details regarding the System Efficiency and Sustainability Committee
meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Director Sheehan provided details regarding her representation at the Employee
Communications Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Director Romsos provided details regarding the System Efficiency and Sustainability Committee
on November 20, 2024, as well as the Operations Committee meeting on November 12, 2024.
Director Haven provided details regarding the Operations Committee meeting held on
November 12, 2024. He further provided details regarding the El Dorado Water Agency meeting
held on November 13, 2024.
S. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
President Peterson reported there is some chatter on social media regarding the lead pipe issue.
9. STAFF ATTORNEY REPORTS:
Andrea Salazar provided a report regarding obtaining tax exempt funding for several projects.
Shelly Thomsen provided details regarding the lead and copper rule for service lines being
administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Ryan Lee provided information regarding
feedback from customers and addressed questions from the Board.
10. GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
Paul Hughes reported ACWA recently unveiled a transparency certificate and the District
received the award. He recognized staff for their efforts on the application.
11. NOTICE OF PAST AND FUTURE MEETINGS EVENTS
12. BREAK AND ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 2:42 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: 3:15 p.m.
a. Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d) (1) of the California Government code, Closed Session may be
held for conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Yolo County Superior Court
Case CV 2021-1686, Alpine County vs. South Tahoe Public Utility District; et al
No reportable Board Action
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)/Conference with Labor
Negotiators re: Memorandum of Understanding with Stationary Engineers, Local 39.
Present at this Closed Session will be Agency Negotiators: Paul Hughes, General Manager;
Andrea Salazar, Chief Financial Officer; Liz Kauffman, Human Resources Director.
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President Peterson recused himself at 3:18 p.m.
No reportable Board Action
c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)/Conference with Labor
Negotiators re: Memorandum of Understanding with Management Group.
Present at this Closed Session will be Agency Negotiators: Paul Hughes, General Manager;
Andrea Salazar, Chief Financial Officer; Liz Kauffman, Human Resources Director.
No reportable Board Action
ADJOURNMENT: 3:16 p.m.
MeloiliA Guitr,�, Executive ervices Manager/
Clerk of the Board
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Yane omsos, Board Vice President
South Tahoe Public Utility District