HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2026 MinutesSOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Joel Henderson, Director BOARD MEMBERS Kelly Sheehan, Director
Nick Haven, Vice President Shane Romsos, 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
June 4, 2026
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 Romsos, Directors Haven, Sheehan, Henderson and Exline
Absent:
Staff: Paul Hughes, Andrea Salazar, Robert Wakefield, Melonie Guttry, Shannon Chandler, Shelly
Thomsen, Megan Colvey, Ryan Lee
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
2. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Jesse Garner, with Firewise, USA, thanked the District for supporting
fuels reduction and water for fire infrastructure in three sites in his community. The current effort is
to define in map form, the risk in the lands around the community, including the location of fire
hydrants. President Romsos commended Firewise community for its efforts as well.
3. CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT CALENDAR: None
4. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved Sheehan/Second Henderson/Haven Yes/Romsos Yes/Henderson Yes/Sheehan Yes/Exline
Yes to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
a. 2026-2027 POLYMER SUPPLIES CONTRACT
(Aaron Buckman, Manager of Plant Operations)
Authorized a one-year extension of the Polymer Purchase Contract for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
with Polydyne, Inc., in the estimated amount of $143,000.
b. MARCH 31 2026 FISCAL YEAR TO DATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Andrea Salazar, Chief Financial Officer)
Received and filed the March 31, 2026 Income Statement and Balance Sheet Reports.
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c. ANNUAL ADOPTION OF STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
(Greg Dupree, Accounting Manager)
Adopted Resolution No. 3335-26 (superseding Resolution No. 331 1-25), adopting the Statement
of Investment Policy.
d. RECEIVE AND FILE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS (Greg Dupree, Accounting Manager)
Received and filed Payment of Claims in the amount of $1,390,263.37.
e. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES: May 21, 2026
(Melonie Guttry, Executive Services Manager/Clerk of the Board)
Approved May 21, 2026, Minutes
5. CONSENT ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION/ACTION: None
6. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION:
a. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Water and Sewer Service Charge Rates (Andrea Salazar, Chief Financial
Officer) Andrea Salazar presented details regarding the water and sewer rate increases and
received brief comments from the Board.
Moved Sheehan/Second Exline/Haven Yes/Romsos Yes/Henderson No/Sheehan Yes/Exline
Yes to approve Resolution No. 3332-26 confirming the water and sewer service charge rate
increases of 6.5% and 6.5% for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
b. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Water Enterprise Fund Budget (Andrea Salazar, Chief Financial officer) Andrea
Salazar provided details regarding the Water Enterprise Fund Budget and received brief
comments from the Board.
Moved Sheehan/Second Haven/Haven Yes/Romsos Yes/Henderson No/Sheehan Yes/Exline
Yes to adopt Resolution No. 3333-26 for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Water Enterprise Fund
Budget and authorize staff to incorporate any adjustments or changes necessary because of
Board action.
c. Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget (Andrea Salazar, Chief Financial officer) Andrea
Salazar provided details regarding the Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget and addressed questions
from the Board.
Moved Sheehan/Second Haven/Haven Yes/Romsos Yes/Henderson No/Sheehan Yes/Exline
Yes to Adopt Resolution No. 3334-26 for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund
Budget and authorize staff to incorporate any adjustments or changes necessary because of
Board action.
7. STANDING AND AD -HOC COMMITTEES AND LIAISON REPORTS:
None.
8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
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Director Exline commended the District for its outreach to the community prior to the adoption of the
rate increase. Director Sheehan echoed Director Exline's comments as she has also experienced
positive interactions with the community regarding the rate increase rationale. Director Henderson
said he appreciates the staff and the restructuring but he does not support the rate increase. Director
Haven attended the Employee Communications Committee and he gets positive comments from
constituents in the community who interact with staff at the front desk, and who see staff working in
the field, and the District has a positive public image. He is proud to be a part of that.
9. STAFF/ATTORNEY REPORTS:
President Romsos requested an update on the Environmental Improvement Program. Shelly Thomsen
reported the program constitutes 80 agencies working on lake -saving projects around Lake Tahoe. Its
marketing outreach material is revamped including an updated logo and website called
restoretahoe.com and the District's part in the program includes the Tahoe Water for Fire Suppression
projects.
10. GENERAL MANAGER REPORT:
Paul Hughes reported on several items:
• He held a meet & greet with Sam Booth, the new Chief Executive Officer for Alpine County,
including a tour of Diamond Valley Ranch.
Karla Nemeth is the new Executive Director of Association of California Water Agencies and
will be a great addition.
11. NOTICE OF PAST AND FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
12. BREAK AND ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: 2:20 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: 3:40 p.m.
No reportable Board Action.
ADJOURNMENT: 3:41 p.m.
Shane Romsos, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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Melonie Guttry, Executive ervices Manager/
Board Clerk
South Tahoe Public Utility District