Amanda Conk

The agenda for the meeting included several key items, starting with Public Comment and an Employee Anniversary Award presentation for Michael Henn (10 Years of Service). Reports were scheduled from the Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency (which was canceled) and Board Committees. The Consent Calendar included approving accounts paid and payable for the period spanning January 13, 2026, through February 9, 2026, and authorizing the General Manager to execute professional services agreements with DOWL, LLC for the Satellite Pump Station Improvement Project (Phase 2) and with WY Architects for the Annex Vactor Bay Addition Project. General Business involved a Budget Workshop reviewing Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Parameters mid-year. Management Team updates covered reports from the General Manager, Public Information, Accounting (including financial and treasurer's reports for the period ending December 31, 2025), Recreation, Planning, Utility Operations, and Legal. The Closed Session included negotiations regarding real property at 6610 N Lake Blvd, and discussions on existing and anticipated litigation.

The agenda for the meeting includes several timed items, beginning with Public Comment and Questions, followed by an Employee Anniversary Award presentation, and concluding with the Annual Independent Audit Report presentation at 3:00 P.M. Key discussion items include the review of accounts paid and payable, adoption of a resolution establishing an Investment Policy for 2026, review of the Annual Independent Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, authorization for the General Manager to enter into an MOU for Sailing Summer Camps, discussion on the CalPERS Unfunded Pension Liability Obligation, and status review of the 2023-2028 Strategic and Implementation Plans. The Board of Directors will also recess to convene as the Board of Directors of the North Tahoe Building Corporation to handle items including the election of officers for 2026. The meeting is scheduled to conclude with a Closed Session to discuss litigation matters.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included several key areas. Public comments and informational reports from the Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency (T-TSA) and the Recreation & Parks Commission were scheduled. The Consent Calendar covered approval of accounts paid and payable for the period of November 11, 2025, through December 8, 2025, and authorizing the General Manager to file a Notice of Completion for the 2025 Waterline Replacement Project and increase the contingency. General Business involved a performance review of the 2025 Summer Recreation and Park activities, including park reservations, boat launch operations, and community garden performance. The Board was also scheduled to address organizational matters for Calendar Year 2026, specifically selecting officers and appointing committee members. Informational updates included reports from the General Manager/CEO regarding ongoing legislative efforts concerning federal appropriations and state climate bond funding, and updates from the Public Information Office.

The North Tahoe Public Utility District's budget for Fiscal Year 2022 includes strategic objectives such as providing quality recreation and event facilities, maintaining safe sewer and water service, ensuring exceptional district governance, empowering staff, ensuring financial sustainability, and maintaining operational excellence. Key discussion points involve the Capital Improvement Program, finance and administration process improvements, technology development, utility operations, engineering enhancements, GIS functionality, recreation and parks initiatives, communications and marketing strategies, workforce considerations, and continued partnerships with various entities.

This Compliance Plan outlines the North Tahoe Public Utility District's strategy to meet the State's SB X7-7 requirement for a 20% reduction in water use by 2020. The plan focuses on a multi-pronged approach, including reducing unaccounted-for water through advanced leak detection and infrastructure improvements, addressing apparent losses from unauthorized consumption and meter inaccuracies, identifying and notifying customers of end-user losses, exploring conservation pricing through a Cost of Service study, and implementing comprehensive customer education and outreach programs. The overarching goal is to achieve state-mandated water conservation targets.