Andrea S Salazar

The meeting agenda includes discussions on various water supply projects, such as well drilling, real estate agreements, and geologic support services. The committee will address the Pioneer Trail waterline project, including construction contracts and survey agreements. Additionally, the agenda covers task order amendments and approvals for sewer pump station rehabilitation and replacement designs. Operations reports are scheduled for the water system, sewer collection system, wastewater treatment plant, and recycled water facilities, along with updates on the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation.

The Board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. Key agenda items included the approval of water and sewer service charge rate increases for the upcoming fiscal year, the adoption of the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budgets, the extension of a polymer supplies contract, and the receipt and filing of fiscal year-to-date financial statements. Additionally, the Board considered the annual adoption of the Statement of Investment Policy and held a closed session regarding existing litigation.

The board discussed the purchase of the Gravity platform for various financial management solutions, including budgeting, annual financial reporting, and grant management. Additionally, the agenda included a proposal for a change order regarding the 2024 Tanks Coating Touchups Project, which involved adjusting the scope and costs for specific water storage tanks, and a review of the payment of claims for the district.

The Board addressed multiple agenda items including a public hearing for delinquent sewer and water accounts, the adoption of an ordinance amending the low-income customer assistance program, and the approval of a reimbursement agreement with the City of South Lake Tahoe for a road project. Additionally, the Board discussed the standardization of access gates at the treatment plant, committee assignments, and emergency responses to winter storms. Financial items included the adoption of a pay listing by position, approval of a change order for a motor rebuild at the Luther Pass Pump Station, and the review and filing of payment of claims.

The board meeting focused on various operational, financial, and capital project items. Key discussions included a legislative update, the approval of a scope of work for the Water Supply Master Plan, the award of the Paloma Well and Keller Booster Station Backup Power Project, and the termination of an emergency action related to winter storms. Additionally, the board addressed the rollover of capital outlay funds for the current fiscal year, received and filed preliminary financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and reviewed a proposal for engineering services for the 2025 Keys Cast-in-Place Sewer Rehabilitation project.