Paula East-Janicki

The Board meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda, discussion and potential appointment of Board officers for calendar year 2026, and discussion and possible action on the Second Amended and Restated Agreement concerning the continued delivery, storage, and disposal of treated effluent on Bently Family, LLC property. Manager and Engineer reports covered status updates, including generator servicing, completion of the Mechanical Seal Upgrade Project at the Main Pump Station, and progress on updating the effluent agreement with Bently. The Accountant's Report detailed financial status, noting that operating expenses were under budget through November, but anticipated an increase in power bills starting in January 2026. The report also noted the retirement of the long-time Authority Controller, Paula East-Janicki, and the hiring of a new Accounting Clerk. The Board approved the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, which resulted in an unqualified, clean audit. Trustee reports covered various district matters, including rate increase considerations and contractor performance.

The board meeting included comprehensive reviews of the Authority Manager's, Engineer's, and Accountant's reports. Key discussions focused on compliance with Annual Discharge Monitoring and Biosolids Reports, status updates on the Sewer Plant Site Re-Paving Project, and coordination with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency regarding site permits. Operational updates included maintenance on pump stations and primary clarifiers, and a request for a new salary survey for personnel. Financial discussions covered the budget-to-date performance, commercial flow data analysis for 2025, a review of audit service proposals, and investment report updates.

The meeting agenda includes the consideration of a three-year contract extension for line cleaning services with Summit Plumbing, the designation of auditing services for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and the adoption of the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Additionally, the agenda covers status reports from the manager, engineer, and accountant, as well as the approval of financial claims.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included potential action items such as the discussion and possible extension of the contract for biosolids trucking with Tahoe Basin Container Service Inc., which includes a proposed rate increase of 4.28%. The meeting also covered reports from the Manager, Engineer, and Accountant, approval of claims, and reports from Board Trustees regarding their respective districts. The Manager's Report for February 2026 discussed the completion of the 2025 Annual Discharge Monitoring Report, installation of new cabinetry and upgraded controls on wet well chopper pumps, and a request for permission to commission a salary survey for DCLTSA personnel in preparation for the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The Accountant's Report noted that operating expenses were 12% under budget through the end of December and detailed proposals received for the upcoming annual audit services. The Investment Report indicated total investments exceeding $19.2 million, with all 2006 loans now paid in full.

The meeting materials included an Authority Manager's report detailing infrastructure maintenance, including dam inspections, generator testing, and pump station upgrades, as well as operational challenges such as rising chemical costs and regulatory reporting. Additionally, the Authority Controller's retirement was noted. The Accountant's report highlighted the budget status, including year-to-date budget performance, debt service payments on loans, the status of audit services procurement, and the hiring of a new accounting clerk, alongside an overview of investment holdings and the review of the check register.