ACTION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONERS

CITY OF TULARE

December 3, 2009

A regular meeting of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners, City of Tulare, was held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 3:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Civic Affairs Building.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  Wayne Hinman, Scot Hillman, Dick Johnson

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Ron Quinn, Darlene Jensen

STAFF PRESENT:  Darrel Pyle, Darlene Thompson, Lew Nelson, Mike Whitlock, Jennifer Gomez, Margee Fallert

              I.    CALL TO ORDER:

President Hinman called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

            II.    CITIZEN’S REQUEST OR COMMENTS:

There were no comments given.

           III.    COMMUNICATIONS:

There were no items of communication.

           IV.   CONSENT CALENDAR:

(1)      Approve minutes of the November 19, 2009 regular meeting.  It was moved by Vice-President Hillman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes.

(2)      Award a contract to Brush Control, Inc. of Visalia for removal and grinding of trees on the 154 acre Plum Basin groundwater recharge site for $22,500.  Public Works Director, Lew Nelson pulled this item to amend the amount of the contract to $24,500 due to the amount of twine to be removed in the trees.  It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice-President Hillman, and unanimously carried to award the contract as amended.

           V.    GENERAL BUSINESS:

(1)      Authorize funding for four additional employees for the expanded Wastewater Treatment Plant for a total fiscal year cost of $78,050.  Administrative Services Director, Margee Fallert provided a report on these four new positions.  Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Vice-President Hillman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.

(2)      Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to sign a contract with Otto H. Rosentreter Co. of Santa Fe Springs California for construction of the fourth fuel cell at the wastewater treatment plant for $463,600 (including prevailing wage if required).  Public Works Director, Lew Nelson provided background information for the Board’s review and consideration.  Following additional comments, it was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice-President Hillman, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.

           VI.    CLAIMS:

It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice-President Hillman, and unanimously carried that the claims in the amount of $3,408,947.90 be approved as submitted.

         VII.    ITEMS OF BOARD INTEREST:

Public Works Director, Lew Nelson gave an update on the well at Cherry School that was previously flooding the street.

City Engineer, Mike Whitlock provided updates to the Board on the sewer and water projects in the City.

City Manager, Darrel Pyle commented on the blue can recycling program.

        VIII.    ADJOURNMENT

President Hinman adjourned the regular meeting at 3:27 p.m.

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President of the Board of Public Utilities

Commissioners of the City of Tulare

ATTEST:

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Secretary of the Board of

Public Utilities Commissioners