Board of Public Utilities Meeting
Regular MeetingTulare, CA · June 6, 2019
Minutes
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ACTION MINUTES OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF TULARE
June 6, 2019
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Tulare was held on
Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Tulare Public Library & Council
Chamber, 491 North “M” Street.
BPU PRESENT: Howard Stroman, Thomas Griesbach, Chris Harrell
BPU ABSENT: Ray Fonseca
STAFF PRESENT: Rob Hunt, Megan Dodd, Michael Miller, Darlene Thompson,
Trisha Whitfield, Nick Bartsch, Jim Funk, Tim Doyle, Andrew
Bettencourt, Steve Bonville, Melissa Hermann
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Board President Pro Tem Stroman called the regular meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Board Member Harrell led the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation was given by
President Pro Tem Stroman.
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
President Pro Tem Stroman requested those who wish to speak on matters not on the
agenda within the jurisdiction of the Board, or to address or request a matter be pulled
from the Consent Calendar to do so at this time. He further stated comments related
to General Business matters would be heard at the time that matter is addressed on
the agenda.
There were no citizen comments.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Board Member Griesbach, seconded by Board Member Harrell,
and carried 3 to 0 (Board Member Fonseca absent) that the items on the Consent
Calendar be approved as presented.
(1) Approve minutes of May 16, 2019 regular meeting.
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(2) Receive the investments report for April 30, 2019.
(3) Award bid to Will Tiesiera Ford in the amount of $38,279.46 for the
purchase of one (1) 2019 Ford 3/4 Quarter Ton Regular Cab Truck with
Service Body for the Wastewater Division.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS
(1) Accept as complete the contract with Anthony J. Prieto Water Well Drilling,
Inc. of Selma, CA for construction and development of a new City
municipal well located northwest of the intersection of Cartmill Avenue and
Mooney Boulevard (Project No. WT0031). Authorize the City Engineer to
sign the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion with the Tulare County Recorder’s Office. Project Manager Jim
Funk provided a report for the Board’s review and consideration. With no
discussion, it was moved by Board Member Harrell, seconded by Board Member
Griesbach, and carried 3 to 0 (Board Member Fonseca absent) to approve the
item as presented.
(2) Receive an update on the status of the construction contingency budget
for the construction of the City of Tulare’s two (2) two-million gallon
concrete storage tanks, 1.5 million gallon water storage tank, and (2) new
wells as a part of Projects WT0028, WT0029 and WT0031. Senior Project
Manager Nick Bartsch provided a report for the Board’s review and
consideration. With no discussion, it was moved by Board Member Harrell,
seconded by Board Member Griesbach, and carried 3 to 0 (Board Member
Fonseca absent) to receive the item as presented.
(3) Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract extension with Press Rentals
of Evans, Georgia in the amount of $48,000.00 for an additional three
months rental of temporary dewatering equipment at the City of Tulare
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Public Works Director Trisha Whitfield provided a
report for the Board’s review and consideration. With no discussion, it was
moved by Board Member Griesbach, seconded by Board Member Harrell, and
carried 3 to 0 (Board Member Fonseca absent) to approve the item as presented.
VII. ITEMS OF INTEREST
Items of interest were discussed amongst the Board and staff.
VIII. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
President Pro Tem Stroman adjourned to Closed Session at 4:25 p.m.
(1) 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: A portion of APN 184-150-002 near Well 35 located at the
southeast corner of Bardsley and Mooney
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Under Negotiation: Price, terms and conditions
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Trisha Whitfield, Steve Bonville
IX. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
President Pro Tem Stroman reconvened from Closed Session at 4:44 p.m.
X. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any)
President Pro Tem Stroman advised there was no reportable action.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
President Pro Tem Stroman adjourned the regular meeting at 4:44 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
Agenda
AGENDA
City of Tulare
Board of Public Utilities Commission
Thursday, June 6, 2019
4:00 p.m.
Tulare Public Library & Council Chambers
491 North “M” Street
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote a quality of life making Tulare the most desirable community in which
to live, learn, play, work, worship and prosper.
Meeting audio will be uploaded to the City’s website www.tulare.ca.gov no later than the Tuesday
following the meeting, barring any technical difficulties, accessible by selecting the appropriate meeting
date on the City Meeting Calendar page.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS - This is the time for citizens to comment on items on the
Consent Calendar or within the jurisdiction of the Board. Comments related to
General Business items will be heard at the time the item is discussed. The Board
cannot legally discuss or take official action on citizen request items that are
introduced tonight. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes, with a maximum
time of 10 minutes per item, unless otherwise extended by the Board.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS - No action will be taken on matters listed under
Communications; however, the Board may direct staff to schedule issues raised
during Communications for a future agenda.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - All Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will
be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters
unless a request is made, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent
Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
(1) Approve minutes of the May 16, 2019 regular meeting.
(2) Receive the investments report for April 30, 2019.
(3) Award bid to Will Tiesiera Ford in the amount of $38,279.46 for the purchase of
one (1) 2019 Ford 3/4 Quarter Ton Regular Cab Truck with Service Body for the
Wastewater Division.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS - Comments related to General Business Items are limited to
three minutes per speaker for a maximum of 30 minutes per item unless otherwise
extended by the Board.
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(1) Accept as complete the contract with Anthony J. Prieto Water Well Drilling, Inc. of
Selma, CA for construction and development of a new City municipal well located
northwest of the intersection of Cartmill Avenue and Mooney Boulevard (Project
No. WT0031). Authorize the City Engineer to sign the Notice of Completion and
direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Tulare County
Recorder’s Office.
(2) Receive an update on the status of the construction contingency budget for the
construction of the City of Tulare’s two (2) two-million gallon concrete storage
tanks, 1.5 million gallon water storage tank, and (2) new wells as a part of
Projects WT0028, WT0029 and WT0031.
(3) Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract extension with Press Rentals of
Evans, Georgia in the amount of $48,000.00 for an additional three months rental
of temporary dewatering equipment at the City of Tulare Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
VII. ITEMS OF INTEREST (may include City Council, Planning Commission, Mid-Kaweah GSA updates)
– GC 54954.2(3)
VIII. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION(S):
(1) 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: A portion of APN 184-150-002 near Well 35 located at the southeast
corner of Bardsley and Mooney
Under Negotiation: Price, terms and conditions
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Trisha Whitfield, Steve Bonville
IX. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
X. CLOSED SESSION REPORT (if any)
XI. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Brown Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, including the receipt of the agenda and documents in the agenda package in an
alternate format, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (559) 684-4200. Notification of 48 hours prior
to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting
(28 CFR 35.102-35, 104 ADA Title I), and allow for the preparation of documents in the appropriate alternate
format.
[Note: Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 - Effective 7/1/08 Documents produced and distributed less
than 72 hours prior to or during an open session of a regular meeting to a majority of the legislative body
regarding any item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at the meeting and at the City
Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 411 East Kern Avenue during normal business hours.]
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