CAMP MEEKER RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
Minutes
for November 13, 2001
REGULAR
MEETING
Regular meeting was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Gary Helfrich, Board President at Camp Meeker Recreation
and Park District Office, 5240 Bohemian Highway, Camp Meeker, Ca.,
November 13, 2001.
Date Posted: Pursuant to
Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on
November 9, 2001.
Directors
Present: Gary Helfrich, Cathie Anderson, Lori Ford
and Cheryl Martinsen
Directors
Absent: Fred Meyer
Others
Present: Cheryl Doran
Girard, Accountant
Sue
Nelson, Brelje & Race Engineers
Hal
Wood, Russian River Utility
AGENDA APPROVAL: A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHERYL MARTINSEN AND SECONDED BY CATHIE ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS POSTED. Motion Approved.
Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 1
PUBLIC DISCUSSION--GENERAL INTEREST:
Amy Lemmer reported that 41.5% of the registered voters participated in the recent election. She thanked the Board for a positive campaign and read a letter written by George Bernard Shaw that she felt illustrated her feelings about community participation and her life purpose.
Henry Baker Sr. informed the Board that the appeal of his suit has been accepted in Federal Court in San Francisco.
As there were no further items for discussion, public comments were closed.
PUBLIC
TESTIMONY-DRAFT EIR WATER RECLAMATION
Gary Helfrich advised that this
time is reserved for comments on the final environmental impact report for the
water reclamation project.
Gene Koch stated the report
indicates the use of grinder pumps and asked if pumps will be supplied, owned
privately, owned by governmental entity, and maintenance responsibilities. It seemed to him that this issue should have
been described more fully and specifically. Gary Helfrich responded that this
document is the “draft” environmental impact report and can be changed. He went on to state that comments, of
course, will be taken into account in the final report.
Tara Cantua requested that the
comment period be extended two weeks.
The Dutch Bill Creek group is still reviewing the report and is not
scheduled to meet until 11/27, the day after the comment period closing. Ms. Cantua was advised that all items for
Board action must be on the agenda. An
extension of the comment period is not an agenda item, the Board has no way to
take action.
Amy
Lemmer referred to page ten of the report relative to growth and expansion in
Occidental and questioned how one can be assured of no future growth. Sue Nelson stated that the report is based
on the most recent information; and, at present, there is no
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PUBLIC TESTIMONY-DRAFT EIR WATER RECLAMATION (continued)
rampant growth. Ms. Lemmer then
referred to page twelve of the report relative to growth in Monte Rio.
Henry Baker, Sr. asked what the
plan is for heavy metals in the sludge pot and how this issue will be
resolved. Ms. Nelson responded that
this issue can be addressed in the final EIR.
Gene Koch referred to several
pages 139 regarding estimates of percentages of septic failing and a statement
that no local governmental agency is authorized to provide sewer. It is his understanding that the Occidental
County Sanitation District administered by the Board of Supervisors provides
governance.
Stephanie Hiller asked for an
explanation of how Camp Meeker came to be a public health hazard and what the
estimated cost to individual homeowners will be for the project. Gary Helfrich advised that the cost is
dependent upon available funding from grant programs that require certification
of the EIR. Until certification of the
EIR, cost cannot be determined.
Bob Rowson stated that he felt it
would be worthwhile to incorporate Lescue’s and Windsor and Kelly’s work into
the EIR.
Pat Murphy stated that he felt
the report is skimpy on alternatives to solve existing problems. Sue Nelson responded that the Board provided
the mandate and criteria for the study.
Amy Lemmer inquired about testing
for biological contaminants or heavy metals according to Title 22 of Health and
Safety code.
The public is asked to convey
questions or specific concerns directly to Brelje and Race in writing prior to
the conclusion of the comment period on November 26.
CONSENT CALENDAR: These items are considered
non-controversial and will be acted upon in one motion unless removed from the
Consent Calendar for discussion by Board members or any interested party:
a.)
Minutes were not available and this item is tabled.
b.)
Payment of Claims:
Claim: G2001/2002-008 $2,560.00
Claim: W2001/2002-005 8,969.64
Claim: W2001/2002-006
1,554.00
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LORI FORD AND SECONDED BY CHERYL MARTINSEN TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AS SUBMITTED.
The motion was approved. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 1
c.) Financial Report:
Ms. Girard advised that the State Controller’s office has finally forwarded the CDROM with the forms for last year’s report. The 2000/2001 audit has been processed and it is hoped that it will be completed by December 15.
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ACTION AGENDA:
1. Protection for Existing Property Owners
Proposed Waste Water Project
Pat Murphy expressed concern regarding those owners of undeveloped parcels as the EIR is limited to the existing population plus ten percent. Considerable discussion ensued. At the conclusion of the discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHERYL MARTINSEN AND SECONDED BY CATHIE ANDERSON TO APPOINT A CITIZENS’ COMMITTEE TO ASCERTAIN OPINION OF PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING GROWTH POTENTIAL OF UNDEVELOPED PARCELS NOT ADDRESSED IN EIR BY 11/26/2001.
The motion was approved. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 1
Pat Murphy will chair the committee. Discussion ensued regarding the process for contact and information gathering.
Gary Helfrich informed the group that fire hydrant
maintenance will result in reduced fire insurance premiums for property
owners. Upon completion of services
each year, a fee of $2,000.00 will be paid to the Camp Meeker VFD with the
contract to be renewed every November.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LORI FORD AND SECONDED BY CHERYL MARTINSEN TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH THE CAMP MEEKER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR FIRE HYDRANT MAINTENANCE AT A COST OF $2,000.00 PER YEAR TO BE PAID UPON COMPLETION OF SERVICES. CONTRACT TO BE RENEWED IN NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR..
The motion was
approved. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 1
3. Brelje and Race Report—Sue Nelson advised there is no report beyond previously presented information.
4. Report from water operator, Russian River Utility
Hal Wood presented the statistics for last month and informed the Board that a bill has been prepared to forward to the Occidental Community Services District for water hauled to irrigate the soccer field; initiated a discussion of water hauled out of the District; will be taking sample for lead/copper content over next 6 months; impact of the Endangered Species Act; and domestic water transfers and checks and balances.
Discussion ensued regarding water transfer checks and balances, correspondence from Calvi Construction and Board’s responsibilities for control of resources.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LORI FORD AND SECONDED BY CHERYL MARTINSEN TO FORWARD A LETTER TO CALVI CONSTRUCTION WITH A COPY TO OCCIDENTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (INCLUDING A COPY OF THE CALVI LETTER TO CMR&P).
The motion
was approved. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 1
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Cathie Anderson advised that she had contacted the police
regarding the recent noisy event at Anderson Hall.
ADJOURNMENT:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CATHIE ANDERSEN AND SECONDED BY LORI FORD TO ADJOURN THE NOVEMEMBER REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CAMP MEEKER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The motion was approved. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 1
The meeting adjourned at 9:05
p.m.
NEXT
MEETING DATE: Regular meeting,
December 11, 2001.
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Gary
Helfrich, President
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