REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF THE
CAMP MEEKER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tuesday, April13, 2004
5240 Bohemian Highway, Camp Meeker, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Gary Helfrich called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Directors Gary Helfrich, Lori Ford, and Fred Meyer were present.
Directors Cheryl Martinsen and Cathie Anderson were absent.
III. AGENDA APPROVAL
A motion was made by Fred Meyer, and seconded by Lori Ford, to approve the agenda. The motion was approved. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2
IV. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION
There were no statements of abstention.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Helfrich detailed the application of Bohemian Ranch, LLC to the Department of Water Resources to reconstruct a dam and permit to divert water. It is his concern that the appropriate environmental and scientific reviews have not been addressed. It seems that the permit process was initiated in Sacramento and the public review period will quickly run out with no local input. It was agreed that a special meeting be held on Sunday, April 18 at noon to further address concerns. The Board may decide to take action at that time.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2
B. Payment of Claims
A motion was made by Lori Ford, seconded by Fred Meyer to approve warrant requests G2003/2004-013 (R&P) $2,648.55, G2003/2004-014 (R&P) 3932.50, W2003/2004-010 (Water) $8,135.00, and W2003/2004-011, $3097.50 for expenses for the month April 2004. The motion was approved. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2
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April 13, 2004
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C. Financial and Administrative Report
Cheryl Doran Girard presented the financial reports and advised that follow-up with John Demers of Golden Gate Construction is needed for the completion of repairs to the lower bulletin boards prior to forwarding the warrant. She informed the Board that a return check had been received from the county and efforts should be made to collect the money from the issuer.
Cathie Anderson will be advised as the check is a business check and no individual names are on the face of the document and the original contract will be needed. The Board directed that a letter be written to collect the funds.
VII. ACTION ITEMS:
DESCRIPTION: LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) is conducting an election for a Class 1 Special District Representative and an Alternate Special District representative. Gary Helfrich is a candidate for the Alternate Special District representative. The Board considered the candidates for each position and voted accordingly.
ACTION: A motion was made by Lori Ford, and seconded by Fred Meyer to vote for Raymond Brunion, the incumbent for Class I Special District Representative and for Gary Helfrich as Alternative Special District Representative. The motion was approved.
Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2
VIII. CURRENT REPORT: ACCESS TO LIVING TOWER
Lori Ford reported that Malcolm Manwell and Fred Meyer visited the site. There are concerns relative to signing away access rights. Attorney Manwell is in the process of researching this issue. The sign and the guard are intimidating and Fred Meyer advised that he had been stopped at the gate. This item will be on the May agenda for further clarification and possible action.
IX. DAM PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT
Lori Ford reported that Brelje and Race are working on a proposal for project scope. In Kathleen Harrison’s absence, Karen Vogel reported that the group is meeting on April 20 to evaluate progress and participation. It was her feeling that the participants may be absorbed into the Dutch Bill Creek group.
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April 13, 2004
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X. MONTHLY REPORT OF DISTRICT ENGINEERS, BRELJE AND RACE.
In Rich Ingram’s absence, Lori Ford reported that the Brelje is handling three projects at this time. 1.) The Anderson Hall ADA Compliance project is underway with the topographical survey completed. Discussion ensued regarding the project.
2.) With respect to the OCSD/CMRP water-sharing project, Pat Barnes at Coastland Engineering has been provided appropriate materials and Brelje is waiting for the criteria for the pump and well design.
3.) With respect to the sewer project, design contracts have been submitted to SCWA for the treatment plant. These are in the review and the process is almost complete. The process is moving forward.
XI. MONTHLY REPORT OF THE WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR, RUSSIAN RIVER UTILITY.
Hal Wood related that all pipes have been marked in Occidental. Operations are running well. Statistics are somewhat skewed by the hauling of water to Occidental in December 2003 and January 2004.
Lori Ford inquired regarding account 21 that is substantially past due. The property is in the process of inheritance transfer.
A motion was made by Fred Meyer, and seconded by Lori Ford to instruct Russian River Utility to place a lien on account #21 in the amount of $475.40.
The motion was approved.
Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2
XII. DIRECTORS REPORTS
Fred Meyer reported that the ISO rating evaluator is scheduled to review for a change in rating. Hal Woods will complete the appropriate paperwork.
XIII. NEXT MEETING DATE
The Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 10, 2004.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters to be addressed by the Board; a motion was made by Fred Meyer and seconded by Lori Ford to adjourn the regular meeting of the Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District Board of Directors. The motion was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
CHERYL DORAN GIRARD Rev. 4/22/04