Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 7:00 pm
ANDERSON HALL, CAMP MEEKER, CALIFORNIA
Lori Ford, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Directors Lori Ford, Aimee Crawford, Gary Helfrich and Fred Meyer were present. Director Cathie Anderson was absent.
The Board was advised that the resolution number referenced in Item D is incorrect and should be 2007-002.
President Ford advised that there would be no public comment with respect to item B. Additionally, there will be no discussion of item C; it is relative to only to a motion to release of the SEIR documents.
There were no statements of abstention.
There was no public
comment.
Consent Items
A motion was made by Gary Helfrich, seconded by Aimee Crawford to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2007 meeting as submitted.
The motion was approved. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
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Meeker Recreation and Park District
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A motion was made by Fred Meyer and seconded by Aimee Crawford to approve warrants requests G2006-2007-018 (R&P-May) $3,026.02, W2006-2007-012 (Water-May) $5,930.28, and S2006-2007-010 (Sewer-EIR) $5,255.00.
The motion was approved. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
Ms. Doran-Girard advised that the 2007-2008 budget would be available for approval at the June meeting. Additionally, year-end payables and expenses relative to the current fiscal year should be submitted prior to the June meeting.
A. Creek Restoration Project—RESOLUTION
2007-003
Description: The Board
discussed working in conjunction with the Gold Ridge Conservation District to
complete the dam removal and creek restoration project. Lisa _______ of
Goldridge explained that Fish and Game funding is available and that working
together is an efficient way to move projects forward. Fish and Game would consider the dam and
culvert projects as one comprehensive project.
The Fish and Deadline for funding is May 17 and a provisional access
agreement is necessary to move forward.
.
Action: After discussion, a motion was made by Gary Helfrich, seconded by Fred Meyer to approve Resolution 2007-003 with respect to working in conjunction with the Goldridge Conservation District on the dam removal and creek restoration, and; to further authorize the Board President to sign a provisional access agreement with respect the dam and the Goldridge Conservation District Fish Passage Barrier Project. This item will appear as a consent item on future agendas.
The motion was approved. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
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Meeker Recreation and Park District
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B. Board Discussion of Engineering Report
to the Supplemental Sewer-EIR.
Description: The Board had a lengthy discussion of the Engineering Report generated by Brelje and Race relating to the Camp Meeker Wastewater Reclamation, EIR. That report had already been distributed to the Board at its April, 2007 meeting and made available to the public. Lori Ford also delivered her report to the Board about communications she had had with the Executive Director of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The Board discussed various features of the report and overall goals.
Action: No formal action was taken.
C. Consideration
of Release of Draft Supplemental EIR for Public Review; establishing a period
of public review; setting of public hearing.
Description:
Justin Witt and Rich Ingram of Brelje and Race presented a status
report on the release of the Subsequent EIR of the Camp Meeker/Occidental
Wastewater pipeline proposal. The Board
had a discussion about the status, duration of a public comment period, and the
setting of a public hearing date.
ACTION: A motion was made by Aimee Crawford, and
seconded by Gary Helfrich to:
1. Release the Draft Subsequent EIR by
Brelje and Race, with an anticipated release date of approximately May 15,
2007, with Brelje and Race being directed to serve a Notice of Availability as
required by law;.
2. The setting of a ninety (90) day public
review period, commencing on the date of release; and,
3. The Postponement of the setting of a public
hearing until the June 2007 Board meeting.
The motion was
approved. Ayes: 4
Nays: 0 Absent:
1
D. RESOLUTION # 2007-002: ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH
THE NOVEMBER 6, 2007 GENERAL ELECTION.
DESCRIPTION: The
Board discussed action with respect to ordering an election to be held and
requesting consolidation with the November 6, 2007 election.
ACTION: A motion was
made by Gary Helfrich and seconded by Aimee Crawford to approve Resolution
2007-001, ordering an Election to be held and Requesting Consolidation with the
November 6, 2007 General District Election.
The motion was approved.
Ayes: 4 Nays:
0 Absent: 1
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Meeker Recreation and Park District
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E.
REVIEW AND APPROVE DRAFT BOARD NEWSLETTER
DESCRIPTION: The
Board reviewed the draft of “Board Notes” newsletter to be sent to the
community via the water bills.
ACTION: After review
a motion was made by Gary Helfrich and seconded by Aimee Crawford to approve
current newsletter for transmittal to community via the water bills.
The motion was approved.
Ayes: 4 Nays:
0 Absent: 1
Description: Hal
Wood of Russian River Utility reported regarding the Water System operations
for the current month.
Lori Ford reported on the Sudden Oak Project and requested District Counsel Malcolm Manwell research and report about St. Dorothy’s right to access and other matters regarding land use.
Gary Helfrich reported that the chains for the swings have been repaired and that new uprights to County specifications have been made for Anderson Hall. The Fire Department will install and would like remuneration.
As there was no further business to be brought before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Gary Helfrich, seconded by Fred Meyer to adjourn the regular meeting of the Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District Board of Directors.
The motion was approved.
Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Doran-Girard
Rev. 6.7.2007