Minutes Of the

Regular Public Meeting

Of the

Board of Directors of the

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

 

Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 7:00 pm

ANDERSON HALL, 101 LAKESIDE

 CAMP MEEKER, CALIFORNIA

 

 

            I.  Call To Order

                        The meeting was called to order by President Ford at 7:05 p.m.

 

            II.  Roll Call

                        Directors Lori Ford, Cathie Anderson, Aimee Crawford, Fred Meyer and Gary Helfrich were present.

 

            III.  Approval Of Agenda

                        A motion was made by Aimee Crawford, seconded by Gary Helfrich to approve the agenda.

                        The motion was approved.  Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent: 0

 

            IV.  Statements Of Abstention

Gary Helfrich advised that he would be recusing himself during the discussion of Action Agenda Item B, Update Verizon Cell Tower Presentation and Contract and Lori advised that she would be recusing herself during the discussion of Item D, Sale of Parcel to St. Dorothy’s School.

            V.  Public Comment

Bill Wadsworth inquired regarding the date and time of the combined OCSD/CMRP subcommittee meeting.  The Board responded that this is scheduled for April 16 at 7 p.m. in Anderson Hall and commented on the Brown Act requirements relative to closed sessions.  Efren Carrillo, Candidate for 5th District Supervisor introduced himself.  Jeffry Fawcett inquired regarding an email list for district public mailings.            

 

            VI.  Consent Items

                  A.  Approval of Minutes

                        1. Minutes of March 11, 2008

                                    A motion was made by Aimee Crawford, seconded by Cathie Anderson to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2008 meeting as submitted.

                                    The motion was approved.  Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

                  B. Payment of Claims

A motion was made by Fred Meyer and seconded by Gary Helfrich to approve warrants requests G2007-2008-017 (Fieldstone Construction) $5,434.19, AB2007/2008-002 (USDA Loan Payment) $35,981.25, G2007-2008-018 (R&P Monthly-April) $5,816.77, and W2007-2008-010 (Water-April) $14,379.26.

                                    The motion was approved.  Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

 

 

 

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                 D.   Administrative and Financial Report

                        Ms. Doran-Girard advised that the proposed LAFCO budget costs apportioned to Special Districts will increase significantly in the 2008-2009 fiscal year and that the County accounting service costs will also increase.

 

VII.  ACTION AGENDA

           

 

A.        UPDATE DUTCH BILL/DAM PROJECT

            DESCRIPTION:  Lisa Hulette of GRRCD informed the Board and community regarding status of the Dam Removal/Dutch Bill Creek project.  It is anticipated that the total cost will approach       1.3 million.  She detailed the possible and current sources of the funding to complete the project.  Aimee Crawford advised that a community meeting will be held to walk the community through the project.  The project will not initiate until 2009.  A memorandum of understanding           will be prepared between GRRCD and CMRP and all these areas will be explained in detail at the community meeting.

 

            ACTION:  The Board did not take further action on this item.

 

Director Helfrich left the meeting at 7:35.

 

B.        UPDATE VERIZON CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR CELL TOWER.        

DESCRIPTION:  Lori Ford advised that there was nothing to bring to the public for discussion  regarding contract with Verizon due to vacations.  Directors Ford and Meyer will meet with Verizon representative and Malcolm Manwell, District Attorney, regarding this matter.

 

           ACTION:  The Board took no action at this meeting.

 

Director Helfrich returned to the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

 

 

C.        REQUEST FOR FUNDING:  COMMUNITY POTLUCK.

 

            DESCRIPTION:  The Board reviewed a request to fund costs of the community potluck not to             exceed $400.00.

 

            ACTION:  A motion was made by Aimee Crawford, seconded by Fred Meyer to approve the request for funding for the community potluck not to exceed $400.

            The motion was approved.  Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

 

 

 

 

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Director Ford left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

D.        A.        SALE OF PARCEL TO ST. DOROTHY’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL.

DESCRIPTION:  Camp Meeker acquired four parcels pursuant to the Sonoma County   Tax             Collector’s sale.  The sub-committee appointed by the Board informed the Board of the             progress of selling one parcel to St. Dorothy’s Episcopal School on the following terms:

1.         Payment by St. Dorothy’s of Camp Meeker’s costs to acquire the parcel at tax sale, plus a proposed “handling” fee equal to its estimated attorney’s fees and costs to complete and             record the transaction.  The tax sale costs amounted to $2100.00 and Attorney Manwell             estimated that the attorneys’ fees in this matter are $500.00, totaling $2,600.00;

            2.         Parties agree that Camp Meeker will provide no warranty of title and no title insurance, and direct Attorney Manwell to prepared a general diagram and quitclaim deed;

            3.         As further consideration, St. Dorothy’s will grant to Camp Meeker an easement over the             parcel for that portion on which exists a path available to the public for recreational use, i.e.,             hiking, exercise and so forth.

 

ACTION:  A motion was made by Fred Meyer, seconded by Aimee Crawford to sell the             designated parcel to St. Dorothy’s for a total of $2,600 and authorize Director Helfrich to sign    the quitclaim deed and acceptance documents.  Sale documents to include the appropriate             language relative to the granting of an easement to CMRP for a path available to the public for       recreational use, i.e., hiking, exercise and similar activities.

            The motion was approved.  Ayes:  4  Nays:  0  Absent:  1

 

            Director Ford returned to the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

 

E.        WASTEWATER COMMUNITY WORKSHOP DATE

DESCRIPTION:  Directors Crawford and Helfrich advised the community present of the progress of the informational workshop directed to Camp Meeker residents relative to         wastewater issues.  The workshop will be held on April 27 from Noon to 2:00 p.m. at Anderson Hall.  Attorney Manwell confirmed that the workshop agenda should be posted to insure compliance with the Brown Act.

                

             ACTION:  The Board did not take further action with respect to the community workshop to research sewer options.

 

 

F.         DISTRICT PROPANE VENDORS           

            DESCRIPTION:  The Board reviewed various propane gas providers to determine cost   effective and comprehensive services.

            ACTION: A motion was made by Gary Helfrich, seconded by Cathie Anderson to approve transfering of propane services to McPhail’s.

            The motion was approved.  Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

 

 

 

 

 

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G.        UPDATE ANDERSON HALL CONTRACT AND RENTAL RATES

            DESCRIPTION:  The Board reviewed the Anderson Hall rental contract and rental rates and agreed that the rates be updated in accordance with the schedule prepared for this meeting and attached to the minutes.

 

            ACTION:  A motion was made by Fred Meyer, seconded by Cathie Anderson to update the Anderson Hall rental rates in accordance with the schedule presented at the meeting.  New rates are to be transmitted to webmaster for update on the Camp Meeker website.

            The motion was approved.  Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

 

 

H.        REQUEST FOR FUNDING:  YOUTH ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT             PANCAKE BREAKFAST.

 

            DESCRIPTION:  The Board reviewed a request presented by Dani Sheehan-Meyer to fund proposed youth activities at the Volunteer Fire Department Pancake breakfast scheduled for    May 25 in the amount of $400.00.

 

            ACTION:  A motion was made by Cathie Anderson, seconded by Gary Helfrich to approve the request for funding for youth activities at the CMVFD Pancake Breakfast on May 25 not to exceed $400.

            The motion was approved.  Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

VIII.     MONTHLY WATER REPORT

Hal Wood, Water System Operator reported regarding operations for the current   month.  He suggested that the Board appoint Gary Helfrich as a delegate to the California Rural Water Association.  The annual meeting will be on May 3 in Lake Tahoe.  He presented the annual reports, and informed the Board relative to replacement parts to the pumps.

            Cathie Anderson moved to appoint Gary Helfrich as representative to the California Rural Water Association at their meeting on 5/3.

            The motion was approved.  Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

 

IX.       CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

            A.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION

                        (Subdivision c., Government Code Section 54956.9)

                        There is one matter to be considered.

 

The closed session was tabled until the May meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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XI.       DIRECTORS REPORTS

            The Board expressed its appreciation to those members of the Fire Department that resolved    the burn pile issue.

           

            Director Ford advised the Board that she is resigning her directorship with the District.  She is             willing to remain until a replacement is appointed by the Board; however, does feel that the             replacement issue can be resolved by the June meeting.

 

XII.      ADJOURNMENT

 

As there was no further business to be brought before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Fred Meyer, seconded by Cathie Anderson to adjourn the regular meeting of the Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District Board of Directors.

The motion was approved.

Ayes:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Cheryl Doran-Girard

 

                                                                                    Rev. 5/14/2008