Notice

Of the

Regular Public Meeting

Of the

Board of Directors of the

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

 

Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 pm

ANDERSON HALL, 101 LAKESIDE

CAMP MEEKER, CALIFORNIA

 

 

I.          Call To Order

 

II.         Roll Call

 

III.        Approval Of Agenda

 

IV.       Statements Of Abstention

 

V.        Public Comment

            The public may address the Board of topics NOT covered by this agenda. Testimony is limited to three minutes. Please state your name and where you are from so that this information can      be entered into the minutes.

 

VI.       Consent Items

            A.  Approval of Minutes

                        1. Minutes of July 15, 2008

                        2. Minutes of August 12, 2008

            B.   Payment of Claims

            C.  Approval of Budget/Journal Entries

           D. Administrative and Financial Report

 

VII.      ACTION AGENDA

 

            A.        PUBLIC HEARING

 

The Board will take and review public comment on Proposed Resolution No. 2008-006, which proposes to approve the 2008-2009 annual flat charge billing via property taxes. Proposed Resolution No. 2008-006 is entitled:

 

"A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CAMP MEEKER            RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT OVERRULING PROTESTS AND CONFIRMING REPORT ON WATER CHARGES AND DELINQUENT WATER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009."

 

 

            B.        CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

August 19, 2008

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            C.        ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2008-006 OVERRULING PROTESTS AND CONFIRMING REPORT ON WATER CHARGES AND DELINQUENT WATER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009.

 

DESCRIPTION: Following the taking of Public Comment, as set forth above, the Board will review for adoption Proposed Resolution No. 2008-006 that Resolution proposes to over-rule protests and confirm the report on water charges and delinquent water charges for the year 2008-2009.

 

                        PROPOSED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No.  2008-006.        

 

            D.        UPDATE VERIZON CONTRACT/SITING ALTERNATIVES        

                        DESCRIPTION:  The Board will review the alternate site information relative to the proposed, updated Verizon Contract.   Under this Contract, it is proposed to give Verizon a one-year option (renewable for second year), for $1,500 per year, to place a cell tower, related equipment and a back-up generator on the District’s Tower Tank Site.  Verizon will have 2 years to exercise that Option.   If the Option is exercised, it will result in the District entering into a 5 year lease of the space at the Tower Tank Site, for an          initial rent of $1,250 ($15,000 per year) per month, adjusted annually by a 3% increase. The Lease will have 4 succeeding terms of 5 years, for total potential term of 25 years.

 

PROPOSED ACTION:  The Board will discuss site options, may direct follow-up to that             discussion and may/may not approve the proposed contract.

 

 

            E.        WATER SUPPLY AND DROUGHT PLANNING: DR JEFFRY FAWCETT

DESCRIPTION: The Board will review the a report relative to the potential effects on the Camp Meeker water supply due to the unusually dry spring in California. Discussion     will be held and alternatives outlined and conservation related changes to the present rate structure discussed.

 

PROPOSED ACTION:  The Board may direct Dr. Fawcett, legal counsel and/or the system operator to bring back additional information for further discussion.

 

 

            F.         AMMENDMENT TO WATER CODE

DESCRIPTION: The Board will consider amending the water code to clarify billing issues related to shut-off or disconnected customers.

 

                        PROPOSED ACTION: The Board may decide to amend the water code.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

August 19, 2008

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            G.        UPDATE ST. DOROTHY’S SALE

                        DESCRIPTION:  The Board will review the progress of the agreement with St. Dorothy’s relative to sale of parcel.

 

                        PROPOSED ACTION:  This is a follow-up item.

           

            H.        BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT

 

                        DESCRIPTION:  Board member, Lori Ford, tendered her resignation, effective

                        July 1, 2008. The Board will review a sub-committee report of potential candidates.

 

PROPOSED ACTION:  The Board may/may not appoint a replacement Board member based on the report of its sub-committee’s review of potential candidates.

 

            I.          ANDERSON HALL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

                        DESCRIPTION:  The Board will discuss the operations and maintenance of Anderson Hall.

 

                        PROPOSED ACTION:  The Board may/may not take action on this matter.

 

            J.         WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER UPDATE

 

                        DESCRIPTION:  The Board will discuss the District’s newsletter and website.

 

                        PROPOSED ACTION:  The Board may/may not take action on this matter.

 

            K.        RESOLUTION 2008-007:  2008-2009 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FUND 750604

                        CAMP MEEKER OCCIDENTAL SEWER AND ASSOCIATED JOURNAL ENTRIES

 

DESCRIPTION:  Final reimbursement of funds pursuant to the agreement with the Sonoma County Water Agency was anticipated in the 2007-2008 budget year; and, therefore, a preliminary budget for Fund 750604 for fiscal 2008-2009 was not written.  The final reimbursement was recently received, and, subsequently, receipt and disbursement of these in the present fiscal year funds may require budget entries and journal entries.

 

                        PROPOSED ACTION:  The Board may/may not take action on this matter.

 

VIII.     MONTHLY REPORT OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR

           

            DESCRIPTION: Water System Operator will report on operations for the current   month.

 

 

IX.       DIRECTORS REPORTS

           

 

X.        ADJOURNMENT

 

How to Get an Item on the Agenda

Items for the agenda of the regular meetings of the Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District must be submitted to the District in writing. Regular meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The District must receive submissions no later than ten (10) calendar days before the meeting. Submit your agenda items to: Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District, Post Office Box 461, Camp Meeker, CA 95419. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number. Anonymous submissions will not be considered for discussion.

 

Rev. 8/15/2008