Minutes

Of the

Regular Public Meeting

Of the

Board of Directors of the

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

 

Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 7:00 pm

REC AND PARK BUILDING, 5240 BOHEMIAN

 CAMP MEEKER, CALIFORNIA

 

            I.  Call To Order

                        The meeting was called to order by President Ford at 7:00 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 Cathie Anderson 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 A, Verizon Cell Tower Presentation and Contract.

 

            V.  Public Comment

Bill Wadsworth addressed the Board regarding water compliance issues.  Dan Nielsen of Sylvania Heights asked for information regarding the Board of Supervisors passing of the EIR and was referred to the Board of Supervisors. Brenda Adelman commented regarding the precautionary principle.

               

            VI.  Consent Items

                  A.  Approval of Minutes

                        1. Minutes of February 12, 2008

Lori Ford advised that the minutes of February 12 should reflect that she is not on the sub-committee for the Dam Removal and the minutes should state that committee is assigned to Aimee Crawford and Gary Helfrich. There being no further corrections to the February 12 minutes, a motion was made by Fred Meyer, seconded by Gary Helfrich to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2008 meeting.

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

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                  B. Payment of Claims

                        A motion was made by Fred Meyer and seconded by Aimee Crawford to approve warrants requests G2007-2008-016 (R&P-March) $3,268.56, W2007-2008-009                     (Water-March) $10,191.71, S2007-2008-008 (Sewer-EIR) $349.04, and S2007/2008-002\9 (Sewer-EIR) $23,041.18.

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

 

                 D.   Administrative and Financial Report

                        Ms. Doran-Girard reminded the Board that Form 700 is due by April 1, 2008.

 

Director Helfrich left the meeting.

 

ACTION AGENDA

           

A.        VERIZON PRESENTATION AND CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR CELL TOWER.           

DESCRIPTION:  The Board reviewed a presentation to the community by Peter Hilyard regarding a cell tower in Camp Meeker and the contract provided by Verizon.  Mr. Hilyard responded to community questions. 

 

ACTION:  Lori Ford and Fred Meyer will bring back more information to the next meeting and will be the public contacts for this matter.  Attorney Manwell will review the contract documents and have a final contract document within 30 days. 

 

Director Helfrich returned to the meeting.

 

B.        DISTRICT PROPANE VENDORS           

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

 

            ACTION: The Board directed Ms. Doran-Girard to complete this research and report back to the Board.

 

C.        OCCIDENTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES PROPOSED WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION AND             RELATED ISSUES.

            DESCRIPTION:  The Board discussed the proposed expansion of the OCSD water system to             include CYO facility and related issues.

           

ACTION:  Lori Ford will set up a joint subcommittee meeting of the OCSD/CMRP Boards to discuss this matter.  Attorney Manwell was directed to review the OCSD/CMRP agreement       and discuss with Director Ford regarding the research and authority before the joint meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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D.        REVIEW WATER ACCOUNT POLICY/RESOLUTION 2008-002

DESCRIPTION:  The Board reviewed policy recommendations from the Water  Operator with respect to customer billing situations and arrearages and Attorney Manwell suggested that Exhibit A, “Policy for Disconnection of Service for Non-Payment; Filing Property   Liens, Item III, should be corrected to read “A Final Notice is mailed with the situs address and the property owner’s address, allowing 10 (TEN) days to pay before services are disconnected (Attachment 2).

 

            ACTION:  A motion was made by Fred Meyer, seconded by Cathie Anderson to approve Resolution 2008-002 with corrections to Exhibit A, Item III.

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

 

E.        SEWER COMMUNITY WORKSHOP DATE

            DESCRIPTION:  The Board discussed a date for a community workshop to discuss sewer options.

                

 ACTION:  The Board established April 27, 2008 as the date for a community workshop to research sewer options.  The workshop will be held from noon until 2 p.m. at Anderson Hall.

 

F.         UPDATE DUTCH BILL/DAM PROJECT AND COMMUNITY MEETING

            DESCRIPTION:  Aimee Crawford informed the Board that the Coastal Conservancy grant has been submitted.  The March 15 community meeting has been cancelled and a new date will be          set at the April Board meeting.  A draft partnership agreement with Goldridge has been prepared.  Attorney Manwell and Goldridge representatives will review and report back to the Board.

 

            ACTION:  The Board will select a community meeting date at the April Board meeting.

 

G.        UPDATE DRAFT AUDIT REPORT FISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30, 2008

DESCRIPTION:  The Board Treasurer and staff presented a review of the draft audit report for fiscal year-end June 30, 2008 and indicated that several items in the Notes section should be revised.

 

            ACTION:  A motion was made by Aimee Crawford and seconded by Fred Meyer to direct the auditor to publish the final audit report incorporating the notes revisions.

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

 

 

IX.       MONTHLY REPORT OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR

DESCRIPTION: Hal Wood, Water System Operator, reported on operations for the current month and informed the Board that the turbidity meter is in need of replacement.  He advised that the system is growing older and equipment will need replacement.  The Board instructed    that the costs for the turbidity meter replacement be paid from the Capital Replacement Fund.  

            Discussion ensued regarding collections issues.

 

 

 

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X.        DIRECTORS REPORTS

            Lori Ford reported that there will be a community potluck on April 19 and a subsequent request for funds of approximately $400.00.

            Aimee Crawford expressed concern regarding debris pile cleanup.  Fred Meyer will handle the debris pile issue.

Fred Meyer advised that the Camp Meeker Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast will be May 25 and asked that a funding item for the Jolly Jump be placed on the April agenda.  He informed the Board that he feels Anderson Hall is not well cleaned.  After discussion, it was agreed that the Anderson Hall contract and rental rates will be reviewed at the April meeting.  The Board discussed remodeling the kitchen at Anderson Hall.

 

The Board adjourned to closed session at 9:10 p.m.

 

XII.      CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

            A.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION

                        (Subdivision c., Government Code Section 54956.9)

                        There are two matters to be considered.

 

XIII.     ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION

The Board returned to open session at 9:20 p.m.  President Ford advised that a settlement agreement has been reached with one disputant.  Attorney Manwell has been directed to file a lawsuit, temporary restraining order and obtain a preliminary injunction against the owners at the Tower site.

 

XIV.     ADJOURNMENT

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:  5  Nays:  0  Absent:  0

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:40p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Cheryl Doran-Girard

 

Rev. 2008-04-04