Regular Public Meeting

Of the

Board of Directors of the

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 7:00 pm

ANDERSON HALL, 101 LAKESIDE

CAMP MEEKER, CALIFORNIA

 

 

I.          Call To Order

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

 

II.         Roll Call

Directors Crawford, Helfrich, Meyer and Anderson were present.  Director Lemmer was absent.

 

III.        Approval Of Agenda

A motion was made by Gary Helfrich, seconded by Cathie Anderson to approve the agenda as written.

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

  

IV.       Statements Of Abstention

            There were no statements of abstention.

 

V.        Public Comment

            There was no public comment.

 

VI.       Consent Items

            A.  Approval of Minutes

1.    Minutes of October 21, 2008

A motion was made by Fred Meyer, seconded by Gary Helfrich to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2008 meeting as submitted.

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

 

B.     Payment of Claims

After discussion of an item for repairs to Anderson Hall by Ken Wason, a motion was made by Fred Meyer, seconded by Gary Helfrich to approve Warrant request G2008/2009-005 (R&P fund) $7,687.81 and W2008/2009-005 (Water) $14,149.88

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

November 18, 2008

Page Two

 

           C. Administrative and Financial Report   

Ms. Doran-Girard read a letter of opinion from District Counsel, Malcolm Manwell regarding Internet agenda posting – Brown Act vs. Bagley-Keene Act.  Attorney Manwell stated that the applicable law for local agencies that applies to the CMRPD is the Brown Act (Govt. Code Section 54950 et seq.)  Section 54957.5 relates to agenda distribution and clearly makes agenda posting to the Internet optional.  The Board directed that a copy of this letter be attached to the minutes of this meeting.

Ms. Doran-Girard also advised that OCSD had been billed $13,345.00 for the payments due on the loan of $125K per the terms of Resolution 2005-003A.  She further advised that per discussion with District Counsel Manwell, Hal Wood will handle discussions with OCSD Board regarding note signatures, etc.  Additional miscellaneous correspondence was reviewed and the Board was advised that the yearly audit is still in process.

 

VII.      ACTION AGENDA

           

            A.        UPDATE: DAM REMOVAL/CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT

           

DESCRIPTION:  Gary Helfrich reported regarding the November 15 “Dam Walk” meeting and briefly reviewed the plans with GRRCD.  The impact of construction on Anderson Hall rentals was discussed and communication has been initiated with the Lakeside and Front Street residents. Aimee Crawford reported that the NOAA grant is moving forward and funds will be received as soon as possible.

 

                        ACTION:  No action was taken.

 

            B.        AMENDMENT TO THE CAMP MEEKER WATER CODE

DESCRIPTION:  The Board reviewed the District Counsel’s final draft of an ORDINANCE amendment to ORDINANCE #7, to incorporate a policy for suspended connections and unauthorized water use.

 

ACTION: There were no recommended revisions at this meeting and the Board directed staff to arrange for the appropriate noticing and set the hearing date for a public hearing and adoption of the amendments for the

December 16, 2008 Board meeting.

 

            C.        PROVIDE WATER TO COMMERCIAL WATER HAULERS/ENVIRONMENTAL                                        BENEFITS.

DESCRIPTION:  The Board discussed a report from Hal Wood relative to various aspects of providing water to commercial water haulers and contingent environmental benefits.  Mr. Wood explained that this would preserve the Camp Meeker water right as this is a “use it or lose it” system and not using the CM allocation will make the District extremely vulnerable ten years down the line when the water right is reviewed.  Hypothetically, If the district did not use it’s allocation, the allocated water could be reduced up to 60% and Camp Meeker might end up hauling water.

 

                        ACTION:  No action was taken and Mr. Wood will discuss further with OCSD.

 

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

November 18, 2008

Page Three

 

            D.        REC & PARK DISTRICT POTENTIAL PROJECTS

                        DESCRIPTION:  The Board discussed a list of potential projects for organizational                                  purposes.

 

                        ACTION:  This was a discussion item only.

 

            E.        CMRPD COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS

DESCRIPTION:  The Board discussed how to inform the community of CMRPD business.  It was agreed that the present format of the newsletter is redundant as the minutes are available on the CM website.  The present Board would prefer to have the newsletter announcement driven and perhaps be web-based.  Aimee Crawford will further explore these issues and discussion will continue at the next meeting.

 

                        ACTION:  No action was taken.  This was a discussion item only.

 

            F.         ANDERSON HALL CLEANING CONTRACT

DESCRIPTION:  The Board considered a contract with Cleaning by Sally to provide cleaning services for Anderson Hall at a cost determined by type of event.  It was agreed that the contract should be amended to reflect no late charges and that a cleaning fee will be added to rental costs.

 

ACTION:  A motion was made by Gary Helfrich, seconded by Aimee Crawford that the Board authorize Fred Meyer, Board Secretary, to execute an agreement with Cleaning By Sally for cleaning services for Anderson Hall at a cost of determine by type of event.  Payment for services will be due by the last day of the month following service.  The agreement will reflect no late charges to be assessed.

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

 

VIII.     MONTHLY REPORT OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR

           

DESCRIPTION: Hal Wood, Water System Operator reported regarding operations for the current month and advised that all has gone well.

 

IX.       DIRECTORS REPORTS

            Gary Helfrich reported that a new septic system has been installed at the firehouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

November 18, 2008

Page Four

 

XI.       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 Cathie Anderson to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District.

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

 

            The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

           

            Cheryl Doran-Girard

 

 

            Rev. 12/12/2008