AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER 12, 2007
6:30 PM
CIVIC CENTERCONFERENCE ROOM
14. Old Business/New Business
15. Adjournment
Standing Committees:
Personnel & Planning
– John Schramel, chair; Brad Smith
1 p.m., first Friday of the month
Finance – Mike Yost, chair; Jane Braxton Little
1 p.m., second Tuesday of the month
Ordinance – Jane Braxton Little, chair; Brad Smith
6:30p.m., second Tuesday of the month
Public Relations – Judi Yocum, chair; John Schramel
4:30 p.m., second Monday of the month
IVASA – Judi Yocum; Mike Yost
Quarterly
NEXT REGULAR MEETING –
January 9th, 2008 at 6:30
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
INDIAN VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT
Held December 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
At the Civic Center Conference Room
Greenville, CA 95947
Chairperson Yost called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Clerk Lawson called the roll. Chairperson Yost, Vice-Chairperson Little, and Directors Schramel, Yocum, and Smith answered the roll.
Chairperson Yost led the Pledge of Allegiance.
General Manager Moore pointed out that item 11a was done at last month’s meeting. Vice-Chairperson Little moved to adopt the amended agenda, eliminating item 11a. Director Yocum seconded. All Board members voted Aye, and the amended agenda was adopted.
Director Schramel asked if Pete McAtee and Suzanne Hamar’s requests for financial statements had been met. General Manager Moore stated that she had the copies to give Mr. McAtee and Ms. Hamar if they were at the meeting, but since they were not present, Mrs. Moore will be sending the statements in the mail.
Chairperson Yost reminded the Board to keep Preston Kinney’s offer of providing non-fee services in mind from the previous month’s meeting. Director Schramel moved that the regular meeting minutes of November 14, 2007 be approved, and Vice-Chairperson Little seconded. All Board members voted Aye, and the minutes were approved.
There were no comments from the public.
There were no reports from the Directors.
No report at this time.
Chairperson Yost reported that the committee discussed the financial implications of the septatge treatment proposal. Mr. Yost also reported that Lanis Lebaron pointed out that the triangle will need to have water run to it, and asked what would be involved financially.
Director Yocum reported that Tom Higgins gave a report on the history of IVASA. Mrs. Yocum also reported that an ad hoc committee was formed to compose an informational pamphlet on IVASA and the services available. Vice-Chairperson Little acknowledged Nancy Lund for taking the initiative to put together IVASA when the hospital closed its emergency room.
No report at this time.
Director Yocum reported that the committee discussed the implications of the septic proposal.
Clerk Lawson read the oath of office and jointly swore in Mike Yost, Jane Braxton Little, and Brad Smith.
Angie Dillingham, Partnership Coordinator for the Plumas National Forest explained the Forest Service’s interest in the septage treatment plant. Ms. Dillingham stated that the Forest Service has a few hundred vault toilets that get pumped one to three times a year, and now that Quincy is no longer receiving septatge, the Forest Service is concerned about what the cost of having the toilets pumped will be.
General Manager Moore stated that the Board needs to decide on a site location and whether or not to respond to the RFP (Request for Proposal). Mrs. Moore also stated that the best potential site is the five acres along Highway 89, owned by the CSD.
Ted Dekker, engineer for the Forest Service, stated that the return to the District would be quite high, referring the Board to the payout schedule in the packet.
Vice-Chairperson Little pointed out that Westwood has been authorized to build a building that will operate year round. Mrs. Little also commented that there are three existing treatment facilities, one of which is expanding, and with that was inquiring what amount of committed septage the CSD could expect if they build a facility.
Mr. Dekker discussed how and why this facility would not have an odor problem.
General Manager Moore commented that it would be in the CSD’s best interest to build a facility on their own property. Jim Hamblin agreed with Mrs. Moore.
Director Schramel moved to respond to Plumas County’s request for a proposal, with the specific location of the CSD’s five acres along Highway 89. Director Smith seconded. Vice-Chairperson Little requested to have a volume commitment from vendors and a concrete cost estimate including landscaping before entering anything beyond a proposal. General Manager Moore stated that this would all be required by rural development.
A roll call vote was taken. All Board members voted Aye, and the motion passed.
Vice-Chairperson Little referred the Board to the water paper in the Board packets and also pointed out that she and Chairperson Yost have formed an ad hoc committee for the water. Mrs. Little also stated that Ken Cawley has done an analysis of the hydrology of Round Valley Reservoir, which is also in the packets. Mrs. Little reported that they are looking into transferring water to entities that need water, without a change in plumbing, and these entities would become water customers. She also reported that the BIA has given a grant to the Greenville Rancheria to study the feasibility of wells. Mrs. Little reported that there is also a grant to study the feasibility of a hydroelectric project. Chairperson Yost reported that data on the lake levels is being taken, and the construction of a weir is being looked at.
No report at this time.
No report at this time.
No report at this time.
Jim Hamblin reported that everything is fine and the ponds are in good shape.
Jim Hamblin reported that everything is fine and the test well samples were taken.
Chief Hamblin reported that the van is close to being ready to go. Mr. Hamblin also reported that he bought one new radio, and he got a good price on it. Chief Hamblin reported that all of the bids for turnouts from three different vendors have been received, and they have decided where and what to get. Mr. Hamblin also reported that he has received three more applications for volunteers.
General Manager Moore reported that she is continuing to keep Rural Development happy. A five-year review of the rescue truck loan was done by Mike Culbert, and he was pleased. Mr. Culbert also took pictures at the water plant and was very happy with what he saw. Mrs. Moore also reported that Dave Keller has located an engineer for the Fire Department assessment.
Chairperson Yost reported that there will be a meeting on the 19th for the rate hearing.
Vice-Chairperson Little move to adjourn the meeting, and Director Yocum seconded. All Board members voted Aye, and Chairperson Yost adjourned the meeting at 8:43 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anna Lawson
IVCSD Board Clerk