AGENDA
SPECIAL
MEETING
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN
VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY
28, 2007
5:30
PM
CIVIC
CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
6. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
INDIAN
VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT
Held February
28, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
At the Civic
Center Conference Room
Greenville, CA
Vice-Chairperson Little called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Clerk Lawson called the roll. Vice-Chairperson Little, and Director’s Smith, Schramel, and Yocum answered the roll call. Chairperson Yost was absent.
Director Schramel moved to adopt the agenda as written. Director Smith seconded. All present Board Members voted Aye, and the agenda was adopted as written.
Vice-Chairperson Little pointed out that number three of January’s minutes should state “Approval of Regular Minutes”, instead of “Meeting”. She also pointed out that she was not present at the January meeting, therefore stating that all Board Members voted was incorrect. She abstained. Director Schramel motioned to approve the minutes of January with correction. Director Yocum seconded. All present Board Members voted Aye, and the Minutes of the January Meeting were approved with correction.
Vice-Chairperson Little wished to add Mavis’ last name, Somers, to page 2 of February’s minutes. Director Schramel motioned to approve the minutes of February. Brad Smith seconded. All present Board Members voted Aye, and the Minutes of the February Meeting were approved.
a.
Gerry LeBudde’s report from ECOLOGIC
b.
Brien Walters of Walters Engineering-Proposal for engineering
agreement to repair or replace water treatment plant.
Brien Walters introduced himself and explained his proposal for the engineering agreement. His proposal includes a preliminary report, which will explore all possible options to upgrade the water treatment plant to bring the IVCSD into compliance with State regulations. This report will cost $62,500. Mr. Walters recommended a leech survey and water main replacement, and suggested finding the best back up source. He discussed hiring a hydrologist to look into ground water as an option.
Vice-Chairperson Little pointed out that there is already a $1.4 million grant in progress to come into compliance with the State. She asked if Mr. Walter’s study could influence what’s done under the grant. He stated that it may or may not influence what is done, and the cost to do it. Mr. Walter’s emphasized that looking at all options will help determine what is done now, which will be a benefit in the future.
Vice-Chairperson Little also pointed out that Mr. Walters’ study would not be completed in time for the grant deadline, and stated that the two need to be synchronized.
Tony Plakk with Plumas County Community Development Commission offered assistance in the demographics of determining the number of Native Americans within the district in order to acquire more financial assistance that would not be funded by the State. He spoke to Mike Colbert of Rural Development, who is willing to contribute additional grant money to finance this project. Mr. Plakk also suggested the Greenville Rancheria may also be another source for funding.
Vice-Chairperson Little asked General Manager Leanna Moore if it is within the budget to repay Mr. Walters within the allotted time. Mrs. Moore said it is, but it would be tight. The Board expressed their concern on whether or not this is affordable.
Vice-Chairperson Little proposed financing the survey over a longer period of time to lower the monthly cost. Mr. Walters said that he was willing to extend the repayment time at no additional cost, but reminded the Board that they are paying the interest on the unpaid balance.
Director Schramel moved to accept Brien Walters’ proposal over a four- year term at the original price of $62,500, for the preliminary engineering report. Director Smith seconded. A roll call vote was taken. All present Board Members voted Aye, and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Director Schramel moved to adjourn the meeting. Director Yocum seconded, and Vice-Chairperson Little adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.