AGENDA
SPECIAL
MEETING
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN
VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY
MAY
23, 2007
6:30
PM
CIVIC
CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
4. Proposal from Indian Valley Septic to install septic receiving station –
Discussion/Action
a. David Cline from Plumas County Environmental Health
5. Adjournment
Standing Committees:
Personnel & Planning
– John Schramel, chair; Brad Smith
1 p.m., first Wednesday 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
1 p.m., second Wednesday 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
Minutes to Follow:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
INDIAN
VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT
Held May 23,
2007 at 6:30 p.m.
At the Civic
Center Conference Room
Greenville, CA
Director Yocum requested that the meeting be started ten minutes late because she had another meeting prior to the Board meeting that would not allow her to arrive on time. The Board agreed that since this is an important issue, all Board members should be present. Chairperson Yost called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm. Clerk Lawson called the roll. Chairperson Yost, Vice-Chairperson Little, and Directors Smith and Schramel answered the roll. Director Yocum arrived at 6:52 pm. Also present were Jerry Sipe with Plumas County Environmental Health, and Bob, Dianna, and Randy Ebert with Indian Valley Septic.
Director Schramel moved to adopt the agenda. Vice-Chairperson Little seconded. All present Board members voted Aye, and the agenda was adopted as written.
There were not any comments from the public.
Diana Ebert, from Indian Valley Septic, introduced herself; husband Bob, and son Randy. She explained the services they provide and areas of coverage. Mrs. Ebert stated that in April 2007 the Quincy CSD began limiting the amount of septage that could be dumped to one load a day between all haulers. Mrs. Ebert pointed out that Ron Dykstra will not accept a temporary solution and requested that Indian Valley CSD allow Indian Valley Septic to set up a Dewatering System at a Greenville facility. She then presented a DVD on the trash separator that breaks down the solids. This would be used in conjunction with the dewatering system.
Director Schramel asked if the separator had been approved by Ron Dykstra and what the cost of the entire system would be. Bob Ebert stated that the trash separator and dewatering system has been approved by Mr. Dykstra and estimated the cost to be about $100,000.
Jim Hamblin commented that he and Leanna had a conference call with Ron Dykstra who stated that the dewatering system would not change the CSD’s discharge permit.
a.
David Cline from Plumas County Environmental Health
Jerry Sipe from Plumas County Environmental Health stated that pumping septic tanks is a good public health environmental measure. He stated that the health department is looking for a symbiotic relationship between districts and that there is a good opportunity here for the vendor and district. Mr. Sipe also pointed out that this issue is not only regarding septage receiving, but septage treatment.
Director Schramel asked if there are any grants available for this issue. Mr. Sipe stated that he is not aware of any.
Vice-Chairperson Little asked where the structure would be built. Mr. Ebert stated that Mr. Kiper was willing to work something out at the LT Will site.
Suzanne Hamar asked what the locations that Jim Hamblin suggested were. Mr. Hamblin stated that one was Mr. Kiper’s property and the other was the property owned by the CSD.
Chairperson Yost asked the Board if they would be willing to be involved in the building of the system. The Board agreed that the CSD is not in the position to put out the money to do so.
Director Yocum asked about the feasibility of Indian Valley Septic using the CSD property and commented that they would both benefit from this choice.
General Manager Moore stated that she is in favor of providing the property to Indian Valley Septic.
Mr. Ebert stated his concern of the availability of water and power and the cost of sewer on the CSD property. Mr. Hamblin stated that there is water and power available to the CSD property.
Vice-Chairperson Little commented that if Indian Valley Septic used Mr. Kiper’s property, the CSD would be responsible for the new connection and monitoring the meter. Ms. Little also commented that if the Board decides to allow Indian Valley Septic to use the CSD’s property that they need to draw up a contract.
Chairperson Yost closed the discussion to the public.
Vice-Chairperson Little suggested indicating a conceptual approval, and obtaining numbers and liabilities from Indian Valley Septic. Mr. Ebert expressed the urgency to reach a decision. Chairperson Yost asked if Mr. Ebert would be willing to draw up two different proposals for the Board to discuss. One of which would involve using CSD property, and one that would involve using other property. The proposals would also include the details of the trash separator, dewatering system, and building. Mr. Ebert said he would do what ever it takes.
Vice-Chairperson Little moved to endorse the concept of an industrial waste connection to the district’s sewer system, that additional information is obtained from the Ebert’s and by the Board, and that the details are worked out in subsequent meetings. Director Smith seconded. A roll call vote was taken. All Board members voted Aye, and the motion passed.
Director Schramel moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chairperson Little seconded. All Board members voted Aye and the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anna Lawson
Board Clerk