AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 13, 2008
6:30 PM
CIVIC CENTERCONFERENCE ROOM
GREENVILLE, CA 95947
14. Old Business/New Business
17. Adjournment
Standing Committees:
Personnel & Planning – John Schramel, chair; Brad
Smith
1 p.m., Friday prior to Board Meeting
Finance – Mike Yost, chair; Jane Braxton Little
5 p.m., Tuesday prior to Board Meeting
Ordinance – Jane Braxton Little, chair; Brad Smith
6:30p.m., Tuesday prior to Board Meeting
Public Relations – Judi Yocum, chair; John Schramel
4:30 p.m., Monday prior to Board Meeting
IVASA – Judi Yocum; Mike Yost
Quarterly
NEXT REGULAR MEETING – March 12th, 2008 at 6:30
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE
INDIAN VALLEY COMMUNITY
SERVICE DISTRICT
Held February 13, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
At the Civic Center Conference Room
Greenville, CA 95947
Chairperson Little called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm. Clerk Lawson called the roll. Chairperson Little, Vice-Chairperson Smith, and Directors Schramel and Yocum answered the roll. Director Yost was absent.
Director Schramel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Director Schramel moved to adopt the agenda, and Vice-Chairperson Smith seconded. All present Board members voted Aye, and the agenda was adopted without correction.
Director Schramel moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2008, and Vice-Chairperson Smith seconded. Director Yocum abstained. All present Board members voted Aye, and the minutes were approved without correction.
John Holland commented that he would like to have the opportunity to
comment on agendized items.
Chairperson Little pointed out that the public is allowed to comment on
agendized items; however there is a time limit on how long each person may
speak.
Mr. Holland asked how much income will be generated and what the benefits
will be if the Board decides to put a septage treatment facility in Greenville.
Chairperson Little stated that this item will be discussed later in the
meeting.
Director Schramel commented that he inspected the Civic Center building,
and gave Vice-Chairperson a congratulations and thank you for all the volunteer
work that he has put in.
Chairperson Little reported that she attended the last streetscape
meeting. Mrs. Little stated that the
CSD is coordinating water and sewer repair with sidewalk replacement.
Chairperson Little also reported that she met with Director Yost, General
Manager Moore, and the Fire Department officers to discuss future funding.
Mrs. Little also attended a meeting to discuss the playground that will
be put in by the Civic Center.
Chairperson Little and Vice-Chairperson Smith met with Tamara Talent to discuss
another possible septage site.
Chairperson Little recognized Fire Chief Jim Hamblin for his 60 years of
volunteer work for the Fire Department.
Mrs. Little stated that Mr. Hamblin has brought leadership, integrity,
warmth, common sense, and pride to our community.
On behalf of the IVCSD Board and Staff, Chairperson Little honored Chief
Hamblin with a plaque and a pocket watch.
Mr. Hamblin stated that he is proud of the fire department, and that they
are excellent men. Mr. Hamblin said
that the fire chief is no better than the people working under him.
a.
Personnel
Vice-Chairperson Smith reported that Don Silva and Jesse Lawson are
attending a class to prepare them for the Distribution test.
b.
Finance
No report at this time.
c.
IVASA
No report at this time.
d.
Ordinance
No report at this time.
e.
Public Relations
No report at this time.
a.
Change 48 Hour notice to 72 Hour Notice for Water
Turn Off
General Manager Moore requested that now that customers are mailing their
payments to Quincy, that they receive an additional 24 hours of notice for water
turn off. Director Schramel read the
proposed policy aloud. Mr. Schramel
moved to approve the resolution, and Director Yocum seconded.
All present Board members voted Aye, and the motion passed.
a.
Report on meeting with Plumas and Lassen Counties
Septage Group
General Manager Moore stated that the two sites that are currently being
looked at are the Highway 89 site that is a 5 acre parcel owned by the Community
Services District; and the Tucker parcel adjacent to the park.
b.
Railroad crossing at Greenville Park
Jim Hamblin reported that the railroad crossing must be a public crossing.
This has to go through PUC to be approved, and it is in the works.
Vice-Chairperson Smith reported that he and Chairperson Little met with
Tamara Talent to discuss an alternative site for the septage treatment facility;
however the site is in a flood plain.
Tamara Talent requested that her letter be put into the minutes.
Ms. Talent stated that she feels the article in the paper is deceiving.
Ms. Talent shared her displeasure with the possibility of a septage
treatment facility being put in by the park, and expressed concern over the
environmental impacts it could have.
John Holland stated that he shares the same opinion of Ms. Talent.
Mr. Holland expressed his concern regarding the traffic on Hot Springs
road, contamination of Wolf Creek, and an odor problem.
Mr. Holland also mentioned the possibility of having to expand such a
facility in the future.
Nora Miller stated that as a new resident of Indian Valley, she feels that
people want Greenville to shine, but won’t do anything about it.
Ms. Miller has heard negative things about Greenville, and the idea of
putting in a sewage plant doesn’t sit well with her.
She stated that this would be taking a step back from beautifying
Greenville.
Jack Carson inquired about the engineering of the septage treatment
facility. General Manager Moore gave
an over view of the process and engineering of the proposed facility.
Mr. Carson questioned whether the proposal is financially viable.
Mr. Carson asked where the solids from the facility would go.
Mrs. Moore stated that the solids would need to be removed from the
facility every two to five years, and they would be hauled to Honey Lake.
Mr. Carson asked if the facility expands in the future, where the park
will expand to. Vice-Chairperson
Smith stated that the park would expand to the north.
Bink Huddleston expressed his concern that the sewer ponds may be
over-taxed as Greenville grows which could possibly then hinder the growth of
the town. Jim Hamblin stated that
the ponds have plenty of capacity, and that he is in the planning process to
upgrade the sewer system.
John Papenhousen stated that he does not want a septage treatment facility
in Indian Valley.
General Manager Moore stated that there needs to be a public outreach
meeting in March that will give the public an opportunity to ask officials
questions regarding the proposed facility.
The Board decided to have the outreach meeting during the regular Board
meeting on March 12th, pending the availability of the relevant
officials.
Bink Huddleston reported that the bid package is going out to bid, the
plans are in the building department, and the funding is in place to start and
finish the project.
a.
Greenville Water
General Manager Moore stated that the Greenville water report will be
covered in the manager’s report.
b.
Crescent Mills Water
General Manager Moore stated that the Crescent Mills water report will be
covered in the manager’s report.
c.
Greenville Sanitation
Jim Hamblin reported that the pond levels are in good shape.
Mr. Hamblin also reported that one pump had some blockage, and it has
been fixed. Mr. Hamblin reported
that he has kept track of the dissolved oxygen, and it is in good shape.
d.
Taylorsville Sanitation
Jim Hamblin reported that everything is fine, and that the battery has
been replaced.
Chief Hamblin reported that January was a busy month; there were fifty
calls. Mr. Hamblin also reported
that the Fireman’s Ball went well.
Mr. Hamblin reported that the call volume is still up, and that his truck is
getting closer to being ready. Chief
Hamblin also reported that there is a new fireman, Don Silva.
Mr. Hamblin stated that he needs more manpower in Taylorsville.
General Manager Moore
reported that she and Jim Hamblin will be going to a funding fair, and is
putting together a list of projects.
Mrs. Moore also
reported that she had a meeting with Mike DeSpain, and the Rancheria has
received the money for the test well.
Areas that are being looked at for the test well are at the treatment
plant and at Buckeye Springs. Mrs.
Moore stated that Mr. DeSpain is very happy with the progress of the plant.
Mrs. Moore discussed the list of completions and list of goals that are
included in the Board packet, pointing out the amount of work that has been
accomplished in the last year.
No old or new business to report at this time.
Jerry Holcomb thanked the staff for an efficient response to a problem he
had with his meter.
Vice-Chairperson Smith moved to adjourn the meeting, and Director Yocum
seconded. All present Board members
voted Aye, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anna Lawson
IVCSD Board Clerk