AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 12, 2008
6:30 PM
CIVIC CENTERCONFERENCE ROOM
15. Old Business/New Business
16. 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 – Brad Smith, chair; Jane Braxton Little
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 –
December 10, 2008 at 6:30
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of
the Board at 530-284-0896.
Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the IVCSD to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
INDIAN VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT
Held November 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
At the Civic Center Conference Room
Greenville, CA 95947
Chairperson Little called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Clerk Lawson called the roll. Chairperson Little, Vice-Chairperson Smith, and Directors Schramel, Yocum, and Yost answered the roll call.
Chairperson Little led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Director Schramel moved to adopt the agenda, and Director Yost seconded. All Board members voted Aye, and the agenda was adopted as written.
Director Yost moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 8, 2008, and Director Smith seconded. All Board members voted Aye, and the minutes were approved as written.
Josie Litchfield introduced plans to bring a Greenville Wellness Center and Healing Water Retreat that will operate in the Indian Valley Hospital. Mrs. Litchfield read over the plans included in the Board packets and informed the Board and the public that there will be an in depth power point presentation following the community supper on Monday, November 24th, and Monday, December 1st in the Civic Center Conference room at 4 p.m.
Director Schramel commented that the Veteran’s Day ceremony was wonderful and well attended. Mr. Schramel also requested that the cemetery up the hill from the Civic Center be delineated. Mr. Schramel stated that he would discuss it with General Manager Moore and survey the site.
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Chairperson Little reported that the committee discussed a possible ordinance change regarding landlords becoming responsible for water and sewer bills
No report at this time.
Water Operator Jesse Lawson reported that the initial plans for the water treatment plant are almost done. Mr. Lawson stated that he is trying to lower the operational cost as much as possible, and that the electronics are the final piece to the plans. Mr. Lawson also stated that the final plans should be done in the next couple of weeks and will go out to bid.
General Manager Leanna Moore stated that there is a project report included in the Board packets. Water Operator Jesse Lawson commented that there was some misinformation regarding head pressure at the water plant which will change the feasibility.
General Manager Leanna Moore reported that she has been working with RCAC, and has set up the interim financing for the grant money. Mrs. Moore also reported that $34,000 has been paid to the engineer working on the water treatment plant.
Water Operator Jesse Lawson reported that the lake level is two inches lower than at this time last year.
Water Operator Jesse Lawson reported that production is down to about 38%.
Sewer Operator Jim Hamblin reported that there are no problems, all reports are done, and the ponds are ready for winter.
Sewer Operator Jim Hamblin reported that on October 31st there was a small leak which he evaluated and made the decision to wait until the following Monday, when he had a full crew, to fix it. Mr. Hamblin reported that the procedure to fix the leak went fine, he has been in contact with Ron Dykstra, and all the reports are done.
Fire Chief Jim Hamblin reported that everything is going fine, and that most of the firemen have had their pictures taken, some of which will go on the website. Mr. Hamblin also stated that there will be no group picture. Chief Hamblin reported that a fire person will be sent to a training session in Graeagle for pump operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and that the fire department will be burning a building after the next rain. Mr. Hamblin commented that there are too many people going on calls, but that he is happy to have the support.
Bink Huddleston reported that the mixer was a success, gaining eight new members. Mr. Huddleston also reported that the floor is down, the framing is complete, and concrete will be poured tomorrow. Mr. Huddleston reported that 1,200 square feet of R-19 insulation and 5/8’s inch sheet rock was donated by a private party.
General Manager Leanna Moore stated that the only plan adopted tonight would be for Crescent Mills water. Mrs. Moore reported that Rural Development is requiring any utility with a loan financing to adopt these plans as a part of homeland security. Mrs. Moore stated that the adoption of vulnerability assessment and emergency response plan for Greenville and Taylorsville Sanitation will be done next month. Director Schramel moved to adopt the vulnerability assessment and emergency response plan for Crescent Mills water, and Director Yost seconded. All Board members voted Aye, and plans were adopted.
Water Operator Jesse Lawson gave an in depth power point presentation on the Greenville water system with the intention of keeping the Board and the community informed on the progress and future of the Greenville water system.
General Manager Leanna Moore stated that this resolution is a renewal of an existing policy. Director Schramel moved to authorize SDRMA to provide worker’s compensation benefits, and Vice-Chairperson Smith seconded. A roll call vote was taken. All Board members voted Aye, and the resolution was accepted.
No old or new business.
Vice-Chairperson Smith moved to adjourn the meeting. All Board members voted Aye, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anna Lawson
IVCSD Board Clerk
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