AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

INDIAN VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

 

WEDNESDAY

JUNE 10, 2009

6:30 PM

CIVIC CENTERCONFERENCE ROOM

GREENVILLE, CA  95947

 

  1. Call to Order/Roll Call
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Adoption of Agenda
  4. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2009
  5. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2009
  6. Public Comment:  The public may address the Board on any item not on the agenda.  Pursuant to state law, the Board may not discuss or take action on non-agenda items except under special circumstances.  Speakers should limit their remarks to five minutes or as decided upon by the chairperson.  In addition, the Board has adopted a 10 minute per person/per meeting time limit.
  7. Directors Reports
  8. Committee Reports
    1. Personnel
    2. Finance
    3. IVASA
    4. Ordinance
    5. Public Relations
  9. Manager’s/Financial Report
    1. Update on Water Treatment Plant Project
    2. Update on Greenville Sewer Rehab Project
  10. Utility Operations Report
    1. Greenville Water
    2. Crescent Mills Water
    3. Greenville Sanitation
    4. Taylorsville Sanitation
  11. Fire Department Report
  12. Cy Hall Memorial Museum Report
  13. Resolution to Submit Application for Well Drilling Permit – Discussion/Action
    1. Test Well Site

14. Old Business/New Business

15. 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 – July 8th, 2009 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.

 



 Recording


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

 

INDIAN VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

 

Held June 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

 

At the Civic Center Conference Room

 

Greenville, CA 95947

 

 

 

  1. Call to Order/Roll Call

Chairperson Smith called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.  Clerk Lawson called the roll.  Chairperson Smith, Vice-Chairperson Yocum, and Directors Yost, Little, and Schramel answered the roll call.  General Manager Leanna Moore was absent.

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

Chairperson Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

  1. Adoption of Agenda

Director Schramel moved to adopt the agenda, and Director Yost seconded.  All Board members voted Aye, and the agenda was adopted as written.

 

  1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2009

Director Little moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 13, 2009, and Director Schramel seconded.  All Board members voted Aye, and the minutes were approved as written.

 

  1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2009

Director Yost moved to approve the special meeting minutes of May 27, 2009, and Director Little seconded.  Director Schramel abstained from the vote.  All other Board members voted Aye, and the minutes were approved as written.

 

  1. Public Comment

There were no comments from the public.

 

  1. Directors Reports

Director Schramel reported that he attended the Quagga/Zebra mussels’ workshop, and that the staff should be cautious of the lake and water plant because the mussels can cause major damage.

Director Schramel also reported that he attended the Plumas County Special District Association meeting, stating that the LAFGO membership needs to be renewed. 

 

 

  1. Committee Reports

a.       Personnel

No report at this time.

b.       Finance

No report at this time.

c.        IVASA

No report at this time.

d.       Ordinance

Chairperson Smith reported that the ordinance committee discussed the sewer ordinances and went over the definitions of the terms.  Director Little commented that the ordinance committee’s goal is to bring the ordinances into consistency, and thanked Jesse Lawson for his help at the meeting.

e.        Public Relations

Vice-Chairperson Yocum reported that there was one complaint regarding paying the usage fee in the winter.  Mrs. Yocum stated that the complaint was addressed and explained.

 

  1. Manager’s/Financial Report

a.       Update on Water Treatment Plant Project

 Chairperson Smith read Mrs. Moore’s report included in the Board packet.

b.       Update on Greenville Sewer Rehab Project

Chairperson Smith read Mrs. Moore’s report included in the Board packet.

 

  1. Utility Operations Report

a.       Greenville Water

Chief Water Operator Jesse Lawson reported that the lake is 100% full, sales are way up, and production is way down.  Mr. Lawson stated that the main focus has been to prepare the lot for the new water plant.

b.       Crescent Mills Water

Chief Water Operator Jesse Lawson reported that part of where the new water main is connected to the old water main was found, and that about 450 feet of line was abandoned, which dropped production by 20%.  Mr. Lawson also reported that one meter was replaced. 

c.        Greenville Sanitation

Sewer Operator Jim Hamblin reported that a new purge system was installed in the main lift station, making the pumps work better.  Mr. Hamblin also reported that he is working on installing an alarm system in the main lift station.  Mr. Hamblin reported that the flows have stabilized and that he will be working on the ponds in the summer.

d.       Taylorsville Sanitation

Sewer Operator Jim Hamblin reported that everything is fine, and that the quarterly test well samples will be done on Wednesday.

 

  1. Fire Department Report

Fire Chief Jim Hamblin reported that the call volume is the same and that the extrication training went well and had good participation.  Mr. Hamblin also reported that the Every 15 Minutes program went well and was very effective.  Chief Hamblin stated that EMS week went well with the schools, and that the kids were able to have hands on experience.  Mr. Hamblin reported that the department is preparing for their fundraiser at the Solar Cook-off on July 10th and 11th.  Chief Hamblin also reported that there is a new fire person, Jeremy Griffin, and he has taken the EMT class.  Mr. Hamblin also reported that four people will be sent to a training session in Graeagle.

Suzanne Hamar commented that she was appalled and upset about how many firemen showed up and came in her house on a medical call.  Chairperson Smith suggested that Ms. Hamar file a complaint with the Public Relations committee.

 

  1. Cy Hall Memorial Museum Report

No report at this time.

 

 

 

  1. Resolution to Submit Application for Well Drilling Permit – Discussion/Action

a.       Test Well Site

Chief Water Operator Jesse Lawson stated that the well is about to go into the ground once the approval goes through.  Chairperson Smith read the resolution aloud.  Director Schramel moved to approve the resolution to submit an application for the well drilling permit, and Director Little seconded.  A roll call vote was taken.  All Board members voted Aye, and the resolution was approved.

 

  1. Old Business/New Business

There was no old or new business to report of at this time.

 

  1. Adjournment

Director Yost moved to adjourn the meeting, and Vice-Chairperson Smith seconded.  All Board members voted Aye, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Anna Lawson

IVCSD Board Clerk