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MINUTES
BROOKTRAILS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BROOKTRAILS COMMUNITY CENTER
24850 Birch Street, Willits, CA 95490
August 13, 2002 |
The Board of Directors of Brooktrails Township Community Services District met in regular session on
August 13, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in Brooktrails Community Center.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. ROLL CALL
Roll call showed the following Directors present: Pohlson, Orth and Skezas. Also present were General Manager Chapman and District Counsel Neary. Directors Horrick and Venturi were absent.
C. ADDITIONS/ ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
D. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Director Pohlson moved to approve the minutes of July 23, 2002, as written, seconded by Director Orth. The motion passed unanimously by the members present.
Director Orth moved to approve the minutes of August 6, 2002, as written, seconded by Director Pohlson. The motion passed unanimously by the members present.
E. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - None
F. PUBLIC HEARING - None
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT AND AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS
Director Orth moved to approve the report and authorize issuance of checks. The motion was seconded by Director Pohlson and passed unanimously by the members present.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE DISTRICT'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Director Orth moved to adopt Resolution No. 2002-29, a Resolution of The Board of Directors of the Brooktrails Township Community Services District Amending Resolution No. 1992-25, Appendix B Designated Positions, Categories and Schedules. The motion was seconded by Director Pohlson, and the vote was taken as follows:
AYES: Directors: Pohlson, Orth, Skezas
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: Horrick, Venturi
Resolution No. 2002-29 Adopted.
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED OF REAL PROPERTY FROM KURT AND CAROL ACKERMANN
Director Pohlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2002-30, a Resolution Accepting Grant Deed of Real Property from Kurt and Carol Ackermann.
The motion was seconded by Director Orth, who commented that the lot is on the dirt path along Lake Emily, one of several areas in the District where roads were never built, and would be added to the Greenbelt, not made available for sale or merging.
A vote was taken on the motion as follows:
AYES: Directors: Pohlson, Orth, Skezas
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: Horrick, Venturi
Resolution No. 2002-30 Adopted.
5. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED OF REAL PROPERTY FROM LUCINDA WARNER-GORMAN
Director Orth moved to adopt Resolution No. 2002-31, a Resolution Accepting Grant Deed of Real Property from Lucinda Warner-Gorman. The motion was seconded by Director Pohlson, and the vote was taken as follows:
AYES: Directors: Pohlson, Orth, Skezas
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: Horrick, Venturi
Resolution No. 2002-31 Adopted.
I. ACTION AGENDA
6. REVIEW OF CDF FUEL REDUCTION PROGRAM IN GREENBELT
Director of Emergency Services Daryl Schoeppner introduced CDF Battalion Chief Bill Bradley. Although they were unable to attend, Director of Emergency Services Schoeppner commended CDF Battalion Chief Mark Tolbert and retired Battalion Chief Marty Wattenburger for their assistance with the successful grant application for the Fire Department.
Utilizing maps and the overhead projector, Director of Emergency Services Schoeppner reviewed the projects that he hoped to accomplish, many of which were complaint-driven. He reported that the District would be receiving additional assistance from the fire crews in the fall. Chief Bradley explained the methods that would be used to remove the flammable material from the forested areas and to develop fuel breaks.
Director Pohlson informed Chief Bradley that the Recreation Committee would be working on a Greenbelt Management Plan. Discussion ensued concerning the value of public education and the Greenbelt Maintenance Program. Director Pohlson suggested the fire department utilize an outside display case or shelf to make educational pamphlets available to the public.
In response to Director Pohlson, Director of Emergency Services Schoeppner reviewed the list of items proposed to be purchased with the grant funds.
President Skezas thanked Chief Bradley and Director of Emergency Services Schoeppner for attending.
7. REVIEW OF THE EEL RIVER PRESERVATION PROJECT
General Manager Chapman reported that he had attended the Board of Supervisors meeting which included a one-hour presentation by the Recovery Operations Specialty Services (ROSS), and that the Board had voted four to one to go ahead with a feasibility study of the project. He corrected the date referenced in the staff report, noting that the Redwood Valley Water District had filed its application in 1995 for rights to 56,000 acre feet of water from the Dos Rios site.
Utilizing the overhead projector, he reviewed the concept of the project, and using maps of the river he outlined the designation of the various segments of the river, one of which is "wild and scenic" which limits allowable uses of the water.
Director Orth voiced concern about adding water behind an existing dam that is in-stream, because of the effect on the flood control aspect of the dam.
Other storage options were discussed. District Counsel Neary clarified that the Department of Water Resources will not permit an agency to "bank" water for sale to other agencies. Also, he explained how water can be allocated between domestic and agricultural use.
General Manager Chapman commented that the agenda item was for information purposes, and that no action was required by the Board at this time.
8. REVIEW CHAPTERS 3 THROUGH 6 OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN
General Manager Chapman reviewed the information in Table 3.1, and noted inconsistencies in the references to the size of the proposed third reservoir.
President Skezas asked that the status of re-zoning of commercially zoned parcels listed on page 4-14 be obtained from the County. With regards to the Redwood Grove, he asked that the word "redevelopment" be changed to "recreational." As to Chapter 6, he asked that the comment concerning the hand-held GPS unit be changed to indicate that it has been acquired.
J. SPECIAL REPORTS - GENERAL MANAGER
The General Manager briefly reviewed upcoming agenda items for September, and provided a progress report on the Fire Chief recruitment process.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Director Orth moved to adjourn and President Skezas declared the meeting of August 13, 2002 closed at 8:25 p.m.
MICHAEL V. CHAPMAN
Secretary to the Board of Directors
GEORGE SKEZAS,
President |
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