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MINUTES
BROOKTRAILS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BROOKTRAILS COMMUNITY CENTER
24850 Birch Street, Willits, CA 95490
September 10, 2002 |
The Board of Directors of Brooktrails Township Community Services District met in regular session on September 10, 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, Horrick, Venturi, Orth and Skezas. Also present were General Manager Chapman and District Counsel Neary.
C. ADDITIONS/ ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
D. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
August 27, 2002
Director Horrick moved to approve the minutes of August 27, 2002 as written, seconded by Director Venturi. The motion passed unanimously.
E. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - LIVING WITH BEARS
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME WARDEN RUSTY BOCCALEONI AND
BIOLOGIST SCOTT KOLLER
Wildlife Unit Biologist Scott Koller presented a power point slide show display regarding wildlife/human interaction and the detrimental effects of supplemental feeding. He noted that it was illegal to feed wild animals under the CA Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 251.1 and 251.3. He stressed the importance of securing trash in closed containers, and properly fencing fruit trees and gardens to deter bears, racoons, and other wildlife.
Game Warden Rusty Boccaleoni arrived at 7:30 p.m. He and Mr. Koller addressed the public safety concerns of the audience members, and answered questions from residents about bears, deer, racoons and mountain lions.
President Skezas thanked them for attending, and called for a break.
BREAK at 8:03 p.m - RECONVENE at 8:08 p.m.
F. PUBLIC HEARING
None
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Aplet, of Hawk Drive, asked the Board to provide comments related to the Draft Greenbelt Management plan developed by the Recreation, Greenbelt, Conservation Committee prior to the next Board meeting.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CHECKS
Director Orth moved to approve the report and authorize issuance of checks. The motion was seconded by Director Venturi. Director Pohlson asked for clarification of which funds get charged for lot merger costs. A vote was then taken on the motion which passed unanimously.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR REAL PROPERTY FROM ELIZABETH HIEBEL AND LEONARD MENKE.
Director Pohlson asked that the costs associated with the lot merger program be recovered through the rate process.
Director Orth moved to adopt Resolution No. 2002-33, a Resolution Accepting Grant Deed of Real Property from Elizabeth Hiebel and Leonard Menke. The motion was seconded by Director Horrick, and the vote was taken as follows:
AYES: Directors: Pohlson, Horrick, Venturi, Orth, Skezas
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: None
Resolution No. 2002-33 Adopted.
I. ACTION AGENDA
4. CONTINUED REVIEW OF CHAPTERS 7 THROUGH 9 OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN
General Manager Chapman pointed out that in addition to Chief Schoeppner's comments to Chapter 7, the sentence "As a result of the Oakland, California fire, Chief Thomen attended a new course entitled "Wildland Interface Fire Fighting Essentials for Chief Officers" first conducted in October of 1992" should be deleted from page 7-14.
Director Pohlson recommended, on page 8-1, deleting everything after the second sentence which ends with "the use of fire retardant roofs" and replacing it with more meaningful public safety information, such as table top drills, Neighborhood Emergency Services Training (NEST), Mendocino Emergency Services Agency (MESA), and planning for public safety.
As to improving Ridge Road between Goose Road and Iris Drive, Director Orth recommended it stay as a long term goal. Director Pohlson asked that dialog be opened with the property owners to allow emergency access/egress.
5. DISCUSSION OF PARKING ISSUES AND ENFORCEMENT IN BROOKTRAILS
General Manager Chapman provided a brief review of the policy set by the Board in 2001, which was outlined in the staff report. President Skezas asked the Board members if any changes to the policy were warranted. No Board members made comment.
As to the parking issue on Maize Drive, General Manager Chapman reported that Brooktrails Fire Chief Daryl Schoeppner and CDF Battalion Chief Mark Tolbert concurred that it is a non-fire issue, and he voiced concern about inadvertently utilizing the fire department as a police department. He reviewed the County requirements for fog lines and center lines, required for enforcement by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and provided an estimate from them of the projected cost to enforce parking violations in Brooktrails. He asked for the Board's direction concerning the issue of RV parking in the 20 foot setback.
Director Orth spoke in favor of establishing a hillside ordinance in the future which would provide more flexibility for vehicle parking.
Director Pohlson felt that non-enforcement was unacceptable. She commented that public awareness of fire lane restrictions by issuance of just a few tickets would result in compliance. She suggested that the District ask the County to paint center lines on one or two streets per year on those streets that are a problem.
Director Orth spoke against the District designating County roads as fire lanes, voicing concern about turning the fire department staff and utility maintenance workers into enforcement officers. He suggested community parking areas be developed in the future, possibly using donated lots where appropriate.
Director Venturi commented that according to local law enforcement agencies there is no problem with the roads the way they are now. The main arteries are wide enough and marked, and he did not see the need to discuss the issue further.
Director Horrick emphasized the need to focus on fire protection, recreation, water, and sewer issues, and spoke in favor of working with the CHP and Sheriff's department in a cooperative manner on enforcement issues.
President Skezas commented it was his understanding that when a vehicle is parked so that other vehicles can go around without crossing the center line, or if vehicles are parked completely outside of the fog lines it is not a violation. He suggested that District staff report any suspected violations to the CHP for enforcement. He agreed with Director Pohlson that a few tickets would get the word out, and suggested that the District could be more pro-active without getting into the enforcement business.
Bob Terry, of Poppy Lane, spoke in favor of parking enforcement, and urged the Board to work with the County on developing adequate parking.
Director Orth suggested that parking projects could be funded with a future sales tax increase.
Bob Houtz, of Harrah Drive, spoke in favor of parking enforcement.
6. REVIEW CHAPTER 10 OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN, DESIGN STANDARDS, AND RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AND DISTRICT ARCHITECT AXT
President Skezas suggested the Board review each item listed in the staff report.
General Manager Chapman explained that the Architectural Review Commission (BARC) suggested item 4 on page 10-31 "No recreational vehicles or boats shall be stored within front setbacks" should be moved from the Design Standards into a new category titled "Environmental and Aesthetics Standards" on page 10-47.
As to item 12.2) of page 10-31a, President Skezas asked that the phrase "Each unit of" be added in front of "Multiple family dwelling units containing two bedrooms shall contain not less than 800 square feet; or one bedroom and studio units shall contain not less than 600 square feet."
Correction was made to the page number of the amendment to the Specific Plan, Section 10.2F, which should be page 10-47.
President Skezas asked the Board members to submit written comments to the General Manager for discussion at the next meeting of the BARC.
Director Pohlson suggested that the Board address the overall purpose of the BARC. General Manager Chapman further explained that the Board of Directors could act as the appeals board, and the existing BARC could be changed to an advisory committee.
J. SPECIAL REPORTS - GENERAL MANAGER
The Board reviewed the list of warrants for August, and received the safety committee minutes of June 4, 2002.
Regarding the Request for Action report, General Manager Chapman reported that letters had been written to owners of two recreational vehicles asking them to disconnect their trailers from the District's utilities. He also reviewed a report of ongoing projects within the District.
Director Pohlson asked for an update on the status of the water meter installation at the Brooktrails Lodge.
President Skezas asked that the unaudited financial statements be provided as soon as possible.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Frank Karr, resident of Brooktrails, voiced concern about a recent report of young people setting fires on a street.
In response to Bob Terry, General Manager Chapman reported that quotes had been received for replacement of the furnace at the Community Center.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Director Orth moved to adjourn and President Skezas declared the meeting of September 10, 2002 closed at 9:19 p.m.
MICHAEL V. CHAPMAN
Secretary to the Board of Directors
GEORGE SKEZAS,
President |
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