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MINUTES
BROOKTRAILS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BROOKTRAILS COMMUNITY CENTER
24850 Birch Street, Willits, CA 95490
October 28, 2003 |
The Board of Directors of Brooktrails Township Community Services District met in regular session on October 28, 2003 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.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
District Counsel Neary reported that the Board had met in closed session and authorized the Board President and Secretary to execute a contract for purchase of the grove property.
C. ADDITIONS/ ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
D. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
October 14, 2003
Director Orth questioned item number 3 under action agenda, as he thought there had been a motion to approve the development of a project description for both sides of Willits Creek, by Oscar Larson and Associates. After a brief discussion, approval of the minutes was deferred, pending review of the tape.
E. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
None
F. PUBLIC HEARING
None
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
2. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CHECKS
President Skezas asked that the invoice for Steve's Auto Care be removed from the list, as the General Manager wanted clarification of which vehicle was repaired.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED FOR ONE LOT ON AZALEA PLACE FROM PHILIP AND JUDY YAMAHIRO
Director Orth moved to approve the list of accounts payable, as amended, and Resolution No. 2003-39, accepting one lot on Azalea Place from Philip and Judy Yamahiro. The motion was seconded by Director Venturi, and the vote was taken as follows:
AYES: Directors: Pohlson, Horrick, Venturi, Orth, Skezas
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: None
Resolution No. 2003-39 Adopted.
I. ACTION AGENDA
4. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO INCREASE RATES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE
General Manager Chapman explained that the proposed rate adjustments totaling 2.23% were allowed under the District's agreement with Solid Wastes of Willits.
Jerry Ward, CEO of Solid Wastes of Willits, came forward. He reminded the Board and public that recycling was also included in the rates.
Director Orth commented that no complaints had been received from residents regarding the services provided. Director Venturi pointed out that the proposed increase was the lowest in three years.
President Skezas called for a motion to set a public hearing on the proposed rates for the December 9, 2003 meeting. Director Pohlson stated "So moved." The motion was seconded by Director Venturi, and passed unanimously.
5. REINTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 76 TO ADD CHAPTER V, WATER CONSERVATION
Director Venturi made a motion to waive further reading and reintroduce Ordinance No. 122, amending Ordinance No. 76, to add Chapter V, Water Conservation, and to set a public hearing on the Ordinance for the November 11, 2003 meeting. The motion was seconded by Director Orth, and passed unanimously.
6. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 76 TO REVISE CHAPTER III, SECTION 4-303, TO ALLOW APPLICANTS WHO ARE READY TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT, ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE TENDERING OF NOTICE TO PRODUCE A COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT AND PAY CONNECTION FEES TO THE DISTRICT
Director Orth made a motion to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 123, amending Ordinance No. 76, to revise Section 4-303 to change the time period to pay connection fees from forty-five days to one year, and to set a public hearing on the Ordinance for the November 11, 2003 meeting. The motion was seconded by Director Venturi, and passed unanimously.
J. SPECIAL REPORTS - GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Chapman summarized a recent meeting with representatives from USDA Rural Development. He reported that the Auditor would be presenting the annual audit at the meeting of November 11, 2003. He also reported that formal approval had been received from Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) for $30,000 to begin drilling the first well, and that he had visited the site with the Branch Manager of the drilling company.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Director Orth moved to adjourn and President Skezas declared the meeting of October 28, 2003 closed at 7:15 p.m.
GEORGE SKEZAS
President
MICHAEL V. CHAPMAN
Secretary to the Board of Directors |
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