B.    Sheriff

The Sheriff was not present, however a copy of the written report is on file with the District Office. 

C.    Commendation 

John Thomas was not present to receive the plaque prepared for him. President Roy offered to deliver the plaque to Mr. Thomas on behalf of the Board of Directors. 

D.   Public Expression 

None.

E.    Information Only 

The Statements of Reimbursements and Investment Policy were received by the Board. 

F.    Consent Calendar 

Motion was made by McBride, seconded by Roy, to approve the Consent Calendar. 

The motion carried unanimously. 

G.   General District Update 

General Manager Rogers updated the Board on District activities since the last Board Meeting, and presented his written reports which are on file with the District.      

H.   General Counsel 

General Counsel Scott submitted an article from the Western City League of California Cities regarding simplified parliamentary procedures. 

I.    Plans and Specifications: Sycamore Mesa and Fuerte Roads, and Calle Cresta Project 

General Manager Rogers discussed the plans, specifications, and estimates for constructing the project, and recommended that the Board approve them and authorize Staff to solicit bids to be received December 4, 2003. 

Motion was made by McBride, seconded by Roy, to adopt Resolution No. 03‑16: 

Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Sycamore Mesa Road, Fuerte Road, and Calle Cresta Project 

The motion carried unanimously. 

Director Roy asked that the cost of construction staking, soils testing, administration and inspection be included in the estimates of future projects.

J.    Lehman Driveway Culvert 

General Manager Rogers explained that at one time, culverts were placed by the District on the north side of Terreno, parallel to the street at various driveway locations. He presented a letter from Herman Lehman requesting that the District provide culverts for his new driveway location, as well. Mr. Rogers informed the Board that the matter had already been considered by the Engineering Committee, and the request was denied at their October meeting. He recommended that the Board reaffirm the Engineering Committee's decision to deny the request.  

Motion was made by McBride, seconded by Hayes, to deny the request of Howard Lehman for the District to provide drainage culverts on his property. 

The motion carried unanimously.  

K.    Transfer of AD85-1 Excess Funds 

Assistant Secretary Gipson explained that the bonds for Assessment District No. 85-1 have been retired, and excess funds remain in the Redemption and Reserve Funds. General Counsel Scott presented the opinion that the transfer of the monies to the General Fund of the District was appropriate, and prepared a Resolution to initiate the action. 

Motion was made by Roy, seconded by McBride, to adopt Resolution No. 03‑17: 

Authorizing the Transfer of AD85-1 Surplus Redemption Funds and Reserve Funds to the District's General Fund 

The motion carried unanimously. 

It was the consensus of the Board that these monies be earmarked for the maintenance of that part of Carancho Road that was originally improved through the assessment district. 

L.    Contribution to CSDA 

General Manager Rogers presented an appeal from California Special Districts Association for contributions to fund the preparation of a ballot initiative to assure that local tax dollars are not diverted from local district programs to fund state services.