A.   Call to Order & Roll Call 

A meeting of the Santa Rosa Community Services District was held at the Santa Rosa CSD Office commencing at 6:00 p.m. on May 26, 2004.  Present at the meeting were the following Directors:      

Director Buescher
                Director Demos
                Director Kelly
                Director Roy  

Director Rubin was absent. 

The following persons were also present: 

General Manager Rogers
                Assistant Secretary Gipson
                General Counsel Scott 

President Roy led the flag salute. 

B.    Sheriff 

Deputy Lopez gave the Sheriff's Report for April 2004 and updated the Board on May activities. A copy of the written report is on file with the District Office. 

C.    Public Expression 

None.

D.   Information Only 

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

E.    Consent Calendar 

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

The motion carried unanimously. 

F.    General District Update 

General Manager Rogers updated the Board on activities since the last Board Meeting, and presented his written report which is on file with the District. He stated that traffic counts have been conducted, and recommendations will be made to the Engineering Committee with regard  to speed limits. 

G.   General Counsel 

None. 

H.   Review of Proposed Benefit Fees for 2004-2005 

Assistant Secretary Gipson reviewed the projected 2004-2005 Benefit Fee levy based on the expenses and roadwork that were discussed in the recent budget workshop. She explained that these are the figures that will be brought to the Board for their adoption of the Budget at the June 23rd Public Hearing. 

I.    Change to Regular Board Meeting Schedule 

This item was deferred as Director Rubin, who had placed it on the agenda, was not in attendance. 

J.    Approval of District By-Laws 

The Board reviewed the latest draft of the District By-Laws, and Assistant Secretary Gipson suggested an additional change in language for requirements of notices for special meetings. 

Motion was made by Roy, seconded by Kelly, to approve the District By-Laws as amended.

The motion carried unanimously. 

K.    Report of the Engineering Committee 

Director Roy reported that the Engineering Committee discussed the possibility of gated communities within the District. 

L.   Executive Session 

The Board met in closed session under the provisions of Government Code §54957.6(a) to discuss personnel matters. Employees Rob Holmes and Jill Gipson were also present for a portion of the closed session. 

The Board reconvened in open session. 

M.   Memorandum of Understanding 

Subject to approval of the Employees' Association of the modification made during closed session, motion was made by Demos, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 04-06: 

Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with District Employees for Fiscal Years 2004-2005 thru 2006-2007 

The motion carried unanimously. 

N.   CalPERS Disclosure Statement and Resolution of Intention 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 7507, the future annual costs of the proposed contract amendment were disclosed. 

Motion was made by Demos, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 04-05:     

Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract  

The motion carried unanimously. 

O.   Adjournment 

There being no further business, President Roy adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.