Minutes of Sept. 12 2002 Board Meeting

A meeting of the Santa Rosa Community Services District was held at the Santa Rosa CSD Office commencing at 6:00 p.m. on September 12, 2002. Present at the meeting were the following Directors:

Deputy Hamilton gave the Sheriff's Report for August 2002 and updated the Board on September activities. A copy of the monthly report is on file with the District Office. He also reported that Deputy Jacobs is no longer serving the District, and has been replaced by Deputy Rick Sanchez.

General Manager Rogers explained that BIA had contacted him regarding a question by Al Durkovic from CrossCreek LLC. Mr. Durkovic addressed the Board and asked that they endorse the placement of two additional golf course directional signs on Rancho California Road. Property Owner Harold Rouse spoke in objection to the proposed signs, and suggested that a mileage indicator be added to the existing signs to help guide people to the golf course. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Board to deny endorsement of the additional signs.

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

Property Owner Roy Keenan expressed concern regarding the District's donation to the Santa Margarita River Watershed Cleanup, and asked that all expenditures, aside from routine expenses, be approved by a resolution of the Board prior to being paid. General Counsel Scott reiterated his previous findings regarding the contribution to the cleanup project.

At this time, General Manager Rogers asked that, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2), an item be added to the agenda to discuss pavement repairs needed immediately.

Motion was made by Buescher, seconded by Roy, to add discussion of approval of purchase orders on Calle Capistrano and Tierra Rica to the agenda.

General Manager Rogers explained that, in preparation for the slurry seal project, repair work is necessary on Calle Capistrano and Tierra Rica. He asked that he be authorized to issue purchase orders to International Pavement Solutions in the amounts of $17,136 for Tierra Rica, $20,328 for Calle Capistrano, along with a third P.O. in the amount of $4998 for additional pre-slurry seal repair work on four other roads.

Motion was made by Roy, seconded by McBride, to approve purchases orders to International Pavement Solutions in the amounts of $17,136, $20,328, and $4998 for pre-slurry seal repairs.

The motion carried unanimously.

General Manager Rogers updated the Board on District activities since the last Board Meeting, and presented his written report which is on file with the District. He discussed the geotechnical investigation on Sandia Creek, and explained how R-values and the traffic index relates to our pavement sections. He recommended that the Sandia Creek overlay be completed using a leveling course of material followed by a tack coat and placement of paving fabric. A wearing layer of coarser material would then be applied prior to the asphalt overlay. He received the Board's consensus to proceed with the project and stated that contract documents would be presented for their approval at the October 12th Board Meeting.

At this time, Director Demos requested that, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2), an item be added to the agenda to discuss development in Walker Basin.

Motion was made by McBride, seconded by Roy, to add discussion of Walker Basin development to the agenda.

The motion carried unanimously.

The Directors discussed the upcoming Board of Supervisors' meeting, and it was the consensus of the Board that Ken McBride represent the District at the meeting to remind the Supervisor's of the District's 32-point letter and the financial impact that the development will have on our District. The Walker Basin Committee will meet on September 17th at 8:00 a.m. to discuss Director McBride's presentation at the September 24th Board of Supervisors' meeting.

General Manager Rogers brought the CSDA Board election to the attention of the Directors, and they authorized him to cast the District's vote for the candidate of his choice.

The Board discussed General Counsel Scott's additional research into the agricultural portion of the Development Impact Fee, and directed him to cease further investigation into this matter.

Motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Buescher, to approve the 2002-2003 Sheriff's Contract.

The motion carried unanimously.

Director Demos reported that his committee had met with the Employees' Association committee and representative, and had directed them to prepare a form to be used for review purposes. He stated that a personnel meeting will be held prior to the October Board meeting, and he anticipates that a proposal will put before the Board at the October meeting.

The Board met in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code §54957.6 to discuss personnel matters.

The Board met in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code §54957 to discuss the General Manager's contract.

The Board reconvened in open session.

This item was deferred until the October Board Meeting.

The Personnel Committee was directed to take appropriate action concerning evaluation of the General Manager.

There being no further business, President Demos adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.