Minutes of Sept 1, 2005 Board Meeting

M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
6:00 p.m.

A. Call to Order & Roll Call

A Special Meeting of the Santa Rosa Community Services District was held at the Santa Rosa CSD Office commencing at 6:00 p.m. on September 1, 2005. Present at the meeting were the following Directors:

Director Buescher

Director Kelly

Director Rubin

Directors Demos and Roy were absent.

Staff Members Jill Gipson and Rob Holmes were also present.

President Buescher led the flag salute.

B. Public Expression

Roger Crumley, an owner of property on Los Gatos Road, introduced himself to the Board.

Susan Egge, an owner of property on Via Vaquero, discussed a letter she had previously delivered to the District regarding the use of Zone V Special Paving Funds. Her letter was presented to the Directors and a copy is on file at the District Office.

President Buescher prefaced the meeting by stating that because of the change in management, this workshop was scheduled to determine where the District is in terms of scheduled projects, both in time and finances, the impact of the FEMA projects, and how we can accomplish our goals.

C. Discussion of Future Road Improvement Projects

President Buescher reviewed last year’s completed projects and expressed concern that much of the budgeted work was not accomplished. He discussed the lifespan of a road, and the importance of completing improvements at the optimum time for use of the funds. He explained the way the zones of benefit are divided, and how the funds are collected during the budget process. He stated his concern that as we go forward, preliminary designs need to be accurate so that estimates are correct and the projects are ready to proceed when the funding is available.

Discussion followed of each zone's projects and Rob Holmes suggested priorities, which were approved by consensus of the Board. A cash flow report for each zone was reviewed and funding sources were discussed.

The Engineering Committee will evaluate the projects and formulate a District-wide priority list at their September 14th Committee meeting.

D. Discussion of Funding Sources

The discussion of funding of future projects was included in Agenda Item "C".

E. Adjournment

There being no further business, President Buescher adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

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Jill Gipson

Assistant Secretary, Board of Directors

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Bryan Buescher

President, Board of Directors