STONES-BENGARD COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD
MEETING
509-695 Stone Road, District Office, Eagle Lake, Susanville, CA 96130
Phone & Fax: (530) 825-3350
E-mail stonesb@frontiernet.net
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES
ROLL CALL:
Meeting was opened by Chairman Shapiro at 6:00 pm. Present: Chairman
Sam Shapiro, Directors Kay Oring, and Ron Rebell. There are two vacancies on
the Board. Also present were Fire Chief Ron Cromer, General Manager Martin
Balding and Secretary Sandy Jansen. We have a
quorum.
CONSENT
CALENDAR:
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/
Addition of $437.66 for LN Curtis for approval for Fire Department Account.
APPROVAL OF
MARCH MINUTES; NO APRIL MINUTES BECAUSE OF NO QUORUM FOR APRIL MEETING.
APPROVAL
OF PAYMENT OF BILLS for March 2013: Sewer $1,653,89: Fire $2,659.75.
APPROVAL
OF PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR APRIL 2013:
Sewer $1,967.82; Fire $337.69 +$437.66 totaling $735.66.
APPROVAL
OF TREASURER'S REPORT, by Kay Oring for March and April.
A motion was made by Director Rebell with a second by
Director Oring to accept the May Agenda
with amendment, approve Minutes for
March and to approve the payment of April bills, Sewer $1,967.82; Fire $735.66 and the Treasurer's Reports for
March and April. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Director Oring
and seconded by Director Rebell to approve the payment of March bills in the
amounts of Sewer $1,653.89 and Fire $2,659.75.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
Fire Chief Cromer reported
that work continues on the radios to bring them up to state regulations. Grasshopper Station is up and running. ISO rating results should be in this month.
Calls; there was some confusion on a call; whether it was
for Spalding or SBVFD. The road name did
not fit the district.
Water Manager Balding
reported that one residence on Juniper Lane was having some issues with waste water but that has been
resolved.
PUBLIC
COMMENT: There was no public comment.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter of introduction from B
& G accounting firm was received
The Board of Supervisors has agreed
to pay the Firenet Lassen dispatch bill in the amount of $2,200 for Stones
Bengard Fire District, for this year.
OLD BUSINESS:
SB
Vol. Fire Dept 2012 Grant: The invoices for hoods and shelters were sent
to Calfire. The remaining award of boots
was ordered and that completes the grant.
CALFIRE
Grant 2013: Grant requests of 800’ of new
hose and 3 new radios were submitted.
Volunteer
Fire Chief Job Description: No further information at this time.
Review
of Accounts Receivable: A list of
delinquent properties was presented and those that payment was received were
noted.
RV
Park, Fire Water System: Discussion was held on the recent
developments of the three parcels of the RV Park. Two parcels were purchased by one buyer, and
the restaurant parcel by another buyer. We believe that the single parcel
purchaser which has the restaurant has backed out. What will happen now is unknown.
**Director
Oring moved and Director ReBell seconded a motion to “forgive” the bill to the
RV Park for Waste Water fees for the dates January 1, 2013, through May 15, 2013.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution of Federal Excess Personal Property with USFS: **Director Oring moved and Director ReBell
seconded a motion to approve the Resolution of Federal Excess Personal Property
and have Chief Cromer sign the agreement for the equipment. Motion carried.
Ordinance 11-02, Delinquent Service Fees:
The ordinance states that the property is not delinquent until 30 days
from the end of the quarter. Discussion was
held on when the bill should be late or delinquent. This Ordinance will be amended to more
clearly state when a bill is late.
State Water Board Requirement:
The State Water Board has changed its regulations for
certification. Martin has met the requirements
for an additional grade level.
Bids on New Computer: No additional information.
Set up American Legion Event Signs:
**Director Oring moved and Director ReBell seconded a motion to allow
American Legion to set a “sandwich board sign” along our Department. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next meeting will be held on June 17, 2013, 6:00 pm. With no further business to conduct, the meeting
was dismissed at 7:15 p.m.
BOARD
MEMBERS SIGNING OF BILLS: Bills were signed.
Respectfully
Submitted,
_____________________________
Sandy
Jansen, Secretary
Note: There is a voice recorded transcript of these minutes.
May 2013 Treasurer’s Report
for April 2013 activity
Balances as of April 30, 2013
Accounts at Lassen Co.
Fire District: Balance $ 81,105.86
Sewer District: Balance $
119,014.93
Capital Improvement Fund: Balance $ 248,257.26
Other accounts:
Petty cash (Checking) $ 2658.18
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Total
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FIRE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
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FUND
#216-2160
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Debit
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Credit
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Balance Brought Forward
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4/1/2013
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$ 75,960.97
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Bills Paid as Approved
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$2,645.91
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Jan-Mar
Sales Tax
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$153.00
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12/13 PTA Admn fee
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$19.19
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Jan-Mar interest
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$18.71
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Sec Abst
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$269.28
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Cur Sec-2nd install
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$7,675.00
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BALANCE
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4/1/2013
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$
81,105.86
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SEWER
DISTRICT
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FUND # 220-2200
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Balance Brought Forward
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4/1/2013
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$ 119,882.65
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Bills paid as Approved
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$1,626.21
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Sewer fees
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$730.00
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Jan-Mar interest
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$28.49
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BALANCE
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4/1/2013
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$ 119,014.93
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PETTY
CASH
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CHECKING
ACCOUNT #181025438
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Plumas Co. Bank
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Beginning Balance
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4/1/2013
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$ 2,658.18
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BALANCE
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4/1/2013
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$ 2,658.18
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Sewer
Capitol Improvement
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FUND 236-2360
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Beginning Balance
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4/1/2013
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$ 247,283.70
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Jan-Mar interest
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$56.88
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Sec Abst
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$916.68
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BALANCE
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4/1/2013
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$
248,257.26
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General Manager Notes
Monday, May
20, 2013 6pm
Phone & Fax: 530-825-3350
Martin Balding, General Manager
NO
SPILL REPORT: The no spill report
to the state has been made for the month of April.
LIFTS
STATIONS AND PONDS: The lift stations and ponds
have been working well with an average flow for the past eleven days of just
4,500 gallons per day. A year ago for the same time period the flow averaged
7,800 gallons per day. Because of low flows and high evaporation pond three has
been dry for awhile and will probably not have water in it until we have fall
rains. The RV Park has been shutdown resulting in lower flows than normal.
PRECIPITATION: Rain and snow have given us about 9.5" inches of
precipitation since last July.
HOMEOWNER SYSTEMS: There was one system
unable to pump effluent into our lines, possibly because of a slight blockage
in our line and insufficient pressure from the homeowners pump. After
considerable work that has been resolved.
LATE PAYMENT COLLECTIONS: Sandy can give a report on receivables. Martin will be
checking with the County to determine which homes are no longer owned by the
persons on our accounts.
COPY/SCAN MACHINE: Neal,
the service technician from Forest Office found the technical problem that has
kept our machine from scanning, it was unplugged.
MARINER'S
RV PARK:
The
park, consisting of three parcels has been sold by Lassen County to cover taxes
owed. Today I was given the following information by Bud Landreth one of the
Park Model owners: Tony Malfri bought the parcel with the restaurant. Larry
Williamson bought the two parcels, one on the lakeside and the other on the
west side, with all the park models. So, we need to work with Larry or his
manager regarding wastewater fees.
Larry
Williamson: 530 200 4666 I left a message on his phone and haven't had a reply.
Larry's
manager/associate: LeeAnn Clement 530 200 1270 I talked to LeeAnn and told her
that the CSD Board would be considering wastewater charges and that I did not
expect them to exceed $16.00 per month, our present charge for residential use.
I also told LeeAnn when we have our meetings and there is a possibility that
Larry Williamson will attend our next meeting in June.
I
will be calling LeeAnn back to let her know what the CSD Board discussed
regarding the RV Park at tonight's meeting.
