Tuesday, May 21, 2013

May 20 meeting



STONES-BENGARD COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
509-695 Stone Road, District Office, Eagle Lake, Susanville, CA 96130
Phone & Fax: (530) 825-3350
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











Total
FIRE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FUND #216-2160





Date
Debit
Credit

Balance Brought Forward

4/1/2013


 $         75,960.97

Bills Paid as Approved

$2,645.91



Jan-Mar Sales Tax

$153.00



12/13 PTA Admn fee

$19.19



Jan-Mar interest


$18.71


Sec Abst



$269.28


Cur Sec-2nd install


$7,675.00

BALANCE


4/1/2013


 $         81,105.86





















SEWER DISTRICT
FUND # 220-2200










Balance Brought Forward

4/1/2013


 $       119,882.65

Bills paid as Approved

$1,626.21



Sewer fees



$730.00


Jan-Mar interest


$28.49

BALANCE


4/1/2013


 $       119,014.93




























PETTY CASH
CHECKING ACCOUNT #181025438
Plumas Co. Bank







Beginning Balance

4/1/2013


 $          2,658.18





















BALANCE


4/1/2013


 $          2,658.18




























Sewer Capitol Improvement
FUND 236-2360


Beginning Balance

4/1/2013


 $       247,283.70

Jan-Mar interest


$56.88


Sec Abst



$916.68

BALANCE


4/1/2013


 $       248,257.26





















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.

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