Minutes of October 3, 2010 CDC Board Meeting
Meeting Came to Order at 5:52 pm
Present: Dan Rosenberg, Maryann McGovran, Diann Miller, Julie Konno, Joanne Freemire, Kirsten Englund
Public Comment: Elissa Brown gave an update to the Board on the newfound site contaminations and some e0use planning grants that are available. Three areas can be addressed for support and funding: zoning and land use, site planning for infra-structure needs and CEQUA/NEPA, including traffic feasibility study for senior housing and industry. She needs input on structuring/planning funding and a letter of support signed by The CDC Board President. Board discussed how we can support this project. A motion was proposed stating that, “The NF CDC Board gives Dan Rosenberg the authority to sign a letter of support for EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant, and Elissa will develop project list according to CDC feedback.” Diann Miller seconded it and it passed unanimously.
Past minutes were approved – motion made by Kirsten, 2nded by Julie Konno and approved with 3 abstentions.
Tonight’s Agenda read \, motion to approve made by Julie and seconded by Dan. Unanimously approved.
Status Reports for Grant administrator and Treasurer were read and reviewed.
Old Business:
CJ Recycling – After update on tenant situation from Dan, Diann made motion to modify lease to allow CJ Recycling to rent the grease shed for 6 months at $500/mo, and then increase it to $500/mo. With terms of lease to be 2 months to begin with and then changing to yearly lease. Maryanne seconded it and it was unanimously passed.
Planning Committee Report – Lafe suggested research on housing study for North Fork as a useful place to start getting info to direct planning. Maryann mentioned a housing income study done by Tribe already exists that could offer a place to start or augment this kind of study. General agreement as to usefulness of such a study for planning purposes.
Newsletter: Sara Ra was not available to follow up on Newsletter.
Pallets and potholes tabled because Rich McQuone was not in attendance.
New Business:
David Konno was contacted by CCC to find projects for them. He suggested trail construction, but CCC requires infrastructure and neesd a local site manager if we get their assistance on this. We can do in kind matching of funds such as rip rap, use of the tractor, wood chips etc. Will Yosemite Sequoia RC&D loan David’s time as site manager for this project?
Regarding interest-bearing accounts for tenant security deposits, Diann made a motion to direct Kirsten to open non-interest bearing account for CDC Tenant security deposits. This was seconded by Maryann and passed unanimously.
Yosemite Sequoia RC&D Council is now having monthly rather than quarterly, and has many upcoming projects scheduled. Brittany is putting together a website For YSRC&D. Joanne is willing to continue attending these meetings as a rep for CDC. During this discussion it was mentioned that we might want to create a Facebook page for the CDC.
Discussion was had about the upcoming loss of Jill Mross as Grant administrator. It was decided to address how to handle her duties once she is gone at next meeting.
Organizational reports were made.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.