North Fork CDC Regular Board Meeting Minutes

August 28, 2006

North Fork Mill Site, North Fork, Ca.

6:30 pm

Last Month's Minutes

North Fork Community Development Council, Inc.
Regular Meeting, August 28, 2006
North Fork Mill Site, North Fork, Ca.
6:30 pm

1. Roll Call:

Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm by the President, Maryann McGovran.
Present: Kathy Ellis, Mary Proper, Paul Abram, Richard Hancock, Sandy Chaille, Stuart Pincus, Steve Christianson, Tom Wheeler, and Volney Dunavan.
Absent: Bob Buckles and Dan Morris
Quorum present? Yes

Others Present:
Sharon Carter, Administrator, Alice Higman, Administrative Asst., Linda Morse, Don Vasconcellos and Dave Myers.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Led by President Maryann McGovran

3. Approval of Meeting Agenda:

Motion by Volney Dunavan to approve meeting agenda. Seconded by Sandy Chaille.
Vote: Motion carried 9-0.
Yes: Unanimous

4. A presentation was given by Dan Vasconcellos pertaining to the sale of Lot 10 of the “Tentative Subdivision Map” to Sierra Ambulance for the building of a fire station. He stated Sierra Ambulance is financing the $500,000 needed for the building. It will house the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Sierra Ambulance and the C.O.P.S. volunteers.

4. Presidents Remarks
Maryann McGovran gave thanks to the board members and the CDC staff for all their help since she took the office of CDC President. She also introduced Stuart Pincus, the new organizational rep for Chawanakee Unified School District

5. Public Comment

None.

 

6. Approval of Minutes:

Motion by Tom Wheeler to approve July’s minutes. Motion seconded by Richard Hancock.
Vote: Motion carried 9-0.
Yes: Unanimous

7. Acceptance of Treasurers report:

Mary provided Status reports on the two (2) remaining grants that are open.
Motion by Tom Wheeler to approve Treasurers report. Seconded by Richard Hancock.
Vote: Motion carried 8-0-1
Yes: Kathy Ellis, Mary Proper, Paul Abram, Richard Hancock, Sandy Chaille, Steve Christianson, Tom Wheeler and Volney Dunavan.
Abstain: Stuart Pincus

Motion by Tom Wheeler to have Sharon Carter pursue amending Grant #RH-02-CA-C-0151 to move monies from the Consultant line item into the Personnel line item. Seconded by Steve Christianson
Vote: Motion carried 9-0
Yes: Unanimous

8. Reports:
A. Administrators report
· Fall Festival flyers are being sent out and are being placed in the Sierra Star – this will be sent to 5,300 readers. There will be a map of booth spaces available for interested parties.

· We will have two TANF youth returning to work for the CDC for an indefinite period of time. As before, TANF will pay for salaries and worker’s comp.

· We have received the “go ahead” from HUD to proceed with Phase II of the water system and Integrated Engineers should be here Friday, August 25, 2006 to stake the route.

· To date I have not heard back from EDC regarding the loan meeting, but will follow up with a call to Diannah Thomas at EDC.

· The EPA Grant funds for $200,000 should be available shortly....these funds are for preparation for removal of the 3-bay kilns (asbestos removal).

· In your packet will be Resolution #06-02 for Board approval for the 2nd Round of the Parkway Grant that we are applying for again. The grant is due by October 12 and is for the same amount, $2.4 million. Elissa time estimate will be under $500, more like $300.

· Also included in your packets is a contract for approval in Executive Session – Personnel

· I will be out of the office from August 29 through September 1 at Monterey for a CDBG Conference, which was approved at last month’s meeting. A rental car is going to be used that will save us $50+ and wear and tear on my vehicle.

· Newsletter articles need to be in to the office no later than September 15 or sooner if possible. The newsletter needs to be sent out before the Fall Festival.

· Jeff and Curtis hauled asphalt to the “bumpy” area caused by tree roots- at the entrance to the Recreation Center.

· The erosion areas caused by last winter’s rain have been filled in by Jeff and Curtis, using old sawdust piles and debris.

· Steve Parks has moved from the bottom office into the space vacated by the Chamber of Commerce. Jeff and Curtis are going to be using the space vacated by Steve as a work area and storage for the CDC office.

· Inventory previously reported as missing has been returned from Crossroads. Marc Mandel said he could purchase these items instead of leasing as proposed by the Board.

· Signed MOU with NF History Group in your packets.

· I attended a Civil Rights Review w/Robyn Smith, RC&D. Basically a compliance review for RC&D. Valuable knowledge for our status with grant compliance.

· A letter and Thank You card was sent to Chuck Borden.

· RFP for Auditor was completed and placed in paper – no takers. A letter needs to go out to Mastro & Assoc. for the 2005 audit.

· Curtis Hale hired to fill the void from Jeff’s part-time status.

· Mark Stamas was hired in June to be a general consultant due to his knowledge of the mill site.

· A bank account has been set up a Golden One for two (2) CD’s – a 3 month earning 3.93% interest, amount $1,115.24, and another for 6 month, earning 4.36% interest, amount $1,115.24. They will both roll over.

 

B. CDC Committee Reports
1. Finance Committee
· No report
2. Fund Raising, Membership & Marketing Committee
· Kathy Ellis is the new chair person
· Sandy Chaille has joined the committee
· Mary Proper resigned from committee
· Mail out “Save the Date” postcards to clubs and any known ex-mill workers to let us know of people we need to contact for the reunion.
3. Governance Committee
· Both CDC attorney David Linn(asked by Paul Abram) and County Counsel (asked by Volney Dunavan) agreed that we need to be a Public Benefit Corporation. Volney will put together the process for Board approval and the approval of both attorneys.
4. Planning Committee
· Paul Abram resigned as chair person and the CDC President Maryann McGovran appointed Steve Christianson to replace him.
· Tom Wheeler reported the water bottling deal with Fred Kuperberg is no longer on the table.
· Discussed the proposal submitted by Gold Country Water.
· Relocation of the McKinney family was discussed since the date they will have to vacate the property where they lived has been moved up significantly.
5. Executive Committee
· No report given

C. Organizational reports:
1. N.F. Arts Council
· They have a new web site administered by Mark Stamas of Off Media www.northforkartscouncil.org
2. Squirrel Cage Theatre Company
· No report
3. N.F. Mono Rancheria
· The grant for the BMX track is still being reviewed. CDC will be the first to know.
· The Rancheria purchased the property behind the market. They are building one single family home and three transitional homes.
4. N.F. Chamber of Commerce
· Elections will be August 29, 2006 at 5:30 pm in the Rancheria Conference Room. There will be a mixer afterwards at 7:30 pm.

5. N. F. Boosters
· Bingo made $300 profit. A big THANKS to the Women’s Club for cooking.
· Turkey Shoot will be held on September 30, 2006. More information to follow at a later date.
6. N.F. Women’s Club
· There will be a “Yard Sale” on Saturday September 2, 2006 from 8 am to 3 pm.
· They will be hosting a Bunko game at Town Hall on
September 16, 2006 from 12 noon to 4 pm.
· They provided backpacks and supplies to North Fork School.
7. Chawanakee Unified School District
· There is a new principal for Mt. Oaks School. Enrollment is up from last year.
8. North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Aux.
· October 14, 2006 Chili Cook-off from 11am - 4pm at the North Fork School.
9. Old Business

A. The date for Strategic Panning Meeting has been changed to November 18, 2006 from 9 am to 3 pm.
Motion by Tom Wheeler to hire Jackie Ryle to facilitate the meeting Seconded by Richard Hancock.
Vote: 9-0. Motion carried.
Yes: Unanimous

B. Motion by Tom Wheeler to sell Lot 10 of the “Tentative Subdivision Map” to Sierra Ambulance for the building of a fire station for the sum of $1.00. Seconded by Volney Dunavan.
Vote: 8-0-1 Motion carried.
Yes: Kathy Ellis, Mary Proper, Paul Abram, Richard Hancock, Stuart Pincus, Steve Christianson, Tom Wheeler and Volney Dunavan.
Abstain: Sandy Chaille

Motion by Paul Abram to ask CDC counsel Dave Linn to draw up the deed for Lot 10 of the “Tentative Subdivision Map”. Seconded by Volney Dunavan.
Vote: 9-0 Motion carried.
Yes: Unanimous

C. Biomass Resolution tabled until next month’s meeting.

D. Brown Act discussions tabled until next month’s meeting.

 

10. New Business

A. Gold Country Water proposal

After discussion motion was made by Tom Wheeler to reject the proposal and have Paul Abram write a letter advising Gold Country Water. Seconded by Kathy Ellis.
Vote: Motion carried 9-0
Yes: Unanimous

B. Moving of Caretaker to another location

Discussions were held regarding the CDC’s role in relocating the caretakers. Nothing was finalized and further discussions will continue.

C. Pitcher Creek Parkway Grant

Motion by Volney Dunavan to pass resolution number 02-06. Seconded by Tom Wheeler.
Vote: Motion carried 9-0
Yes: Unanimous
Absent from vote: 2

Meeting moved to Executive Session at 9:25 pm
There was no action following the Executive Session so the meeting was concluded in a timely fashion.

 

Minutes submitted by Alice Higman
Reviewed & edited by Volney Dunavan