North Fork CDC Regular Board Meeting Minutes

July 24, 2006

North Fork Mill Site, North Fork, Ca.

6:30 pm

Last Month's Minutes North Fork Community Development Council, Inc.
Regular Meeting, July 24, 2006
North Fork Mill Site, North Fork, Ca.
6:30 pm

1. Roll Call:

Meeting called to order at 6:33 pm by the Vice-President, Maryann McGovran.
Present: Dan Morris, Doug Waltner, Kathy Ellis, Mary Proper, Maryann McGovran, Paul Abram, Richard Hancock, Tammy Armstrong for Sandy Chaille, Tom Wheeler, Steve Christianson and Volney Dunavan.
Quorum present? Yes

Others Present:
Sharon Carter, Administrator, Alice Higman, Administrative Asst., Jean Hancock, Linda Morse, Chris Stanley, Sarah Rah, Barney Bernard and David Linn.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Vice-President Maryann McGovran

3. Acceptance of CDC President resignation

A Motion was made by Volney Dunavan and seconded by Tom Wheeler to accept the resignation of Chuck Borden as a Board member and President of the CDC.
Vote: Motion carried 11-0.
Yes: Unanimous

4. Approval of Meeting Agenda:
Motion by Mary Proper to approve meeting agenda. Seconded by Tom Wheeler.
Vote: Motion carried 11-0.
Yes: Unanimous

5. Public Comment

Sarah Rah spoke regarding the addition of the complete names of the Board members in the minutes.

6. Approval of Minutes:
Comment by Maryann McGovran to change wording in the Rancheria Organizational report from “Youth Center to Community Building.”
Motion by Volney to approve June’s minutes with the above change noted. Motion seconded by Mary Proper.
Vote: Motion carried 11-0.
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 Steve Christianson.
Vote: Motion carried 11-0
Yes Unanimous

8. Presentation from attorney David Linn: *

Tabled until his arrival

9. Reports:
A. Presidents report
No report given
B. Administrators report
1. CDC has 4 TANF youth working on site.
2. Rock for the new sign has been set in place.
3. Grant #210 officially closed and the final report has been submitted.
4. Two (2) bids were received for the Water System project. Integrated Engineers was chosen to complete the work.
5. Questions from the public regarding “Oktoberfest”.
6. Jeff cut his hours to three (3) hours per day. Ad placed in Sierra Star for another part time worker.
7. CDBG training seminar for Sharon carter to attend is on Aug. 30 thru Sept. 1. Unanimous consent from CDC Board for her to attend.
8. Proposal from Elissa Brown for a Community Evaluating Session. Summary enclosed for each board member.
9. Audit is complete. Unanimous consent to submit RFP for 2005 audit.
10. BAS is being contracted to be a consultant for the CDC’s remediation project.
11. Cost of power to tire shed approximately $3000 to $5000.
12. Missing inventory located at Crossroads Lumber. Will prepare simple lease for Marc Mandel to sign.
13. Jim Flanagan proposed to store personal items in the Grease Shed. Unanimous vote of CDC Board to reject proposal.
C. CDC Committee Reports
1. Finance Committee
· Savings account will be moved from Yosemite Bank regular savings to Golden One Credit Union in a money market account with Sharon Carter, Administrator and Bob Buckles, Vice-President as signers.
2. Fund Raising, Membership & Marketing Committee
· No report given

3. Governance Committee
· District 5 Supervisor is eager to assist the committee in the revision of the CDC Bylaws.
· Checking into possible changes to the Corporation.
4. Planning Committee
· Richard Hancock presented a folder with Bio-mass information.
· There was discussion regarding the replacement of Chuck Borden as CDC President.
· Recommendation was made for Bob Buckles to fill the member-at-large vacancy.
· Presentation and discussion on biomass proposal.
· Projects were assigned to the following people, Kathy Ellis – Mini Storage, Tom Wheeler- Water bottling, Paul Abram and Richard Hancock – RV Park.
5. Executive Committee
· No report given
8. *Presentation from Attorney David Linn ( tabled from earlier in the meeting)

Mr. Linn gave a presentation regarding the fact that there would be no personal liability of CDC Board Members relating to the contract for the Brownsfield Revolving loan for clean-up. Advised the Board they should double their Director’s and Officer’s Insurance making the policy for $2,000.000.

D. Organizational reports:
1. N.F. Arts Council
· The purchase of Old Town is moving along.
· 9-23-06 will be a grand party given at Old Town for the community and potential investors.
· 7-31-06 @ 5 p.m. will be the next meeting at Old Town. The public is invited and there will be pot luck.
2. Squirrel Cage Theatre Company
· They will be doing the musical portion of the party at Old Town.
· The children’s summer theater workshop will now be every other year on the odd years only.
· “Yanka” is playing in Fresno.
3. N.F. Mono Rancheria
· The grant for the BMX track is still being reviewed. Wants to squash the rumors that it was rejected.
4. N.F. Chamber of Commerce
· The next meeting will be held at the Rancheria office on
8-2-06 @ 7 a.m. They still need new officers.

5. N. F. Boosters
· Bingo on 8-1-06 @ 6:30 p.m.
· 8-12-06 will be the Car Show
· They made a good profit from the Jamboree. There were more young people involved this year than the past.
· They want the CDC to build a community center for all groups to use on the mill site.
6. N.F. Women’s Club
· Jean is having knee surgery this Thursday.
· They are having an “Ugly Plant Sale” this weekend at the Crazy Y from 8-11 a.m.
· They will be hosting a Bunko game at Town Hall on
9-16-06.
· They will be cooking the Booster’s Bingo game on 8-1.

7. Chawanakee Unified School District
· No report given
8. North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Aux.
· Sandy is out due to being on a back packing trip.
· 10-14-06 Chili Cook-off from 11-4 at the North Fork School.
9. North Fork History Group
· They are preparing a MOU between the History Group and the CDC for the old saws on the mill site.

10. Old Business

A. Electricity to tire shed was discussed in the Administrator’s report.
B. A report was passed out to Board members with the recommendation for the appointment of a permanent administrator. Discussion was needed and the item was moved to Executive Session.
C. Set date for Strategic Panning Meeting
Date has been set for 10-21-06 from 9-3 @ the CDC conference Room. Lunch will be served and a moderator to be chosen at a later date will be in attendance.
D. Continue or discontinue negotiations with bio-mass
Motion by Tom Wheeler for meeting with Bio-mass firm to discuss the cost of land purchase and to answer any questions from the CDC Board. Seconded by Steve Christianson.
Vote: Motion carried 8-3
Yes: Paul Abram, Kathy Ellis, Doug Waltner, Maryann McGovran, Volney Dunavan and Tammy Armstrong.
No: Richard Hancock, Dan Morris and Mary Proper.

11. New Business

A. Integrated Engineers move to mill site.

Motion by Paul Abram to approve the offer of Integrated Engineers to move to the mill site subject to finalizing negotiations. Seconded by Richard Hancock.
Vote: Motion carried 9-1
Yes: Tammy Armstrong, Doug Waltner, Mary Proper, Maryann McGovran, Volney Dunavan, Steve Christianson and Tom Wheeler
Abstain: Dan Morris
Absent from vote: Kathy Ellis

B. BAS Contract

We will be sole sourcing the contract with Bryan A. Stirrup since they have done consultant work with the CDC before and they are familiar with the mill site. This was on the recommendation of Madera County.
Vote: Motion carried 9-1
Yes: Tammy Armstrong, Doug Waltner, Mary Proper, Maryann McGovran, Volney Dunavan, Steve Christianson, Tom Wheeler and Dan Morris
Absent from vote: Kathy Ellis

C. Election of new At-Large member

Motion by Tom Wheeler to elect Bob Buckles as new member. Seconded by Richard Hancock
Vote: Motion carried 10-0
Yes: Unanimous
Absent from Vote: Kathy Ellis

D. Nominations and election of new CDC president

Nomination of Maryann McGovran made by Steve Christianson.
Nomination of Bob Buckles made by Richard Hancock
Vote: Maryann McGovran 6 votes; Bob Buckles 5 votes.
Maryann McGovran was installed as the new CDC President vacating the position of Vice-President.
Motion by Paul Abram to elect Bob Buckles as Vice-President. Motion seconded by Tom Wheeler.
Vote: Motion carried 10-0
Absent from vote Kathy Ellis

Meeting moved to Executive Session at 9:15 pm

No Action

Minutes submitted by Alice Higman