YOSEMITE SPRING PARK UTILITY COMPANY
30250-B Yosemite Springs Parkway
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Telephone (559) 658-7451 / Fax (559) 658-7866
MINUTES OF THE
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:35 PM
I. Call to Order – Al Clark
II. Flag Salute – Phil Farren
III. Invocation – Elaine Loard
IV. Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum
Al Clark, Vice President Bob McDonough, Secretary
Mark Zoeller, Treasurer (by phone) Elaine Loard, Director
Tom Swire, Director (absent) Dianne Cruce, Director
Philip Farren, Director
V. Approval of Minutes – 8/18/09
MOTION: A motion was made to approve as amended the August 18, 2009 minutes. M/S/C (Loard, McDonough) Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
VI. Public Comment
None at this time.
VII. Financial Report – Mark Zoeller
None at this time.
IX. YSPUC Update Report
a. Manager's Report – Ken Harrington
YSPUC Manager Harrington entertained that his report gets entered into the minutes and took questions at this time.
MOTION: A motion was made to enter Ken Harrington’s report into the minutes. M/S/C (McDonough, Loard) Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Director Cruce asked Mgr. Harrington the dollar amount the grant he applied for? He explained that there were 3 different applications. He estimated that the grants were for $200-250K, $15mil and $4-5mil. He also explained the projects were for the tank conversion on Long Hollow, 12-15 miles of mainline replacements and the development of new wells. It was actually a stimulus package from the State of California and not grants. He sent the documents in himself. He explained to Director Cruce that the forms were simple to fill out. Director Cruce mentioned that SBXS1 funds were now available for Mgr. Harrington to look into. Mgr. Harrington explained to Director Loard that the tank levels mentioned in his report were actually the indication of how low the water had fallen below the 75% full mark and not the amount of water in the tank. Treasurer Zoeller entered the meeting by phone at this time.
X. Old Business
1. Board to Review and Award the Mainline Replacement
President Clark asked the directors if they had any questions regarding the mainline replacement contract. Pat Burns, Lot 1194 asked questions regarding the Contract Committee. President Clark stated that the Vice President and himself moved forward with the idea that there was no Contract Committee at that time. Due to the time constraints, there was a need to move forward. Treasurer Zoeller stated that he agreed with the GM’s recommendation. Director Cruce recused herself from the motion.
MOTION: A motion was made to accept and move forward with the replacement contracts. M/S/C (Zoeller, McDonough) Voice vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
XI. New Business
1. Good Neighbor Policy – Al Clark
President Clark thanked Mgr. Harrington for the tour of YSPUC he gave him and VP Loard, yesterday. The President read a statement regarding the tour and his ideas regarding the needs of YSPUC. He would like to invest in the telemetry equipment needed for our working wells, a new office for the YSPUC staff and storage building for the YSPUC crew. He recommended the Board to consider commissioning the GM and Mgr. Harrington to submit plans for a 3,200 to 3,500 sq ft building to be built on the maintenance yard property. This building will save money that YSPUC is now spending on rent for YSPUC office. They could use the $143,000 that the GM has saved in his negotiations for the mainline replacement project. A lengthy discussion took place regarding other possible options and what may be needed for this project. The Board directed their questions to Mgr. Harrington regarding past and present actions to improve their storage building.
XII. Director's Comments
President Clark mentioned the paperwork from Director Cruce regarding the IRWMC (Regional Water Management Company). He stated that this water board is looking for members to join. Director Cruce stated that there are currently 8 identities signed to this group at this time. This is only a plan at this time. Pres. Clark stated that there are only disadvantages to not join this group. There maybe grant monies available in the future if you’re a member of this group. He wants them to strongly evaluate the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Director Cruce explained that this has been regulated thru Proposition 84. The proposition states that you have to divide yourself in water shed areas. Our area is being called the Madera Region, which has the same boundaries as Madera County. She feels that it’s a benefit to join and to help write the rules/by-laws of the group, without such, we wouldn’t have a vote. The directors would like the attorney look into this. Secretary McDonough stated that he is interested in becoming a part of this group.
XIII. Board to Adjourn to Executive Session
Not at this time.
XIV. Adjournment of Meeting
The YSPUC Board adjourned the Executive Session at 6:23pm.
