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,

JUNE 15, 2010

CALLED TO ORDER AT  5:30 PM

 

 

1. Call to Order – Al Clark

 

1. Flag Salute– Bob McDonough 

 

1. Invocation–  Tom Swire

 

IV.Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum

               Al Clark, President                       Elaine Loard, Vice President

               Bob McDonough, Secretary                   Mark Zoeller, Treasurer                              

               Dianne Cruce, Assistant Treasurer       Tom Swire, Director

               Phil Farren, Director

                                               

V.Approval of Minutes – 5/18/10

 

MOTION:  A motion was made to approve the May 18, 2010 minutes.  M/S/C (Zoeller, McDonough), Ayes: 7, Nays: 0.   Motion carried.

              

VI.Public Comment

None at this time. 

 

VII.Financial Report – Mark Zoeller

Treasurer Zoeller announced to the Board that they have their copy of the graphs.  At the end of May, Cash on Hand was $1,145,000.  This will drop down to approximately $860K after the Corral project.  The Monthly Cash Income for May was better than May of last year.  He’s not sure of the reasoning for this.  We are positive for Year to Date.  We were at “break even” for the end of April.  We should be more positive as the summer season advances.  President Clark asked the Treasurer about the money in the bank.  To answer his question, Treasurer Zoeller stated that our interest rates are: .45% for 4 weeks and .54% for 13 weeks.  He added that the monies are there primarily due to the FDIC insurance.  To answer Director Farren’s question,  the CD’s are short term.  He explained the “laddering” of the CD’s. 

 

VIII.    YSPUC Update Report

1. Manager's Report – Ken Harrington

Mgr. Harrington asked that his report get entered into the minutes, and entertained questions at this time.  He gave highlights of his report.  He noted tank 2; they allowed the tank to drop below 75% for 11 days.  This is normal for spring.  He explained this process and why it’s needed and to not be alarmed.  A discussion took place regarding another water tank and its separate issue.  The production numbers for May are showing a discrepancy.  They are using their new tool.  He explained that it may also be a pressure related problem that’s causing the meter to err.  He explained the process.  He should have all the information they need in the next couple of weeks.  He stated that this tool will also be useful for other problems and thanked the Board for approving the expenditure.  The Board members asked questions about the meter.  He noted that it’s electronic and sometimes, electronics go bad.  He went into detail at this time.  There were a total of 6 leaks for the month of May.  YTD: 23.  Three leaks were under last year’s amount.  There were no new meters.  He explained the pictures in his report.  Compliance testing was completed on all wells except on well 48A.  They will send this report in before the deadline.  They completed Title 22 testing on well 1A.  The next testing will be lead and copper.  This needs to be completed by September.  This testing will be done at customers’ homes.  They use the same homes every year, due to the criteria requested by the state.  The customer gets directions on how this has to be done, and they proceed to get the water for testing.  This will be happening, soon.  The mainline paving is underway.   The pipeline is completed and hydrant inspections are done.  They will have a Sample Test Class on May 28^that the Clubhouse.  Twining Labs will hold the class.  This testing is done periodically.  This adds to the certification training hours for the crew.  He explained the troubles they’ve had with the state; trying to send them the Annual Water System Report.  They advanced the due date to June, so he decided to take the time and go over the report, and sent it in on June 8^th.  Treasurer Zoeller asked if there were any plans regarding the two new lots purchased by YSPUC?  Has there been any dousing?  Should we start the county permit process, since it takes 3 years?  Mgr. Harrington answered yes to all three questions and went into detail on all three.  Treasurer Zoeller asked if the contaminated wells were being tested.  Mgr. Harrington explained why they weren’t being tested.  They are inactive and there’s no need to test them.  Director Farren asked what our full monthly capacity is.  Mgr. Harrington said that they knew the numbers, but doesn’t have them on hand.  He explained the charting.  The capacity for the month of August is typically 35-37 million gallons.  We are actually pumping under capacity right now.  Secretary McDonough asked about another way to find water, besides a douser.  Mgr. Harrington explained how expensive it is ($5K - $10K) and how it’s done.  A douser usually charges $50 - $75.  Pat Burns, Lot 1184 asked about the next pipeline replacement.  Mgr. Harrington stated he has a list of priorities.  There are 5 locations.  He is always giving thought on the locations.  He explained the area he’s been thinking of on Long Hollow and how the people would be affected by this. 

 

MOTION.  A motion was made to enter Manager Harrington’s report into the minutes.  M/S/C (Cruce, McDonough), Ayes: 7, Nays: 0.  Motion carried.

 

1. Old Business
2. RWMG Update – Al Clark

President Clark explained the different positions available within the Water Group.  He explained the responsibilities of the Lead Agency role.  He stated that this week’s meeting was to go over the “red flags” that have popped up regarding this role.  Thanks to Supervisor Bigelow’s email information; the Board decided to not take the Lead Agency role.  We can’t afford it and they don’t want the responsibility, but they will be taking the Chairman role.  He explained that the DWR has a meeting tomorrow to discuss defining the water boundaries.  He gathers that Mariposa is their greatest concern.  Mariposa County hasn’t gotten involved and doesn’t want to.  The DWR wants to drop Mariposa County, Madera County and Magpie (an area in and around the Merced Region) into their own area.  He explained that the group has a plan we can use regarding the grant process.  Assist. Treasurer Cruce explained that Madera County (before it became a region) got some grant money and they did the IRWMP.  It was adopted and approved by the County Supervisors, more than once.  She explained that it’s time to update it.  There are four areas needing updates: 1. Governance, 2. Local Boundaries, 3. Climate Changes and 4. Storm Water Prevention.  These were not in the original IRWMP.  President Clark stated the focus is to get grant money.  He explained that they lowered the bar of expectation of grant money availability.  This group is in a hurry to get these grant requests in (by the end of August).   Assist. Treasurer Cruce helped to explain.  She added that we could benefit from 3 available grants for this region.  President Clark stated that the state has the money, but they are holding onto it to get interest from it.  A lengthy discussion took place.                     

 

XI.   New Business

None at this time.

 

XII.Director's Comments

None at this time.

 

XIII.Board to Adjourn to Executive Session

                  Not at this time.

                                   

XIV.Adjournment of Meeting

                  The YSPUC Board adjourned at 6:19pm.