YOSEMITE SPRING PARK UTILITY COMPANY
30250-B Yosemite Springs Parkway
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Telephone (559) 658-7451 / Fax (559) 658-7866
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING,
JUNE 14, 2010
CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM
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Call to Order – Al Clark
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Flag Salute– Deferred
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Invocation– Deferred
IV.Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum
Al Clark, President Elaine Loard, Vice President
Mark Zoeller, Treasurer Bob McDonough, Secretary
Dianne Cruce, Assistant Treasurer (absent) Tom Swire, Director
Phil Farren, Director
V. RWMG
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Lead Agency Role
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Possible Limits and Liabilities
President Clark thanked the General Manager for the documents/report he put in their packets. He stated his concerned with taking on the Grant and Lead Agency. He feels as though we are not fully equipped for this position nor do we have the amount of money needed to be the Grant Administrator. He listed the possible liabilities if we were to take this position. A lengthy discussion took place at this time, amongst the Board members and the GM. President Clark stated that they, ultimately, want to be involved in this group because of the water issues and how important they are going to be. He noted that the Department of Water Resources (DWR) would be at the next meeting. They will be talking about changing the water line boundaries. President Clark shared his thoughts with the other directors regarding RWMG and possible grant possibilities. Director Farren spoke of his conversation with Frank Bigelow. He added that Supervisor Bigelow told him the county doesn’t want to be involved as the lead agency because of the high cost. He added more information regarding this conversation. The GM added that he had also spoke to Bigelow regarding the county’s/supervisor’s position. The GM summarized his conversation with Supervisor Bigelow and his take on the risk of becoming lead agency. Secretary McDonough added his thoughts. The GM added how much time it would take away from the duties for YLOA and YSPUC, for Mgr. Harrington and himself. He continued vocalizing his concerns and the concerns of others involved with this group. President Clark asked the GM for his recommendation? The GM stated he doesn’t think they should take the Lead Agency role at this time, unless they are willing to take on the risks. The GM continued to give his ideas regarding the RWMG roles and risks of being the Lead Agency for this group. He added that they could still be a partner without taking the lead position. A long conversation took place at this time.
MOTION. A motion was made that YSPUC rejects becoming the Lead Agency. M/S/C (Clark, McDonough). Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
A conversation took place regarding becoming the Chair Pro-tem. The GM added that this is a perfect role for them. Additional discussions took place at this time.
MOTION. A motion was made that YSPUC would become involved with, and limited to, the Chairperson role, Technical Advisory Group and Chair Pro-tem. M/S/C (Clark, McDonough) Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
VI.Old Business
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New Building Possibilities
President Clark started the conversation. The GM gave an update of the current options: 1. YSPUC building to be placed on YLOA maintenance yard; 2. Take the same drawings and build on a nearby lot in the subdivision and to possibly sublet space to a third party or to YLOA, 3. Build out, expand at the maintenance yard and to include YLOA office migration and to add extra space using modular elements. Some YSPUC staff would be located in the Clubhouse office and some at the renovated maintenance building. The GM explained the logistics and cost aspects of option #1 thru #3. Questions were asked regarding these issues from the board members to the GM. The GM explained how much room would be taken in the library to add office space down stairs and that they would address ADA issues at that time. Treasurer Zoeller asked if we would have a lease agreement with YSPUC regarding the MTBE Plant space that they’re using on YLOA land? President Clark asked when this would be finalized? The GM explained that he and Mgr. Harrington need to map out everything. He has the pricing for most and has Alan Hendry working on the drawings for option #3. GM Neveu stated it could be done in approximately 3-weeks. He explained why. He will try to get this information to them sooner, if possible.
VII. Verizon Tower Slim Line Placement
GM Neveu explained the pictures of the tower given to them by Verizon. A discussion took place regarding the different styles.
MOTION. A motion was made to approve the Slim Line Pole style. M/S/C (Loard, McDonough) Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
VIII. Board to Adjourn to Executive Session
The Board went into Executive Session.
The Board adjourned from Executive Session at 11:40 am.
