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

MAY 18, 2010

 

CALLED TO ORDER AT  5:30 PM

 

1. Call to Order – Elaine Loard

 

1. Flag Salute– Phil Farren 

 

1. Invocation–  Tom Swire

 

IV.Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum

               Al Clark, President (absent)                    Elaine Loard, Vice President

               Mark Zoeller, Treasurer                             Bob McDonough, Secretary

               Dianne Cruce, Assistant Treasurer         Tom Swire, Director

               Phil Farren, Director

                                               

V.Approval of Minutes – 4/20/10

 

MOTION:  A motion was made to approve the April 20, 2010 minutes.  M/S/C (Swire, McDonough), Ayes: 6, Nays: 0.   Motion carried.

              

VI.Public Comment

None at this time. 

 

VII.Financial Report – Mark Zoeller

Treasurer Zoeller showed graphs for the directors and audience.  The Month End Cash showed $1M at the end of April 2010.  We were below $169K for paving and $190K to include the cul-de-sacs.  He noted that the Cash from Operation had a real problem compared to last year.  The year’s cash flow broke even.  We had over $1M cash on hand at the end of April 2009.  This year shows that we’re billing less than we did last year.  V. President Loard asked him if this was a meter problem.  He said that it probably is.  He explained that the “Cash Flow” is from the water usage.  The usage was down and could be because of the rain.

 

VIII.    YSPUC Update Report

1. Manager's Report – Michael Neveu for Ken Harrington

GM Neveu asked to enter the manager’s report into the minutes and would entertain questions.  Assist. Treasurer Cruce asked about water conservation dates.  They will put this information into the annual packet.  The GM added the Flow Meter they had ordered should be in this week.  There was some kind of problem with the order.  This equipment measures the flow inside the pipes.  The process should take approximately 2 weeks.  Director Swire would like the names of our backhoe certified employees.  The GM noted that Abe Subia and Doug Hyak are our best drivers and training leaders.  The GM is working with Cal Osha and Joseph Shreve to certify our company.  They need to  audit our training facilities in order to become a training center.  Pat Burns, Lot 1184 spoke of a past incident where no one was available to use heavy equipment.  GM Neveu came through with a list of people for the Sheriff’s Department.  An updated list is in the works at this time per GM Neveu.  He explained this emergency preparedness process.

 

MOTION.  A motion was made to enter Manager Harrington’s report into the minutes.  M/S/C  (Zoeller, McDonough), Ayes: 6 Nays: 0.  Motion carried.

 

   X.        Old Business

      1.  New Building Recap -  GM Neveu explained that he has received quotes on the new building at the maintenance yard.  The version A (YSPUC Staff) was in the neighborhood of $150K, version B (YLOA Staff and YSPUC Staff) with extending the square footage was $260K inclusive.  They are looking at taking the designs to another location.  Once we receive more information of the availability of the areas they are looking at, he will have more information for the board.  They are moving forward in the maintenance yard by adding scaffolding on the outside for storage as needed. 

1. RWMG Update – The GM explained that it became clear that we would become the signatory to assume the position as lead agency.  We have this position conditionally.  They are 3-4 days from finalizing the By-Laws.  They received a draft from Jeannie Haben.  He asked if they wanted to become leading agency?  He stated that Director Cruce has been nominated for Chairperson position.  She is deciding whether or not she would like this position.  President Clark gave him a previous direction to accept the roll as lead agency.  He asked the board for their direction. The GM explained the chairperson position and duty.  The next meeting is June 10^th.  Vice President Loard explained her concerns with time and money.  A lengthy discussion took place as this time.  It was decided that it would be beneficial for the board to meet in a Special Meeting after the President returns in June, before the June YSPUC Board meeting. 
2. RWMG Positions – Tabled until the Special Board Meeting in June.

 

XI.   New Business

1.  Summer Preparedness – GM Neveu stated the report was left upstairs and would get a copy of this report for Pat Burns, Lot 1184 and for the board members. 

 

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 6:12pm.