Grizzly Ranch Community Services District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 20, 2023 09:00 AM
The Outpost, 300 Club House Dr Portola, CA 96122
http://www.grizzlyranchcsd.com


  1. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 9:01 am by President John Reynolds.

    Director Kathryn Roberts was absent at roll call but arrived at 10:28 pm after Item 6.

    Betsy Oltmann was excused at 11:30 for an appointment made prior to her commitment to the Board of Directors.



    1. Roll Call

      Present: President John Reynolds, Director Stephen Tange, Director Lori Tange

      Absent: Vice-President Kathryn Roberts

      Staff Present: Larry Smith, Carol Logan, Bill Desjardin, Heather Grant


  2. Public Comments

    There was not any public comments

  3. Consent Agenda
    1.  Approval of 5/16/23 special meeting minutes 

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      Director Stephen Tange motioned to approve. Director Lori Tange seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        3   In Favor         Opposed
           Abstained      1   Absent         Recused

    2. Financial Reports Current period March, April, May 2023 to be approved

      Director Stephen Tange motioned to approve. Director Lori Tange seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        3   In Favor         Opposed
           Abstained      1   Absent         Recused

  4. Treasury Report for Current Period -March-April-May 2023

    Treasurer Bill Desjarden provided a Treasury Report 

  5. Acceptance of Board Member ResignationPossible Appointment of new Director to fill vacancy
    1. Possible Appointment of a new Director

      The resignation letter of Director Saefke was read to the Board and accepted.

      Letter of Interest from Betsy Oltmann was also accepted. 

      Betsy Oltmann was appointed to the Board of Directors

      Director Lori Tange motioned to approve. Director Stephen Tange seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        3   In Favor         Opposed
           Abstained      1   Absent         Recused

  6. DOWL Engineering Final Presentation

    A motion was made to accept the DOWL Rate Model, with DOWL Engineers offering to provide a workshop to District Staff on how best to utilize the equipped rate model.

    Director Lori Tange requested a five-minute recess at 10:55 pm.

    Director Stephen Tange motioned to approve. Director Betsy Oltmann seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      3   In Favor         Opposed
         Abstained      1   Absent         Recused

  7. Discussion on Resolution 2023.5

    Board reconvened at 11:01 pm. 

    The Board discussed the adoption of the DOWL rate study findings. Proposed rate revisions to follow the workshop DOWL Engineers will provide to District Staff and Board Members. The date and time of this workshop are to be determined.

  8. GRCSD FY 2023-2024 CPI Increase for Tax Assessments
    1. General Manager to report out in  New Connection Fees

      A 4% increase in Annual Tax Assessment was approved. 

      New Connection fees will remain the same as last year.

      Director Stephen Tange motioned to approve. Director Lori Tange seconded the motion.

      The roll call vote:

        Aye   President John Reynolds     Aye   Vice-President Kathryn Roberts     Aye   Director Stephen Tange     Aye   Director Lori Tange     Aye   Director Betsy Oltmann  
  9. GRCSD FY 2023-2024 District Special Assessment Certification

    Resolution #2023.2 Establishing Appropriation Limits for FY2023/2024 was adopted.

    Director Stephen Tange motioned to approve. Vice-President Kathryn Roberts seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   President John Reynolds     Aye   Vice-President Kathryn Roberts     Aye   Director Stephen Tange     Aye   Director Lori Tange     Aye   Director Betsy Oltmann  

  10. Request for Collection of Charges on Tax Roll 

    Resolution 2023.01

     Resolution Requesting Collection of Charges on  Plumas County Tax Roll was adopted.

    Director Stephen Tange motioned to approve. Vice-President Kathryn Roberts seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   President John Reynolds     Aye   Vice-President Kathryn Roberts     Aye   Director Stephen Tange     Aye   Director Lori Tange     Absent   Director Betsy Oltmann  

  11. GRCSD Proposed Budget for FY 2023-2024  

      The budget for FY 2023/2024 was approved with more discussion on said Budget to be added to the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 20, 2023..

      President Reynolds requested a Resolution to be adopted concerning reserve funding

      Resolution 2023.6 Resolution of the Board of Directors of GRCSD to Cease Funding of Reserve Accounts Until Rates Have Been Determined Based on DOWL Engineering Study was adopted

      Director Stephen Tange motioned to approve. Vice-President Kathryn Roberts seconded the motion.

      The roll call vote:

        Aye   President John Reynolds     Aye   Vice-President Kathryn Roberts     Aye   Director Stephen Tange     Aye   Director Lori Tange     Absent   Director Betsy Oltmann  
  12. GRCSD Calendar of Regularly Scheduled Meetings for 2023-2024 

    Resolution 2023.3 Resolution Establishing the Time and Place of Regular Meetings was adopted.

    Director Stephen Tange motioned to approve. Director Lori Tange seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      4   In Favor         Opposed
         Abstained      1   Absent         Recused

  13. GRCSD Resolution 2023.4

    A discussion was held on the current contracted Auditor, the Board is happy with the services offered and voted to adopt Resolution 2023.4 Resolution Accepting Bid to Provide Financial Audit for FY 2022/2023.

    Director Lori Tange motioned to approve. Director Stephen Tange seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      4   In Favor         Opposed
         Abstained      1   Absent         Recused

  14. General Manager Report
    1. 5 Year Budget Projection - General Manager will present the 5 year budget projection

      General Manager Larry Smith reported on the following items:

      Current personnel and hours worked, Total water produced, total water treated, volume of water taken from each available and active source, water table levels, ongoing hydrant repair, and other ongoing projects. 

      Financial reports and a five-year budget projection were also discussed.

  15. Business Manager Report-Admin

    Business Manager Carol Logan reported on Administrative duties to clarify the difference between her position and Administrative Assitant Heather Grant

  16. Future Agenda Items

    Discussion on FY 2023/2024 Budget

    Employee Benefits Administration 

  17. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957

    Closed session was held for annual employee evaluations of General Manager, Utility Systems Operator, and Business Manager.

  18. Adjournment

    Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm.