9. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD/ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS:
a. Golf Course – No report

10. OLD BUSINESS: N/A
a. Approve Fire Contract with Imperial County.
Director Shirley Palmer express concern regarding the fire contract not mentioning the 911
dispatching issue for the fire department. In July 2005, we were advised that the county will no longer
be able to provide the services; and this will become a monetary problem to the district; that cost
should be included in the contract.
Secretary responded that this contract covers fire prevention only, however a meeting has been
scheduled with Chief Nippins to address this issue specifically, and after the meeting, she will have
information. A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director James Barrett
to accept the contract as is. Motion Carried 5 - 0

11. NEW BUSINESS:

a. Adopt policy for new acquired fire department vehicles SUV.
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director James Barrett to approve the
policy. After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn, the item was dropped from the agenda,
and, as suggested by Director Robert Butler will be considered at a future study session addressing fire
department issues.

Adopt policy to establish 9:30 p.m. as the time to end board meetings; anything on the agenda that goes after that time should be tabled until the next meeting.
Authorized 9:30 p.m. as the time to end board meetings and table any items left on the agenda will be considered at the next meeting, on motion made by Director David Urbanoski and seconded by Director Robert Butler. Motion did not Pass 1 - 4 vote (with Director David Urbanoski voting yes)
President suggested that suggested that the meeting could convene at 6:00 p.m.

Authorize purchase of a board for the general manager to write on so he can show people diagrams of the sewer lines that he is discussing, instead of looking at the map and trying to describe them.
A motion was made by Director David Urbanoski and seconded by Director Robert Butler to authorize purchase of a board for the general manager to write on so he can show people diagrams of the sewer lines that he is discussing instead of looking at the map and trying to describe them. Motion Carried 5 - 0

NOTE: authorized purchase of a 5 X 3 board.

Authorize representation of Salton Community Services District having a both at a Real Estate Fair sponsored by the West Shores Chamber of Commerce.
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director James Barrett to authorize the

District: 1) to have a both at the Real Estate Fair sponsored by the West Shores Chamber of Commerce as requested by Mr. Ron Spiers, on Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2) to have individual directors volunteer hosting the both, for a two hour period; 3) to distribute information relating to services provided by the Salton Community Services District; fair will be held either at the Vista Del Mar Dome or at the Chamber building. Motion Carried 5 - 0

Authorization to reinstate the citizens architectural committee.
The board discussed the legality of dissolving the architectural committee made up of citizens.
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director Stanley Rouhe to reinstate a citizens’ architectural committee.
Motion did not Pass on a 1 - 4 vote (with Director Shirley Palmer voting yes)
The board agreed for Stanley Rouhe, President to contact Mr. Robert Patterson, district general counsel, to get clarification to his opinion letter dated and report back at the next meeting.

Approve appointment of President Rouhe as representative of the Salton Community Services District
in matters relating to a local post office with either state and/or federal agencies.
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director Robert Butler appointing Stanley Rouhe, President, as representative of the Salton Community Services District in matters relating to a local post office; with either state and/or federal agencies. Motion Carried 5 - 0
A motion was made by Director James Barrett and seconded by Director Robert Butler, to amend the motion "approve appointment of President Rouhe as representative of the Salton Community Services District in matters relating to a local post office with the United Stated Postal Service for the purpose of gathering information only." Motion Carried 5 - 0

Authorize purchase of an additional backhoe.
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by President Stanley Rouhe authorizing the purchase of an additional backhoe. Motion Carried 5 - 0
A motion was made by Director James Barrett and seconded by Director David Urbanoski to amend the motion "approve purchasing of an additional backhoe with the cost not-to-exceed $100,000.00."
Motion Carried 5 - 0

Authorize the hiring of two additional employees for the sewer department.
General Manager reported that with all the new growth in the area two additional employees are needed to keep up with the sewer connection. Once hired the crew will be divided; half with work on sewer connection and the other half of the crew will upkeep the system by performing maintenance and repairs.
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director Robert Butler approving hiring
two full time employees for the sewer department. Motion Carried 5 - 0

Authorization the purchase of one new sewer jet.
General Manager reported having received a quote of $227,172.00 from American Hydro-Vac Equipment Co. for the purchase of an additional sewer jet. The payment would be allocated from the sewer maintenance fund.
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director Stanley Rouhe authorizing the purchase of new sewer jet. Motion Carried 5 - 0

i. Schedule a study session.
Scheduled: Friday, January 27, 2006 @ 4:00 p.m. Fire Department issues & Friday, February 24, 2006,
Resolutions previously submitted by Director James Barrett for board’s consideration at the March
meeting.

j. Approve board members to attend CSDA workshop to receive AB 1234 compliance training.
Secretary reported that Assembly Bill 1234 effective January 1, 2006 imposes ethics training, and
compensation and reimbursement requirements on all special district’s board members.
A motion was made by President Stanley Rouhe and seconded by Director James Barrett to authorize
board members 1) to attend the CSDA workshop on February 16 and 17, 2006 in Victorville, California
2) district will pay for the workshop and hotel room 3) reimburse for mileage. Motion Carried 5 - 0

12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Mr. Stanley Rouhe, President, adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 p.m.

Attest:

Rosa Reagles Stanley Allen Rouhe,

Assistant General Manager & President of the Board

Secretary to the Board of Directors