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1. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting was called to order by President
Shirley Palmer @ 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of allegiance: Mr. Robert Fricke, led the pledge of allegiance
to the flag.
3. ROLL CALL: Directors present: Frank Kent, Shirley Palmer, & Robert
Butler,
Absent: David Patterson & David Urbanoski,
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION: N/A
5. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: N/A
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
President Shirley Palmer thanked the resident that helped during the
emergency but helping
distributing drinking water to the residents, and the Red Cross Agency for their
help.
The community of Desert Shores endured significant damages on Monday, October
17, 2005 when it
was hit by a thunderstorm that washed out power lines that destroyed water
mains.
Rosa Reagles, Assistant General Manager thanked Fire Fighters: James
Dial, Sherrie Kariotis and
Mr. John Kariotis for their quick thinking in their efforts policing the area.
a. Mr. David Erskine announced a rummage sale, car wash fundraiser on Saturday,
November 22,
2005, sponsored by the West Shores Youth Center.
b. M r. James Barrett, Salton City resident, read a statement into record;
same attached to these
minutes.
c. Ms. Ingrid Vigeant, local artist would like to see more art projects
brought into the area.
NOTE: President Shirley Palmer encouraged resident to vote on Tuesday, November
8, 2005. Candidates attending the meeting were: Mr. James Barrett, Mr. David
Erskine, Dr. Stanley Rouhe, Ms. Sherrie Nuyen-Kariotis, Mr. John Kariotis, and
Mr. Frank Kent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of the minutes for the regular meeting of September 20, 2005.
Approval of the minutes of the safety meeting of October 13, 2005
Best, Best & Krieger’s invoice in the amount of $1,514.70 for the months
of August & September.
A motion was made by Director Robert Butler and seconded by Director Frank
Kent to accept the consent calendar as presented. Motion Carried 3 - 0
8. STAFF REPORTS:
a. Finance Officer’s report – Rosa Reagles, read the report. a copy
is posted on the bulleting board.
General Manager’s – Mr. Thomas R. Cannell, General Manager read the
report.
9. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD/ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS:
a. Golf Course – Ms. Eleanor Roy, President of the Golf Club reported that
the golf course resumed this
month after being dark for the summer. The greens were reseeded early this year.
The club is beginning
a golf shop with the intent of peeking the interest of new people..
b. Architectural Committee: David Erskine, Committee Chair reported having
approved seven new
construction applications. He asked about what can do to remove abandoned
vehicles.
10. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Adopt changes to the fire department policy. At the request of the
President this item was dropped
from the agenda until the new board convenes.
NOTE: The current fire personnel policy continues to be in effect.
b. Approve Volunteer Fire Explorer Program Manuel. At the request of the
President this item
was dropped from the agenda. To be brought back at a later date.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
Approve expenditure of 2,948.74 for equipment and installation.
A motion was made by Director Robert Butler, and seconded by Director Frank Kent
authorizing the
expenditure for the fire department. Motion Carried 3 - 0
Authorization to hire a full time fire personnel to be on call day-time
when volunteers are absent and can’t respond.
At the request of the general manager this item was dropped from the agenda.
The concept needs additional consideration and should be discussed at a
study session of the board.
He then stated that the November agenda will have an item recommending, that
as an incentive in efforts of recruiting volunteer firefighters to be
available to respond during day hours, to increase the current stipend of
$10.00 to $25.00.
Approve proposal for audit services for fiscal year 2004-20005
A motion was made by Director Robert Butler and seconded by Director Frank
Kent accepting
Mr. George Woo’s proposal for audit services for fiscal year 2004-2005 for
total cost of $7,500.00.
Motion Carried 3 - 0
12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Ms. Shirley Palmer
adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Attest:
Rosa Mesoraca-Reagles Shirley Lee Palmer,
Assistant General Manager & President of the Board
Secretary to the Board of Directors
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