1.   CALL TO ORDER:  The regular meeting was called to order by Stanley Rouhe, President, at 7:00 p.m.  

 

2.       Pledge of allegiance: Stanley Rouhe, President led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

 

3.   ROLL CALL:
      Directors present: Shirley Palmer, Robert Butler, David Urbanoski, James Barrett & Stanley Rouhe.

4.  EXECUTIVE SESSION: N/A               

5.  PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
     a.  Mr. Ron Jones, Commander of the CHP, El Centro Office, spoke on matters relating to
          off road vehicles on private properties and public roadways.   He volunteered to attend town hall
          meetings to better inform the residents of traffic laws.

      b. Ms. Simone, Desert Shores resident, introduced Mr. Poli Flores Jr. candidate for Superior Court
          Judge of County of Imperial.   Mr. Flores announced his intention of running for Superior Court Judge.

 

      c.  Mr. Ray Loera, candidate for Imperial County Sheriff, introduced himself and announced is intention
          for running for Sheriff of Imperial County. 
 

6.  PUBLIC COMMENTS:       

    a.    Mr. Herschel Silverstone, Desert Shores resident, asked the board the validation of the
           architectural committee.  He was advised that, under the advise of our attorney, the board’s
           action to dismiss the architectural committee was invalid, therefore, at the December 2005, meeting
           a ruling by the chairman made the action taken null-void.       

 

b.        Ms. Shirley Palmer announced the fire works on the Fourth of July and solicited for donations.

 

c.       Mr. John Kariotis, Desert Shores resident, asked under what authority did Director Butler inquired information from Senator Denise Ducheny’s office on issues relating to the fire department and Post Office.
Director Butler responded that the conversations with Ms. Pat Copper were of personal nature and on individual inquiries.

 

d.       Ms. Rachel Branch, Salton City resident, solicited for volunteers and commended Colleen and Dean for their volunteer work at the nature trail.  She also noted that the “West Shores” sign needs painting

 

e.       Ms. Sherrie Nuyen, Desert Shores resident, thanked the directors for attending Congressman Filner event at the Chamber of Commerce.  She announced that the election process for the directors is being redone; the bylaws were not adhered to.

 

f.         Mr. Howard Smotherman, Director of the Health & Education Association, announced, the Medical Clinic is now open on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will hold a grand opening on April 28, 2006 from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. everyone is welcomed to attend.

 

g.       Ms. Jeannie Cannell, Salton City resident, reported that the school and youth center sponsored Easter egg hunt was a great success.

 

h.       Mr. Fernando Vera, Salton City resident volunteered to perform small tasks at the Salton City Park.  He also asked if it all possible, to buy a tennis court net.

7.  CONSENT CALENDAR:

a.       Approval of the minutes for the regular meeting of March 21, 2006.

b.       Approval of the minutes for the safety meeting of April 13, 2006

c.       Best, Best & Krieger’s invoice in the amount of $1,461.50.00 for the month of March 2006.

d.       Current demands for the month of March 2006.

Director Shirley Palmer pulled the minutes of March 21, 2006 from the consent calendar;
Old Business; item e, roll call vote indicates no objection, she objected, and the motion carried allowing two months instead of one.

A motion was made by Director Robert Butler and seconded by Director Shirley Palmer to approve
he Consent Calendar with the correction.  There were no objections. The motion carried.

8.  STAFF REPORTS:
     a.    Finance Officer’s report – Ms. Janice Thompson read the report.

b.       General Manager’s – Mr. Thomas R. Cannell, read the report.   On file with the minutes.
Director Barrett asked when would we reach capacity at the Salton City Ponds.
General manager responded that the ponds are at capacity at this time.

c.       Fire Department’s – Ms. Rosa Reagles, read the report.  On file with the minutes

NOTE: Director Robert Butler suggested that the 5% cost share for the FEMA grant, be placed on the  
            May agenda for board consideration.

 

9. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD/ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS:
    a.  Architectural Committee – Rosa Reagles reported that the committee could not meet do to lack of a
        quorum. The members present approved 45 new site plans for construction.        

 

    b.   Golf Course – Howard Smotherman, president of the golf club reported that the course is looking great.
          The club is advertising by placing brochures at different location to promote the golf course, and has
          currently purchased a new greens mower and a sod cutter.   
           Mr. Smotherman give the quarterly financial report of the club: $2,112.00 daily fees, $1,600.00 monthly
           passes, and $528.00 from Saturday scramblers. 

 

10.  OLD BUSINESS: N/A
      a. Review/possible action on finished audit of fire department equipment.
          Director Robert Butler made a motion to discuss the fire department inventory; the motion was second by
          Director James Barrett.
          The inventory was finished with $9,893.64 worth of medical equipment unaccounted for. 
          A motion was made by Director Robert Butler and seconded by Director James Barrett for purpose of
          discussion.  After discussion, a new motion was made by Director Butler, we have completed and           
          reviewed the fire department inventory findings to go ahead and drop the issue, Director Shirley Palmer
          seconded motion.   There were no objections. The motion carried.      

         The fire department will do an annual inventory and mark all the fire department equipment. 

     b.  Approve Resolution No. 2006-2-1 entitled “a resolution of the Salton Community Services District   
          creating a trash disposal ordinance.”  
          A motion was made by Director James Barrett to drop the item from the agenda, Director Shirley
          Palmer seconded the motion.

NOTE: This item was discussed at a board study session prior to tonight’s meeting. 
         

     c.  Approve placing ballot measure on the November 7, 2006, general election.
          This item is continued until the May meeting for board consideration.          

d. Discussion/possible action regarding installation of speed limit signs in Desert Shores.
    A motion was made by Director James Barrett and seconded by President Stanley Rouhe to table this  
    item for one more month.  There were no objections. The motion carried.
    This item is continued until next month for further information.  Director Shirley Palmer will meet with 
    public works on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, and then bring back a full report to the board.

11.  NEW BUSINESS:    

     a.  Recognize Laborers’ International union of North America, local No. 1184.
          Rosa Reagles, assistant general manager stated that Mr. Michael Dea representative of Labor Union
          No. 1184 and Ms. Michele Keith, State of California, Dept Industrial Relations met and examined the 
          authorization signature cards, of the 10 cards a majority of 6 cards was required, after the comparison it
          was determined that the petitioning employees organization met the majority designation. 
          Under the advise of our attorney Mr. Bill Floyd the next step for the board to take is recognizing the
          employees’ right to join a union.  Mr. Floyd will meet with the board to give us advise in what we need to do
           next. 
           Director James Barrett concern was that the district did not receive written correspondence from our
           labor attorney regarding the board having to recognize the union, also, in recognizing the union there might
           start a time clock ticking on how long we have to negotiate.  Director Barrett also questioned the content of
           the letter that was received from the labor union recognizing all the classifications of our employees as
           labors.     
           A motion was made by Director Robert Butler and seconded by Director Shirley Palmer to recognize the
           Union of Laborers’ International Union of North America. 
           The motion carried on a 4 – 1 vote (with Director James Barrett abstaining)      

 

b.       Appoint two board members and five residents as commissioners on the community recreational complex committee as per Resolution 2005-12-2.
Director Barrett made a motion to fulfill the obligation of Resolution 2005-12-2 approved last month, which is to appoint two board members and five residents as commissioners; Director Robert Butler seconded the motion.  There were no objections. The motion carried.
Appointed Directors James Barrett and Director David Urbanoski to serve on the commission on a nomination made by Director Barrett and Director Shirley Palmer.  There was no objection.
The motion carried.
Appointed Mr. John Kariotis and Ms. Sherrie Nuyen residents from Desert Shores. Appointed Ms. Torri Barrett, Mr. Fernando Vera and Mr. Arthur Lambrose resident from Salton City; as per the resolution.  
Motion carried on a 4-0 vote (Director Butler was not present for the roll call vote)

 

c.       Requesting Salton Community Services District Board to reconsider its vote to pay for Salton Sea Authority’s months of April, May and June rental of the SolarBees
Loretta Martin, Salton City resident stated that the district does not have the authority to spend public money on the Salton Sea.  The rental payment she considers it, a miss use of public funds.  Ms. Martin asked that the board reconsider its April vote to reimburse the Salton Sea Authority for the rental of the Solarbees.  
A motion was made by Director Robert Butler and seconded by President Stanley Rouhe to reconsider the rental payment of the solarbees.  The motion did not pass on a 1 – 4 vote
(with Director Butler voting yes)

 

d.       Approve policy to schedule study sessions at a different time, other than before the regular monthly meetings.
Director David Urbanoski made the motion that study sessions not be held on the same day as the meeting, perhaps on the Tuesday or Wednesday of the week before so that the information stays fresh in our minds, Director Shirley Palmer seconded the motion.  There were no objections.  The motion carried.

 

e.       Approve Resolution No. 2006-4-1 entitled “a resolution of the Salton Community Services District changing the name of the community creational commission.” 
A motion was made by Director James Barrett to approve resolution 2006-4-1 changing the name of the community recreational commission to the west shores community recreational commission, Director Robert Butler seconded the motion.
The motion did not pass on a 2-3 vote (with Directors Palmer, Urbanoski and Rouhe voting no)

 

f.         Approve Resolution No. 2006-4-2 entitled “a resolution of the Salton Community Services District establishing meeting requirements for the community recreational commission.”
A motion was made by Director James Barrett that resolution 2006-4-2 be approved

(Director Barrett read the resolution in its entirety for the record) Director Robert Butler seconded the motion. 
Director James Barrett amended the motion to add “other then the first meeting on the commission the fourth Tuesday regular scheduled meeting would be workshops.”  The President seconded the motion. All in favor.  After much discussion, all motions and seconded were withdrawn.
The board agreed that the commissioners should schedule of their meeting time and date. 
This item was dropped from the agenda.  The board secretary will call and schedule the first meeting.     

g.       Approve Resolution No. 2006-4-3 entitled ‘a resolution of the Salton Community Services District establishing requirements for placing agenda items on the calendar of the district board meetings.
Director James Barrett read the resolution in its entirety for the record.
A motion was made by Director James Barrett and seconded by Director Robert Butler to approve the resolution.  The motion carried on a 4-1 vote (with Director Shirley Palmer voting no)
With the deletion of the phrase “two or more directors”.

 

h.       Approve Resolution No. 2006-4-4 entitled “a resolution of the Salton Community Services District establishing time guidelines for public comment on board agenda items.” Director James Barrett read the resolution in its entirety for the record.
A motion was made by Director James Barrett and seconded by Director Butler to approve the resolution.

Motion did not pass on a 2 –3 vote (with Directors Palmer, Urbanoski & Rouhe voting no)

 

i.         Approve Resolution No. 2006-4-5 entitled “a resolution of the Salton Community Services District requesting Imperial Irrigation District to be pro active in repairing the streetlights with Salton Community Services District.”  Director Robert Butler read the resolution in its entirety for the record.
A motion was made by Director Robert Butler and seconded by Director Shirley Palmer to approve Resolution No. 2006-4-5.  There were no objections. The motion carried.

 

j.         Approve increase of architectural fees on new building permits by $500.00 for law enforcement mitigation.
Mr. Jonathan Toledano asked the board for an increase to the architectural fee of $500.00 for law enforcement mitigation.  As the fund grows, the money would be used to contract services from the Sheriff’s Department primarily for staffing.  The West Shores is experiencing growth and an increase in crime as well, thus requiring additional deputies.
A motion was made by Director James Barrett and seconded by Director Palmer for purpose of discussion.  Board took no action.
President stated that asking for money from the developers is not going to resolve the problem, we need to find out what direction we are going, perhaps have a study session to identify the concern and how to proceed, and, talk with our Supervisors. 
A motion was made by Director James Barrett and seconded by President Stanley Rouhe to have a study session with Mr. Gary Wyatt and Sergeant Toledano to go over costs.  There were no objections. The motion carried.

 

k.       Approve Resolution No. 2006-4-6 entitled “a resolution of the Salton Community Services District for odor abatement equipment in the Desert Shores Channels.” 
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director James Barrett to approve the resolution.  There were no objections. The Motion Carried.
Approved the resolution with the omission of the following changes; to wit:

      Adds “possible” in first paragraph.
      Deletes ”agrees to reimburse the Salton Sea Authority $3.575 per month for each month units are
     rented by the Authority until additional funds for the purchase of the units is obtained.” Second      
     paragraph. 

 

l.         Approve Resolution No. 2006-4-7 entitled “a resolution of the Salton Community Services District for odor abatement equipment in the West Shores Area.”
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director President Stanley Rouhe to support resolution 2006-4-7. There were no objections. The motion carried.


 

m.     Approve Resolution No. 2006-4-8 entitled “ a resolution of the Salton Community Services District for odor abatement equipment in the West Shoes Area.”
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer and seconded by Director Robert Butler to purpose of discussion.  There were no objections. The motion carried.
Adopted the resolution with the following changes:
Deleted ”in the amount of $184,392.00” and changed to “Johnson’s Landing 2 units, & Rivera Keys 
3 units”

 

n.       Approve installing five streetlights in Desert Shores.
Director Shirley Palmer suggested that for safety reasons five streetlights be installed at the locations indicated on the map of desert shores provided in the book.
A motion was made by Director Shirley Palmer to install five lights where designated on the map Director Robert Butler seconded the motion for purpose of discussion. The motion and second were rescinded.

General manager stated that he would talk with IID and get an estimate on the cost to install streetlights.

After much discussion, a new motion was made by Director James Barrett the motion was seconded by President Stanley Rouhe, to table this item for two months, until two study session can be set up to
assess the entire streetlights need for the whole community.  There were no objections. The motion carried. 

12.  ADJOURNMENT:  
       There being no further business Dr. Stanley Rouhe, President, adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m.     

Attest: 

Rosa Reagles                                                                            Stanley Allen Rouhe,

Assistant General Manager &                                                        President of the Board

Secretary to the Board of Directors