BOARD MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Saturday, June 20, 2020
A. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
President Lawrence A. Baskin called the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Stinson Beach County Water District to order on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., held via
Zoom teleconferencing due to COVID-19 in accordance with the Governor's Executive Orders.
Directors present:
Lawrence Baskin, President
Sandra Cross, Vice President
Barbara Boucke, Director
Morey Nelsen, Director
Jim Zell, Director
Treasurer present:
Judy Stemen
General Manager present:
Ed Schmidt
Staff present:
Rich Souza - District Engineer
Marc Matheson - Temp Worker
B. PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Mr. Rubin introduced himself and described his recent purchase of commercial property in
Stinson Beach, a single lot with three addresses including the former medical doctor's office. It
is his intention to lease space to a food truck business called Casa Blanca. He stated that the
business is already permitted, based in San Rafael, and that he wished to introduce himself and
to open a line of communication with the District. The board discussed a previous food truck
chemical toilet application - submitted by Sassafras Seagrass food truck in 2013 - and thanked
Mr. Rubin for his communication. President Baskin suggested that Mr. Rubin apply to the
District.
C. SETTING OF AGENDA
Director Zell moved, and Director Nelsen seconded, a motion to
adopt the agenda as set, with the amendment of moving item numbers 3 and 2 to first place.
The amended agenda was adopted unanimously.
D. PUBLIC HEARING
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Discussion and possible direction to staff re: a Draft Resolution Granting a
Variance to the Requirements of the Stinson Beach County Water District
Wastewater Treatment Regulations Ordinance No. 2014-04 to Utilize an Existing
1200-gallon Septic Tank and Reduce a Site Criteria Setback for a Property Located
at 6 Calle del Pinos, Stinson Beach
Having moved this item to third on the amended agenda and following District Engineer Souza's introduction, the board discussed the proposed variance. The Wastewater Committee recommended approval, in spite of minimal setbacks. President Baskin recommended modification to section 2 of the resolution, in order to more accurately reflect relevant points; Vice President Cross suggested the addition of the right to improve the property. There being no further discussion, Vice President Cross moved and Director Boucke second a motion to approve the resolution subject to revision of section 2 by staff and Vice President Cross. The motion was passed unanimously. -
Discussion and possible direction to staff re: a Temporary Restroom (Portable
Chemical Toilet) Permit Application for Seadrift Association, Stinson Beach
Having moved this item to second on the amended agenda and following General Manager Schmidt's introduction, the board discussed the application. Director Cross proposed a board resolution to identify the needs and therefore allow the issuance of this permit. Director Nelsen moved and Director Boucke seconded a motion to approve the application based on the proposed resolution to be written by Vice President Cross. The motion passed unanimously. -
Discussion and possible direction to staff re: Approval of the District's Steep
Ravine Water Tank Coating and Repairs Project; Approval to file a notice of
exemption for the project with the County of Marin; and Authorization to issue
notices of award to the tank coating and repair contractor and the tank coating
inspector.
Having moved this item to first on the amended agenda, the board heard an introduction provided by General Manager Schmidt. Following discussion, President Baskin outlined a three-step approval process for the directives identified in the June 20 staff report, as follows:
1. Director Zell moved and Director Nelsen seconded a motion to approve the project, which passed unanimously;
2. Director Nelsen moved and Director Zell seconded a motion to file a notice of exception for the project with the County of Marin, which motion passed unanimously; and
3. Director Boucke moved and Director Nelsen seconded a motion to authorize issuance of notices of awards, which passed unanimously. -
Review and adoption of an Operations and Maintenance Budget and Capital
Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. This item is continued
from the previous Board meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
General Manager Schmidt introduced the proposed budget, mentioning that the item had been carried over from the previous board meeting and pointing out the addition of a fourth column ("YTD Actuals") as instructed. A brief discussion of receivables followed, and a request made to staff for a quarterly aged receivables report. A motion to approve the budget was made by Director Zell, seconded by Vice President Cross, and approved unanimously by the board. -
Review and adoption of a Draft Resolution Establishing an Employee Benefit
Program for the Fiscal Year 2020/2021. This item is continued from the previous
Board meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
General Manager Schmidt introduced the proposed program, mentioning that the item had been carried over from the previous board meeting and that the program is unchanged, except for dates and resolution number, from the previous year's employee benefit program. A motion to approve was made by Director Boucke, seconded by Vice President Cross and passed unanimously by the board.
E. GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes for May 16, 2020.
There being no questions or comments, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Director
Boucke, seconded by Director Zell, and passed unanimously by the board.
G. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS
Approval of Disbursements for April and May 2020.
There being no questions or comments, a motion to approve the disbursements was made by
Director Boucke, seconded by Vice President Cross, and passed unanimously by the board.
H. MANAGER'S REPORT
General Manager Schmidt's summary of his report included the proposal to update the District
website - approved by the board - and the addition of $21,550 to the cash flow to reflect a bid
by DB Gaya, the painting contractor for the Steep Ravine tank project. The board instructed
staff to spread the addition out equally over four months, namely September through December
2020. The tiered usage report was also discussed, with General Manager Schmidt noting the
addition of a column providing action taken by staff, as requested by the board at the previous
board meeting.
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
J. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. The next regular meeting will take place on Saturday,
July 18, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.