BOARD MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 1999
A. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Vice President Robert Oliver called a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Stinson
Beach County Water District to order at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1999, at the District
Office located at 3785 Shoreline Highway, in Stinson Beach, California. A quorum was present.
Directors present:
Robert Oliver, Vice President
Elizabeth Sapanai, Director
Joe Veit, Director
Richard Gamble, Treasurer
Director's absent:
Jim Zell, President
Charles Dutkin, Director
Staff present:
Richard Dinges, General Manager
Troy Pearce, Wastewater Engineer
Raven Schauf, Recording Secretary
B. PUBLIC EXPRESSION
No public expression
C. SETTING OF AGENDA
The Agenda was adopted as presented.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the July 8, 1999 minutes made by Elizabeth Sapanai, seconded by Joe Veit,
approved by unanimous vote. Motion to approve the July 17, 1999 minutes made by Elizabeth
Sapanai, seconded by Joe Veit, approved by unanimous vote.
E. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS
Motion to approve the July, 1999 disbursements made by Joe Veit, seconded by Elizabeth
Sapanai, approved by unanimous vote.
F. RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Board received the draft Financial Statements for July. Final July Financial Statements will
be submitted at the September Regular Meeting.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Adoption of Resolution WW 1999-09, a Variance Application for 28 Calle del Onda, Dr.
Kugelgen, owner: Richard Dinges, General Manager summarized the history of the property
and the staff reports.
Troy Pearce, Wastewater Engineer, summarized the current use of holding tanks.
Barry Ruderman of Earth Systems, Engineer for the applicant, summarized the modifications
made to the Wastewater System Design.
Richard Dinges stated that the Regional Water Quality Control Board had approved the
submitted proposal and that current SBCWD did not address a specific time limit for repair
of wastewater systems.
Jim Dixon, of 25 Calle del Resaca, asked if the plans would have to go back to the County
after SBCWD review and expressed concern regarding damage to his tanks during
construction.
Andrea diMarco, of 23 Calle del Pinos, replied that the building permit had already been issued
by the County.
Peter Sandman, of 117 Dipsea Road, questioned the application procedure and the definition
of new construction.
Joe Veit responded that the current Wastewater Code does not consider time limits which
distinguish between new construction and replacement of a system.
Elizabeth Sapanai, Director, stated that the SBCWD Wastewater Code does allow the
granting of a Variance for a septic system that serves a structure not to exceed 1125 square
feet. Ms. Sapanai stated that the square footage is the same as the original building and
therefore the application must be considered a repair and not new construction.
Motion to adopt Resolution WW 1999-09 made by Elizabeth Sapanai, seconded by Joe Veit,
adopted by unanimous vote.
2. Adoption of Resolution WW-1999-08 for Abatement of 18 Calle del Embarcadero,
Richard and Carol Watts, owners: Richard Dinges summarized the staff report and
commented that the system engineer, Paul Tanner, advised that repair should be
completed in 120 days. Motion to adopt Resolution WW-1998-09 made by Elizabeth Sapanai,
seconded by Joe Veit, adopted by unanimous vote.
3. Review of Pending Abatement at 101 Calle del Mar, Marna Griffin and Henry Airey, owners:
Troy Pearce summarized the history and current status of the system located at 101 Calle del
Mar.
H. GENERAL BUSINESS
4. Approval of the SBCWD Five Year Capital Projection Summary: Richard Dinges summarized
the staff report. Motion to amend Resolution GB-1999-07 to include the Five Year Capital
Projection Summary made by Joe Veit, seconded by Elizabeth Sapanai, amended by
unanimous vote.
5. Review of Title IV Wastewater Code Revisions: The Board of Directors discussed the draft
version of the 1999 Title IV Wastewater Code.
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
No Committee Reports
J. Projects
Steep Ravine Tank is now completed, asphalting and telemetry installation are currently being
scheduled. Highlands tank is scheduled for completion in mid-September. A Pressure Reducing
Station is being scheduled for installation at Calle del Mar. September meetings will be held
on the 8th and the 18th.
K. CLOSED SESSION
The Board met in closed session from 11:05 to 11:27 a.m. for an informational update regarding
existing litigation, Martinelli et al vs. Johnson et al. Bob Oliver, Vice President disclosed that
no action was taken. The meeting reopened to public session.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Elizabeth Sapanai, seconded by Joe Veit, meeting adjourned at 11:30
a.m. by unanimous vote.