BOARD MEETING AGENDA
POSTED
March 30, 2012
District Mission Statement
THE GARDNERVILLE RANCHOS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE WATER SERVICE, SEWER SERVICE, STREET MAINTENANCE AND PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES IN A MANNER THAT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN OUR DISTRICT
AGENDA: April 4, 2012, Wednesday, 6:00, p.m., District Office, 931 Mitch Dr.Gardnerville Ranchos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
NOTICE: ALL MATTERS ON THE BOARD AGENDA ARE SCHEDULED WITH POSSIBLE BOARD ACTION:
NOTICE REGARDING NRS 237: The Trustees of the Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District have adopted a policy in section 10.3.5 of the Districts Policies and Procedures Manual regarding Business Impact Statements. When the Board of Trustees approves its agenda, it also approves a motion, which includes ratification of staff action taken pursuant to NRS 237.030 et. Seq. with respect to items on this evenings agenda and determines that each Rule which on tonight's agenda for which a BIS has been prepared does impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business or directly restricts the formation, operation or expansion of a business, and each Rule which is on tonight's agenda for which a BIS has not been prepared does not impose a direct and significant economic impact on a business or directly restrict the formation, operation or expansion of a business. When the individual Trustees vote on a matter on this agenda, the Trustees each certify that the matter has been reviewed and that the Trustee's vote is cast in compliance with NRS 281, NRS 318 and the District's Conflict of Interest Policy.
Notice: Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District may combine two or more agenda items for consideration, and the Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
ROLL CALL:
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA WITH BOARD ACTION TO APPROVE AND TO INCORPORATE IN THE MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF AGENDA THE MOTION SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.3.5 OF THE DISTRICTS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL REGARDING BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENTS
MINUTES: For Possible Action: Board Action on Approval of minutes of the Districts March 7, 2012 Board of Trustees Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT: (NO ACTION) this portion of the meeting is open to the public to speak on any topic not on Tonight's agenda and must be limited to five minutes
REPORTS: District Engineer, District Counsel, District Manager
NEW BUSINESS:
I. For Possible Action: Mitch Park Master Plan discussion. Board Discussion followed by public comment. Possible action to approve the order and location of projects for Mitch Park fishing pond area. Possible action to approve or deny or request more information regarding the Fishing Pond Area Master Plan ACTION ITEM – District Staff (30 minutes)
II. For Possible Action: Discuss action to raise the District’s sewer rates to keep pace with MGSD’s recent decision to raise sewer rates to the District and to allow for a portion of depreciation to be funded. Board discussion followed by public comment. Possible action to approve or deny starting the process raising the District’s sewer rate or request more information ACTION ITEM – Board of Trustees (20 minutes)
III. For Possible Action: Possible action to approve Resolution 12-02 regarding updates to the District’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Board Discussion followed by public comment. Possible action to approve, deny or update the District’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual which will keep it current with present requirements or request more information. Action Item District Staff (10 minutes)
IV. For Possible Action: Discuss upgrading the District’s SCADA system. Board Discussion followed by public comment. Possible Board action to approve, deny or ask for more information regarding the first phase of upgrading the District’s SCADA equipment to current levels. Action Item District Staff (20 minutes)
V. For Possible Action: Possible action to amend the District’s Policies and Procedures Manual regarding the way the District charges for water meters. Board discussion followed by public comment. Possible action to approve, deny or request more information regarding how the District charges for water meters for new construction or the sale of a home. Action Item District Staff (20 minutes)
VI. For Possible Action: Presentation of the District’s 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Tentative Budget. Board discussion followed by Public Comment. Possible Board Action to accept, deny or take no action on the presentation of the District’s tentative budget for fiscal year 2012-2013. Action Item District Staff (30 minutes)
OLD BUSINESS:
VII. For Possible Action: Discuss the allowed ad valorem tax rate vs. the ad valorem tax rate the District will set for fiscal year 2012-2013. Board discussion followed by public comment. Possible action to approve or deny the ad valorem tax rate the District will set for fiscal year 2012-2013 or to request more information ACTION ITEM – Board of Trustees (20 minutes)
CONSENT CALENDAR: For Possible Action: Public Comment: Board Action
1. Monthly Payables
2. Request for expenses to attend Pool/Pact April Board Meeting in Reno/Sparks
PUBLIC COMMENT:
REPORTS: Board of Trustees
Public Comment:: (NO ACTION) this portion of the meeting is open to the public to speak on any topic not on Tonight’s agenda and must be limited to five minutes
ADJOURNMENT:
Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically handicapped persons desiring to attend the meeting. Please call Dawn Hinds at (775) 265-2048 in advance so that arrangements may be conveniently made. This agenda has been posted on or before 9:00 a.m. on the third working day before the meeting at the following locations: Agendas are posted at the District Office, DCSO Substation Tillman Center, Scarselli Elementary School, C.C. Meneley Elementary School, 7-11 on Tillman Ln., P.J. Liquors and on the World Wide Web at www.grgid.com. The amount of time given for each item on this agenda is approximate.