Minutes of the
Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District
Board of Trustees meeting held
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 6:00 pm @
931 Mitch Drive, Gardnerville, NV 89460
Pledge of Allegiance:
Trustees Present: Brad Newlon, Jeff James, Cade Baligad and David Bourne by phone. Shari James was
absent.
Also Present: Bob Spellberg, Dawn Hinds, Jim Hales and Michael Bennett and the public.
Public Comment:
Members of the public, Joe O’Connell, Fay Pekar, Cleothis Wilson, Terry Faff, and Mel Fagen were present to express their dislike for the letter mailed out regarding meters and the fact they do not want to purchase them or have metered water.
Approval of the Agenda:
Jeff James motioned to approve the agenda. Cade Baligad seconded the motion.
Three ayes. Motion passed.
The phone call to David Bourne was dropped at 6:20 just before this motion. He was not present to vote.
Approval of the Minutes:
Cade Baligad motioned to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2015 board meeting.
Jeff James seconded the motion. Three ayes. Motion passed.
Staff Reports:
District Engineer: Michael Bennett reviewed his project tracking schedule with the Board.
District Counsel: Jim Hales stated that Mike Rowe has been working on the Cedar Creek Project while he is away in San Diego.
District Manager: Bob Spellberg reminded the Board that the May meeting has been changed to Thursday, May 7, 2015.
New Business:
I. For possible action. Discuss projects and estimated costs for Mitch Park capital improvement
Projects. Board discussion followed by public comment. Possible action to approve certain
Capital improvement projects at Mitch Park. The projects will be discussed separately: Action
Item – Board of Trustees and District Staff.
Bob reviewed each item separately with the Board (see attached).
- Discussion with possible action on decision to build restrooms at Mitch Park.
Jeff James motioned to proceed with the building of the restrooms at Mitch Park
costs not to exceed $60,000.00. Motioned died due to lack of a second.
- Discussion with possible action regarding the addition of trees to separate backyards
from the walking trail on the west side of the park.
Cade Baligad motioned to proceed with the planting of the trees at Mitch Park according to the quote by Genoa Trees for $6,000.00 plus the cost for the district to
extend sprinkler line to them. David Bourne seconded the motion. Four ayes. Motion passed.
- Discussion with possible action to approve the construction of two shade structures
with bike racks at the pump track.
Jeff James motioned to install the two shade structures and bike racks at the pump track not to exceed $15,000.00. Cade Baligad seconded the motion. Four ayes.
Motion passed.
- Discussion with possible action regarding the addition to the existing pump track at
Mitch Park.
Cade Baligad motioned to table this item until the fiscal year 2016-2017. David Bourne seconded the motion. Four ayes. Motion passed.
- Discussion with possible action regarding the paving of the southern portion of the
Mitch Drive Parking Lot.
No Motion was made on this item. Item died.
Public Comment: none
II. For possible action: Discussion the 2015-2016 Street improvement project. Board discussion
followed by public comment. Possible action to approve going out to bid for the 2015-2016 fiscal Year Street Maintenance Project. Action item – District Staff
Bob reviewed the street maintenance project for the fiscal year 2015-2016.
Cade Baligad motioned to approve the 2015-2016 Street Maintenance Program.
Jeff James seconded the motion. Four ayes. Motion passed.
Public Comment: none
III. For possible action: Discuss capital project for District open space. Board discussion followed
by public comment. Possible action to approve aerial mapping of certain District open space.
Action Item – District Staff.
This item was requested by Cade Baligad for aerial mapping next to C.C. Meneley for possible future use. Mike Bennett told the Board that they could also receive a map of the District Streets like the ones on the wall for an extra $500.00. Cade stated the mapping would be a good thing for the District to have in future years.
Cade Baligad motioned to approve the aerial mapping of the open space next to CC
Meneley not to exceed $11,000.00, but not the District map. David Bourne seconded
The motion. Three ayes. Jeff James stood opposed. Motion passed.
Public Comment: none
IV. For possible action: Discuss master plans for water and sewer systems. Board discussion
Followed by public comment. Possible action to approve creating master plans for the water
and/or sewer systems. Discussion and possible action for the water and sewer master plan will
be discussed and voted upon separately. Action Item – District Staff.
Mike Bennett reviewed the Water Master Plan and the Sewer Master Plan with the board. The intent of a master plan is to model and understand how an existing system operates, plan for future infrastructure replacement, and develop an overall Master plan for future system upgrades to accommodate growth. Fees for the Sewer Master Plan would be $107,000.00. Fees for the Water Master Plan would be $171,000.00. The Board discussed tabling the Water Master Plan until next year.
Jeff James motioned to approve the Sewer Master Plan Proposal for Engineering services for fiscal year 2015-2016, all four phases. David Bourne seconded the motion. Four ayes. Motion passed.
Public Comment: Chuck Hill stated it was a great idea and should have been done years ago.
No motion was made for the Water Master Plan. Item died.
Old Business:
None
Consent Calendar: For possible action.
Jeff James motioned to approve the Consent Calendar. Cade Baligad seconded the
Motion. Four ayes. Motion passed.
Trustee Reports:
David Bourne thanked everyone for a job well done.
Cade Baligad stated there was a nice article about the District in the Carson Valley Almanac.
Jeff James suggested they think about putting an item on the Agenda to get something going for the District’s 50th anniversary.
Adjournment:
Cade Baligad motioned to adjourn the meeting. Jeff James seconded the motion.
Three ayes. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
By
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Dawn Hinds Acting Secretary
