LAFCo MINUTES FOR January 23, 2002

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:

Cherie Arkley, Roy Curless, Jeff Farley, Richard Leonard, Marty McClelland, Mervin Moe, Bonnie Neely, Roger Rodoni, & Bill Strickland

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:

Vern Cooney, & John Woolley

STAFF PRESENT:

Kirk Gothier, LAFCo Staff

Carolyn Ruth, LAFCo Counsel

Sharyn Lodes, LAFCo Clerk

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisor's Chambers, County Courthouse, Chairman McClelland presiding.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5,2001

THE MOTION WAS MADE(Curless/Moe) to approve the Minutes from the December 5, 2001 meeting.

THE MOTION PASSED 7-0.AlternatesLeonard and Strickland present, but not voting.

5A. APPOINTMENT OF LAFCo OFFICERS FOR 2002

THE MOTION WAS MADE(Curless/Rodoni) to nominate and elect Marty McClelland as Chairman.

THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. Alternates Leonard & Strickland present, but not voting.

THE MOTION WAS MADE(Curless/Farley) to nominate and elect Bonnie Neely as Vice Chairman.

THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. Alternates Leonard & Strickland present, but not voting.

5B. ADOPTION OF LAFCo MEETING CALENDARFOR 2002

THE MOTION WAS MADE(Rodoni/Curless) to adopt the meeting calendar for 2002.

THE MOTION PASSED 7-0. Alternates Leonard & Strickland present, but not voting.

5C. BUDGET PROGRESS REPORT

Kirk Gothier gave a summary review of the budget report. The Commission asked no questions.

6A. LAFCo FEE SCHEDULE

Kirk Gothiergave a brief review of the fee schedule history and determination.

Supervisor Neelyasked if the fees were substantiated with timesheets, especially Senior Office Assistant fees. Mr. Gothier assured all fees were substantiated with timesheets and have been for at least three years.

&nbspTHE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.

Dave Gibbs,representing Humboldt Fire District, encouraged the Commission to minimize expenditures and economize as much as possible. This District has a decline in revenues.

Nancy Wilson,Board Member of Garberville Hospital District, explained the financial problems this District has had and asked the Commission to be thrifty.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.

THE MOTION WAS MADE(Neely/Curless) to adopt the proposed Fee Schedule.

THE MOTION PASSED 7-0 ROLL CALL VOTE. Alternates Leonard & Strickland present, but not voting.

6B. UPDATED LAFCO PROCEDURES

Kirk Gothier explained the changes requested by the Commission at the last meeting. These included changes to disclosure applicability, fiscal analysis for the city incorporation process, and billing procedures for the Auditor's office. The Commission had no questions.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.

Tom Marking, Director of McKinleyville Community Service District, asked how a forecast of revenues was done (City Incorporation, Application instruction 1D). Mr. Gothier described the process stating the State Controller's office would audit the revenues. Mr. Marking wanted to know if any regulations limiting the exercise of powers by its special districts have been adopted. Mr. Gothier answered yes explaining the resolution. Mr. Marking asked about the proposed change in the Framework Plan limiting service levels without LAFCo approval.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.

THE MOTION WAS MADE(Curless/Moe) to adopt the proposed changes to "A Guide to LAFCo Procedures."

THE MOTION PASSED 7-0 ROLL CALL VOTE. Alternates Leonard & Strickland present, but not voting.

To answer Mr. Marking's third question, Chairman McClelland explained the LAFCo Sphere of Influence is not involved in what the County requires. This is a problem to be addressed.

7. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None

8. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:28 A.M.