

CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District was
called to order at 5:03 p.m., May 17, 2010 at the District Office, 901 West Esplanade
Avenue, San Jacinto, California, by Vice President Minor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was lead by President Schouten.
ROLL CALL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
PRESENT: Nick Schouten (entered the meeting at 5:12pm), Larry Minor, Frank Gorman, John Bragg and Steve Simpson
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
STAFF: Jeff Leatherman, Gayle Hepner, Angelica Rangel, Valerie Florez, Kirk Summers, Michael Paul and Vince Valdez
GUEST: Greg Ghironzi and Tiffany Ellis of NBS; and Sandy and Aimee Minor
On a motion by Mr. Gorman, seconded by Mr. Simpson the Board approved the Amended Agenda (UNANIMOUS).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments at this time.
BOARD COMMENTS
At this time Mr. Gorman presented the Board with a draft sketch of potential future development at Diamond Valley Lake Community Park.
Following Mr. Gorman’s comments, Mr. Bragg addressed the Board with his concerns regarding the need of additional bike lanes throughout the community.
CHECK LIST
On a motion by Mr. Gorman, seconded by Mr. Bragg, the Board approved Valley-Wide Clearing
Accounts Check List Numbers for April 2010: 46420-47093; 2002-2008 (UNANIMOUS)
EMPLOYEE PRESENTATION
At this time, Michael Paul, Sport Center Senior Recreation Supervisor, gave a brief overview of his job duties and sports programs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 19, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Minor, seconded by Mr. Gorman, the Board approved Consent Calendar Items 1 as submitted (UNANIMOUS)
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Presentation by NBS Consultant – Public Hearings / Annual Assessments
At this time Mr. Greg Ghironzi, NBS Local Government Solutions, provided a brief description of improvements within the following areas: French Valley Park and LMD, Menifee North Park and LMD, Menifee Parks Zone and the Wheatfield South Zone of Valley-Wide Recreation and Park LMD, Menifee South Park and LMD, Regional Parks Zone and the Rivercrest Zone of Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District LMD No.88-1, and Winchester Park and LMD. In addition, Mr. Ghironzi stated the assessment amounts for these areas and recommended that the Board after taking public comment and determining that no majority protest exists for each public hearing, adopt Resolution Nos. 850-10 through No. 855-10
The Clerk of the Board responded by stating that the notice has been given in the manner and form as required by law.
President Schouten opened the Public Hearing for French Valley Park and Landscape Maintenance District, including all zones for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 at 5:20 p.m. There being no public comment President Schouten closed the Public Hearing at 5:21 p.m.
3. Approval of Resolution No. 850-10
On a motion by Mr. Minor, seconded by Mr. Simpson, the Board approved Resolution No. 850-10, Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, California, Amending and/or Approving the Final Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the French Valley Park and Landscape Maintenance District, including all zones for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 (UNANIMOUS)
The Clerk of the Board responded by stating that the notice has been given in the manner and form as required by law.
President Schouten opened the Public Hearing for Menifee North Parks Zone and Landscape Maintenance District, for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 at 5:22 p.m. There being no Public comment President Schouten closed the Public Hearing at 5:23 p.m.
5. Approval of Resolution No. 851-10
On a motion by Mr. Gorman, seconded by Mr. Minor, the Board approved Resolution No. 851-10, Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, California, Amending and/or Approving the Final Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Menifee North Parks Zone and Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 (UNANIMOUS)
The Clerk of the Board responded by stating that the notice has been given in the manner and form as required by law.
President Schouten opened the Public Hearing for Menifee Parks Zone and the Wheatfield South Zone of Landscape Maintenance District, 88-1, for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 at 5:24 p.m. There being no public comment President Schouten closed the Public Hearing at 5:24 p.m.
7. Approval of Resolution No. 852-10
On a motion by Mr. Minor, seconded by Mr. Simpson, the Board approved Resolution No. 852-10, Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, California, Amending and/or Approving the Final Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Menifee Parks Zone and the Wheatfield South Zone of the Valley-wide Recreation and Park District Landscape Maintenance District of No. 88-1 for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 (UNANIMOUS)
The Clerk of the Board responded by stating that the notice has been given in the manner and form as required by law.
President Schouten opened the Public Hearing for Menifee South Park and Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 at 5:25 P.M. There being no public comment President Schouten closed the Public Hearing at 5:25 p.m.
9. Approval of Resolution No. 853-10
President Schouten announced that this is the time and place fixed for the Public Hearing relating to the annual levy of assessments for the Regional Parks Zone and the Rivercrest Zone of Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 for Fiscal Year 2010/2011. The purpose of this meeting is to receive public comment in regards to the assessments. The assessments finance the annual maintenance of park and landscaping improvements throughout the District. President Schouten asked the Clerk of the Board if the public notice had been given, in regards to this meeting.
The Clerk of the Board responded by stating that the notice has been given in the manner and form as required by law.
President Schouten opened the Public Hearing for Regional Parks Zone and the Rivercrest Zone of Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 at 5:27 p.m. There being no public comment President Schouten closed the Public Hearing at 5:28 p.m.
11. Approval of Resolution No. 854-10
The Clerk of the Board responded by stating that the notice has been given in the manner and form as required by law.
President Schouten opened the Public Hearing for Winchester Park and Landscape Maintenance District, including all zones for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 at 5:29 p.m. There being no public comment President Schouten closed the Public Hearing at 5:29 p.m.
13. Approval of Resolution No. 855-10
On a motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Minor, the Board approved Resolution No. 855-10, Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, California, Amending and/or Approving the Final Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Winchester Park and Landscape Maintenance District, including all zones for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 (UNANIMOUS)
14. Bid Approval—Parking Lots
On a motion by Mr. Gorman, seconded by Mr. Simpson, the Board approved a bid from
NPG Corporation for 13 parking lot sites totaling 276,306 square feet. Contract amount
$37,937.34.
15. Approval of 2010/11 and 2011/12 Preliminary Budget
On a motion by Mr. Gorman, seconded by Mr. Minor, the Board approved the 2010/11 and 2011/12 Preliminary Budget (UNANIMOUS)
BOARD INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
At this time the General Manager informed the Board of upcoming events and projects.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:02 p.m. the Board adjourned the Regular Board Meeting for an Executive Session regarding the discussion of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (P.E.R.S.) revised resolution. The Board closed the Executive Session and re-opened the Board Meeting at 6:17 p.m.
1. CALPERS Employer Pickup
On a motion by Mr. Minor, seconded Mr. Simpson, the Board approved Resolution No. 856 10, Resolution of the Board of Directors of Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, authorizing the Park District to continue to implement the provisions of section 414(h)(2) Internal Revenue Code by making employee contributions pursuant to California Government Code section 20691 to the Public Employees’ Retirement System (P.E.R.S.) on behalf of its employees who are members of P.E.R.S. (UNANIMOUS).
The Board adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. (UNANIMOUS).
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