SAN MIGUEL ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES
PO Box 425, San Miguel, CA California, 93451
www.sanmigueladvisorycouncil.org
MEETING TIME & DATE: 7:00 PM – April 28, 2010
LOCATION: COMMUNITY CENTER – (13th Street, behind Library)
I. Flag Salute – Tom Banish
II. Roll Call – Not taken
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
GARY DAVIS – CHAIRMAN Present
– VICE-CHAIRMAN
SHARON BROWER – SECRETARY Present
TOM BANISH – TREASURER Present
DENIS DEGHER – PUBLIC RELATIONS Excused
NOEL CARPENTER – HISTORIAN Present
MIKE SANDERS – CSD LIAISON Present
JEAN HOFFMANN – MEMBER Present

III. MINUTES APPROVAL – The minutes were reviewed and approved past corrections. Page 3, should read Pankey Mine. Williams Act should read Williamson Act. Minutes read Jean Hoffmann and Mike Sanders absent. Changed to reflect that they were present. Jean made the motion to approve, Mike Sanders seconded. Approved by all present.
IV. TREASURERS REPORT – Tom Banish reports that the balance is unchanged with a current balance of $1,064.19.
V. COUNCIL REPORT
A. Chairman – Gary Davis. Mr.Davis began by discussing the upcoming election on June 23rd. He pointed out that with the resignation of Debbie Lewis; Jean Hoffmann is now a regular member. Her term will remain one year as Ms. Lewis’ term would be ending in June. There are six offices to be filled, four officers and two alternates. The requirements are that the nominee must reside within the sphere of influence of San Miguel. The nominations may be verbal or written and must be in by the May 26th meeting. Sharon Brower will submit articles to Discover San Miguel and to Lynne Schmitz for her column in the Tribune, plus additional flyers around town, dedicated just to the election. (In addition to the agenda.)
Mr. Davis stated “Kudos to Jean and Sharon for the work they did for the Business Forum, held at the San Miguel Mission Parish Hall on April 23rd. Mr. Davis reported that repre-sentatives from the San Miguel Resource Connection told him that the attendance was down. Sharon Brower expressed the same. “The number of exhibitors was good but walk in’s were slim.” Noel Carpenter said that he “was at the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce meeting 1 ½ weeks ago and it was the same – attendance was down.” Jean Hoffmann said she just wanted to let everyone know that it was Sharon who worked on the project and that she was gone over that time. Mr. Davis, sounding jocular said that he “heard Sharon mentioning her name in relation to working on it.”
Laverne Buckman, from the audience and a Resource Connection Officer said that it was the feeling on the officers in the Resource Connection that they would like to have a “wrap up meeting later, perhaps next year prior to the time for the next forum and would appreciate input from the SMAC members who attended. She also added that the hope is that the business community would be enthused and wanting to take over the forum.
Mr. Davis discussed the Community Advisory Workshop to be held at the San Luis Obispo Library on Friday, April 30th. The Planning Department will be presenting the program and it is open to any current Advisory Council member or people who will be running for seats on a Council. The time is 8:30AM – 12:15PM. There will be another session in June.
B. CSD Liaison – Mike Sanders reported that there was discussion re: the problem on the Terrace where the water is draining and destroying the street and affecting the people on Oak St. The CSD is working with Mission San Miguel regarding the well and the first water storage tank, across 101, on the bank, is finishing up. The CSD officers expressed discon-tent with the work and will put the upcoming #2 tank project out for bids, to hire a different contracting company. There was some talk about the Weyrick development on 11th Street, but nothing firm yet. Additional discussion was about placing delinquent landowners on the tax role. Some landowners don’t pay their bill and then just move on, leaving the CSD without recourse. Noel Carpenter asked Mr. Sanders to give him more information about the Weyrick project, and pointed out that this is Colin not David. Mr. Davis pointed out that there is no financing at this time and that Mr. Weyrick intends to sell lots and allow the owners to build their houses.
VI. PUBLIC REPORTS
CHP/Sheriff – Sergeant John Marrs was present to represent the Sheriff’s office. He stated that there have 5-6 car burglaries per night. There have been 20-30 reports where the car was left unlocked. Mr. Davis brought up the ATV’s and motorcycles in the Salinas riverbed and asked if anyone had followed through on his request some meeting past. This request was to take the Quad runners out of the warehouse and check out the area, particularly on a weekend day. Sgt. Marrs said that there are two Quad runners and that there are about eight deputies who are well-trained to drive them. But, the big problem is in staffing for them. There just aren’t enough deputies on at one time. “To be honest I don’t think it’s going to happen”. Karl Von Dollen wanted to know” if anyone is tracing people who are dumping rubbish?” He wondered if there might be a way of finding the offender through information found on the trash. Sgt Marrs gave a number for residents to call if they have info re” the car break-ins. It is Brandy Swan at 781-4550.
CSD – Dale Hamblin – Not present
Supervisor’s Office – Not present
San Miguel Resource Connection – Jean Hoffmann asked Mr. Sanders if the CSD would be having a Community Clean-Up day? Mr. Sander’s replied that they have them frequently but did not know the date. Per Ms. Hoffmann the Resource Connection has cancelled the Albertson’s Fundraiser and she also reported that the Fish Fry that the Lion’s put on for the community will stop after this Friday’s dinner. The Lion’s use the proceeds from the Fish Fry’s to cover the expenses at the swimming pool so that the community can swim free. Linda Mora spoke about the Parks and Recreation intention to charge admission for the swimming pool starting this summer. Per Mr. Sanders the Lion’s Club negotiates with the Parks and Recreation every year. And every year it costs more to keep the swimming free. The Parks and Recreation is proposing charging adults for admission or increasing the cost to the Lion’s Club. Mr. Sanders stated he’s like to see the children remain free and let the parents pay! Karl Van Dollen wanted to know how much the Lions co-pay was. Mr. Sanders replied that the total cost is about $12,000.00 of which the Lion’s Club gives $6,000.00. The Lion’s Club meeting will be next Thursday, May 6th and he encouraged people to attend to discuss their views. The meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays.
IX. COUNTY PLANNING REPORT –Elizabeth Kavanaugh is not present but communicated to Mr. Davis and he will discuss the information she sent.
A. The new grading and storm water element has been approved by the Supervisors. Michael Conger will be in charge.
B. Pankey Mine – Proposals for an EIR have been reviewed and are out for bid.
C. Weyrick – Tract 2710-24 was approved by the Planning Commission on 04/22/10. Eliz-abeth Kavanaugh is the project manager.
D. Pecora project – Approved on 04/16/10. Elizabeth Kavanaugh is the project manager.
E. The Board of Supervisor’s will meet on May 4th re: the Annual Resource Management Reports
F. Estrella River Project Mike Conger, project manager, tabled and sent back to the Plan-ning Commission on May 13th. This will be discussion only – no vote.
G. On May 13th at 6:30 PM – Public workshop on land use and transportation in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.
X. OLD BUSINESS – None at this time.
IX. NEW BUSINESS – Lieutenant Colonel George Leone from Camp Roberts thanked us for our support and explained some of the things that they are training for at the Camp. Bio-terrorism and triaging as Camp Roberts is designated as a site for refugees in the event of a catastrophic event such as an emergency evacuation from a large city. Noel Carpenter commented on the talk that the Commander, Colonel Barbara Nuismer, gave at the Business Forum last week. He said she talked about the water that would be on hand but did not mention food or where it would come from. Lt. Col. Leone said they would figure into the Emergency Management System. He added they do exercises with San Luis Obispo Emergency Management. He also said that he has spoken with Fire Chief Roland Snow re: having regular joint exercises with the San Miguel Volunteer Fire Department.
Father Larry from Mission San Miguel was welcomed and asked to reveal some of the plans he envisions for the Mission site, now that the restoration has been completed. He said he is thinking of putting in an Olive orchard from the Parish Hall to the 101. They are also excited re: receiving a grant from the Bechtol Corporation to restore the interior of the Mission. He said he feels very positive about the future.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM with Mike Sanders making the motion and Gary Davis seconding. Approved 6-0 with one in absentia.
Next meeting is on May 26, 2010
Minutes approved as read May 26, 2010 Jean Hoffmann made the motion, Noel Carpenter seconded.