SAN MIGUEL ADVISORY COUNCIL
PO Box 425, San Miguel, CA California, 93451
www.sanmigueladvisorycouncil.org
MEETING TIME & DATE: 6:00 PM – JULY 28, 2010
LOCATION: COMMUNITY CENTER –
(13th Street, behind Library)
I. Flag Salute – Craig Rambo
II. Roll Call – Sharon Brower
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
GARY DAVIS – CHAIRMAN Present
NOEL CARPENTER – VICE-CHAIRMAN Present
SHARON BROWER – SECRETARY Present
TOM BANISH – TREASURER Present
MIKE SANDERS – PUBLIC RELATIONS Absent -Excused
JEAN HOFFMANN – HISTORIAN Present
DENIS DEGHER – MEMBER Absent-Excused
PATRICIA McHARRIS – ALTERNATE Present & Seated
CRAIG RAMBO – ALTERNATE Present & Seated

I. FLAG SALUTE – Craig Rambo
II. ROLL CALL – Sharon Brower
III. MINUTES APPROVAL – May and June Minutes were up for approval. The May minutes were approved as read per Gary Davis with Noel Carpenter seconding. Gary Davis noted two errors in the June minutes 1) Change CHP to Sheriff on page 3, under Gary Davis added and on page 4, under Native Daughters clarify that the Ventura meeting was the annual meeting. They were approved with corrections by Gary Davis and Noel Carpenter seconding.
IV. TREASURERS REPORT – Tom Banish reports a balance of $538.89. Nothing due this month.
V. COUNCIL REPORT
A. Chairman – Gary Davis. Mr. Davis commented on the large attendance present and clarified that the majority were there, at the Supervisor’s invitation to speak at a special meeting regarding the number of home and car break-ins occurring in the town. Because this is a special topic it will be brought up after the regular SMAC meeting adjourns. He also noted that many of the citizens normally present are involved in the Mid State Fair and absent.
Mr. Davis said because of the confusion regarding the wording in the by laws about write in candidates he wants to enjoin a sub committee to look at them and update them. They will then be brought back to the Council for approval. Sharon Brower, Jean Hoffmann and Patricia Mc Harris will serve on the By Laws subcommittee.
Mr. Davis brought up a complaint that he had received about the sale of fireworks in the town of San Miguel. This brought up considerable discussion including the facts from a Fire Department representative John Green with Fred Thacker also adding to them. 1) There were no fires within San Miguel 2) One call was received, of an illegal fire off of Well-sona. 3) The CSD controls the fireworks sold in San Miguel. 4) Anyone selling fireworks must pay $500.00 to be bonded and must pay $1000.00 to the CSD to cover the fire personnel, in case of a fire. Mr. Davis said he would pass on this information to the party who had complained.
Sharon Brower brought up that she saw 2-3 flyers referring to the meeting tonight when she was posting agendas. The flyers were in English and Spanish but there was no way to determine where they came from. Linda Vaughn was recognized from the attending citizens and explained that she had done the flyers and posted them. She stated she has lived in different addresses in San Miguel for 35 years and she is very concerned about the car break ins. She got involved because of her husband’s truck being broken into “more than once”. She wonders “What happened to the Volunteer Citizen’s Patrol and what can we do to get it going again or what else can we do?” She was reminded by Mr. Davis that after the SMAC meeting there would be a whole meeting devoted to that. As to the flyers she was informed that they were confusing and that an easy fix is to document who they were from at the bottom of the page. She stated she understood and would do that if she put out more notices. Ms. Brower thanked her as did Mr. Davis.
B. CSD Liaison – Sharon Brower told the Council and audience that Mike had sent her an e-mail asking that she give them a report. She apologized, stating that she couldn’t find the e-mail copy.

VII. PUBLIC REPORTS
CHP/Sheriff – No one present to speak
CSD – Dale Hamblin – Reports that the meeting was last Thursday on the 22nd. The Fire Chief reported that there were no fire incidences within San Miguel. There was a special recognition given to Fire Personnel: Kelly Dobbs, Phil Brown and Kevin Byrne. He reports that the 2010-2011 Budget is back to committee. The 2008 “grate” study was done to determine if repairs will be covered at N Street. If the sewer water is elevated it will apply, if the water is not elevated it will not apply. The rate adjustment per property will be back before the Board at the next meeting – Aug 26th. (This is the property tax billing that is proposed, where the water and sewer bills will be included with the six month property tax bill.)
The Fire Chief is requested purchase of a 4-W-D utility truck with a slide in unit. The re-quest was approved by the Board.
A test drill will be done along with the second tank – up on the hill by #1 tank, since that tank includes a new well. The proposed well by the Mission has not been approved yet and the staff is looking for an alternate site.
There have been problems in the past on the ______ sewer line so the question is whether to replace it or not.
John Green, a School Board member and community activist stated “that people should attend the Public Meeting at the CSD Thursday, August 26, at 7:00 PM. That meeting is to determine if the Board should go forward with the decision to put the water and sewer bills on our property taxes.”
Tom Vaughn said, “I get three trash bills so that would be three bills added on to my property tax.”
John Green, “At the last meeting I asked who initiated this – I did not get an answer.”
Jean Hoffmann and Craig Rambo to attend the Aug. 26th meeting and report back to the Advisory Council.
Supervisor’s Office – Supervisor Mecham commended the Fire Department on their “Clean Up Days. He also wanted to let everyone know that the CSD and Camp Roberts will be meeting to discuss a plan for joint land use study. The Federal Government will cover 90% while the 10% will be an in-kind cost.
His office hours for San Miguel will be at the CSD next Thursday from 3PM to 5PM. Citizens are invited to stop by to discuss any concerns or just to meet and say hello.
Jean Hoffmann asked the Supervisor about crosswalks at 13th and River Rd. He replied that they have requested funding to complete the improvement.
Commander Nuismer, from Camp Roberts was asked if there was anything new from Camp Roberts. She offered that they have fenced off a part of the Salinas River in a move to deter motorcycle use through the river bed. She also gave out their Public Relations person name and phone number so the public can call with questions or concerns. He name is Suzanne Thomas and the hot line phone number is: 805-238-8308.
VIII. COUNTY PLANNING REPORT – Elizabeth Kavanaugh
Ms. Kavanaugh has been transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department. Michael Conger has been named to fill her position as North County Planner. He was unable to make tonight’s meeting as he was committed to be at the Oceano meeting where he has been Liaison. He will be attending the August meeting.
Sharon Brower has the Cal Poly Class Design Plan disc, if anyone would like to see it. No one requests it tonight so Ms. Brower will keep the disc so others may borrow it if they wish.
IX. NEW BUSINESS – Ryan Chapman has asked to be scheduled for the September meeting. It is hoped that all involved with the one way alley change be present at that meeting.
Jamie Kirk will be at the August meting to discuss the Estrella River project as well as the Zion Events project.

Jean Hoffmann moved to adjourn the meeting and Sharon Brower seconded. Seven to 0 vote.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00PM
Next meeting August 25th at 7:00 PM

The minutes were approved as read. Motion made by Jean Hoffmann, seconded by Craig Rambo. Approved 7-0 with two absences