To: Lake Davis Steering Committee
From: Leslie Tigan, Secretary
Date: April 28, 2005
Re: Draft Notes from the April 18, 2005 Lake Davis Steering Committee meeting held at Portola City Hall
Present: Ivan Paulsen (Fish & Game), John Ball (Rotary), Jim Murphy (City of Portola), Fran Roudebush (Lake Davis Coalition), Judy Schaber (Forest Service), Bill Powers (Plumas County Supervisor, District 1), Colleen Marsh (Lake Davis Coalition), Julie Cunningham (Fish & Game), Steve Clifton (Leonard’s Market), Mike Gardner, Kelly Hale (Plumas County Environmental Health). By Phone: Doug Rischbieter (CDWR), Ralph Hinton (CDWR), Stephanie Coupe (Fish & Game)
Introductions: Individuals in attendance introduced themselves.
Snow Creek Sign: Colleen Marsh reported that the Outdoor Sportsman Coalition was willing to contribute $500 toward the sign, but that the Steering Committee would need to write a formal letter requesting the funds. Judy Schaber reported that Trout Unlimited would provide the rest of the funding. Mr. Powers indicated that he would draft the letter.
Rules of Conduct: John Ball reviewed the draft version of the rules of conduct developed by the committee since the previous meeting.
Fran Roudebush suggested a few minor changes to the language in the document and suggested membership consist of “up to 9 members who volunteer”.
It was moved by Collen Marsh, seconded by Fran Roudebush to adopt the rules with the suggested changes.
Stephanie Coupe noted that agencies are not members of the committee, individuals are committee members.
Mike Gardner expressed concern that the public hasn’t felt like they are being provided enough information about the issues and suggested language should be inserted to outline the responsibility of the committee to facilitate information exchange.
The earlier motion and second were withdrawn by Colleen Marsh and Fran Roudebush. After further discussion it was the consensus of the committee to have the suggested changes made to the Rules of Conduct and consider approval of the revised document at the next meeting.
Additional Agenda Item: It was moved by Fran Roudebush, seconded by Mike Gardner to add item 1A to the agenda, approval of the minutes. All members present voted in favor.
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Fran Roudebush, seconded by Colleen Marsh to approve the minutes of the meeting held on March 21, 2005. All members present voted in favor.
Crocker Mountain Well: Bill Powers indicated that Grizzly Lake Resort Improvement District (GLRID) was concerned with the quality of the water after the treatment and asked if the USFS waster supply could be diverted to their storage tank. Colleen Marsh noted that she had received a letter indicating that the County would be spending a portion of the Monterey settlement funds for a new will for GLRID. It was reported that the USFS campgrounds are supplied by wells and water could not be re-directed and that if GLRID was interested in property for a tank from the Forest Service that they would have to submit a written proposal to the USFS.
Agency Reports: DWR – Ralph Hinton reported that the lake level was at 5765.87 elevation or 51,918 acre feet, about the same a last year at this time.
DFG - Ivan Paulsen reported that the lake is 100% open and nets have been set at Freeman Creek and Mosquito Slough. He reported lots of big trout, pike, brown bullnose and pumpkin seeds were being found.
Julie Cunningham reported that she had met with three economists and that a Steering Committee member would be on the interview panel for selection of an economist. She explained that a new pike watch card was being printed with Ivan Paulsen’s phone number as the contact. She continued to report on the steps being taken to provide notice to agencies that a project was being developed and requesting information on what permits, etc will be required by each agency. She discussed the need for more outreach and provided a list for everyone to review. She noted that the Notice of Preparation would be out by late May.
Ms. Cunningham also requested the Committee consider what their formal name would be noting that the words, “task force” had been used at times. After a brief discussion it was moved by John Ball, seconded by Steve Clifton to use the name “Lake Davis Steering Committee”. With the exception of an abstention by Fran Roudebush, all other members present voted in favor. It was requested that membership and meeting notices be place on the next agenda.
USFS – Judy Schaber reported that the campground hosts would be at the lakes next week
Set next meeting date: The next meeting was scheduled for 1-3 pm on May 18 at City Hall.
Other items: Bill Powers noted that he would talk to GLRID about attending the next meeting and also Joe Fish from Air Quality.
Mr. Powers also discussed funding of $240 that he felt should be deposited into the hospitality fund. He then reported that he had watched a documentary at UC Davis that had been developed by grad students on the Lake Davis pike issue and noted that he would inquire about getting a copy for the committee to review.
Adjournment: It was moved by Fran Roudebush, seconded by Steve Clifton to adjourn the meeting at 2:45 p.m. All members present voted in favor.