Gold Mountain Community Services District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 05, 2025 02:00 PM
150 Pacific Street, Portola, CA 96122
https://www.gmcsd.org/


  1. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm by President Gordon Bennie.

    1. Roll Call

      Present: President Gordon Bennie, Vice-President Kim Seney, Director Rene St. Pierre, Director Kathy Kogge, Director Jon Gresley

      Staff Present: Skyler Allingham, Debbie Beever


  2. Board Meeting/ Public Hearing  

    Skyler Allingham, G.M. and   V.P. Kim Seney presented a year end review of water services in the district. There was great participation and discussion from the public. Some key points made by the public is that existing homes and lot owners should be encouraged to conserve water, since the water infrastructure in place will support 1/3 of the development's build out. The very high summer usage was driven by 10% of the connected customers and the CSD and the HOA  are working to educate, encourage reduction and offer alternatives to theses excessive water users. 

  3. Correspondence to the Board of Directors    

    Debbie read 2 letters that arrived late. One from Gordon Isakson and one from Jim Ventura. 

    Nakoma Community Association Board- letter acknowledged , as all customers and board members received a copy.

  4. Consent Agenda
    1. Approve Meeting Minutes -9.20.24

      Approve Meeting Minutes -11.15.24

    Vote for 9/20/2024 Minutes noted above .

    Vote for 11/15/2025 Minutes

    Director Gresley made a motion to approve the minutes. Director St. Pierre Seconded the Minutes

    All in favor (5) full board approval. 


     

    Vice-President Kim Seney motioned to approve. President Gordon Bennie seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      4   In Favor      0   Opposed
      1   Abstained      0   Absent      0   Recused

  5. Financials 

    Financials were reviewed and approved

    Balance Sheet

    AR Aging

    Balance Summary

    Profit and Loss

    Fire Balance Sheet 

    Fire Profit and Loss


  6. General Managers Report

    Skyler went over his report.-Water Distribution System

      Well 29 Grant is complete and approved and we have received the funds. Booster Stations are all working well. Safer Clearinghouse report is now required. Total Water Production for December 2024 is  841124

    Sewer Transmission System and Septic Tanks - Leach field expansion had light erosion during rainstorm. 

    4th Quarter State Report Completed.  



  7. Contract Recommendations for Finance Strategy Consulting- Skyler 

    Skyler presented the Hansford Contract Infrastructure Financing Strategy and update New Development Fees. 

    Director Rene St. Pierre motioned to approve. President Gordon Bennie seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      5   In Favor      0   Opposed
      0   Abstained      0   Absent      0   Recused

  8. Directors Reports

    VP Kim Seney Reported that she will be attending CSD annual conference in August. She encouraged others to attend if possible. 

    Director Kathy Kogge - Reported on Firewise 

    President Bennie reported that he and Director Gresley are working on the MOU. 


  9. Adjournment

    Adjournment was at 4:27 P.M. 

Posted 8:03 am on November 1, 2025

8:03 am November 1, 2025