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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 LAFCO Agenda Item # /0 KEE O E Act Public Utility Dist Memorandum To: Board of Directors From: Peter Holzmeister Date: March 16, 2007 Subject: Casting a ballot for LAFCo alternate special district member Why this matter is before the Board: This matter involves casting a ballot for election of Alternate Special District Member on Nevada County LAFCo. Only the Board can perform that task. History: The LAFCo commission is comprised of two members from the county supervisors, two members appointed by the cities in Nevada County, one member representing the general public and two members appointed by the special districts in the county. There are also alternate members representing those same categories. When an alternate term of office of a LAFCo member representing the special districts is open, the special districts are asked to nominate a person to fill the vacancy. After the nominations are received by LAFCo, a ballot is sent to each special district, votes are cast, and the vacancy is filled. New information: You will recall that recently Kurt Grundel vacated the Alternate Special District Member position and was voted to serve as a member of the Nevada County LAFCo board. This left the position open for a LAFCo Alternate Special District Member. LAFCo only has one nominee, Mr. Ron Perea of the Truckee fire Protection District for election of a LAFCo Alternate Special District Member to complete Mr. Grundel's term, which ends in May 2009. Mr. Perea's candidate statement is attached. Recommendation: We can either caste no ballot or caste a ballot for Mr. Perea to be Alternate Special District Member of Nevada County LAFCo. LAFCo Fen County 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, CA 95959-8617 Phone 530 265 7180 Formation Toll Free 888 846 7180 Commission Fax 530 265 9862 E mail lafco a co nevada.ca.us Webpage nclafco.com John Drew February 16, 2007 Districts Kurt Grundel Districts Paul Norsell Public David McKay To: Boards of Directors Cities Nevada County Independent Special Districts Ted Owens,Chair From: Katherine E. Hudson, Clerk/Analyst/ _' County Lisa Swarthout Subject: Election of Alternate Special District Member—Ballot Packet Cities You will recall, no doubt, that we recently requested nominations for the ter- Hank Weston nate Special District Member position being vacated by Kurt Grundel of the Penn County Valley Fire Protection District Board, who was the only nominee for the voting position vacated by Hank Weston. Nate Beason County Alternate Once again we have only one nominee, Mr. Ron Perea of the Truckee Fire -vacant- Protection District. We are therefore enclosing a ballot showing only Mr. Perea's Districts Alternate name for election of a LAFCo Alternate Special District Member to complete Alm Kilburn Grundel's term, which will end in May 2009. A candidate's statement for Mr. Public Alternate Perea is also included. Josh Susman The steps for mail nomination and election of a LAFCo district member are as Cities Alternate follow: 1. A notice requesting nominations is sent to each Independent Special SR Jones District of Nevada County—in the present case,this was done January 3, Executive Officer 2007. P.Scott Browne Legal Counsel 2. Nominations are made by district resolution; a nominating resolution was Katherine E.Hudson received by February 12, 2007, for the following person: Clerk to the Commission Ronald E. Perea, Truckee Fire Protection District Kate Duroux Assrstani Clerk 3. The ballot packets are sent to each Independent Special District for completion and return within not less than thirty(30) days. The ballot may not be photocopied—only the original ballot will be counted. Only the Chair of a district's Board of Directors or a substitute appointed by the Board may complete and sign the ballot. (If a substitute is to sign the ballot, a copy of the resolution appointing him or her must be included with the ballot returned to LAFCo.) Lack of this person's original signature on the ballot will invalidate that district's vote. 4. The ballot must be returned to LAFCo no later than the date stated on the ballot: March 26, 2007. Ballots received after 5:00 p.m. on that date will t cast its be andvot will not bees of counted. In an effort to assure that every district has an opportunity o meeting schedule,and in recognition of the time required for mail delivery between Nevada City and Truckee, copies of this ballot packet will be transmitted by email and/or fax to dis- tricts which have such service. This is done for information purposes, so that districts will have ample leadtime to put the vote on their meeting agendas. On1y ri liga-mot received by mail is to be marked, signed and returned to LAFCo,however. 5. The votes will be tallied by LAFCO staff, in the presence of a witness not affiliated with e tally should LAFCo or any nominee,within seven(7) days. (Anyone wishing to witness the of the call the LAFCo office to be informed of the date,time and place of the tally.) election will be sent to each special district and each nominee. Ballots must be RECEIVED in the LAFCo office NO LATER THAN MARCH 26,2007: Nevada LAFCo 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, CA 95959 If there are any questions, please call the LAFCo office at the number listed on the previous page. Results of the election for the LAFCo Special District member will be sent to each Special District and each nominee. cc: Nominee Ted Owens, Chair Commissioner John Drew Commissioner Kurt Grundel enc.: Election Ballot i LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF NEVADA COUNTY Alternate Special District Member (Term to expire in May 2009) Election Ballot 2007 Vote for one(1)candidate Truckee Donner Public Utility District Ronald E.Perea,Truckee Fire Protection District Nominated by: Truckee Fire Protection District Chair of the Board of Directors Signature Printed Name Must be received by LAFCo no later than March 26, 2007 L"j J AN Z 0 I.uul C Truckee Fire Protection District Board of Directors of Nevada County Ben Malone Proudly providing services is the Town of Truckee and Ronald E.PereaRobert E.Snyder portions of both Placer and Nevada Counties Joseph E.Straub,Jr. Gary W. Waters FARE D1S�' Fire Chief Fire Marshal Bryce E.Keller Robert W.Bena January 23,2007 Allied Districts, Truckee Fare Protection District recently nominated Chairman Ron Perea for the position of"Alternate Special District Member" for Nevada County LAFCo. It is anticipated that Penn Valley Fire Protection District Director, Kurt Grundel will move to the voting member position thus creating the opportunity for Director Perea. Attached you will find his brief resume/letter of interest. I have known Ron Perea both professionally and personally for more than 10 years. I have always found his work to be professional and of high quality. He is a man of integrity and given the opportunity, I am confident he would faithfully fulfill his obligations as a LAFCo commissioner. It is with great pleasure and without reservation that I offer my recommendation that Director Perea be elected to the position of "Alternate Special District Member"for Nevada County LAFCo. Your support is most appreciated. For communication pertaining to this recommendation please feel free to call me at the below number. Sincerely, /;')—7 Bryce E. Keller Fire Chief 10049 Donner Pass Road• Post Office Box 2768•Truckee, California 96160 • (530)582-7850• FAX(530)582-7854 Candidate Alternative Special District E 77 Member Nevada County LAFCo. �d Ronald (Ron) E. Perea I am Ron Perea, Board Member of the Truckee Fire Protection District and I am seeking your support. My fellow Board Members recently nominated me for the position of "Alternate Special District Member" for the Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission, I have accepted the nomination. I was elected to the Truckee Fire Protection District Board and took office in December 2004. I am currently serving as Board Chairman and have been since January 2006. I retired as Sergeant in 2003 after serving 31 years, all in the Truckee area, with the Nevada County SherifF s Department. In my many years in Truckee I have been involved in the community both as law enforcement and as a concerned citizen. I am a good listener and will look at all aspects before making a decision. I will participate in and have suggestions which may help in any decision making on issues the may come before the Commission. I have the time to be committed and therefore I want to serve on the Nevada County LAFCo. as "Alternative Special District Member". I appreciate your support.