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Home My WebLink About18 LAFCO Special District MemberACTION To: Board of Directors From: Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC Date: May 16, 2018 Subject: Consideration of Voting for a Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Special District Member 1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD This matter involves casting a ballot for a candidate to serve on the Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) as a Special District representative. 2. HISTORY When a vacancy occurs in the position of a Special District Commissioner on LAFCo, it has been the practice to begin the process of selecting a replacement by asking the boards of the districts to nominate candidates. After the nomination process is completed, the special districts are asked to cast ballots, thus electing a person to fill the vacancy. The current position is held by Mr. Nick Wilcox, Nevada Irrigation District. His term ends in May 2018. Earlier this year, LAFCo sent a letter to all the special districts in the area, requesting nomination for a Special District Commissioner. The Board was noticed and we did not have any interest to nominate a member from the TDPUD Board. 3. NEW INFORMATION Deborah Gilcrest, Clerk/Analyst of the Nevada County LAFCo informed the District of the nominations received for the position of the Special District Commissioner. The letter and candidate bios are included as Attachment 1. There were two nominations: • Nick Wilcox, Nevada Irrigation District (incumbent as an Alternate), and • Patricia Nelson, Nevada County Consolidated Fire District. Timeline: • Consider the two nominations for Special District Alernative Member for LAFCo (tonight); • Submit the ballot to LAFCo. The ballot must be received in the LAFCo office no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2018 (Attachment 2); and • Recieve the results of the election. Results will be sent to each special district and each nominee within a week. 4. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. 5. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Board President to mark the attached ballot and sign for the District, in the manner directed by the Board for the election of a Special District Commissioner of the Nevada County LAFCo. Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC District Clerk Michael D. Holley General Manager e v a d a (Local County agency Formation Commission Richard Anderson County Patrick Flora Cities Kurt Grurdel, vi:;e-C::air Districts Evans Phelps Cities Josh Susman Public Hank Weston, Chair County Nick Wilcox Districts Ben Aguilar Cities Alternate Ed Beckenbach Districts Alternate Gloria Glenn Public Alternate Dan Miller County Alternate SR Jones Executive Offrcer P. Scott Browne Legal Comrsel Deborah Gilcrest Clerk/Analyst Marianna Brewer Administrative Accorrrrtant Apri145 2018 LAFCo 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, CA 95959 Phone: 530-265-7180 E mail lafco@co.nevada.ca.us httgs:llwww.niynevadacounty.com/9O7 To: Boards of Directors Nevada County Independent Special Districts From: Deborah Gilcrest, Clerk/Analyst Subject: Extended Ballot Deadline - Election of Special District Member - 2018 The deadline for the 2018 Special District Member Election has been extended. A new ballot i s enclosed. M Please submit your District's ballot before 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, ay 31, 2018. Our address is listed above. Thank you. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF INVAMA COUNTY Special District Member (Term to expire in May 2022) Election Ballot 2018 Vote for one (1) cmrdidate TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Patricia Nelson, Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Board Member Nominated by: Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Nick Wilcox (incumbent), Nevada Irrigation District Board Member and LAFCo Commissioner Nominated by: Nevada Irrigation District Chair of the Board of Directors Signature Printed Name Must be received by LAFCo no later than May 311)2018 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF NEVADA COUNTY Special District Member (Term to expire in May 2022) Election Ballot 2018 Vote for one (I) candidate 1l i\UTCi�L.� 1JlJ�V 1V L' i� r VT�L1� TV 1 ��1 1 I LJ�� 1 I�� Patricia Nelson, Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Board Member Nominated by: Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Nick Wilcox (incumbent), Nevada Irrigation District Board Member and LAFCo Commissioner Nominated by: Nevada Irrigation District Chair of the Board of Directors Signature Printed Name Must be received by LAFCo no later than Apri130, 2018 Nevada County Local Agency Formation (Commission Richard Anderson County Patrick Flora Cities Kurt Grundel, Vice -Chair Districis Evans Phelps Cities Josh Susman Public Hank Weston, Chair County Nick Wilcox Districts Ben Aguilar Cities Alternate Ed Beckenbach Districts Alternate Gloria Glenn Public Alternate Dan Miller County Alternate SR Jones Execurtive Offrcer P. Scott Browne Legal Counsel Deborah Gilcrest Clerk/Analyst Marianna Brewer Administrative Accountant Apri123 2018 LAFCo 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, CA 95959 Phone: 530-265-7180 E mail lafco(acr�,co.nevada.ca.us On the web at: www.mynevadacounty.com/ncllafco To: Boards of Directors Nevada County Independent Special Districts From: Deborah Gilcrest, Clerk/Analyst Subject: Ballot Packet for Election of Regular Special District Member Thank you for submitting your nominations for the open District seat on the Nevada Local Agency Formation Commission. Enclosed is a ballot showing the names of the two nominated candidates. Their statements (and/or resumes) are also enclosed. Both nominations were made by District resolution: Nick Wilcox (incumbent), Nevada Irrigation District Patricia Nelson, Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Please remember: The ballot cannot be photocopied --- only the original ballot will be counted, Only the Chair of the District's Board of Directors or an appointed substitute 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 returned ballot.) Lack of this person's original signature on the ballot will invalidate that district's vote. The ballot must be received in the LAFCo office no later than the date stated on the ballot: Monday, April 309 2018. Ballots received after 5:00 p.m. on that date will be invalid and will not be counted. To assure the vote occurs at your next regularly scheduled meeting, this information is also being sent via email. However, please remember --- only the original ballot, signed and returned by the deadline, will be counted. Finally, the votes will be tallied by LAFCo staff, in the presence of a witness not affiliated with LAFCo or any nominee, within seven (7) days. Any person who wishes to witness the tally should call the LAFCo office to learn the date, time and place of the tally. Results of the election will be sent to each special district and each nominee. 2 Ballots must be RECEIVED in the LAFCo office NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018: Nevada LAFCo 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, CA 95959 If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please call the LAFCo office at 530-265- 7180, or send an email to. Deborah. Gilcrest@co.nevada. ca.us. Cc: Patricia Nelson, NCCFD Board Member and 2018 LAFCo District candidate Kurt Grundel, LAFCo Vice Chair, Penn Valley FPD — LAFCo District member Nick Wilcox, Nevada Irrigation District Board — current LAFCo District member Ed Beckenbach, North San Juan FPD, LAFCo Alternate District member Hank Weston, LAFCo Chair — LAFCo County member Enclosures: Election Ballot Candidates' statements & resumes Bio for Nick Wilcox Nick Wilcox was elected to the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board in November 2008 representing Penn Valley, Rough and Ready and parts of greater Grass Valley. He serves on numerous NID committees, including the Engineering committee and the Water and Hydroelectric Operations Committee. Nick brings a variety of experience to his participation on the NID Board and the LAFCo Commission. He worked for many years for a local engineering firm as an environmental chemist. Nick is now retired from the State Water Resources Control Board where he held a supervisory position in the Division of Water Rights as an Environmental Scientist. Since 2014, Nick has served on Nevada LAFCo as a representative for the Independent Special Districts. In addition to his other duties as a Commissioner, Nick serves as a Committee member on the Policy Committee, and on the Sphere/MSR Staging Committee. Nick has also served as a commissioner for the City of Grass Valley Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board. Resume of Nick Wilcox 14514 Bald Mountain Road Penn Valley, Ca 95946 (530) 432-2171, nickwilcox@outlook.com ELECTED POSITIONS Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors, December 2008 to present • Served on every Board Committee. Currently assigned to the Engineering and Water and Hydroelectric Operations Committees • Served two terms as Board President Nevada County LAFCo, 2014 to present • Serve on the Policy and the Municipal Service Review Committees Nevada County Redevelopment Agency Oversight Commission • Recently appointed to this commission after having served on a similar commission for the City of Grass Valley WORK EXPERIENCE State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights, Sacramento, Ca, 1992 — 2003, Retired from State service September 22, 2003. • Chief of the Bay -Delta Unit. Promoted to this position in April 1999 as an Environmental Specialist IV. Responsible for supervising a variety of hearing and compliance related projects. • Joined the Bay -Delta Unit in July 1995. Promoted to Environmental Specialist III in October 1995. Participated in preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for Implementation of the 1995 Bay -Delta Water Quality Control Plan. Provided staff support for the Bay -Delta Water Rights Hearing that began July 1997. • February 1992 — July 1995, worked as an Environmental Specialist in the Environmental Assessment Section. Responsible for performing CEQA review of water right applications throughout the State. Cranmer Engineering Water Analysis Laboratory, Grass Valley, Ca, 1976 -1990. Laboratory Director. Duties included chemical and bacteriological analysis of water and wastewater samples, report writing, fieldwork, client relations, promotion, personnel, and new methods development. Left to go to graduate school. John Woolman School, Nevada City, Ca, 1971 - 1976. Taught high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Germantown Friends School, Philadelphia, Pa., 19674971. Taught high school Biology and Introductory Physical Science. Patricia L. Nelson, Statement of Qualifications for Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) As a Director of the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District (NCCFire) since 2014, a Special District, I have developed a further understanding of the importance of the Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission's role in overseeing local government and special district changes to meet current and future community needs. My experience with NCCFire has broadened that developed as a professional environmental planner. As part of this work, I have experience developing annexation applications for projects situated in City of Grass Valley Spheres of Influence and also review of annexation plans developed for local Special Districts. Other applicable volunteer experience and affiliations include: • Mediator, Nevada County Conflict Resolution Center; • U.S. Naval Station Treasure Island Base Realignment and Closure Citizens' Advisory Board. This committee oversaw the prerequisite environmental studies to enable of the City and County of San Francisco Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) to transfer the LRA status from San Francisco to the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA); • Association of Environmental Professionals My educational background is: U.C. Berkeley, B.S. Conservation of Natural Resources • University of San Francisco, M.B.A. Human Resources and Organization Development Thank you for your consideration of me for this elective position. If elected, it would be an honor to serve the Nevada County LAFCo and I would do so reliably. PATRICIA L. NELSON Grass Valley, CA 95945 415=847-0862 (C) I pinelsonco@gmail.com (E) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A team oriented leader, successfully planning and directing complex environmental projects involving urban planning, regulatory compliance and community outreach programs to result in cost and schedule efficiencies. Has served State commissions and municipal governments, utility and industry clients in northern and central California for over ten years. HIGHLIGHTS OF SELECTED SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Understands Community Development Agency processes, principles and practices to support the public, applicants, Municipal Advisory Councils, Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors through planning work associated with being Director, Nevada County Consolidated Fire District, Treasure Island Base Realignment and Closure Citizens Advisory Committee member for the US Navy and City/County of San Francisco and California Coastal Commission staff while developing the Marin County Local Coastal Plan Preparation. • Developed and delivered technical and procedural educational programs for environmental projects that involved agency and public participation, in accordance with local California and federal regulatory requirements for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydroelectric Project studies, California Oregon Transmission Project (among others), and fossil fuel power projects subject to NEPA for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. • Developed and implemented a community outreach program for the Idaho -Maryland Mine Project that resulted in a 72 percent project acceptance rating in a survey performed by the City of Grass Valley. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PLNelson Company —Environmental, Grass Valley, CA Principal 2013 —present Environmental Services Planner providing environmental permitting and compliance support to construction projects, including: Sierra Mountain Construction, Inc. (SMCI), Ausenco, Teichert Materials, and D.K. Barber PE and Associates. For SMCI, reviewed and developed strategies to address environmental considerations for the permitted construction of a Wet Weather Equalization Basin in City of Pacifica, CA, to address traffic circulation issues along the Coast Highway. For for Ausenco, developed the Preliminary Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Rosemont Copper Mine Project proposed near Tucson, AZ, to address necessary mitigations to construction impacts for inclusion in the Final EIS and ROD. For Teichert Materials, led development of a Pre -Draft Prospectus Mitigation Bank Strategy for an aggregate mine located in the Goldfields in the Lower Yuba River for consideration of the Interagency Review Team, For D.K. Barber PE & Associates, developed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for construction materials facilities in northern California. HDR Engineering, Inc., Sacramento, CA Senior Management Consultant and Environmental Services Manager 2007 •- 2013 Developed a practice in performing environmental permitting and CEQA/NEPA document preparation for FERC hydroelectric projects in California for the HDR Hydroelectric Services Department. Individual projects include: Rio Bravo Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 4129) Maintenance Dredging Project Permitting; South Feather Power Project (FERC No. 2088) CEQA Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration; and Pit 31 41 5 Project (FERC No. 233) License Implementation Project. Directed and performed technical and regulatory analyses for and obtained 32 resource agency permits and CEQA documents, in accordance with CWA Sections 401 and 404, California Fish and Game Code, and completed ESA Section 7 and NHPA Section 106 and SHPO Consultations to avoid liquidated damages EPC contract clauses for construction of PG&E's Pit 3, 4, 5 hydroelectric project (FERC License No. 233) In -stream Flow Release Improvements, among others (e.g., road, bridges etc.). Prepared routing feasibility studies for the PG&E Guernsey Solar Photovoltaic Site Gen -Tie (Hanford, CA), Jefferson to Stanford Powerline No. 2 60 kV Routing and Feasibility Study Project (San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties) and Geysers No. 3 S/S (Pole 0/1) to Proposed Power Plant (Pole O/18) - Biological Resources and Waters of the U.S. Constraints Analysis. Patricia L. Nelson 1 Nick Wilcox 14514 Bald Mountain Road Penn Valley, CA 95946 (530) 432-2171 April 2, 2018 Truckee Donner Public Utility District 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 Dear Truckee Bonner Public Utility District Directors, I write to you as a candidate for one of the special district positions on the Nevada County LAFCo Commission. I have served on LAFCo since 2014 representing Special Districts and wish to continue in this capacity. During this time, I have served on the LAFCo policy committee and on the Municipal Service Review steering committee. I am currently a Director of the Nevada Irrigation District representing portions of western Nevada County, including Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, Rough and Ready and parts of greater Grass Valley. I have served in this capacity since 2008 and find the work both interesting and challenging. I have been involved with water issues for most of my professional career. I worked with Cranmer Engineering in Grass Valley for many years as Director of the Water and Wastewater Analysis Laboratory, providing analytical services to many of the special districts that belong to Nevada County LAFCo. After leaving Cranmer, I took a position with State Water Resources Control Board in the Division -of Water Rights, where I dealt with state-wide water quality issues. I ultimately became chief of the Bay -Delta program where I gained a detailed knowledge of water districts throughout the entire state and an appreciation of the complex political issues around water. My experience has been useful on the NID Board and has been useful to LAFCo as well. Accordingly, I ask for your support of my candidacy for the LAFCo commission. As a commissioner, I will continue to support the interests of Special Districts, both large and small and on both sides of Donner Summit. If you have questions, I may be reached at (530) 432-2171. I look forward to continuing to represent you as a special district representative on Nevada County LAFCo. Sincerely,