Minutes for September 10, 2018

1. Call to Order
   1. Chairman Brian Molsberry called to order, the regular meeting of the Mark West Community Advisory Council at 5:58 pm.
   2. Roll Call:
      1. Councilmembers Present: Brian Molsberry, Roni Berg, Pete Lescure, Brad Sherwood
      2. Councilmembers Absent: Tim Preston
2. Ex parte Communications: None
   
3. Public Comments on Non Agenda Items: None This time is set aside to receive comments from the public regarding matters of general interest not on the agenda, but related to MWCAC business. Pursuant to the Brown Act, however, the MWCAC cannot consider any issues or take action on any requests during this comment period. Each person is usually granted 3 minutes to speak; time limitations are at the discretion of the Chair.
   
4. Correspondence: None
5. Council Member Announcements and Disclosures: Information only
   1. Councilmember Lescure commented about parking on Lavell Road, by Lavell Village:  He is going to write a letter to the CHP and Supervisor James Gore requesting they put up “No Parking” Signs.
   2. Add a discussion on placing a parking prohibition on Lavell Road on next month’s agenda.
6. Referrals from PRMD: None
7. Presentations: Other than Referrals from PRMD
   1. Revised Application from Mark West Estates Homeowners Association:
      

       

      1. Attending on behalf of the MWHOA: Ellen Beggs, Rick Hall & Raj.
      2. Rick Hall presented the new Application.
      3. It is a less ambitious and less costly proposal. Phase One - removal of destroyed landscaping, etc. from the common and riparian area.  It is reduced to $18,000.  If approved, they we will be able to prepare the ground for later repair.
      4. Vice Chair Berg: Commented that this is exactly what funds are supposed to be for. Blue Book dictates that 4/5 have to approve. Due to only four councilmember present, all would have to approve.
      5. On a motion by Councilmember Berg, and seconded by Councilmember Lescure, the Amended Application to the Neighborhood Improvement Funding Program from MWHOA, signed on August 27, 2018 was approved. The motion carried on a voice vote (4-0).
      6. Vice Chair Berg:  Will draft a letter from the Council, to Supervisor Gore, explaining the Application, asking that it be approved by the Board of Supervisors.  She will stay in touch with the HOA throughout the process.
      7. Councilmember Sherwood:  added that he would like to have Bert Whitaker, Director, Sonoma County Regional Parks, present to the Council.
      8. Councilmembers agreed to have it added to a future agenda.
8. Discussion Items: ACTION ITEMS - Action if indicated - None
9. Agenda Items: Potential projects for future meetings and suggestions for the next MWCAC meeting
   1. Wikiup Commons
   2. Future planningfor Mark West Area, Last plan in 1978
   3. Cecily Condon, (replacing Amy Lyle) Airport Area Specific Plan
   4. Bert Whitaker, Director, Sonoma County Regional Parks
   5. Discussion on placing a parking prohibition on Lavell Road
10. Adjournment: ACTION ITEM There being no other Council business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm.

Approved Date: _____________________________

Chairperson Brian Molsberry

MWCAC Meetings are held at 6:00 PM, the second Monday of the month, at Mark West School District Office, The Learning Center, 305 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403. NOTE: Location or time may change due to anticipated greater community participation.