NEW LDPCSD ADMIN OFFICE
Two halves of the new Lake Don Pedro Community Services District Administrative Office were delivered August 30, 2012 and temporarily placed near its future home at 9751 Merced Falls Road. Electrical wiring and underground piping issues still need to be resolved prior to permanent placement.
Administrative responsibilities have continued in the “old board room” during recovery efforts since the February 27th, 2012 fire which destroyed the original building.
Personnel difficulties continue to hamper the Community Services District and were clearly evidenced by the recent resignations of the Financial Administrator/Treasurer/Board Secretary and the Interim General Manager on August 3rd, and 10th, respectively. Community concerns regarding director micro-management of district business continue to plague board leadership while simultaneously supporting the past Grand Jury’s “dysfunctional” characterization of the board.
Three of the five directors who will serve on the board of directors for the next four years will be elected in November. Current Directors Bill Kinsella, Mark Skoien and Emery Ross are seeking re-election. Former CSD director Charels “Chuck” Day and local resident Dan Johnson have also entered the race for the three board positions.
During a Special Meeting on September 6th (required because Director Emery Ross and mark Skoien refused to discuss and decide an issue requested by the CSD attorney at an August 31st Special Meeting) Ross once again refused to participate in a Closed Session Meeting citing personal reasons while walking out of the board room.
Ross repeatedly refused to answer questions posed by audience attendees or elaborate on his reasons for avoiding another scheduled meeting. Ross returned after the Closed Session deliberation for the adjournment of the Special Meeting.
An apparent unexcused absence from that same meeting by Director Bill Kinsella was further confused when attendees reportedly observed him driving by the CSD facility on Merced Falls Road multiple times during the Closed Session Meeting.
My best to you and yours, Lew
