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Home My WebLink AboutButte Cty Admin Memo - At-large vacancies on BC Water Comm Brd Matte County Administration Paul Kahn, Chief Administrative Officer 25 County Center Drive, Suits 200 T: 530.538,7631 tit tmtS s� S_o t ,� c mtr ini tration + roville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7120 Members of the Board c a Bill. Connelly� Maureen Kirk 0 Steve Lambert a Doug Teeter Larry Wahl MEMORANDUM DATE: April 7, 2015 TO: Board of Supervisors; Paul Hahn, CAO; Maul GosselinDirector, Water and Resource Conservation FRCS Kathleen Sweeney, ,assistant Clerk of the Board At-large 'vacancies on the Butte County Water Commission. There are currently 2at-large vacancies on the Butte County"Vater Commission. One of the vacant seats is for a landowner who is served by surface (aka district) water. The ether vacant seat is for a landowner who is served by private well. These are the only at-large vacancies on the Water Commission at this time. Landowner—Surface Water Brad Mattson is the incumbent to the landowner-surface water position. His terra expired on March 1 , 2015.' Mr. Mattson has submitted a request to be reappointed to another term for this position. He will continue to serve as a Water Commissioner until a replacement is named, or he is formally reappointed to another term. Landowner Private Well John Lane served as a landowner-private well commissioner since 2005. His most recent terra ended on March 1, 2015. He has notified the County that he does not wish to be reappointed to another terra. The Board of Supervisors has received letters of interest from the following individuals who wish to be appointed to this position: TaniaDunlap; Samantha Lewis; and Kathy Chance. II have attached the letters of interest submitted by each of landowner-private well applicants. have also attached a letter of recommendation for Kathy Chance that was submitted by Colleen Cecil of the Butte County Farm Bureau. EMOMMEMMM tautte Vaorry+.CA 959 Ranch 5 W%tl.eta 1.8493 W MUM OF SUPERVOCAS 53022&8493 MAR 0 6 M9 CROW,CALIFORNIA, Much 6, 2015 Boner C:wcar.rrrty FWarrd of Supenims 25 C°ot.rrary C`crateaMrivea, ()rovillc, (`r'y 95065 Dear Sirs, and r ,tlaaelwn, I respectfully request to be cearaMmut for a pC :) airatrarcrat to the Butte C"Ounty W"latcr :`Omarrlaission in the capacity ofCommission fission Member (Lattrclrawner - Private WW1), I lie°lievew 1 can 01106VOY represent t'lrr, prrrrde;rwnekrs in Bune (`trt.rmy mho depend, as 1 do, on wcHs for their water. My husband and l puromsed e�rrrr larerlaeny in [We Sky in 197-1 and We Knessed the imlaonance mal" aatcr° tra me Ram c°rl"larrthr apt,r`i"Intrc and rewMdwitial developnical it) this county I h"wave ar Bachelor rrf" errarn e tlqs,m irr Mani Sciowe, grrrr ed by tire° 1:Adv rsily rrl'4°arlrSnia. Davis l awked in the lir°ponmarcmrtra erlprygmrrtsra y and Wairaaarl l'layMologyy' as<a res aweµ associate l�rr., tart years prior to Irae"ling', to oto, property ill Butte. y"aalle,y I have to Imactical 1,rarcy.,rverrad in wnm d business practices e s having operated as sr,cce sr ild veletillw-y clinic in Paradise a nd horse ranch in Jjtrttc valley Ilm- aalmtrcraat lhart°a years ^ y par ierrt liar. bothh;ar irap and preserving the eleraality of we aall crayoY A l� uc C:`eattraty ��ill hr°ira� su,btrtarracc to my ceamrihertion to the offecta\crmess of'rlac. P:uttc County 'NVater Conimisson. "l°aarriar Dr.rralarla OQUEOFOUPERVUft MAR 18 2m Dear Supervisor, GVW,CAUFO%M I am a 5th generation Butte County almond farmer and currently serve on the Water Advisory Committee as the Ag-At-Large Representative. Because of my family' s historical - and literal almond - "roots" in Butte County, I have always had the desire to do more for my community. At this time, you may not know me very well. However, I believe that once you know my qualifications and understand my concern for the future of Butte County' s water resources, you will agree that I am the best candidate to fill the vacant position on the Water Commission. I currently farm 600 acres of almonds in Chico, Dayton and Durham. At the turn of the 20th century, my Great-Great Grandfather, Pierce Richardson worked to expand the family cattle ranch to establish the Richardson' s Springs Resort northwest of the current Chico airport. By 1910, Pierce Richardson saw the future of the tree nut industry in Butte County and he requested a buy-out from his brothers involved in the mineral springs hotel. With that money, my Great-Great Grandfather planted his first almond orchard on Dayton Road in 1912. Since then, my family' s livelihood has depended on reliable water supplies to support our farm and Butte County' s thriving agricultural economy. Today, I manage 15 irrigation wells and 3 domestic wells. I understand the hydrology of our aquifers and the economic implications of well problems and pump repairs to both the farming industry and the domestic home-owner. But because of my family' s roots, I also value the way of life that we, as residents. of Butte County, have come to expect. My background represents one of the qualities necessary for Water Commissioners. The second quality of a Water Commissioner is the education of the applicant. My schooling expanded my horizons from the family farm to the needs of my community and environment. Most importantly however, my education instilled in me the qualifications necessary for representing Butte County landowners on the Water Commission: scientific analysis, business acumen, and leadership. After graduating summa cum laude from Johns Hopkins University in 2001, I pursued my graduate training at Princeton University earning my place in Phi Beta Kappa. In 2004 I returned to Butte County to run the family farm and was awarded fellowship to the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Class 35. My education prepared me to operate a successful business and sustainable farming operation, but it also taught me how to lead beyond the farm and represent the water interests of Butte County. Finally, I have the experience necessary to serve the citizens of Butte County on the Water Commission. My tenure on the Butte Sutter Basin Water Users Association board taught me the complicated history of Butte County' s water issues and the people involved. I also learned the difficult task of representing the needs of the greater good over my own while on the board of the Butte County Almond Hull Association and committees of the Butte County Fane Bureau. But most valuable has been my leadership experience with Blue Diamond Growers. Local Butte County Blue Diamond almond growers have elected me to serve two consecutive terms on the Co-op' s Liaison Committee and in 20141 was elected to the Co-op' s Advisory Committee. It was these experiences and my concerns for water issues that prompted the Board of Directors to send me to the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Conference in Washington, D.C. in June, 2014. Not only did I lobby Congress for the water needs of my own farm, but also for the needs of all almond growers in Butte County and the state of California. These are the experiences that qualify me to serve Butte County on the Water Commission. Currently I am on the Water Advisory Committee. It would be a great honor to serve my county in a greater capacity by representing Private Well Landowners on the Water Commission. My background, education and experiences qualify me for the position. My desire to do good works insures that I will not disappoint. Please support me and my endeavor to serve you as well. If you have any questions for me, I can be reached at (530) 680-0638. Sincerely yours, P. Samantha Lewis Sweeney, Kathleen From: Kathy Chance [kathy-chance@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 2:01 PM To: Sweeney, Kathleen Subject: Water Commission appointment MAF 3 0 7.0Z Attachments: Water commission letter.pdf VI GA t■ [�py�p��,�N�® +F ii�O�[FlY1�YEtl�ifO Hello Kathleen Please find attached my letter requesting consideration for an appointment to the Butte County Water Commission. I would be happy to provide any additional information you need. Thank you Kathy 530-519-1882 www.ccstora e.net P.O. BOX 7642 Kathy Chance Ckieo, CA qSq27 530_51q_1882 katky-ckance@sbcglobal.net KM OF SUPERVISORS March 30, 2015 MAR 1, ilur Butte County Board of Supervisors OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Dear Sirs and Madam. I wou:ld like to be considered for appointment to the Butte County Water Commission as an at-large ground water user Commission Member. I am a third generation Chicoan that has been involved in business and farming most of my life. I have experience with water districts (rice farming), wells (almond and row crop farming), as well as Califor- nia Water Service. Our current farm/home site is serviced exclusively with groundwater. My husband and I are the owners of multiple businesses: 4-C Land & Farming Co.,Inc, C &C Ranches; Chance-Knight Farming; Bill Chance Realty and C & C Storage. I serve as CFO and am involved in the decision making for all of our entities. I am also active in various philanthropic organizations and fund-raisers. With my diverse business background and long time investment in Butte County, I feel I can bring a perspective to the commission that will benefit all water users, not just one area of interest. Thank you for,your consideration, Kathy Chance", Sweeney, Kathleen From: Colleen Cecil [colleen@buttefarmbureau.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 11:22 AM To: Teeter, Doug; Lambert, Steve; Connelly, Bill; Kirk, Maureen; Wahl, Larry Cc: Gosselin, Paul; Sweeney, Kathleen; 'Iry Leen' BQMDOFSUPERVISM Subject: Water Commission Recommendation Attachments: Kathy Chance Water Commission Recommendation.pdf MAR 3 1 2015 Good Morning Supervisor Teeter and fellow Supervisors. OROVIL.LE,CAU FOM Please find attached a letter from the Butte County Farm Bureau with our support for Kathy Chance for the ground water user position that is currently vacant on the Butte County Water Commission. If any of you should have questions about our recommendation, please do not hesitate to call or email me at your convenience. All the best, Colleen Cecil Colleen Cecil Executive Director, Brute County Fa0V Bureau 2580 Feather River Blvd, Oroville, CA 95965 Office (530) 533-1473 Mobile (530) 370-3879 W 4Vi1.17U'E��'��,I",n31313rE'aU.C'L3'Crl LJ T 'I E C 0 U N T Y �F'a wn 11 3LUir,eau SUPERVISORS MAR 3 1, March 31, 2015 0R0Vij , Doug Teeter, Chair Butte County Board of Supervisors 25 County Center Drive orovillie,CA 95965 Dear' upervisor Teeter and fellow Supervisors, Please accept this letter, on behalf of the Butte County Farm Bureau, in support of Kathy Chance in her pursuit for appointment to the Butte County Water Commission. Mrs. Chance and her husband have been active and engaged members,of the Butte County Farm Bureau for almost 30 years. More, importantly Mrs. Chance is a leader in our local community—within agriculture, education and philanthropy. Butte County has demonstrated leadership in California with its management of our local water infrastructure and water policy. That leadership has been the result of many excellent decisions, including the seating of a diversely represented Water Commission.The current drought situation, irecent groundwater legislation and the importance of reliable access to water for our communities are going to make the work of the Commission critical to providing you,the Board of Supervisors,the data and facts you need to make the best decisions possible for our county moving forward. Without a doubt,we are confident that Mrs. Chance will be a solid addition to the already diverse Water Commission and hope the Butte County Board of Supervisors will seriously review her letter for consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me at(530)533,-1473 if you need further information. As always,the Butte County Farm Bureau; appreciates the chance to be involved in continuing to move Butte County forward. Most Sincerely, Colleen Cecil Executive Director