MINUTES – September 16, 2019

The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM

Present were Trustees Rita Rudkin, Kathryn Wren Gavlak, Lisa Hammond and Lynda Edmonds. Also present were Manager, Doug Basolo and Manuel Minjares and Brian Miller from Supervisor Long’s office.

PUBLIC COMMENT – None

MINUTES – Rita moved the minutes of the previous meeting of July 25, 2019 be approved as presented.  Lisa made the second and the motion passed.

FINANCIAL REPORT – The Financial Report for August has not yet been received from the accountant.

MANAGER’S REPORT – Doug reported we had to buy a new dirt hauling trailer.

OLD BUSINESS

HOUSE – Rita presented copies of the agreement with Kay Wilson Bolton for property management.  A couple of people have looked at the house and it was suggested we lower the rent.  Lynda moved to lower the rent to $1800 minus $300 for opening and closing the gate for a net rental of $1500 which includes, water, electricity and trash.

BURIAL – Lynda updated the Board and it was the unanimous decision to give 60 days to make a decision.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH – Kathryn suggested having a community meeting for attendees to be able to express their concerns to the Board to take into consideration, discuss and address those concerns individually.  This will not be a question and answer session but a gathering of concerns.After this a presentation will be created to present to groups within the community.  October 16th at 6:30 was set with a site to be determined.

NEW BUSINESS

GROUNDS – Lynda suggested additional watering and having someone at the Cemetery on Mondays also.  Doug will work out a schedule so that all 5 days are covered in the mornings.

MEETING LOCATION – Kathryn suggested we meet in town every other month to give people more accessibility.  Rita will check with a venue in town for our next meeting and it will be announced.

OTHER – Brian suggested an email list for Agenda.  A 5th board member was discussed and there were a a few suggestions.  Manuel will make some contacts.

EXECUTIVE – Lynda moved those in attendance stay for the Executive Session.  Rita made the 2nd and motion passed,  Pending litigation was discussed and everyone in attendance was updated on the status.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 until October 21, 2019 at 4PM.

Lynda Edmonds, Secretary

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