The meeting was called to order by President Greg Taylor at 4:02PM at the Cemetery office.

Also present were Trustees Bill Morris, Lisa Hammond, Aileen Wokal and Lynda Edmonds.  Also in attendance were Manager James Brink and Office Coordinator Samantha Alcantar.

PUBLIC COMMENT – None

MANAGER’S REPORT – James reported the fence is being repaired and the leak at the reservoir pump is getting worse.  He asked about a locked cover for the pump controls.The board said this must be done.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Received from accountant and after review Bill moved to accept. Lisa made the second and motion passed.

MINUTES – The minutes of the January 19th meeting had been emailed and copies present at the meeting.  Bill moved to accept the minutes as written, Aileen made the second and motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Outbuildings & grounds update – ongoing, presently there is a plumbing issue with the restroom and waiting for the plumber to address.
2. Possible cemetery expansion – presently we have 164 graves left for sale so we will be needing to expand in the near future.  We need to collect more information on cost, etc
3. Lawn thatching – still not done, waiting on machine
4. Water leaks – have been fixed but now there is a new one last the pump.
5. Tree trimming – is done and the total cost was $20,695.

NEW BUSINESS

1. HR Contract – the Board had a zoom meeting with New Level Associates a HR firm in Camarillo and received a proposal from them to handle our HR so the board will not be micro managing the employees and can concentrate on cemetery business.  After review and discussion it was moved by Bill to hire New Level Associates, seconded by Lisa and passed to move forward with a contract.
2. Job descriptions – this will be done by HR with input from employees.
3. Memorial Day – will be on Monday, May 25th andLynda announced local resident Jamie Arundell Latshaw will be the speaker.  Aileen confirmed the music, Bob Hammond will give the spiritual message, and Bill will do taps.  Lynda will contact the VFW, Boy Scouts, 4H and David Swett for the flyover.  She will also get in touch with PEO for the cookies.  Our next meeting is one week before Memorial Day.
4. Extra help -there was discussion regarding getting extra help to keep up on the grounds due to being down one full time and one part time employee,  The decision was made to get a 2 man crew in 2 days a week for Weedeating and to help with gophering.

OTHER – The website needs some corrections and Lisa has sent an email to Brian Kraft who manages our website.  The Board also welcomed Samantha Alcantar as the new Office Coordinator.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – More HR issues were discussed.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:10PM until May 18, 2026.

Lynda Edmonds

Board Secretary