TIMBERON DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting Held March 12, 2011 Corrections in red! IN ATTENDANCE: Everett Putney Fran Trendler Rick Merrick Charlie Ross Cal Tyler Mary Tyler Kent Huisingh Jane Huisingh Gary Helmcamp Susan Helmcamp John Howell Cookie McGuire Bill Brown B.F. Adams Ron McCormick Pat Merrick Gwen Adams Jackie Fioretti The TDC meeting was called to order by President Everett Putney at 10:05 AM. Allegiance to the flag was given by all and a prayer was given by Everett Putney. Everett asked if anyone wanted the minutes read from the last meeting. A motion was made by B.F. Adams and seconded by Pat Merrick to accept the minutes as published in the newspaper. The minutes were approved. A February, 2011 Treasurer’s report was given by Fran Trendler. A motion was made by Jane Huisingh and seconded by Cal Tyler to accept the February report as given. Motion approved. Bills totaled $423.73 which included cleaning fees and water standby fees paid to the Timberon Water and Sanitation District, title search and filing fee on the Cresta Loma property sale and a reimbursement to Jackie Fioretti for printer ink and office supplies. Charlie Ross made a motion to pay our bills and B.F. Adams seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Old Business: John Howell gave a report for the Scholarship Committee. As of this date we have received one application. All applications are due by March 15, 2011. After discussion, a recommendation will be given by the committee at the next meeting. Rick Merrick reported on the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Grant. This grant was to be used to trim corners and to purchase DVD’s on the Buckwood Fire & Fire Mitigation. Approximately $4,900.00 is left on the grant. Rick Merrick made a motion to purchase an additional 500 DVD’s on the Buckwood Fire and Pat Merrick seconded the motion. After discussion the motion was approved. Rick advised the next business meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the TDC Office. This date is also St. Patrick’s Day and there was concern over attendance to the meeting. After discussion, it was agreed to leave the meeting on that date and Fran Trendler will mail notices to the Timberon businesses. There was discussion on July 4th activities. There was discussion that TDC would provide the meat for a community pot luck dinner and dance to follow. The lodge would be open to vendors. Gwen Adams volunteered to write an ad for the newspaper to seek entertainment and venders. The position of Treasurer is still vacant and if you are interested in the position please contact Everett Putney or Rick Merrick. Everett thanked Fran Trendler for continuing to serve temporarily. Rick Merrick gave a report on the State Forestry block thinning project. The project covers 55 acres which bumps up against the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) project on McGregor Range. Rick advised 15 acres have been completed. He is presently working by Deer Park on Bear. Eddie Tuder and Mike Caggiano with State Forestry were here last week and were pleased with the operation and progress. Bill Brown gave an update on the “Fly In” scheduled for May13-15 or the following week. He and Bobbie\attended a New Mexico Pilot Association meeting and Bill gave a presentation to the Association on the “Fly In” as well as handing out a flyer. You can view the flyer on the internet at www.nmpilots.org. Please call Bill Brown if you have any questions or ideas. Rick Merrick advised TDC was going to mail out approximately 100 letters on the WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) thinning project. This has been put on hold as the money is not yet available. The grant has been written and the money should be available about June. In Bobbie Brown’s absence, Bill Brown gave a report on the Mary Glover Park project. Bobbie researched the possibility of providing electricity in Mary Glover Park. The cost to establish service is $2, 292.00. If a building with a minimum of 800 square feet is provided then all of the $2,292.00 would be refunded except for $30.00. The service requires a five year contract and would cost $16.50 per month minimum (base rate). TDC would need to pay an electrician to install a temporary pole which would cost around $1,500.00. Everett advised the quote from Mueller for 20 x 40 building (800 sq. ft.) was about $14,000.00. A proposal is needed to take this to Otero County. New Business: Fran Trendler advised the printer/copier is not working and would like to request TDC purchase a new one for not more than $500.00. Rick Merrick made a motion to purchase a new printer/copier for not more than $500.00. Jane Huisingh seconded the motion. Ron McCormick advised he had a printer that he will donate to TDC. Jackie Fioretti also donated a HP 1600 series all in one printer. After discussion, the motion to purchase a new printer was canceled. Jane Huisingh advised Shantel Keune made a presentation last night to United Way in Alamogordo and requested funding for the swimming pool. Jane advised the picnic tables at the pool need to be refurbished and made a motion for TDC to spend up to $300.00 for material to do this. The motion was seconded by Ron McCormick. The motion was approved. Jane Huising made a motion and seconded by Bill Brown to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 am. Motion passed. Our next meeting is April 09, 2011 at 10:00 am at 1841 Sacramento Drive. These are open meetings and the community is invited to attend. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Fioretti, Secretary