September 13, 2008

Board members present: John Southwick, Don Cox, John Harris, Taylor Button, Dustin Hollis, Dave Sills

Others: Linda Alderman, Paul and Nancy Brayton, app. 15 members and guests, incl. Dale and Mrs. Clarkson

Proceedings were recorded

John S: Called to order - sent out roll for attendance - introductions, discussions of ballot submission - discussed state of ranch - circulated photo album - discussed priorities including roads, water, erosion, cabins, fuel, ranch upgrades, communication. Handed out list of recent four months progress, handed out list of priorities.

Unable to discuss minutes of last years annual meeting (unavailable at this time), tabled till next meeting.

Reviewed old business and new business

Motion to accept minutes of previous meeting - seconded

Linda: Financial report - June budget - reviewed changes - over on fuel usage and headquarters upgrades - over on fees for porta-potties at fish ponds, tool budget high, generator purchase, Rhino purchase, finances in good shape

Dustin: Where did Rhino expense come from?

Taylor: Half paid this year, half next year

Linda: Rhino under miscellaneous with other costs. Any other questions?

John S.: Special business - election of board members

Linda: Possible problem with ballot - number of names and vacancies

Consensus: Should be OK - possible write-ins

John S.: Read a ballot - asked that ballots be counted

Taylor: Should have candidates speak -

Ed Bolinski: Introduced himself

Dave Sills: Nothing to say

John Harris: Comments

John S.: Commented on membership on board - asked Paul B. to give manager’s report

Paul B. : Brief report of ranch activity

John S.: Nancy’s son was in vehicle accident on the way here - in hospital in Las Vegas

Paul B.: Discussed basics (Cabins, roads, water) displayed map of road problems and cabins

Dustin: Asked about status of ranch house

Paul B.: Discussed power upgrades, paint, inside insulation plan, need new roof

John S.: Approved purchase of new paint sprayer - four hours to paint ranch house

John H.: Is power sufficient?

Paul: Can be improved on with charge controller - encouraged calls to ranch with any questions - 2-way radios working fine

John H.: Asked about road maintenance

John S.: No current information - hopefully county and feds will resolve

John H.: Is Steed’s work completed?

John S.: Yes ( culvert and rock work) - Nancy is doing their family laundry at ranch

John S.: Discussed 5-year plan, cabin #2 and #4 work

Taylor: Discussed hang tags, security

Some member discussion

Paul : 200 miles on Rhino with 7 ½ gallons of gas

John S.: Discussed new committee responsibilities, volunteerism, fire protection, etc.

Paul: Wood chipper?

John S.: Future consideration

John S: Road maintenance discussion, board purposes on ranch -

Any old business? (votes still being tabulated)

John S.: Recommend not assigning responsibilities of new board

Proposed tabling till next meeting - seconded

Vance: Send me articles - will post with approval on web

Member discussion of bear sightings - Verizon bought Alltel - some discussion

John S.: Larry Meltzer - anything to discuss - county information?

Linda: Discussed Alton grid - road names - board needs to discuss - names will be returned on Monday

Don: Motion to let board handle road names - seconded

Dustin: Coordination required for roads and signs

John S.: Will be addressed at next meeting

Election results announced - all board was elected - Dale Clarkson write-in candidate, tie between Brent Fulmer and Bob Becker

John S.: Will contact write-ins

Dale Clarkson: Declined

John S.: Water sample - Dustin to take to Cedar City?

Ken Lent(sp) will take in sample

John S.: No date yet for water tank treatment - discussed pending lawsuit - rec’d summons on horseback incident - will look into - insurance company denied claim - Nyle Willis rec’d document - discussed - 20 days to reply - will address Monday

Don: Where are we at on goats?

Dale Clarkson: Goats should be all gone today

Discussion of goat contract future - fire protection plan -

Member: Commented on future building permits

John S.: Open forum - auction - capital improvements plan - establishing reserve accounts, will be in newsletter - will communicate with donors

Linda: Already in progress

John S.: Prefer reserve accounts

Dustin: Discussed personal preference for reserve accounts

John S.: Proposed upgrade for charge controller (second not on minutes, perhaps on tape)

Vance: Discussed ranch power

John S.: Discussed charge controller - $900 -

Linda: Need permission from donors to accept charge

Member (Bob) donated funds to cover cost