Deer Springs Ranch Board Meeting

June 26, 2009 Kane County Courthouse Chambers

This meeting was held in the Kanab Courthouse chambers following the meeting with Kane County Commissioner Mark Habbeshaw, arranged for by Linda Alderman. That meeting was conducted for discussion of lack of road maintenance. I took some minutes of the road maintenance meeting and will share with anyone requesting them.

Board members present: Ed Belinski, Shawna Cox, Ben Clarkson, Dave Sills, John Harris (teleconf)

Board members not present: John Southwick, Dustin Hollis

On Teleconference: Mike Duvall,

Others Present: Linda Alderman (clerk/secretary), Brent Fulmer, Lee Belar, Nancy Byrne, Nancy Brayton, Robert Allen

(sorry I did not get names of all others in attendance - Dave)

Ben: Called meeting to order

Invocation: Shawna Cox

Ben: Motion to table approval of previous meeting minutes till written and distributed. Seconded, approved.

Linda: Financial report - discussed approximate $3000 repairs to date on Rhino (4-wheeler). Braytons have their own 4- wheeler for personal use.

Discussed six delinquent assessments - should not press at this time

Ben: No caretakers report, Paul sick - said members should be notified if it’s H1N1 flu.

Ben: Old business -

Discussed 4th of July planned ranch activity (members)

Discussed cattle and agriculture activity - Approved lease agreement with Doug Hunt for one year ending October 15th for grazing - DSR has received check for half of fee ($2000) . Grazing in meadow and BLM on Deer Springs point.

County agent has sampled grass from plantings, no results yet. Less than expected growth - recommended let the Johnsons graze the planted areas this season - board approved for 20-30 head of cattle grazing

Linda: Braytons would like service contract by September

Ben: Vote was taken to pay Rural Water Association dues

General discussion of “Citizen’s Petition ( from Shawna)

Shawna: Discussed “Tea Party” concept (outside DSR activity)

Ben: Discussed his experience in dealings with Kane County Commissioner and Sheriff - no energy spent on clerks and receptionists

Discussed Title 5 as it applies to DSR roads - does not relinquish RS2477 rights

Discussion of documenting and photos of road conditions that lead to emergency road maintenance by DSR (before setting a blade to it)

Ed: Should refer to roads as Cannonville rather than Skutumpah

General (often heated) discussion of road maintenance, sign removal, RS2477/Title 5, Quiet Title process, eminent domain, etc.

Brent: Recommended compromise - discussed

Continued discussion of road maintenance, sign removal, RS2477/Title 5, Quiet Title process, eminent domain, etc.

Brent: Would cost $1000 to have road graded from DSR to end of Johnson Canyon. - discussed - Would like to widen Broad Hollow access approximately five feet. Will fund privately - need board approval

Ben: Need to notify property owner

Shawna: Motion to approve with notification of lot owner - Seconded and approved by all board members present

Ben: Candidates names for board of directors should be posted on DSR website for ballot preparations - Will review existing Brayton contract for update/upgrade

Ben: Asked if any road work done North of DSR

Dave: Just drove from DSR through Dixie - no new roads noted

Brent: Aware of new ATV trail - serious 2-track trail work performed

Ben: Meeting adjourned - no new date for next meeting recorded at this time



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