Russian River Cemetery District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
November 19, 2024 11:00 AM
940 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
https://russianrivercemetery.com/

Chairman Jerry Buzzard • Trustee Carol Connerton • Trustee Erin Gardiner • Trustee Gary Mirata • Trustee Rick Iverson

Office Manager Dana Kornegay • Grounds Foreman Jaymen Cooper

RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS BOARD

This agenda has been prepared and posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting or 24 hours prior to a special meeting of the Board of Trustees in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. The Board cannot take action on any unscheduled items unless it is declared by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Board that there is an urgent need to take immediate action, and the need for action came to the attention of the District after the agenda was posted. Agenda items are numbered for identification purposes only and will not necessarily be considered in the indicated order. Details and supporting materials concerning agenda items are available for public reference during normal working hours at the District Office.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, may contact the Office Manager, at (707) 462-8012 or by email to russianrivercemetery@gmail.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

1. Call to Order

   • Roll Call

2. Public Comments
   The Board of Trustees of Russian River Cemetery District appreciates and encourages public interest and welcomes comments and opinions at its meetings. Members of the public desiring to address the Board are requested to first be recognized by the presiding officer and identify themselves for the record. The presiding officer may, in the interest of time and good order, limit the length and number of public comments and presentations. 
3. Consent Agenda
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   • Approval of Minutes:

     September 17, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting  

     October 8, 2024 Special Board Meeting

     October 31, 2024 Special Board Meeting

   • Approval of Warrants/Claims - September & October 2024

4. Correspondence
   Discussion Comment

   Wreaths Across America - December 14 @ 9:00 am
5. Office Manager's Monthly Report
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   • Financial statements presented for September & October 2024
     

   • Cemetery management software

6. Investment Committee Report 
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   Stifel Investment financial reports presented for September & October 2024
   
7. Grounds Foreman's Monthly Report
   Discussion Comment

   • Burials for month and year to date

   • Grounds maintenance

8. Transfer Reserve Funds to Stifel Capital Projects Smart Rate Account
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Transfer excess reserves from the Savings Bank of Mendocino County General Fund to Stifel Projects Smart Rate Account.
9. Update District's Rules and Regulations
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Approve changes to the District's Rules and Regulations
10. Review and Update Investment Policy
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    • Review and approve changes to the District's investment policy

11. Annual Merit Pay to Employees
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Approve annual merit pay to employees
12. Trustees Discussions, Questions & Comments
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    The Sign Project 
13. Adjournment

    Next Regular Meeting - December 17, 2024