Russian River Cemetery District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
March 18, 2025 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 Carolyn Johnson

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
   Discussion Comment
   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

   • Approval of Minutes:

     February 18, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting  

   • Approval of Warrants/Claims - February 2025

4. Correspondence
   Discussion Comment

   All Public Cemetery conferences in 2025 are free for PCA members
5. Office Manager's Monthly Report
   Discussion Comment

   • Financial statements presented for February 2025
     

   • New public cemetery laws in 2025

   • Report on California Association of Public Cemeteries conference 

   • Trustees to complete Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interest

6. Investment Committee Report 
   Discussion Comment

   Stifel Investment financial reports presented for February 2025
   
7. Grounds Foreman's Monthly Report
   Discussion Comment

   • Burials for month and year to date

   • Grounds maintenance

8. Savings Bank of Mendocino County Signors
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Update signors on the Savings Bank of Mendocino County accounts by removing Rickey Iversen and adding Carolyn Johnson.
9. Update Stifel Investments accounts
   Discussion Comment

   Allow Office Manager Dana Kornegay to be an officer on the Stifel Investments accounts to gain online access such as account balances and statements.
10. Office Assistant Natalie Perry's salary
    Discussion Possible Action Comment
11. Employee and Volunteer Recognition
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Establish an employee and volunteer recognition fund
12. Trustees Discussions, Questions & Comments
    Discussion Comment
13. Adjournment

    Next Regular Meeting - April 15, 2025