Russian River Cemetery District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
May 20, 2025 11:00 AM
940 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
https://russianrivercemetery.com/


Chairman Jerry Buzzard • Trustee Carol Connerton • Trustee Erin Gardiner • Trustee Carolyn Johnson • Trustee Gary Mirata


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
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    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
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    • Approval of Minutes - April 15,2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

    • Approval of Warrants/Claims - April 2025

  4. Correspondence
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    • Public Cemetery Alliance Rolling Hills Training Day - June 12 & 13 in Corning

      GSRMA via zoom District Board Member's Duties & District Liability - 10:00 am June 18th 

      Public Cemetery Alliance annual conference - July 31 & August 1 in Grass Valley

      GSRMA annual conference - October 9 & 10 in Corning

    • Thank you post card from the Redwood Valley/Calpella and Ukiah Shamrock 4-H clubs for being a sponsor of Wreaths Across America

    • VFW and American Legion are hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 26, at noon at the flagpole.

  5. Office Manager's Monthly Report
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    • Financial statements presented for April 2025

    • Draft budget presented for fiscal year 2025-2026 

    • Cemetery logo

  6. Investment Committee Report 
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    Stifel Investment financial reports presented for April 2025

    • Grounds Foreman's Monthly Report
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      • Burials for month and year to date

      • Grounds maintenance

    • June 30, 2024 audited financial statements
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      David Farnsworth CPA to present the June 30, 2024 audited financial statements 

      • CemSites Contract
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        Discuss financing CemSites software or pay in full once the software is delivered

        • Closed Session
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          • Public Employee Performance Evaluation
            Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation

            Grounds Foreman and Office Manager
        • Employee salaries 2024-2025 fiscal year
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          Review and discuss employee salaries for 2024-2025 fiscal year

          • Trustees Comments
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            • Cemetery walking tour - June 7th 

          • Adjournment

            Next Regular Meeting - June 17, 2025

            Posted 5:24 pm on May 16, 2025