Russian River Cemetery District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
August 19, 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
   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    View Item

   • Approval of Minutes - July 15, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting and July 21, 2025 Special Board Meeting

   • Approval of Warrants/Claims - July 2025

4. Correspondence
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   • GSRMA annual conference - October 9 & 10 in Corning

   • GSRMA July board meeting report

5. Office Manager's Monthly Report
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   • Financial statements presented for July 2025
     

6. Investment Committee Report 
   Discussion Comment    View Item

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

   • Burials for month and year to date

   • Grounds maintenance

8. Approve Budget 2025-2026 fiscal year
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Review and approve the District’s budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
9. Public Hearing AB 2561 Report of Workforce Status, Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Conduct public hearing in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 to report on current job vacancies, recruitment efforts, and employee retention within the District.
10. Grounds Person 3 Robert Sturges & Sergio Hernandez - Cal Card
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Discussion and possible approval to issue District Cal Cards to Grounds Person 3 employees Robert Sturges and Sergio Hernandez for authorized work-related purchases.
11. Trustees Comments
    Discussion Comment

    • Cemetery walking tour - September 6

12. Adjournment

    Next Regular Meeting - September 16, 2025