Russian River Cemetery District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
November 18, 2025 11:00 AM
940 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
https://russianrivercemetery.com/

Chairman Jerry Buzzard • Trustee Erin Gardiner • Trustee Carolyn Johnson • Trustee Gary Mirata •  Vacant Trustee Seat

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 the Russian River Cemetery District appreciates and encourages public interest and welcomes comments and opinions at its meetings. Members of the public wishing 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 - October 21, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting 

   • Approval of Warrants/Claims - October 2025

4. Correspondence
   Discussion Comment

   • Resignation Letter – Trustee Carol Connerton (27+ years of service)

   • Wreaths Across America will be Saturday December 13 at 9:00 am

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

   • Financial statements presented for October 2025
     

   • Discussion: Recap of Día de los Muertos Activities

6. Investment Committee Report 
   Discussion Comment    View Item

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

   • Burials for month and year to date

   • Grounds maintenance

8. Annual employee merit pay 
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Board discussion and possible action regarding annual employee merit pay. 
9. Discussion and Possible Action: Cemetery Grounds Use (Amplified Music, Large Gatherings & Tables on Graves) and After-Hours Vehicle Access Once Gates Close
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   The Board will consider amendments to the District's Rules and Regulations regarding gatherings with amplified music, large gatherings and table set-ups, as well as vehicles remaining on the grounds after the automatic gates are closed.
10. Trustees' Comments
    Discussion Comment
11. Adjournment

    Next Regular Meeting - December 16, 2025