Russian River Cemetery District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
February 17, 2026 11:00 AM
940 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
https://russianrivercemetery.com/

Chair Erin Gardiner • Trustee Jerry Buzzard • Trustee Ronald Ford • 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. Board of Trustees Matters
   Discussion Comment
   • Introduction and Welcome – Trustee Ronald Ford
   • Completion of Annual Form 700 Statements of Economic Interest
3. Public Comments
   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. 
4. Consent Agenda
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and may be approved in one motion. 

   Approval of Minutes: January 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

   Approval of Warrants/Claims: January 2026
5. Correspondence
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   GSRMA Board Meeting Update – January 2026 

   Communication from Rick Beale, GSRMA Vice President and Cemetery District Representative, providing highlights from the January GSRMA Board Meeting, including board elections, training activities, financial audit results, and loss prevention funding updates.
6. Office Manager's Monthly Report
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   • Financial statements presented for January 2026
     

7. Investment Committee Report 
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   Stifel Investment financial reports presented for January 2026
   
8. Grounds Foreman's Monthly Report
   Discussion Comment

   • Burials for month and year to date

   • Grounds maintenance

9. Update Authorized Signers – Savings Bank of Mendocino County and Stifel Investments (Remove Carol Connerton; Add Ronald Ford)
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Due to Board membership changes, the Board will consider removing former Trustee Carol Connerton and adding Trustee Ronald Ford as authorized signers on District accounts held with Savings Bank of Mendocino County and Stifel Investments.
10. Trustees Comments
    Discussion Comment
11. Adjournment

    Next Regular Meeting - March 17, 2026