Russian River Cemetery District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
June 18, 2024 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 Rick Iverson

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
   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 - May 21, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting  

   • Approval of Claims - May 2024

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

   • Financial Statements presented for May 2024

   • Draft budget for 2024-2025 fiscal year

   • Transferred $30,000 from Stifel endowment interest account to the general fund for water line replacement projects.

5. Correspondence
   Discussion Comment    View Item
   • Public Cemetery Alliance conference - Grass Valley - August 1 & 2

   • Historical Society netted over $33,000 on Springtime Soiree

6. Grounds Foreman's Monthly Report
   Discussion Comment

   • Burials for month and year to date

   • Grounds maintenance

7. Investment Committee Report- Stifel Investment financial reports presented for May 2024
   Discussion Comment    View Item
8. Employee salaries 2024-2025 fiscal year
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
9. Closed Session
   Discussion Comment
   • Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
     Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)

     Robert Gates and Linda Gates v. Russian River Cemetery District

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

     Grounds Foreman and Office Manager

10. Trustees Discussions, Questions & Comments
    Discussion Comment

    • Trustee Gardiner - QR codes on stones/markers

    • Next cemetery walk - Saturday, July 6th @ 9:30 am

11. Adjournment

    Next Regular Meeting - July 16, 2024