Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 11:00 am by Chairman Jerry Buzzard.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: Chairman Jerry Buzzard, Trustee Carol Connerton, Trustee Erin Gardiner, Trustee Carolyn Johnson, Trustee Gary Mirata
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes - April 15,2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
2. Approval of Warrants/Claims - April 2025
Trustee Erin Gardiner motioned to approve. Trustee Gary Mirata seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor 0 Opposed
0 Abstained 0 Absent 0 Recused
Correspondence
1. 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
2. Thank you post card from the Redwood Valley/Calpella and Ukiah Shamrock 4-H clubs for being a sponsor of Wreaths Across America
3. VFW and American Legion are hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 26, at noon at the flagpole.
Office Manager's Monthly Report
1. Financial statements presented for April 2025
2. Draft budget presented for fiscal year 2025-2026
3. Cemetery logo
  
  The Board discussed the possibility of creating a cemetery logo. Trustee Johnson suggested reaching out to the local high school to see if students would be interested in contributing design ideas. The Trustees shared and explored various concepts during the discussion.
Investment Committee Report
The Stifel investment reports for April 2025 were presented to the Board. As of the reporting period, the Stifel Endowment Account had a balance of $2,289,054, the Endowment Interest Account held $137,984, the Capital Projects Account had a balance of $801,575, and the General Fund Cash Account totaled $239,455.
Grounds Foreman's Monthly Report
1. Burials for month and year to date
  
  Grounds Foreman Cooper reported that year to date burials are 12 full and 30 ash for a total of 42 burials. 2024 year to date burials were 18 full and 28 ash for a total of 46 burials.
2. Grounds maintenance
  
  Cooper reported that the District is currently working on replacing water lines. He also informed the Board that a student from the high school WorkAbility program is currently working with the District. Cooper requested permission to hire the student for a part-time, temporary position over the summer. The Board agreed to the request.
June 30, 2024 audited financial statements
David Farnsworth, CPA met with the Board via telephone and presented the fiscal year end June 30, 2024 audit report. There were no findings. The District accepted the audit report as presented.
Trustee Gary Mirata motioned to approve. Trustee Erin Gardiner seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor 0 Opposed
0 Abstained 0 Absent 0 Recused
CemSites Contract
Kornegay sent the cemetery maps and Pontem database to CemSites. A discovery meeting with CemSites is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025. Two payment options were presented: (1) pay half upfront and the remainder upon delivery of the software, or (2) a monthly payment plan of $725 for five years with no interest. The Trustees agreed to proceed with the no interest payment plan.
Trustee Erin Gardiner motioned to approve. Trustee Carol Connerton seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor 0 Opposed
0 Abstained 0 Absent 0 Recused
Closed Session
1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  
  Grounds Foreman and Office Manager
  The Board entered closed session at 12:12 p.m. to conduct performance evaluations for the Grounds Foreman and the Office Manager. The Board returned to open session at 12:46 p.m. No reportable action was taken in closed session.
Employee salaries 2024-2025 fiscal year
The Board appointed a committee, consisting of Trustees Johnson and Gardiner, to review employee salaries for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Chairman Jerry Buzzard motioned to approve. Trustee Carol Connerton seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor 0 Opposed
0 Abstained 0 Absent 0 Recused
Trustees Comments
1. Cemetery walking tour - June 7th
  
  The next cemetery walking tour is scheduled for June 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., beginning at the flagpole.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 p.m.
The regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, will be cancelled. A special meeting may be held on June 24, 2025, if necessary. If no special meeting is needed, the next regular meeting will take place on August 19, 2025.

Posted 8:11 pm on December 7, 2025