TIMBERON DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
                           Minutes of the Meeting Held January 10, 2009


IN ATTENDANCE:

Everett Putney		Gwen Adams			Scott Millar			Donna Millar
Linda Lea		Cal Tyler			Mary Tyler			Frank Bullard 
Peg Bullard		Cheryl Miller			Charlie Ross			Kent Huisingh	              
Jane Huisingh		Joan Schug			John Howell			B.F. Adams
Burt Rubinowitz		Cookie McGuire			Gerry McGuire			Fran Trendler
Rick Merrick		Judy Underwood			Eva Tannehill			Tom Tannehill 
Jackie Fioretti	

The meeting was called to order by President Everett Putney at 10:00 am.  The Pledge of 
Allegiance to the flag was given followed by a prayer from Everett.  Everett asked if anyone 
would like the minutes read from the previous meeting.  Rick Merrick made a motion to accept 
the minutes as submitted.  B.F. Adams seconded the motion and the minutes were approved.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Gwen Adams.  A motion was made by Linda Lea to accept 
the report.  Donna Millar seconded the motion and the motion was approved.  Gwen read the 
bills which totaled $745.50.  Fran Trendler made a motion to pay our bills.  John Howell 
seconded the motion and it was approved.
 
Everett Putney advised Rick Merrick has started thinning the Mary Glover Park.  The first grant 
from the New Mexico Association of Counties removed trees up to eight inches.  This grant from 
the New Mexico Association of Counties will remove trees up to twelve inches.  Jim Ackermann 
will also be thinning in the Mary Glover Park.  Everett advised his contact in Alamogordo who 
would pick up the trees has fallen through and we will need to think of a way to use the trees to 
our benefit.
	
Rick Merrick gave an update on the Community Action Plan (CAP).  He thanked the committee 
for all their work on the survey for the past two months.  The survey has closed and he reviewed 
some of the content and the responses.  The CAP is the Timberon communities plan and is 
required when grants for the community are requested.  Linda Lea will email the survey results 
to the Timberon Development Council Board for their review.  After discussion it was agreed we 
would have a community meeting in March and a final draft in March.  Jackie will send a letter 
to TWSD to reserve the lodge for our March meeting at 10:00am and the Timberon Community 
meeting at 2:00pm on March 14th.  Rick made a motion the CAP Committee requires a budget of 
$500.00 for door prizes, food, easels, etc. for the meeting.  Gwen Adams seconded the motion 
and it was approved.  

Judy Underwood presented a very nice preliminary TDC brochure.  The brochure is to inform 
the community we are a separate entity from TWSD, what we do, and our accomplishments.  It 
was suggested to put the brochure on or near the community bulletin board. 

Everett Putney gave a little history of (TPOEP) Timberon Property Owners of El Paso a 501C(3) 
organization and announced the organization has dissolved and voted to give their funds to the 
Timberon Development Council, Inc.  Jackie Fioretti, Treasurer of TPOEP, presented Gwen 
Adams, Secretary of TDC with a check in the amount of $3,219.80.  
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Everett requested two volunteers for the annual Audit Committee.  Jackie advised the Audit 
Committee is responsible for randomly selecting a month each quarter and reviewing the 
financial books for accuracy.  Kent Huisingh and Charlie Ross volunteered to audit the books.  

Frank Bullard suggested TDC should sell classified ads on the web page for a fund raiser.  After 
discussion Frank and Judy Underwood will present a proposal at the next meeting.  Judy 
presented a solar flashlight that was given to her as a gift and suggested it could be sold as a fund 
raiser.  After discussion it was agreed the flashlight was very nice but a little too pricy.  Judy also 
advised the TDC Web Page has a link to Linda Lea’s performance of “Putting on the Lips” 
which is approaching 20,000 hits.  We have the capability of linking to other sites on the web.

Burt Rubinowitz gave a very good report on cell phone capability for Timberon.  He advised 
ENMR PLATO, a not for profit organization is interested in coming here to explore future cell 
sites.  The cost to build a cell tower is $300,000.00 and they work with CO-OP’s and other 
telephone companies.  It was suggested we could invite them to one of our meetings and have 
them give a presentation.  Cell phones are a health and safety issue and are needed in Timberon.

Everett read a thank you note from Joan Schug to TDC for the $800.00 donation towards the 
community pool lights.  Joan gave an update on her project and thanked the community for 
$3,000.00 in donations.  She has submitted a grant to Otero County in the amount of 
$250,000.00 to renovate the community pool, bath house and pump house.  She is still looking 
for an electrician and one from Weed might come to look at the project.  

Cookie McGuire gave an update on DTI, Discover Timberon Inc., at the High Country Lounge.  
Their lease is expiring and Larry Henson, President has submitted an RFP to the Timberon Water 
and Sanitation District to renew their lease.  DTI is owned by shareholders who own property in 
Timberon and they are looking for additional shareowners.  You can support DTI by logging 
onto twsd@dellcity.com prior to January 17th and recommend TWSD renew their lease.

Rick Merrick resigned as Chairman of the Events Committee due to other commitments.  Fire 
season is approaching and he will be called to help.  He encouraged everyone to support the 
events in the community.  Our weekenders are strong and reach out to them.  He attended a 
meeting recently with Federal Forestry, City and County representatives who are struggling for 
money.  He asked how does the proposed Stimulus Plan fit TDC?  Government entities are 
looking for projects to put their money in.  TDC needs a wish list, for example he would like to 
see a swing set for the kids in the Mary Glover Park.  If you have a wish for the community let 
us know about it.  He mentioned he talked to Timberon Fire Chief, Joe Wheeler about the Sub 
Station located on the land donated to them by TDC.  Two 11,000 gallon tanks will be installed 
and they are working on funding for the building.    A lot of good things are happening in 
Timberon.

Gwen Adams informed everyone the entrance to the lodge needs help.  Curtains, furniture, 
bookcases etc. are needed.  She will chair this committee and Cheryl Miller and Judy 
Underwood will help her with the project.






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It was mentioned TWSD is applying for a loan with the State of New Mexico to help with their 
finances for the near future.  There will be an election on this and everyone registered in New 
Mexico who owns property in Timberon is entitled to vote.  We encourage you to vote.  
Hopefully, in the future a grant will be requested to pay off the loan.

Rick Merrick made a motion to adjourn and Linda Lea seconded it.  The motion passed and the 
meeting adjourned at 11:42am.   These meetings are held the second Saturday of each month at 
10:00 a.m. at the Timberon Development Council Office, 1841 Sacramento Drive.  They are 
open meetings and everyone is invited to attend.

Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Fioretti, Secretary