TIMBERON DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting Held March 13, 2010

IN ATTENDANCE:

Everett Putney		Fran Trendler		Kent Huisingh		Jane Huisingh		
Rick Merrick		Gwen Adams 		Cal Tyler		Mary Tyler			
Burt Rubinowitz		Ron McCormick		John Howell		Rachel McCormick
Jackie Fioretti		

The meeting was called to order by President Everett Putney at 10:00 AM.  The Pledge of 
Allegiance was given by all and a prayer was given by Everett Putney.  Everett asked if anyone 
wanted the minutes read from the last meeting.  A motion was made by Burt Rubinowitz to 
accept the minutes.  It was seconded by Kent Huisingh. The minutes were approved.

A Treasurer’s report was given by Fran Trendler.  A motion was made by Jane Huisingh and 
seconded by Gwen Adams to accept the report as given.  Motion approved. 

Bills for February totaled $7.00.  Kent Huisingh made a motion to pay our bills and Ron 
McCormick seconded it.  Motion approved.  

The updated Timberon Development Council, Inc. Community Action Plan has been signed by 
everyone.  Jackie Fioretti will make 20 copies.  This document will be used when applying for 
grants.  

Rick Merrick advised the Fire Department Grant for the Sim Table was completed and sent in on 
time.  Thanks to Rick Merrick and Fran Trendler in helping the Fire Department compile the 
grant.  The Fire Department should hear by June if the grant was awarded to them.  If it is, there 
will be technical support needed to run the equipment.  John Howell, Kent Huisingh and Cal 
Tyler volunteered to help with the technical support.  The TDC (Timberon Development 
Council) will sponsor a Fire Wise Workshop later this year.  

Rick Merrick advised we have received a BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Grant in the 
amount of $23,500.  This Grant included three projects:  Produce the Buckwood Fire DVD, 
Thinning for the Fire Department Sub Station on High Meadows and Surcingle, and to clear cut 
more corners to eliminate safety hazards.  After discussion, a motion was made by Ron 
McCormick to make Rick Merrick the Project Manager for this Grant.  It was seconded by Kent 
Huisingh and the motion was approved.  The bid solicitation packages and specs to thin the Fire 
Department Sub Station will be sent to the three contractors and will be handled by the Fire 
Chief.  


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Jane Huisingh gave a report on her Western Days Committee for the 4th of July activities.  Jane 
mentioned there was a meeting last night and all is going well.  We do need more food venders 
and all food venders need a day pass from the health department.  Rick Merrick advised a 16x16 
portable stage is needed for the musicians etc.  After discussion, Gwen Adams made a motion to 
research the building of a portable stage.  Ron McCormick seconded the motion and it was 
approved.   
  
Rick Merrick advised our third Timberon Business Meeting will be held March 18, 2010 at 7:00 
p.m. at the Timberon Development Council Office.  Fran Trendler said she sent 25 invitations to 
businesses in Timberon.  A flyer will be put on the bulletin board outside the post office.  Burt 
Rubinowitz advised economic development is in the Timberon Water and Sanitation District 
Statutes.  There was a suggestion to have one of these meetings as a breakfast meeting at the 
B&B Restaurant.  There was discussion that there needs to be a lot of promotion on these 
meetings.  It needs to be in the paper and what these meetings are about.

Everett Putney mentioned there is grant money available for Colonia’s Urban Development.  
Timberon is classified as a Colonia.  This would cover water treatment, water lines and roads.

Everett Putney read a letter Linda Lea composed to send to Dell City concerning providing cell 
telephone service in Timberon.  Everyone attending the meeting today agreed to send this letter 
and it will be sent on TDC letterhead stationery.  He also advised a new contract has been signed 
with Otero County for TDC to manage the Timberon Airport.  He has been told TDC won’t have 
to pay the Airport Liability Insurance as it is covered under Otero County’s Umbrella Policy.

Jackie Fioretti advised Bruce Clark would like to donate a parcel of land to the Timberon 
Development Council, Inc.  This land is 1.03 acres on Cresta Loma.  The 2009 property taxes of 
$35.05 and TWSD water standby fees of $180.00 have not been paid.  After discussion and since 
Mr. Clark can claim the donation on his taxes, Fran Trendler made a motion to accept the 
property if the property taxes and water standby fees are paid.  Bert Rubinowitz seconded the 
motion and it was approved.  Jackie Fioretti will send him a letter.  

An e-mail was read from Gwen Adams to Jackie and Everett recommending we call the 
proposed spring celebration “Spring Thaw Celebration”.  After discussion it was agreed to call it 
“Mountains in Bloom Celebration” with a meeting and pot luck.  Gwen Adams made a motion to 
hold the May TDC meeting on Friday, May 7th at 6:00 p.m. at the TDC office.  John Howell 
seconded the motion and it was approved.  There was further discussion and Gwen Adams made 
a motion for TDC to provide the meat for the pot luck lunch on Saturday, May 8th from 12:00 
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Mary Glover Park.  Jane Huisingh seconded the motion and it was 
approved.  Rick Merrick volunteered to get the roast.  It was suggested we have a jug for 
donations to help cover some of our expenses.

Rachel McCormick announced the Timberon Volunteer Fire Department will have a “Pancake 
Breakfast” fund raiser on Saturday, April 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 am.  The proceeds will 
benefit Timberon’s EMT and Volunteer Fire Department.

Ron McCormick and Burt Rubinowitz explained how the water is provided for the fishing lakes 
and it was very informative.
              
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Everett Putney announced the Forest Service is looking for youths 15 to 18 years old for jobs in 
the Cloudcroft, New Mexico area between June 7th and July 30th to support “Youth Conservation 
Corps”.  The program pays $7.50 per hour up to 40 hours per week.  The application deadline is 
March 22, 2010.

Burt Rubinowitz made a motion to adjourn and Kent Huisingh seconded the motion.  The motion 
was approved and the meeting adjourned approximately 11:55 am. Our next meeting will be 
April 10, 2010 at 10:00 at the TDC office located at 1841 Sacramento Drive.  These are open 
meetings and the community is invited to attend.

Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Fioretti, Secretary