TIMBERON DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting Held February 12, 2011 IN ATTENDANCE: Everett Putney Cal Tyler Mary Tyler Charlie Ross Kent Huisingh Fran Trendler Gwen Adams B. F. Adams Rick Merrick Shirley Holstrom Donna Millar Scott Millar John Howell Jackie Fioretti The TDC meeting was called to order by President Everett Putney at 10:00 AM. Allegiance to the flag was given by all and a prayer was given by Everett Putney. Everett asked if anyone wanted the minutes read from the last meeting. Jackie Fioretti advised there is a correction to the minutes as follows: The money from the sale of “Putting on the Lips” DVD will go to the Youth Boosters for the Timberon community swimming pool. A motion was made by Shirley Holstrom to accept the minutes as corrected and it was seconded by B.F. Adams. The minutes were approved. A January, 2011 Treasurer’s report was given by Fran Trendler. A motion was made by Charlie Ross and seconded by Mary Tyler to accept the January report as given. Motion approved. Bills totaled $167.03 which included supplies for the Mary Glover Park, postage and supplies for the TDC office. Donna Millar made a motion to pay our bills and Scott Millar seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Old Business: Linda Lea is resigning from the Scholarship Committee. After discussion, Shirley Holstrom made a motion to appoint John Howell as the new Chairman. Rick Merrick seconded the motion and it was approved. All applications are due by March 15, 2011. A blank application is on our web site if you are interested in participating. Rick Merrick reported on the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Grant. Two items were left, the first one was the 500 Fire DVD’s with labels at $1.65 each. These have been received and the second item is clearing the hazardous corners. We have until March to finish the “Hazardous Fuel Reduction” project. Rick has been clearing long runs on both sides of the road. Some of the corners cleared are those on Dixwood, Carson, Homewood, Tonto and Rocky Trail. He is working on Shallow Creek and Mountain Aire. Rick gave a report on the business meeting held on January 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the TDC Office. Several people attended and it was productive. There was discussion on sending a six question evaluation form to Timberon businesses and to continue the meetings. Fran Trendler will continue to send postcards to remind them of the meeting. These are sharing information meetings and the next one is scheduled for March 17th at 7:00 pm at the TDC Office. Over Page 2 July 4th Celebration activities are still being discussed. A committee is needed to determine what and when. If you are interested please contact TDC. The Lodge needs to be reserved now. Gwen Adams made a motion and B.F. Adams seconded it for Fran Trendler to write a check to hold the Lodge for July 4th. The motion was approved. There was further discussion that we should have a community dinner and dance with TDC providing the meat. More information is needed on a band and Lodge requirements. The TDC Treasurer position is still vacant. Fran agreed to continue the Treasurer’s duties until a new Treasurer is elected. If you are interested in the position please contact Everett Putney or Rick Merrick. Rick Merrick advised the State Forestry Block Thinning Project on Bear Lane has started. The Timberon Development Council sent the first mailing and we have received a response totaling 75 acres. SCMRC&D (South Central Mountain Resource Conservation & Development have sent their mailings out and have received a response from approximately 55 acres who’s owners are interested in having their property thinned. Out of the 55 acres, 5 acres are marked and ready to go. The Bartley Enterprize Company bobcat and masticator equipment will be here tomorrow and the work begins Monday on Timber, Pioneer and Hunter. In Bill Brown’s absence, Everett Putney gave a report on the 2011 Fly In. Bill will be attending a New Mexico Pilot Association meeting on February 26, 2011 and will confirm the date in May. Planes will be parking at the TDC Office during the Fly In. B&B will provide breakfast at the Red Barn and TDC will provide a dinner. Bill is working on Circle Cross RV Park Tours. Transportation will be needed. Local venders would be welcomed. If you have any ideas to make these pilots feel more welcome in Timberon contact the coordinator, Bill Brown. Everett advised he has requested from Otero County a reseal of the runway and to work on two miles of county road this year instead of one. Rick Merrick gave a report on the WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) Grant. There is still 2010 money available for thinning private property. The 2011 fiscal year money will also be available soon. TDC is planning to mail out letters and DVD’s to property owners in T1 and T2. Our goal is to focus on thinning 100 acres. Everett advised he received a commitment from RC&D that they would pay up to $640.00 in postage for the mail outs. If you are interested in thinning your property please contact Rick Merrick for details. In Bobbie Brown’s absence, Everett Putney gave a report on the Mary Glover Park project. Bobbie researched a gazebo and emailed a photo of the one for sale in Alamogordo. Everett also contacted Mueller Buildings about a 20 X 48 steel building with ten foot high walls. He received a quote of $13,447.70 for the building, a concrete slab and to erect the Mueller building etc. This is the first step of many, working with the county, to make the parks more usable. It was advised Ben Johnson also has a building for sale. It was suggested TDC have a business plan etc. on Mary Glover Park prior to requesting funding from the county for improvements. Everett thanked Shirley Holstrom for making larger signs for the Mary Glover Park. There was discussion to hold the TDC meetings at the community lodge in order to have more participation. B.F. Adams made the motion to hold the TDC meetings at the community lodge from May through September. Gwen Adams seconded the motion and it passed. Page 3 New Business: Charlie Ross and Kent Huisingh volunteered to serve on the Audit Committee and audit the books prior to getting them ready for the CPA to complete our taxes. Charlie gave the report that only one bill out of those that were reviewed for 2010 was paid without an invoice or receipt. All others that were checked were paid on time and had an invoice or receipt. The financial books have been prepared and maintained properly for the year 2010. A bid was received for the Chresta Loma property from Don Coburn in the amount of $3, 270.00. After discussion B.F. Adams made a motion to accept the bid of $3,270.00 from Don Coburn. Charlie Ross seconded the motion and it was approved. Everett Putney advised the 2nd Annual NM Wildland Urban Interface Summit will be held on March 23 and 24, 2011 at the Ruidoso Convention Center. This years theme is “Fire Is At Your Back Door; Are You Ready?” and is geared toward gathering the tools necessary to help educate and protect your community from wildland fire. Registration is $50.00 per person. After discussion, B.F. Adams made a motion to send the three TDC officers to this summit and TDC pay the registration fee, lodging, meals and transportation costs for each. Kent Huisingh seconded the motion and it was approved. Rick Merrick advised the Timberon Fire Department has received the SIMS Table that was provided in the grant for interagency training and retreat. There are only four SIMS Tables in New Mexico and it has the capability to grow. TDC received an invitation from the Fire Chief to hold our TDC meeting at the Fire Station and see the SIMS Table demonstrated. After discussion, Gwen Adams made a motion to hold our March 12th meeting and Local Fire Wise meeting at the Timberon Fire Station. It was seconded by Shirley Holstrom and approved. Cookies and drink will be provided by Jackie Fioretti. After discussion about fire management Rick advised Lickridge has been designated as an area that will be managed. Donna Millar advised she is representing New Mexico for Mrs. International®. She gave us background information on how this came about and her platform is “Women Veterans Issues – Military Sexual Trauma (MST)”. Donna will receive her sash and crown on March 21, 2011 and will compete in The Mrs. International® on July 19th – 23rd, 2011 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Chicago, Illinois. Congratulations! Donna and we wish you the very best. B.F. Adams advised Southwest Life Flight was bought out by Native Air a division of Omniflight Helicopters. They will assure you and your family medically necessary emergency air transport from Timberon to the nearest medical facility if you enroll and pay a minimal ($49) amount per year. Their web site is omniadvantagemember.com where you can get a registration form and other information or you may call them at 972-715-4637. Shirley Holstrom made a motion and seconded by B.F. Adams to adjourn the meeting at 11:57 am. Motion passed. Our next meeting is March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Timberon Volunteer Fire Department. These are open meetings and the community is invited to attend. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Fioretti, Secretary