Rio Linda Elverta Incorporation Committee

Minutes

Board Meeting

Papa's Pizza

Sunday - March 30, 2008 - 5 PM

It is the intent of the Board that this meeting remain informal. The President or the majority of the Board may invoke formal proceedings pursuant to Roberts Rules of Order. The Board will discuss and take action only on items listed on the Agenda unless it is determined that such item is an emergency or of urgent nature requiring immediate action. Members may participate in all discussions and vote on all items on the agenda unless, at the discretion of the Board, such voting rights are suspended. The meeting is being recorded.

Call to Order:  5:02 pm by Trautman.

Roll Call:        President        Trautman - present                Dir. Huiras - present 

                        V. Pres.           Bastian      - present               Dir. Hayer   - present                                                            Sect.                McMasters-absent                Dir. Johnson - present                                                           Treas.             Moore        - present 

A quorum was present.

President's Report:   Trautman ask for and received permission to change order of agenda because Bastian had to leave early.

CSA 11 - RLEIC received the go-a-head from sheriff for Community Police.  A discussion was held regarding which election would give RLEIC the best chance for passage of a parcel tax to pay for Community Police.   Board decided to defer going to vote for CSA 11 Community Police from November 2008 and evaluate which election would be best in 2009.  Motion - Bastian:  Seconded - Hayer: Vote - Unanimous   

Gang Violence Task Force campaign was discussed as County is planning to go for a parcel tax vote in November 2008.    Board agreed that RLEIC will not take a position on the vote for parcel tax to pay for Gang Violence Prevention. 

Bastian said Twin Rivers school police will focus on schools and they will continue with their Parks and Recreation contracts.  They will be restricted to stay within those areas of service. 

Hayer reported that he did some research over a 90 day period of  Crime in the Sacramento Northwest Division of the sheriff‘s department.  Rio Linda Elverta has very few relative to North Highlands, Antelope and Foothill Farms.  Hayer felt it was because of lack of reporting rather than lower crime.

Trautman asked the Board to become familiar with information on CSA 11 that is included in the hand out. 

A discussion was held regarding which organization should lead the campaign for CSA 11 Community Police.  It was decided that the Chamber of Commerce would be the best lead organization for a Community Task Force that includes as many community organizations as possible. Trautman to meet with Chamber next week to discuss this.

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Bingo - State tax exemption has been received.  RLEIC now needs $35,000 for tenant improvements.  A discussion was held regarding how this money could be generated.  No conclusion.  Questions for next meeting:  How much rent can be paid?  Can RLEIC pay salary in addition to rent?  Can Board member make loan for tenant improvements?

Future Meetings - Trautman asked Board to consider having meeting some other evening than Sunday.

Bob Bastian left the meeting.

Approval of Minutes:            Minutes of 2-24-08 Annual Membership Minutes were reviewed, correction made, and will be approved at the next Membership Meeting in February 2009

Minutes of  2-24-08 Board Minutes were approved with corrections. 

Motion made - Huiras,  Seconded - Hayer, Vote -  Unanimous 

Treasurer's Report:  Moore - Checkbook balance is $9,283.60.  Bank statement balance is $9288. 78.  A discussion followed on discrepancy of $5.18 and how to handle Goggle deposits.  Treasurer's report was accepted.  Motion made - Johnson, Seconded - Huiras, Vote - Unanimous

Board approved reimbursement to Moore for postage in the amount of $18.40.  Motion made - Johnson, Seconded - Hayer, Vote - Unanimous

Report of the Committee:     A. Fund Raising

•a.      Vivien Johnson,  Carnivals - Serendipity has been

given three carnival dates, one each in April, May, and June.  They have not located any locations for these dates.

                                                                        b. Other activities - There are no other fund raising activities scheduled.

                                                B. P.R. & Education - Michael Huiras       

a. Web Page - Up and running.  New "site visits clicker"

added and indicated 43 visitors so far.  Will report number of visitors at next meeting.  Huirus provided and hung a large sign, which included RLEIC Web page address, on his garage that was visible on Little League Parade route.                                                        

Advertising as a 501 C3 on RLEIC's web site was discussed.

Having our web page "pop up" during a web search under Rio Linda was discussed.

RLEIC Newsletter was discussed. 

Johnson announced a new monthly newspaper for Rio Linda Elverta called North Country News with circulation of 10,000.  Will be mailed to 9,583 addresses.   First issue will come out on May 10, 2008.  Page 3 is reserved for RLEIC.  Cost $640.00 for first issue.  Motion made to participate in first issue - Huiras, Seconded - Moore, Vote - Yes (4) Abstain (Johnson)  Moore will develop page 3.

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                                                                        b.  More community participation  by individuals was discussed.

                                                                        c.  Trautman will submit article to Rio Linda Elverta News

regarding RLEIC annual report.

C. President's Report

a. Status of Exemption - State exemption received.  Wait-

ing for Federal exemption.

b. VLF SB 301 - Vehicle License Fee was discussed and

information was included in the President's hand out.  Trautman to draft letter of support.

                                                                        c. Arden Arcade -  RLEIC (Trautman) will send letter to LAFCO supporting Arden Arcade.        

New Business:           Duties of Directors - Duty of loyalty to the Board was discussed and information was included in the President's hand out.  Hayer left the meeting.

Adjournment:  April meeting will start at 6:00 pm.  Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.