Rio Linda Elverta Incorporation Committee

MINUTES

Board Meeting

Papa's Pizza

Sunday - April 27, 2008 - 6 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:  6:05 pm by Trautman

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

                        V. Pres.           Bastian       - present              Dir. Hayer    - absent

                        Sect.                McMasters- absent               Dir. Johnson - present

                        Treas.             Moore        - present

Visitors:  Susan Trautman, RLEIC Committee Member; Mary Harris, RLEIC Member

Approval of Minutes:  Minutes of  3-30-08 were accepted as presented.  Motion - Moore; Seconded - Johnson; Vote - Unanimous

Report of Officers:   

Treasurer's Report - Moore:  Checkbook balance is $9,270.79.  Bank statement balance is $9,270.79.  Treasurer's report accepted as presented.  Motion - Johnson; Seconded - Bastian; Vote - Unanimous

Report of the Committee:                 A.  Fund Raising

•a.      Vivien Johnson, Bingo and Carnivals

Bingo:  Process of improving facility and financing it was discussed. Which community organizations would provide the volunteer workers was also discussed.     Trautman suggested that Bingo start with only 1 night a week, possibly in September.    Operating strategies were also discussed.   The possibility of having bingo machines installed was discussed. 

Carnivals:   There is one carnival scheduled at a vacant lot and the corner of Northgate and Patio.  Set up will be on Wednesday, April 30.  Carnival will run from May 1 to May 4.  Proceeds will be divided among Serendipity's four clients.   Other locations were discussed for additional carnivals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

•b.      Other Activities

Ideas on how to get Incorporation education out to the community was discussed as well as how to generate funds and get volunteers.

•B.     P.R. & Education - Michael Huiras

•a.      Police (CSA 11) Campaign

Trautman requested that the Chamber of Commerce take the lead on the CSA 11 campaign.  There has been no response from the Chamber yet.  A decision will need to be made in the future whether to go for a land owner election or a registered voter election. 

•b.      Web Page

There were 140 visits to: riolindaelvertatown.org in April.  RLEIC also now owns: myriolinda.com.

RLEIC Board Meeting Minutes - April 27, 2008                                                                         Page 2

•c.       Newsletter

Trautman will put his article "What is a Town?" on the Newsletter page on the web page.   President's Letter articles will go on the Newsletter page in the future.

•d.      North Country News

The first issue will come out on May 10, 2008.  Future issues will come out on the first Saturday of each month.  Articles for the next issue must be submitted 30 days in advance. 

•C.     President's Report

•a.      Community Police (CSA 11) - see above

•b.      Status of Exemption

State and Federal tax exemption status has been received.

•c.       VLF SB 301 Letter

Trautman will use wording from the League of California Cities letter in support of extending existing statute that provides additional financial assistance to cities and future cities through the Vehicle License Fees and send a letter to the State Senate, local representatives, LAFCO, etc.

•d.      Arden Arcade LAFCO Letter -

The Board decided that RLEIC will not take any position on Arden Arcade vs LAFCO

Old Business: 

It was suggested that an easel be placed outside meeting room at Papa's Pizza inviting public to attend RLEIC meeting.

Gang Violence:   There was no new information on the status of Roger Dickenson's campaign for parcel tax to support county wide fight against gang violence.

June Issue of The North Country News:      RLEIC will put another article in the June edition.  The size of RLEIC article will be a quarter page (5" x 8")  and will include the President's Letter.  Cost will be $160.00 and paper will be mailed to approximately 10,000 addresses.   Motion - Bastian; Seconded - Huiras; Vote - 4 yes, 1 abstain (Johnson)

New Business:                                               a. Resignation of Director Hayer and Replacement

Trautman advised the Board that Erwin Hayer has provided a letter of resignation from the RLEIC Board and asked the Board for suggestions for a replacement.  Hearing none, there is no replacement at this time.  The Board reluctantly accepted the resignation.   In addition, Sharon McMaster will spend the summer in Montana and has said she will be resigning from the RLEIC Board.  This has not been received in writing.

Trautman also announced that Chuck and Sara Gordon and Hal and Lisa Morris asked that their names be removed from the RLEIC membership list.

b. Farm and Tractor Days

Trautman will set up a RLEIC booth to educate the community on the benefits of incorporation.  There will be banners, pens, flyers, and envelopes for donations.  Johnson will furnish additional copies of The North Country News.  Trautman will also request volunteers for the committee and bingo. 

                                                                        c. Future Meeting Dates

RLEIC Board meeting dates were changed to meeting on the 4^th Monday of each month at Papa's Pizza in Rio Linda.  The next meeting will be Monday, May 26, 2008, at 7:00 pm.  June meeting will be held on Monday, June 23, 2008, at 7:00 pm.  Trautman will notify Don Flesh of The Rio Linda Elverta News.  Huiras will change the web page to reflect the new meeting date.

Adjournment:  7:55 pm          (Next Meeting, Monday, May 26, 2008, 7:00 pm, at Papa's Pizza)