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You may look at the agreement and maps of the area by visiting http:// ccra. club / salvage1.
As this project progresses, please be aware of heavy equipment in the area and use caution when traveling near active work zones.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to protect and restore the forested landscapes of Canada Creek Ranch.
Motion by N. Schulz, supported by D. Blanton, to approve the Operations / General Manager’ s Report as presented. Motion Approved 9-0.
A. Independent Audit Report – 2024
• Audit report presented by Chelsea Meeder, CPA from Straley, Lamp & Kraenzlein P. C.
Motion by D. Blanton, supported by W. Bennett to approve the Audit Committee’ s annual report and independent auditor’ s report as presented. Motion Approved 9-0.
B. Item # 0425-1: Storm Damage & Debris Removal Update
• Items discussed in Mangers Report.
C. Item # 0425-2: Salvage Treatment Areas Update
• Items Discussed in Mangers Report.
VI. Committee Reports
• Campground Committee May 4, 2025, Meeting Minutes. N. Schulz gave the Campground report. They will be installing a keypad lock on the shed. Pancake breakfast is May 24 th, June 28 th Pork Bash, July 12 th Ice Cream social, August 30 th Trailer & Treat. A donation of $ 500 was given to the tree nursery project.
• Ladies Auxiliary May 7, 2025, Meeting Minutes. Lindsay Miller gave the Ladies Auxiliary report. The Ladies will visit the rock quarry in Rogers City. The first wine is May 20 th.
• Historical Committee May 14, 2025, Meeting Minutes. Ross Trim gave the Historical report. They received $ 4000.00 from Awaken. They are looking for more members.
• Investment Committee April 17, 2025, Meeting Minutes.
• Audit Committee April 22, 2025, Meeting Minutes.
• Conservation Committee May 3, 2025, Meeting Minutes.
• Recreation Committee May 8, 2025, Meeting Minutes.
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Motion by L. Miller, supported by R. Trim, to approve the Committee reports and minutes as presented. Motion Approved 9-0.
VII. Financials Reports
Month-End Fund Balance Reports
• D. Blanton presented the current fund balances for April 2025.
Key Performance Indicators Dashboard
• D. Blanton presented the KPI’ s for February
Operating Fund Statement of Activities
• B. Rogers presented the Operating Fund Statements of Activities
Statements of Financial Position
• B. Rogers presented the Statements of Financial Position
Capital Fund Revenue and Expenses Review
• B. Rogers reviewed the Capital Fund Revenue and Expenses
Resource Fund Revenues and Expenses Review
• B. Rogers reviewed the Resource Fund Revenues and Expenses
Motion by R. Trim, supported by D. Weber, to approve the financial reports as presented. Motion Approved 9-0.
VIII.
New Member Applications A. First Readings
Marcus & Lia McLennan
Motion by R. Delecki, supported C. Geralds by to approve the first readings as presented. Motion Approved 8-0 with D. Blanton abstaining.
B. Second Readings Matt & Lia Farkas
Motion by R. Delecki, supported by R. Trim to approve the second readings as presented. Motion Approved 9-0.
IX. Strategic Plan Review A. Status Reports for Goals due in the next 3 months
• No Items to report.
B. New Proposed Goals or Ideas
X. Action Items A. Item # 0225-1: Potential Resource Funding
Request
• Next Townhall: May 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Bickley Room.
B. Item # 0425-3: Proposed Green Timber Consulting Foresters Agreement
Motion by D. Weber, supported by R. Delecki to approve the Green Timber Consulting Foresters, Inc. agreement as presented. Motion Approved 9-0.
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