CCR News November 2018 | Page 6

Continued from page 5 Larry Burcz addressed the Board on behalf of the Conservation Committee to give an update on what was discussed at their meeting on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 11:00 am. independent and objective Attorney with no prior affiliation with the Ranch, Board, Management, or its members to interview some of the Petitioners. The Attorney’s report found that there was no evidence to support the allegations of fiscal irresponsibility or lack of leadership. However, it appears there is a disagreement with some members as to style of management. The President will publish a letter in the next CCR News. This issue is closed. The original recommendation to the Board (in August) was to issue 200 CCR antlerless permits for the 2018 rifle season. The original Board recommendation included the ability for the Conservation Committee to revise the number by 50 permits (up or down) prior to the actual drawing. M. Ames read a proposal submitted by member David Briggs regarding an alternative upgrade to the campground. D. Briggs proposal included creating drive through sites and relocating full hook-up sites. His proposal included his services and numerous volunteers. The Ranch would be responsible for the cost of material and some additional costs. The proposal would be contingent upon the Board reinstating winter storage on campground sites. The proposal was added to the open issue log for review in December. Everyone in attendance that had been hunting during the October archery season reported they are not seeing deer. Therefore, the recommendation from the Conservation Committee is to reduce the number of antlerless permits from 200 to 100 for the 2018 rifle season. Motion by N. Thurston seconded by D. Smith to accept the recommendation from the Conservation Committee to reduce the number of antlerless permits from 200 to 100 for the 2018 firearm season. E. Johnson reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) calculated by our Accountants is 2.13%. It is recommended that this C.P.I. rate be applied to the 2019 dues. Adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Motion by R. Karbon, seconded by D. Smith that the operating portion of the 2019 dues be increased by the Consumers Price Index of 2.13% as set forth in Article III, Section 3 of the Canada Creek Ranch By-Laws. Motion passed unanimously. The next Board Meeting is December 8, 2018 D. Smith and R. Karbon gave a presentation regarding the Capital Fund. The purpose of this presentation was to discuss the purpose of the Capital Fund, funding, and a spending plan. This item will be put on the open issue list. Library Corner November’s book selections are Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks and The Outsider by Stephen King. They are about polar opposites. Every Breath is a story of two young people trying to find themselves and figuring out who they are, how they fit in with their families and what lies ahead for them, while asking “how long can a dream survive.” The Outsider starts with the discovery of an eleven year old boy’s violated corpse in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprint point to one of the town’s most popular citizens, but he has an ironclad alibi. As suspense ramps up, you will find yourself on the edge of your seat. It will shock you as only Stephen King can. New Business B. Cook submitted a proposal to increase the rule infraction penalty outlined in CCRA Policies and Procedures Sec 12.01 from $10 to $50 per point assigned by the Safety and Security Committee. This proposal will be added to open issues and submitted to the Safety and Security Committee for recommendation. E. Johnson announced his plan to retire on December 31,2019 and asked the Board not to extend his contract for next year. This gives the Board 14-month notice of his retirement. Motion by V. Kaszonyi seconded by R. Karbon to accept Eric’s notice of retirement, with thanks and appreciation of his many years of dedication and service to the Ranch, and therefore do not extend his contract past December 31, 2019. Motion passed unanimously. Adjourn Motion by R. Karbon seconded by D. Smith to adjourn the Board meeting at 12:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Executive session opened at 1:00 p.m. and closed at 1:15 p.m. Open Session reconvened at 1:15 p.m. 6