March 2025

Chairman Parks called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM.  Chairman Richard Parks, Vice-Chair Dalling, Secretary-Treasurer Fuhrmann, Director Klein, Director Taylor and Admin Manager Bush were present.  Public members in attendance were Katherine Daly and Laura Chastain.

Chairman Parks presented the February minutes. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann moved to approve the February minutes. Director Taylor seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed. Admin Manager Bush presented the current expenses and financial reports for the month. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann moved to approve the current expenses and financial reports. Vice-Chair Dalling seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.

In Old Business, the Board discussed the upcoming mail-in ballot in May 2025. Advertising ideas include letters to the editor of both the Livington Enterprise and the Park County Dug Out, a slideshow presentation to be created and put up on the GRAD website and ads on the District’s Facebook page. Chair Parks will attend a Gardiner Chamber meeting to explain the upcoming ballot measures. Director Klein will work on the slideshow presentation. Next, in Old Business, Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann presented a District Operating Budget for 2025. Director Taylor moved to approve the budget. Director Klein seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed. Next, Admin Manager Bush presented her 2025 contract. Director Taylor moved to approve the contract. Vice-Chair Dalling seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed. Next, the Board discussed the extra funds left in Gardiner Chamber Building account and requested that the funds get returned to the District for use in next appropriations cycle. Admin Bush will follow up with the Chamber Director.  Finally, the Board discussed the possibility of auditing delinquent accounts.

In New Business, Gateway Hose Co updated the Board that they have chosen new equipment for one of their projects.

In Public Comment, Katherine Daly from the Park County Housing Coalition introduced herself to the Board and explained her services.  Laura Chastain updated the Board on NYEF’s projects; their Open House on March 28th and that their next grant cycle closes on April 6th.

The next regular Board meeting held will be on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM at the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann moved to adjourn at 9:01 PM.  Director Klein seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.