Chair Parks called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. All members were present, including the Administrative Manager; Rosie Barndt, the District’s accountant was a member of the public present, along with Julie Rehmer, notary. Director Dawson attended the meeting virtually via the Zoom meeting link.
Chair Parks called for the swearing in of Board member, Gregory L. Dalling. The oath of office was completed and notarized by Julie Rehmer. There remains one vacant seat on the Board which will be appointed by the Board when an appropriate candidate is identified.
Chair Parks welcomed Rosie Barndt, the District’s accountant to present her findings on the 2019 District audit. She presented an unmodified, clean opinion of the District’s records. Ms. Barndt had one suggestion concerning audit and insurance documentation for appropriations. Administrative Manager Bush will follow with up District’s legal counsel.
Chair Parks suspended the regular meeting, at 7:22 PM to enter an Executive Session so that Ms. Barndt could present her findings of thecompliance audits performed. The Executive Session concluded at 7:47 PM and the regular meeting resumed. Secretary/Treasurer Stone moved to approve the 2019 District Audit. Director Gerdes seconded the motion. No further discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
Administrative Manager Bush presented the March meeting minutes. Vice-Chair Dalling moved to approve the March minutes. Director Dawson seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
Administrative Manager Bush presented the current expenses and financial reports for the months of April and May. (The regular April meeting was canceled due to the COVID-19 situation). Vice-Chair Dalling moved to approve the current expenses and financial reports. Secretary/Treasurer Stone seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
In Old Business, Chair Parks updated the Board regarding SB-241, stating that the Gateway Hose Company and the Gardiner Water District have both submitted requests to use the additional 1% should it be approved by the voters of the District. Chair Parks shall be working on the language necessary to place on a ballot and for consideration by the public. Chair Parks also updated the Board on the Resort District call, attended by himself, Director Gerdes and Administrative Manager Bush. Chair Parks will be part of a sub-committee to identify the next steps in forming an Association of Resort Districts for the state. Finally, Administrative Manager Bush updated the Board on collections. All accounts are up to date except for the account being handled by legal counsel and one other account.
In New Business, a discussion was held concerning the loss of business for the community due to COVID-19 and the resulting lower amount of funds that will be available next fall for appropriations. In particular, the Gardiner Chamber was mentioned as their funding is mostly dependent on the percentages allotted per the Ordinance. The Chamber is aware of this likelihood.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM at the Gardiner Visitor Center. Director Gerdes moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM. Vice-Chair Dalling seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
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