ES-CA BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2015

The ES-CA Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on January 5, 2015. Attending were: Bob Gorrell; Ed Majka; Susan Fullas; Chris Daul; Lynn Koch; Jerry Saxton; and, Joan Fenicle (who was representing Tony Hull). New officers were elected as follows: President – Bob Gorrell; Vice President – Ed Majka; Treasurer – Susan Fullas; and, Secretary – Lynn Koch.
Orin Safier gave his last report as Treasurer and as a Board member or ES-CA. Orin is moving to Denver and ES-CA, as well as the entire Placitas community, will miss him and the time and service he has given to the community. Orin also reported that the ES-CA website has been updated and improved through the work of an outside consultant.
Dick Ulmer reported for the Land Use Planning Trust that the judge is reviewing ES-CA’s petition to intervene in the County’s lawsuit against Vulcan (formerly Lafarge). The LPT is continuing to raise money for legal fees for the lawsuit and all residents are encouraged to contribute. We cannot let the mining companies operate outside of the law.
Ed Majka, Chris Daul and Bob Gorrell reported on the Fisher Sand and Gravel proposed ordinance for annexation to the Town of Bernalillo and mining in general. Bob has prepared two pieces of legislation that would strengthen the State’s control of sand and gravel mining and give counties more enforcement power over these operations. ES-CA will be meeting with State representatives to have this legislation introduced in the upcoming Legislative session.
ES-CA representatives have been assisting the Placitas Library in attempting to restore water to the building. We have been working with County officials and hope to have a short term fix within the month.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2015, beginning at 6:30 pm at La Puerta Realty, located on Rt. 165. All are welcome to attend.