The ES-CA Board held its monthly meeting on Monday, January 4, at the Placitas Fire Station. Directors attending included Bob Gorrell, Ed Majka, Lynn Koch, Susan Fullas, Jerry Saxton and Chris Daul. Kathy Kitts was in attendance as a delegate for Tony Hull.
District Director election results were confirmed as follows: District 1 – Ed Majka; District 2 – Chris Daul; District 3 – Jerry Saxton; and District 4 – Tony Hull. The Board then elected new officers for 2016 as follows: President – Ed Majka; Vice President – Bob Gorrell; Treasurer – Susan Fullas; and Secretary – Chris Daul.
The Board also adopted a budget which reflects operating expenses such as insurance and website maintenance. There are no paid staff members at ES-CA and all Board members volunteer their time, along with all of the other volunteers who manage various committees and issues.
The main issue of discussion was the pending application for oil and gas drilling in western Sandoval County, approximately 2 miles from the Rio Rancho city border. The County Planning and Zoning Commission has held one public meeting on this matter where there were a number of objectors present. ES-CA is holding a Forum on Saturday, January 09, 2016, from 2-4 pm at the Placitas Presbyterian Church to further discuss this matter. An update will be posted in this forum later.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2016, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Placitas Fire Station (41), located at 463 Highway 165. All are welcome to attend.