EASTERN SANDOVAL CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
Board Meeting Minutes
14 July 2025 via Zoom
4:00 PM
A. Call to order:
President George Franzen called the meeting to order via Zoom at 4:10 pm.
B. Roll Call:
Directors present, representing a quorum: George Franzen, Wayne Gaede, Gary Madee, Phil Messuri, and Jean Roberts.
Absent: Jim Harre, Jacques Ramey, Rich Reif, and Mary-Rose de Valladares.
C. Minutes: Minutes from the June meeting were approved via email.
D. Introduction of Guests: None
E. Monthly Reports
1. Treasurer’s Report: Wayne Gaede reported a balance for ESCA in US Bank as of the end of last month of $5,143.83. Income included $175 in dues and $0.02 interest. Expenses included $226 for the post office box renewal, and $93.80 for a speakerphone for meetings purchased by Jim Harre. At US Eagle, ESCA had a balance at the end of last month of $37,596.76. Income included $0.04 in interest on the savings account and $113.09 on the CD, and no expenses. The total of ESCA’s accounts at both institutions was $42,740.59.
The US Bank balance for LPT as of last month was $2,312.90, and no expenses for the month. The US Eagle account balance for LPT at the end of last month was $32,079.37. Income for the month was $0.04 in interest on the savings account, $96.93 in interest on the CD, and no expenses. The total of LPT’s accounts at both institutions was $34,563.08.
Wayne also provided a year-to-date budget status report. As of the end of June, we are under budget.
2. IT Report: Jim Harre was unable to attend due to illness.
3. LPT and LPA Report: On the Buffalo Tract, George reported that the committee working on the project is attempting to unravel which trails are official.
George and Gary reported on their visit to the Vulcan mine. They were impressed with the work that had been done to reconfigure the land.
4. Coronado Soil and Water (CSW)/Fuel Reduction Program: Gary reported that the County is working on a web-based platform that can be used if evacuation were necessary due to a natural disaster. He also learned that the Forest Service might begin some fuel removal in the Placitas area in the fall, but details are not yet available. —OPEN – Gary
F. Old Business:
1. Mid-Year Report: George reported that Phil and Jean put together a writeup of ESCA issues, activities, and survey responses. Jim will send this to ESCA members. –OPEN—George, Phil
G. New Business:
1. ESCA Annual Meeting, Oct. 12, 3:30-7 pm: George reported that Mary-Rose or another Las Placitas Association board member will provide an update on the Buffalo Tract, Ron Overley will discuss the Vulcan mine, and Gary Madee will contact someone from the Forest Service to speak about the fuel reduction situation. The board discussed whether we would have a social hour in advance of the meeting this year due to minimal attendance last year; we will discuss this again at the next meeting. –OPEN
2. Ideas To Bring in More Members: Discussion delayed until the next meeting. — OPEN
H. Open Discussion:
1. ESCA Board and Future Projects: Discussion delayed until the next meeting. – OPEN
2. Library System To Video ESCA Board Meetings: Discussion delayed until the next meeting when Jim is able to return. —OPEN – Jim
I. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 pm.
Next meeting: 4 pm, August 11, 2025.