ANNUAL MEMBER’S MEETING

EASTERN SANDOVAL CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

Annual Meeting Agenda

Placitas Community Library
12 October 2024
4:00 PM

1. Call to order

2. MONTHLY REPORTS

A.   Treasurer’s Report – Wayne

B.   IT Report & Election result of Board of Directors – Jim

3. GUEST SPEAKERS

A. Ken Born, District Ranger, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands.

Ken has served as the District Ranger for the Sandia Ranger District since late 2024. He came from the US Forest Service’s SouthwesternRegional Office in Albuquerque where he worked since 2018, primarily as the region’s Recreation Special Uses Program Manager. In this role, he supported administration of commercial permits which authorize ski areas,resorts, marinas, outfitters and guides, and recreation events on National Forest System lands. He has more than 15 years of federal service and has also served close to a decade in local government, spending his early careerworking as land use planner. He began his time with the Forest Service as the Forest Planner for the Tonto National Forest in Phoenix, AZ and has been a District Ranger previously on the Coronado National Forest near Tucson,from 2015-18. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in environmental planning from Northern Arizona University, and a Master of Arts degree in public policy from Stony Brook University.

Ken will update us on upcoming plans for hazardous fuels reduction work in the Las Huertas Canyon area and elsewhere across the SandiaRanger District

B. Elouisa “Lou” Macias, Bureau Chief, Consumer Assistance Bureau, Civil Investigations Bureau, NM Office of Superintendent of Insurance.

Elouisa “Lou” Macias has been in the insurance industry since 1998. She has served as a Licensed Sales Agent, Agency Owner and DistrictOperations Manager. For the last 5 years Macias has been a regulator for NM Office of Superintendent of Insurance as a Bureau Chief for Consumer Assistance and Civil Investigations. Macias has been the forefront of Wildfirerisk loss and response and recovery efforts. Acting as a liaison between government agencies, fire and emergency management officials, Insurance companies, private sectors and consumers on NM State Statutes and NM InsuranceCode.  Elouisa.Macias@osi.nm.gov    www.osi.state.nm.us

Lou Macias will discuss the New Mexico’s Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (F.A.I.R.)  Insurance program.

C. Eric Fletcher, Plant Manager of the Placitas Vulcan Gravel Mine. Eric will discuss Reclamation, reseeding and closure date activities.

D. Sandy Johnson, President Las Placitas Association. Will talk about the status of the recreation plan for the Buffalo Tract and the involvement of the BLM.

E. Mary Rose de Valladares, Chairman Land use Protection Trust. Will speak about the outlook from U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s office on the Buffalo Tract.

F. Katherine Bruch, Sandoval County Commissioner District 1, Serving the residents of the Town of Bernalillo, the Placitas Area, Southeastern Rio Rancho, the Pueblo of Sandia, the Village of Corrales and La Madera. Will brief us on Sandoval County’s current issues and take questions.

4. OPEN QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION

5. Adjournment

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8 September. 2025
Meeting 4:00 to 5:30

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call

3. Acceptance of minutes

4. Introduction of Guests

5. MONTHLY REPORT

A. Treasurer’s Report– Wayne

B.   IT Report – Jim

C.   LPT Report LPA & BLM Action Buffalo Tract – Mary Rose   Vulcan – George

D.  USFS status on Fuel Reduction program – Gary

6. OLD BUSINESS

A. ESCA Annual Meeting Oct 12^th, 3:30 to 7:00 PM, Placitas Library – Board

1. US forest Service fuel reduction plans.

2. Buffalo Tract Status.

3. Vulcan Mine Reclamation status.

B. Ideas to bring in more members – Board

7. NEW BUSINESS

8. OPEN DISCUSSION

9. Adjournment

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Board Meeting Minutes
11 August 2025
4:00 PM

A. Call to order: President George Franzen called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.

 B. Roll Call: Directors present, representing a quorum: George Franzen, Jim Harre, Wayne Gaede, Gary Madee, Phil Messuri, Jacques Ramey, Rich Reif, and Jean Roberts. Mary-Rose de Valladares, co-chair of the Land Protection Trust (LPA) was also present.

Absent: None.

C. Minutes: Minutes from the July meeting were approved via email.

D. Introduction of Guests: Phil introduced Linda Lockett who has accepted a position on the ESCA board. George announced that Linda was elected unanimously via email by the other board members.

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 $5,409.37. Income included $125 in dues and $0.02 interest. Expenses included credit card fees of $9.48. At US Eagle, ESCA had a balance at the end of last month of $37,714.01. Income included $0.04 in interest on the savings account and $117.21 on the CD, and no expenses. The total of ESCA’s accounts at both institutions was $43,123.38.

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 $32,350.69. Income for the month was $0.04 in interest on the savings account, $100.47 in interest on the CD, and no expenses. The total of LPT’s accounts at both institutions was $34,663.59.

2. IT Report: Jim Harre reported 41 standard members and 32 joint members for a total of 105 votes. We received the annual renewal bill for the website, which Wayne has paid.

3.LPT and Las Placitas Association (LPA) Report: Mary-Rose reported considerable progress on the status of the Buffalo Tract recreation project. The LPA group working on this have selected SWCA to develop a Recreation Area Management Plan and an Environmental Assessment. Mary-Rose is urging public outreach on the project. SWCA’s timeframe for completion is between early December and February 2026, which is the end of the grant.

The group is also working with the City of Albuquerque, the owner of the open space surrounded by the Buffalo Tract, to coordinate recreational uses, such as hiking trails. LPA is continuing to pursue low-impact uses of the Buffalo Tract. So far, LPA has an initial map of trails developed in 2018, and the group plans to continue doing “ground truthing,” by touring the existing trails on the Buffalo Tract.

4. Coronado Soil and Water (CSW)/Fuel Reduction Program: Gary reported that he attended the Sandia collaborative meeting. The Forest Service is working toward some fuel reduction in the Placitas area. Gary also invited them to send a representative to the annual ESCA meeting, which they accepted. –CLOSED

F. Old Business:

1. Mid-Year Membership Report: Phil moved that we call the mid-year letter the “Mid-Year Membership Letter and Survey Questions and Answers.” Wayne seconded the motion, which passed. We will plan to make the mid-year letter an annual effort. –CLOSED—

G. New Business:

1. ESCA Annual Meeting, Oct. 12, 3:30-7 pm: George reported that Mary-Rose will provide an update on the Buffalo Tract, Gary Madee has contacted someone from the Forest Service to speak about the fuel reduction situation, and George will contact a Vulcan representative. The board agreed we would not have a social hour in advance of the meeting this year due to minimal attendance last year. –OPEN

2. Ideas To Bring in More Members: Gary suggested we invite a speaker to the annual meeting who can address home insurance cancelations in New Mexico. He will contact someone at the State level. Phil suggested a Signpost ad to announce that our meeting was open to non-members, and to list the topics and speakers featured. Phil will develop an ad for consideration at the next meeting. –OPEN

H. Open Discussion: None

I. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 pm.

  Next meeting: 4 pm, Sept. 8, 2025.

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EASTERN SANDOVAL CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
11 Aug 2025
Meeting 4:00 to 5:30

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call

3. Acceptance of minutes

4. Introduction of Guests

5. MONTHLY REPORTS

• Treasurer’s Report– Wayne
• IT Report – Jim
• LPT Report LPA & BLM Action Buffalo Tract – Mary Rose   Vulcan – George
• USFS status on Fuel Reduction program – Gary

6. OLD BUSINESS
   Mid-summer report on survey to membership – Phil

7. NEW BUSINESS

• ESCA Annual Meeting Oct 12^th, 3:30 to 7:00 PM, Placitas Library – Board
• US forest Service fuel reduction plans.
• Buffalo Tract Status.
• Vulcan Mine Reclamation status.
• Ideas to bring in more members – Board

8. OPEN DISCUSSION

9. Adjournment

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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.

EASTERN SANDOVAL CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

Board Meeting Minutes
June 9 ,2025
Meeting Held via Zoom

A. Call to order: President George Franzen called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.

B. Roll Call:
Directors present, representing a quorum: George Franzen, Wayne Gaede, Jim Harre, Phil Messuri, Rich Reif.
Directors absent: Gary Madee and Jean Roberts. One Board position is vacant
Also present: Mary-Rose de Valladares, Co-Chair, Land Protection Trust.

C. Minutes: Minutes from the January meeting were approved via email.

D. Introduction of Guests: None

E. Monthly Reports

Treasurer’s Reports – ESCA and LPT: See Wayne’s official Treasurer’s reports for details

Wayne Gaede reported a total balance for ESCA in US Bank combined with US Eagle Credit Union of $42,775.74

Wayne Gaede reported a total balance for LPT in US Bank combined with US Eagle Credit Union of $34,466.11.

IT Report: Jim Harre reported membership at 41 individuals and 32 Joint members for a total of 105 paid members. He received three renewals in May

LPT Report: Mary Rose guided this portion of the meeting.

Mary Rose’s comments: Buffalo Tract legislation has not been dealt with by new administration. She connected with Senator Heinrich’s office, which is aware of ongoing efforts concerning the Buffalo Tract but this is not one of their key priorities.There is a technical meeting on Thursday June 12th to include Mary Rose Valledares, BLM, Myron Temchin, LPA personnel and SWCA Inc Environmental personnel. She reported that the contractual efforts are a “little behind” because the trail design efforts must begin with BLM’s 2018 approved trails, which are fully documented. Many “Social trails” have since occurred. Social trails per BLM terminology are the informal trails made by hikers, bikers and horses. Mary Rose felt Myron was doing a very good job catching up to the 2018 starting point and the subsequent network of trails.

Phil Messuri reported as follows: On Friday, June 6th, my wife, Diann, and I accompanied Jackie Leyba of BLM, and we went to the East End of the Buffalo track.  There is a small parking lot at the juncture of Camino de las Huertas and Camino de la Rosa Castillo. We parked and had a 45-minute conversation.

Vulcan Report: George reported on a tour of the reclaimed land. The area has been leveled with fifty feet of dirt being added to the mined area. A seeding contract has not been let out.

Coronado and Soil Report: There was no report on the Fuel Reduction Program.

F. Old Business

A. Results of 2024 survey responses are being studied. – Open

B. Report on an Air Quality Monitoring System was postponed indefinitely. – Closed

C. Placitas Appreciation Day: Phil and Rich reported that the event was well-attended. Roughly half of the people who stopped by the ESCA table were familiar with ESCA and appreciated our efforts. The purpose and functions of ESCA were explained to others, and informative literature was distributed.- Closed

G. New Business

There was no new business.

H. Open Discussion

A. Discussion of future projects is continuing.

B. There is no new information on the use of the library video system for ESCA board meetings.

C. George indicated that the Board needed to begin thinking about the annual meeting. He suggested that the format be like last year’s meeting at the library, possibly including other local non-profits.

The meeting was adjourned. Next Board meeting 14 July 2025, 4:00 pm.

Minutes prepared by Rich Reif and Phil Messuri

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9 June 2025
Meeting 4:00 to 5:30

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call

3. Acceptance of minutes

4. Introduction of Guests

5. MONTHLY REPORT

A. Treasurer’s Report – Wayne
B. IT Report – Jim
C. LPT Report LPA & BLM Action Buffalo tract – Mary Rose Vulcan – George
D. Coronado Soil and Water (CSW) Fuel Reduction program – Gary 

6. OLD BUSINESS

A. Accomplished in 2024 Survey responses – Board
B. Air quality monitoring system – Wayne
C. Placitas Appreciation Day 7 June Sat, 9:00 to 12:00 – Phil, Richard & Wayne
D. Med-summer report on survey to membership – Phil

7. NEW BUSINESS

8. OPEN DISCUSSION

• Discussion on future projects and Board for ESCA

• Use Library system to video the ESCA Board meeting – Jim

9. Adjournment

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Board Meeting Minutes
12 May 2025
4:00 PM

A. Call to order: President George Franzen called the meeting to order via Zoom at 4:00 pm.

B. Roll Call: Directors present, representing a quorum: George Franzen, Wayne Gaede, Jim Harre, Phil Messuri, Jacques Ramey, Rich Reif, and Jean Roberts. Also present: Mary-Rose de Valladares, Co-Chair, Land Protection Trust.

Absent: Gary Madee

C. Minutes: Minutes from the April meeting were approved via email.

D. Introduction of Guests: Barry Carpenter

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 $5,159.14. Income included $275 in dues, an $8 refund from insurance, and $0.02 interest. Expenses included $358 for general liability insurance, $106.05 for highway cleanup supplies, and credit card fees of $5.98. At US Eagle, ESCA had a balance at the end of last month of $37,367.09. Income included $0.04 in interest on the savings account and $112.39 on the CD, and no expenses. The total of ESCA’s accounts at both institutions was $42,526.23.

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 $32,053.32. Income for the month was $0.04 in interest on the savings account, $96.34 in interest on the CD, and no expenses. The total of LPT’s accounts at both institutions was $34,366.22.

Wayne will provide a year-to-date budget status report at an upcoming meeting.

2. IT Report: Jim Harre reported that we have 41 standard members and 31 joint members, for a total of 103 votes.

Jim has found a better table microphone for our meetings, and he has returned the first mic that we had tried.

3. LPT and LPA Report: Mary-Rose reported that the New Mexico legislative delegation on April 12 reintroduced the bill to protect the Buffalo Tract from gravel mining. In the Senate, the bill is SB 1464, and in the House, HB 2893.

Mary-Rose provided background on street access to the Buffalo Tract and the Albuquerque Open Space via Mustang Mesa, where residents are blocking several roads to non-resident users. Access could affect implementation of the recreation-use grant that the Las Placitas Association (LPA) is managing. Also, BLM has decided not to use the trail-mapping methodology LPA had proposed, and instead want to use pre-COVID trail maps, which will require renewed discussions with the local tribes.

4. Coronado Soil and Water (CSW)/Sandoval County Fire Emergency Response:
Discussion delayed until the next meeting when Gary will be present. —OPEN – Gary

F. Old Business:

1. 2024 ESCA Accomplishments: George will send a compilation of answers to our survey, which Phil will put together as part of our report on accomplishments. –OPEN—George, Phil

2. Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup: Phil reported that 24 people, including a local 4-H group, participated in the successful April 26 cleanup. The 4-H group may participate again in the fall to meet part of their community service requirements. –CLOSED

3. Air Quality Monitoring System: Wayne reported that he found a company called Ambient Weather that has devices costing from $130 to $200 per unit, and which need to be attached to weather stations. Wayne was asked to get more information from the NMED station. –OPEN—Wayne

G. New Business:

1. Placitas Appreciation Day: George reminded the board that this event is June 7, 9-noon. Phil, Rich, and Wayne will set up and man the ESCA table. –CLOSED

2. Annual Financial Statement on Website: George suggested we post the annual financial statement on the website. The board agreed. Wayne will send the most recent report, and Jim will post it on the website. –CLOSED

H. Open Discussion:

1. ESCA Board and Future Projects: This will be discussed at a future meeting. – OPEN

2. Sandoval County Involvement in Mine Reclamation and Closure: George reported that we received a brief list of information from Vulcan, but nothing new. County attorneys have not yet read the agreement with Vulcan. – CLOSED

3. Library System: Rich asked whether we could link in to the library’s system during our meetings there so that anyone on Zoom can see everyone in the meeting. Jim will look into this.—OPEN

4. Zoom meetings: Phil moved that we hold our June and July meetings via Zoom. Rich seconded, and the motion passed. –CLOSED

I. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 pm.

Next meeting: 4 pm, June 9, 2025, via Zoom.

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EASTERN SANDOVAL CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
12 May 2025
Meeting 4:00 to 5:30

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call

3. Acceptance of minutes

4. Introduction of Guests

5. MONTHLY REPORT

A. Treasurer’s Report – Wayne
B. IT Report – Jim
C. LPT Report LPA & BLM Action Buffalo tract – Mary Rose Vulcan – George
D. Coronado Soil and Water (CSW) Fuel Reduction program – Gary 

6. OLD BUSINESS

A. Accomplished in 2024 Survey responses – Board
B. Adopt-A-Highway after action report – Phil
C. Air quality monitoring system – Wayne

7. NEW BUSINESS

A. Placitas Appreciation Day 7 June Sat, 9:00 to 12:00 – Jean
B. Yearly financial statement on web site – Board

8. OPEN DISCUSSION

• Discussion on future projects and Board for ESCA
• Sandoval County involvement in Vulcan mine reclamation and Closure -George

9. Adjournment

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Board Meeting Minutes
14 April 2025
4:01 PM

A. Call to order: President George Franzen called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.

B. Roll Call: Directors present, representing a quorum: George Franzen, Wayne Gaede, Gary Madee, Phil Messuri, and Jean Roberts. Also present: Mary-Rose de Valladares, Co-Chair, Land Protection Trust.

Absent: Jim Harre, Jacques Ramey, and Rich Reif.

C. Minutes: Minutes from the March 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 $5,346.15. Income included $325 in dues and $0.02 interest. Expenses included credit card fees of $9.19. At US Eagle, ESCA had a balance at the end of last month of $37,254.66. Income included $0.04 in interest on the savings account and $115.78 on the CD, and no expenses. The total of ESCA’s accounts at both institutions was $42,600.81.

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 $31,956.94. Income for the month was $0.04 in interest on the savings account, $99.24 in interest on the CD, and no expenses. The total of LPT’s accounts at both institutions was $34,269.84.

2. IT Report: No report because Jim Harre was unexpectedly absent due to illness

3. LPT and LPA Report: Mary-Rose reported that Senator Heinrich plans to reintroduce the bill to protect the Buffalo Tract from gravel mining. Introducing it at this time will enable the bill to go through the lengthy legislative process and position it for potential passage by the end of the year. The BLM will be working with Los Placitas Association (LPA) and the local tribes to map trails on the Buffalo Tract, which will assist in producing the recreational management plan.

Mary-Rose also reported that one of Senator Heinrich’s staffers suggested that we apply for an earmark that could be used to preserve historical documents in our area. The Sandoval County Historical Society board has decided not to participate, and UNM has also decided it lacks the capacity to provide a curator to assist in the project. The Placitas Community Library Board Chair Lynnette Fields will discuss the plan with her board later this week.

4. Coronado Soil and Water (CSW)/Sandoval County Fire Emergency Response:
Gary Madee reported no further developments on the fuel reduction issue. He also noted that State Senate Bill 33 passed the legislature and was signed by the Governor. The bill provides $12 million to identify and map priority areas where fuel reduction efforts will be critical for wildfire preparedness. The focus of this effort will differ from the Firewise program. Gary will check with CSW to learn the status of their fuel reduction plans. —OPEN – Gary

F. Old Business:

1. 2024 ESCA Accomplishments: George reported that he has responded to each question asked on the survey. The board discussed that the answers can serve as part of our report on accomplishments or as position statements. –OPEN—George, Phil, Jean

2. Highway Cleanup: Phil reported that a local 4-H group will participate in the April 26 cleanup, working in the parking area, while other volunteers handle the area around the exit ramps. The Sandoval Signpost may cover the effort. –CLOSED

G. New Business:

1. Air Quality Monitoring System: Wayne is continuing to research and will report his findings in a future meeting. –OPEN—Wayne

2. Position on the Board: George urged board members to consider possible candidates. –CLOSED

H. Open Discussion:

1. Sandoval County, Vulcan, and ESCA Meeting: George reported that the March meeting was less productive than expected, largely due to technical problems. County attorneys plan to examine the reclamation agreement with Vulcan. The board agreed that George would continue to stay in contact with Commissioner Bruch to better understand the county’s position once the attorneys have reviewed the agreement. –CLOSED

2. ESCA Board and Future Projects: Discussion covered under Old Business.

3. ESCA Events: Jean asked board members whether we are duplicating listings of events sent out by other local organizations. The board agreed that we should continue our monthly emails.

I. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 pm.

Next meeting: 4 pm, May 12, 2025, ONLY ON ZOOM