Ramona Goolsby

The board meeting agenda covers several key operational and financial topics, including the approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget and the appointment of supervisors to vacant positions. The agenda also includes a financial committee report featuring financial documents and a discussion on the Integrated Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, the meeting will address reports from various internal committees, including policy, personnel, and government affairs, along with staff reports and a discussion regarding work conducted outside of the district's boundaries.

The agenda includes a guest presentation by NM2050 and reports from various partner organizations. Action items cover a wide array of administrative and operational subjects including a Memorandum of Understanding with MRGCD, an office space lease, a Watershed Based Plan Memorandum of Agreement with NMED, and several service contracts with external vendors for IT, human resources, marketing, and precision services. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to review a mill levy rate resolution, a Watershed Small Grant Request for Applications, a finance committee report, and a budget adjustment request. Committee updates regarding policies, personnel, mill levy status, and government affairs are also planned for discussion.

This strategic plan outlines the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District's vision to foster thriving urban and rural landscapes through collaborative stewardship, ensuring natural resources are conserved for future generations. The plan is driven by a mission to lead conservation efforts that benefit people, communities, and natural resources within the District, guided by core values of integrity, stewardship, collaboration, community commitment, and a culture of growth. Key strategic initiatives include deepening program impact via expanded community engagement, recruiting and retaining a diverse and high-quality team, and investing in operational systems to support organizational maintenance, growth, and excellence.

The meeting agenda includes a guest presentation from the East Mountain High School Envirothon team and reports from partner agencies. Action items involve the review of the WUI Work Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding for installation at Casa San Ysidro. The Finance Committee will present reports regarding office furniture procurement and a support request for a migration tour. Additionally, committee reports will cover fiscal policy updates, parcel list status, and Envirothon support, alongside a District staff report and an update on the office space lease.

The board addressed several action items, including approving signatures for various agreements such as the BernCo IGA #2025-0724, a GSA for a YCC grant, and a Letter of Agreement with Coronado SWCD. The board also approved professional service agreements for Nature Matters curriculum development, water quality data analysis, and the Backyard Refuge program. Additionally, the board ratified changes to the employee handbook, approved a letter of commitment for the BernCo CWPP, authorized an IGA with COA OSD for Bosque thinning, and agreed to join the NACD at the gold level with a financial contribution. Reports from the Finance Committee, various partner agencies, and district staff were reviewed, and an update regarding the office space lease procurement was provided.