Los Banos Cemetery Dist

Key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the reaffirmation of current trustee positions as per government code 9028, resulting in the retention of the existing Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer. The Board approved the reinvestment of a $25,000 Wells Fargo Certificate of Deposit for 12 months. Several transfer of ownership requests for cemetery plots were approved. Furthermore, the Board adopted the Covid-19 Protection Plan Policy and approved associated Covid-19 forms. A financial action involved the transfer of $20,000 from the Cash account to the New Development account. The Manager reported on grounds restroom plumbing issues, updates on driveways off Center Avenue, an employee leaving, and a break-in during the New Year's holiday.

The agenda for this meeting included the call to order, roll call, public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items, review and approval of financial reports including the Profit and Loss report, operation expenses, and payment of bills for November. Financial discussions covered year-to-date cash and bank accounts, revenue report, budget report, monthly financial report, and remaining lots. The agenda noted that there were no action items scheduled for December.

The meeting included a discussion regarding a damaged personal memorial bench for a deceased individual's son. The Board explained that public funds cannot be used for reimbursement and that cemetery policy does not hold the cemetery responsible for damaged personal items left on the grounds; further research will be conducted. Financial reports for December, including the Profit and Loss report, Operating Expenses, and voucher payments, were reviewed and approved. The Chairman noted concerns about decorations in the new upright section, with the Manager confirming items are being removed but families continue to add them. A Trustee suggested forming a grounds committee to proactively address maintenance and improvement areas, which was agreed upon. The Manager provided updates on repairs to the south shop doors and the driveways entering the cemetery off Center Avenue.

The agenda for this special meeting included public comment time. Key discussion items slated for Board action involved discussing and approving endowment funds investment options, and discussing the Wells Fargo Endowment CD for $575,000 and approving a reinvestment option. The agenda also provided time for Chairman's Discussion and Trustee's Discussions, Questions and Comments.

The meeting addressed the review and approval of financial reports, including the Profit and Loss report, Operating Expenses, and payment of vouchers for February. Key discussion items involved approving the 2019-2020 audit proposal from David Farnsworth, CPA, for one year. The Board tabled the reinvestment of a Wells Fargo Endowment CD of $75,000 pending current interest amounts. Trustee Russell raised concerns regarding excessive decorations, lights, and benches in the new upright Garden section, suggesting consultation with the cemetery attorney regarding decoration policy non-compliance and obtaining quotes for after-hours security. The Manager reported that spring clean-up letters were being distributed, with clean-up scheduled to commence on March 22.