HomeMy WebLinkAbout071520 - MinutesTRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
JULY 15, 2020
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authorifiy was called to order
by Chair Steve Tye at 6:25 p.m., telephonically using Conference Call Number, 914-614-
3221, Access Code: 410-754-395.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Chair Steve Tye.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Steve Tye, Chair
Ray Marquez, Vice -Chair
Nancy Lyons, Board Member
Cathy Marcucci, Board Member
Cory Moss, Board Member
Peter Rogers, Board Member
Newell Ruggles, Board Member
STAFF PRESENT: Troy Helling, Executive Director; Dan Fox, Deputy Executive
Director; Tracy Egoscue, General Counsel; Josh Nelson, Director of Public WorkslCity
Engineer; Kristina Santana, City Clerk with Diamond Bar; and Julie Robles, Authority
Secretary.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Gallagher with Save the Ranch thanked the cities for forming this Authority and
preserving the Tres Hermanos property.
Susan Pierce from Chino Hills talked about Red
rescue organization and would like to discuss
f
Bucket Equine Rescue being a horse
Maryanne Napoles, a reporter with Chino Hills Champion, was on the phone listening
but had no ability to join into the meeting. Board Member Rogers said that he knew her
concerns and would bring the subject up at the end of the meeting under Comments.
TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
JULY 1512020
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice -Chair Ray Marquez asked to pull Item 3.3 for clarification on two items in the check
register.
3.1 CONSIDERATION OF ►i HE MINUTES OF THE APRI�� `I5, 2020 REGULAR
MEETING
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve as submitted.
3.2 CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE
MONTHS OF MARCH 2O20, APRIL 2020 AND MAY 2020
RECOMMENDED ACT10N: Receive and file Report.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER LYONS, AND SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER MOSS
TO APPROVE ITEMS 3.1 AND 3.2 OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. MOTION
CARRIED 7-0, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: BOARD MEMBERS:
NOES: BOARD MEMBERS:
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN BOARD MEMBERS:
LYONS, MARCUCCI, MOSS, ROGERS
RUGGLES, VC/MARQUEZ, C/TYE
NONE
NONE
NONE
3.3 CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER FOR THE
MONTHS OF MARCH 2O20, APRIL 2020 AND MAY 2020
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file Report.
Vice -Chair Ray Marquez questioned two items; one regarding the Department of Water
Resources and the other regarding Watson Paint Company. Both questions were
answered by Executive Director, Troy Helling along with input from Director of Public
Works/City Engineer, Josh Nelson.
MOTION BY VICE -CHAIR MARQUEZ, AND SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER ROGERS
TO APPROVE ITEM 3.3 OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
JULY 1512020
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AYES: BOARD MEMBERS:
NOES: BOARD MEMBERS:
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN BOARD MEMBERS:
OLD BUSINESS
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
LYONS, MARCUCCI, MOSS, ROGERS
RUGGLES, VC/MARQUEZ, C/TYE
NONE
NONE
NONE
5,1 TH1RD QUARTER BUDGET REVIEW �'OR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file Report.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MOSS, AND
MARCUCCI TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT.
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: BOARD MEMBERS:
NOES: BOARD MEMBERS:
ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN BOARD MEMBERS:
6. AUTHORITY DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Board Member Moss said that she would like
Susan Pierce in regards to Red Bucket Equin
staff report on the agenda in the near future.
SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER
MOTION CARRIED 7-0, BY THE
LYONS, MARCUCCI, MOSS, ROGERS
RUGGLES, VC/MARQUEZ, C/TYE
NONE
NONE
NONE
the Board to get more informafiion from
e Rescue with the possibility of putting a
Board Member Rogers said that Cherri Wood's home afi the Tres Hermanos Ranch had
been burglarized the previous night and that is why Maryanne Napoles, a reporter with
Chino Hills Champion, was wanting to reach out on this call. Cherri Wood is feeling
afraid and would like more security. Executive Director, Troy Helling, said that Tonner
Canyon has security and will look into a camera system. He said he would reach out to
Maryanne Napoles the next day.
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REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA
JULY 15, 2020
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Board Member Marquez brought up the cattle at Tres Hermanos Ranch and the need
for two lease agreements for both the South and North sides as it pertains to protecting
the Authority. Again, he brought up the desire of staff from each city to tour the Tres
Hermanos Ranch, with social distancing. He also mentioned that he already had a
working relationship with Susan Pierce at Red Bucket and looks forward to working with
her again.
7. A.DJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority adjourned
at 6:53 p.m. t4o .
STEVE TYE
AIR
JUL1E ROBLES
AUTHORITY SECRETARY