Magna Mosquito Abatement District

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MAGNA MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT

October 25, 2017

The Magna Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees meeting was held at the district office on October 25, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

Present were Trustees: Trish Hull, Tina Snow, Janice Fisher, Bob Harding, Joe Pereira, Ryan Lusty-District Manager and Judy Desmond-District Clerk. Absent: Rod Collings

There were no public present

Upon motion made by Bob Harding and seconded by Trish Hull, the minutes of the meeting held October 4, 2017 were unanimously approved.

Upon motion made by Joe Pereira and seconded by Bob Harding the following motion was unanimously approved:

RESOLVED that the budget comparisons and the cash disbursements for the month of October be approved as submitted

The Managers field report was presented by Ryan Lusty. A copy is attached to these minutes.

Ryan Lusty presented the 2018 proposed budget. The board reviewed the budget. A discussion was held. The board felt that legal and accounting may need to be adjusted from $7,000 to $17,000.

Upon motion made by Joe Pereira and seconded by Bob Harding the following motion was unanimously approved:

RESOLVED that the board accept the 2018 proposed budget with the following adjustment:

Legal and accounting expense will be $17,000 instead of $7,000

Ryan Lusty is currently serving on the UASD board. His term expires this year and he would like to serve on the board for another term.

Upon motion made by Trish Hull and seconded by Joe Pereira the following motion was unanimously approved:

RESOLVED that the board allow Ryan Lusty to serve on the UASD board

The board discussed retaining an Attorney, so the district has a source to go to for legal advice. Ryan Lusty has been gathering information but has not received much feedback. A discussion was held. The board gave Ryan Lusty permission to continue pursuing the issue.

In 2018 Ryan would like to attend the following meetings: AMCA, West Central, California, Washington and UMAA.

Upon motion made by Trish Hull and seconded by Bob Harding the following motion was unanimously approved:

RESOLVED that Ryan and Judy be approved to attend the 2018 conferences

For AMCA meetings board members will be reimbursed for their hotel if it is the convention hotel. They will also receive the per diem that is currently $48 a day. A discussion was held.

The agenda items requested for the December board meeting are: Adjustments to 2017 Budget and Wages

Upon motion made by Joe Pereira and seconded by Trish Hull the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held December 6, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.

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Chair