WHITE MOUNTAIN LAND TRUST

Minutes of June 29, 2005 meeting

Board members present: Jim Anderson, Lynn Krigbaum, Norris Dodd, Richard Remmington

Board members absent: Keith Justice, Mary Ellen Bittorf, Dottie Baker, Ginny Handorf, Jim Roeder

Also present: John Vuolo, Pinetop-Lakeside rep., Gretchen Forbeck, Chamber of Commerce rep.

Vice President Jim Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Since a quorum was not present, no voting could occur. There was no secretary’s report for the June 4, 2005, meeting. The treasurer’s report showed a balance of $757.48 after bills for AZ Sign and Graphics (banner), High 5 Design (logo), Allegra Printing (brochures), Compass Bank (checks), and Land Trust Alliance (dues) were paid. Norris related that there was confusion in the AZ Corp. Comm. regarding the Annual Report, but it was a case of mistaken identity and we are in good standing. He also reported that the 501(c3) status is still pending, but it usually takes 6 months for it to be conferred by the IRS.

The presentation to town council by Sue and Richard went very well and also positive interest was shown at the National Trails Day event. It was recommended that Sue and Richard take their “show” on the road – to service clubs, local organizations, home owners meetings, and the outreach subcommittee will brainstorm a list for presentations.

The brochures were well received at the town council presentation and will be available at several places in the area. Lynn will take some to the next TRACKs meeting. Jim will check with Rotary to arrange a presentation.

The Allens have ordered an appraisal which should be done next month so things are moving along there. Norris suggested we have a Bar-B-Q @ Allen’s to showcase the conservation easement when it is complete.

It has been mentioned that name tags for members (especially when on “tour”) be obtained from High Country Awards.

There were discussions on whether to have more new board members, having “members” with levels of donations and regarding the forming of an “Open Space Committee” with the town. Richard will contact Paul Esparza to see if he can help this committee get started by making its charter and an MOU with the WMLT. Richard will reconvene the outreach subcommittee ASAP to discuss (1) groups to contact and (2) ideas for “member” levels. Since there was no quorum, no voting could occur so the election of board members for the next 3 year term was postponed to the next meeting. Several members stated that they were willing to stand for a new term.

There was discussion regarding a newsletter and Dottie Baker has volunteered to do it. John Vuolo gave ideas for mailing lists.

Richard suggested getting a dollar value for open space and the difference in “recycling” empty buildings instead of building more and consider an incentive to promote this “reuse” showing financial benefits.

Gretchen gave Richard the names for contacting to get money from Hondah.

The meeting ended at 8:20 PM.

Next meeting: July 27, 2005 at 7 PM

Minutes submitted by Lynn Krigbaum, co-secretary