February 11, 2009 Minutes
Paonia Mosquito Control District
Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Hotchkiss Town Hall
Minutes
I. Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. All Board Members and 3 members of the public present.
II. Announcements - None
III. Minutes of December 3, 2008 Board Meeting were approved.
IV. Committee Reports
A. Bylaws Committee
Tara presented proposed bylaws changes to the Board (see attached). Minor changes were proposed to update boundaries, clean up language in the present bylaws and clarify meeting policy. A major change proposed has to do with the mission statement, which was discussed extensively in the meeting. Tara will write up modifications suggested by the Board and distribute them for review to be brought up in the next meeting.
B. Selection committee - Robin reported on the interview of two candidates for Operations Manager - a third candidate withdrew because he found another job.
Committee recommends Elizabeth "Biz" Collins - graduate of Mesa State, has worked last 4 years as field technician and lab technician working with biological management of insects. She has worked in field research on insects gathering and recording data. Last summer worked with Grand River Mosquito District and comes highly recommended by Zane McAllister, Operations Manager of their district, who has also offered her a job and a promotion. She has worked with ARC GIS, a computer software program used to aid in mosquito control, which we would like to use. The Board voted to offer the position to Biz. Discussion regarding salary - $16 per hour will be offered. $15 was budgeted, but as she will be taking some time off at the end of the season, the difference is minimal.
Committee recommends Elizabeth "Biz" Collins - graduate of Mesa State, has worked last 4 years as field technician and lab technician working with biological management of insects. She has worked in field research on insects gathering and recording data. Last summer worked with Grand River Mosquito District and comes highly recommended by Zane McAllister, Operations Manager of their district, who has also offered her a job and a promotion. She has worked with ARC GIS, a computer software program used to aid in mosquito control, which we would like to use. The Board voted to offer the position to Biz. Discussion regarding salary - $16 per hour will be offered. $15 was budgeted, but as she will be taking some time off at the end of the season, the difference is minimal.
1. Vote on hiring of new Operations Manager - The Selection Committee (Robin and Michael) was authorized to offer Elizabeth Collins the position of Operations Manager.
C. Treasurer's report - Income for January about $1200; Expenditures $900 (Worker's Comp). $8800 in bank, loan being repaid. Profit/Loss and Balance Sheets attached.
V. Old Business
A. Equipment for sale - Kris reported the old Grizzly fogger will be repaired and put up for sale. Kevin has had the white truck repaired in preparation for sale.
B. Door tags - Robin investigated door tags - smallest number that can be printed is 1000. He will hold off while we are considering a name change.
VI. New Business
A. Establish regular meeting time - Tabled
VII. Public questions and comments
VII. Public questions and comments
1. Rosemary Bilchak proposed a name change for the district as it includes areas beyond Paonia (Hotchkiss). North Fork Mosquito Abatement District was suggested as a more inclusive name, which was well-received by the Board. She will look into the procedures for making a name change and report to the Board at the next meeting.
VIII. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
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