CROCKETT IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Informational Meeting 8\/5\/25
By Sonja New<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I. Call to Order by Lindsey Pannell at 6:38 pm. Quorum not present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendance
\uf0b7 Present: Scott Barlebaugh, Carla Garbis, Dale McDonald, Dolores
Morales, Sonja New, Lindsey Pannell, Kent Peterson
\uf0b7 Excused: Julie Fisk, Jena Goodman, Daniel Haaf, Mary Wais, Iris
Wesselmann, April Gray
\uf0b7 Absent: Miriam Castro, Kari Savinski
\uf0b7 Guests: Melanie Anderson, Wayne Vico, Lisa Dwiggins, Gaunt Murdoch
A. Introductions: none.
B. Additions\/Changes of Order to Agenda: none.
C. Minutes for 6\/3\/25 not approved as we did not have a quorum.
II. Announcements: The Police Liaison Committee meets the second Monday of each
month at 7 pm at the Community Center small conference room. The annual Night at
the Museum fundraiser is 9\/13\/25, 6:30 until 9:00 pm, at the museum on Loring St.
Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
III. Treasurer\u2019s Report: Scott submitted the treasurer\u2019s report showing an income in July.
It is noted that the donations from the June Residential Clean Up have not yet been turned in, so it is expected the checking account balance will increase when that happens.
There was also a question about whether we should have been entitled to free
bins. This issue will be revisited at the next regular meeting.
IV. Committee Reports
A. Beautification: Lindsey stated that there was a work party at the Plaza and that
the last of the solar lights have been removed. Two new plaques have been
mounted in the Plaza, one of which acknowledges the extensive contributions of
long-time CIA volunteer, Fred Clerici. The project of establishing a living
memorial to Fred, in conjunction with the Crockett Community Foundation (CCF),
is progressing. A committee of Carla, Kent, and Lindsey, has been set up to
design the planting of butterfly host plants behind the fountain with the hope that<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a colony of butterflies will inhabit the Plaza and the downtown area that will
remind of us of Fred for generations.
B. Traffic: Sonja summarized the findings of the Traffic Committee\u2019s survey of C&H
18-wheeler truck traffic in town for three separate weeks in the past year.
C. Solid Waste Issues: The committee reported that they had heard that the Board
of Supervisors had continued Republic Services contract, but they did not have
the opportunity to speak before the Board of Supervisors prior to the passage as
they did not know when it appeared on their agenda. They will attempt to learn
whether there were any changes made to the contract in accordance with the
CIA\u2019s recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
D. Website: Daniel reported that the: \u201cwebsite address
is https:\/\/crockettcia.org\/crockettcia (it’s the default site, nothing’s been added
yet). I’m still working to get the domain to automatically point at the site, but for
now, it’s the above URL.\u201d However, when members tried the site during the
meeting, they couldn\u2019t find it. We will try again later and then consult with Daniel
as needed.
E. Membership: Dolores reported that we gained 20 new members with the
postcard campaign. Dolores, Margaret, and Sonja will begin meeting to plan the
major membership drive in early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
V. Old Business:
A. Plaza Maintenance Update: Lindsey reported that we have engaged Jim Gardner
to maintain the Plaza, especially to monitor the water level in the fountain, as
recommended by Kent. Jim has said that he wishes to donate his $150 per
month stipend to the Lions Club. The costs for maintaining the Plaza have
reverted back to the CIA even though the Memorandum of Understanding with
the Community Services District (CSD) says that it will pay for it, presumably out
of the Lighting and Landscaping (Measure L) budget. The change was
recommended by the L&L Commission because that budget is limited by the
property tax income and the salary and benefits paid to a CSD employee would
quickly drain the budget. Instead, it was decided that the CIA would continue to
furnish the services via a stipend.
B. License Plate Readers: matter referred to Police Liaison Committee; placed on
CIA\u2019s parking lot.
C. Fire Hardening Forum: forum was held, Dean Colombo, Chief of Crockett Fire
Department was the speaker. No indication of any further actions.
D. Gateway Sign: Norma Black, President of the Crockett Chamber of Commerce,
asked for an agreement with the CIA to purchase and place a digital signboard in
town that would publicize local events and businesses. The group had many
questions about costs and location. Norma was asked to obtain more details and
re-submit a proposal to the CIA.
E. Daffodil Project: Dolores reported that the CCF approved a mini grant of $1,000
to plant as many daffodils that can be purchased, after attainment of necessary
supplies. Sonja reported that she would place an order with the hope of
purchasing 750 more bulbs, for a total of 1,000 bulbs planted. The site selected
is the bridgehead, after consultation with the CPS which mows the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VI. New Business:
A. Adopt-A-Median Project: placed in the parking lot at this time.
B. Review of CIA Board membership: Sonja reviewed the requirement for a quorum.
It is 50% of the Board, plus one. At present, we have 15 official members,
making the requirement for a quorum to be 8 members. However, we have two
members who have attended only once in the last two years. There was
discussion about reducing the number of board members required for a quorum.
If board membership were reduced to 13 members, it would require only seven
members to be present to constitute a quorum. The conclusion was that our
corresponding secretary would write letters to the two board members who<\/p>\n\n\n\n
appear to have dropped out. However, we want to stress to them that they
continue to be needed and welcomed at committee meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VII. Parking Lot: Brochure, sideshows, Community Art, license plate readers, town fire
hardening
VIII. Informational meeting dismissed at 8:00 pm.
Next Meeting: 9\/2\/25, 6:30 pm, Crockett Community Center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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