October 2019 Board Minutes
San Diego Mountain Biking Association Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 7:00 - 8:30 PM,
MTRP Visitors Center
For information contact:
Kevin Loomis President
Introductions/Roll Call
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (2 mins. limit per individual; must fill out comment card prior to call to order) Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Board on any subject matter not on tonight’s agenda
Call to Order - 7pm
Introductions
Presentation by Newland Sierra 30 minutes (15 minute presentation and 15 minute questions)
Newland was referended by their largest opponent. Their ask is for our endorsement. SDMBA doesn't typically endorse anyone.
The proposed development is on the ballot and going to every voter in the county.
776 acres of the 2000 will be impacted. 5 Neighborhoods within the project are targeted for different demographics, i.e. 55+ community etc.
19 miles of trails/multi-use. Proposed single track has no impact on the project and would be in the Fuel Mod zones.
Connecting Pathway would be built into San Marcos.
There are currently no bike paths along Deer Springs Road/very dangerous road riding.
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of September Board Minutes
2. Approval of August Financials
Motion: Renee Second: Kevin Passed Unanimously
Old Business
Item 1.
Requests for Continuance on any current Agenda items
Closed Session
Discussion Agenda
Item 1. Mt Laguna Trail Tool purchase Equipment Request $550 (Brian Suzuki)
Brian presented the need for lighter weight, more efficient tool for trimming brush. Motion to approve Don Second: Matt Passes Unanimously
Item
2. Daley Ranch Project with City of Escondido/IMBA Grant/SDMBA Commitment $5,000 in 2020 (Ben/Susie) Scott Hansen is trail liaison and presented tonight:
Trail System is in disrepair/no connectivity/no flow; has not been kept up.
There is also no assigned management for maintenance. Scott has built a coalition for improvement and repair.
New trails master plan has developed: grant and application has been completed and submitted. Valley Center Trails association is in support.
We’re 6 months out from needing to commit money, and only if grant is approved. Kevin motions to write letter in support of $5,000 donation
Second: Kyle. Passes Unanimously
Item 3. Update Water Trailer Options for season 2020 (Ben)
Item 4. USFS Projects Update (Ben)
Item 5. VAP details (Susie/Karen/Josh)
Need ideas for recognition of volunteers...keep it simple.
Item 6. Winter work experience Tony Dickey-Rubio (Ben)
Consider reimbursing intern (Tony) for mileage.
Tony needs and wants hands on experience, i.e. sit in on meetings with land managers, etc.
Motion not to exceed $100/mo Second Don Passes Unanimously
Item 7. Membership Marketing Update (Ben)
Ben suggested to keep marketing group AT LEAST through end of the year and designate a sub-committee to review ROY (led by Kyle and includes Susie and Tim).
Motion to continue same monthly budget through end of year: Tim
Second: Renee Unanimous
Item 8. Advocacy meeting schedule: per quarter one-month meeting, one month meet/greet, one month off (Ben)
Item 8. Trailfest update (Susie)
125 overnight sold 102 day passes
Item 9. Discuss CAMTB and review potential funding options, review survey (Kevin) Entity is very close to incorporating as a 501(c)4
Kevin Motions to approve up to $5,000 ($2,500 Q4 2019) to camtb to support this organization (after it is approved as a 501c4) other CA Trail orgs have pledged donations as well. Corporate donations also.
Second: Don Passes Unanimously
Updates - (Non Discussion Items)
Item 1.
Items for next meeting Agenda
Board member communications
Adjournment: 9pm
Next Meeting: November 20, 2019 (Sutton Home)
Attendees: Kevin Loomis
Renee Halsch
Ben Stone
Jose Galaz
Skii Felton
Don Sutton
Karen St. Germain
Kyle Gunderman
Susie Murphy
Tim Ingersoll
Absent: Joshua Bonnici
Al Allison
Matt Bartelt