<p> TIMBERON DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting Held October 08, 2005</p><p>IN ATTENDANCE: Everett E. Putney Howard Neighbor Mary Neighbor Betty Phillips Fran Trendler Nellie Spence Gwen Adams B.F. Adams Dwight Haisley J. J. Duckett Charlie Bain Don Roberts Rick Merrick Paul Goss Peggy Goss Jan Reader Bill Reader Eva Tannehill Larry Hanson Jackie Fioretti</p><p>The meeting was called to order by President Putney approximately 10:10 a.m.. He asked if anyone would like the minutes to the previous meeting be read. Charlie Bain made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Betty Phillips second the motion and the minutes were approved.</p><p>Betty Phillips gave the Treasurer’s report. B. F. Adams made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report and Rick Merrick second the motion. The Treasurer’s report was approved. Betty Phillips made a motion to pay our bills and Paul Goss second the motion which was passed.</p><p>PARADE COMMITTEE GRANT TDC TOTAL Balance August 31, 2005 $1,601.39 $1,856.08 $28,284.19 $31,741.66 Deposits August 2005 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Checks August 2005 $0.00 $934.55 $476.52 $1,411.07 Balance August 31, 2005 $1,601.39 $921.53 $27,807.67 $30,330.59</p><p>Everett gave a report on the Airport Managers Meeting he and Jackie attended in Taos, NM. The product displays were very interesting and the representatives were very informative. There was a lot of knowledge gained from the meeting.</p><p>Nominations for next year are as follows: President – Betty Phillips nominated Everett Putney and it was second by Peggy Goss, Vice President – Everett Putney nominated Roger O’Dell and it was second by Howard Neighbor, Secretary – Peggy Goss nominated Jackie Fioretti and it was second by B.F. Adams and Treasurer – Paul Goss nominated Betty Phillips and it was second by Peggy Goss. The nominations will be voted on at the November meeting and the new officers will take office on January 01, 2006.</p><p>Fran Trendler gave an updated report on the tree thinning project and the amount of money available in the grant. The money from the new grant should be available soon. We are waiting for the new grant and scope of work from the Forest Service in Santa Fe, NM. Barbara Luna advised we are doing very well since we do mail outs. Paul asked do we have the number of acres thinned since we started the project? Fran advised she is in the process of updating a map which will give us a pretty good count. There was discussion on the map and how to prepare it. It was also mentioned the grant does not pay for dead and standing trees or for dead and down trees. It doesn’t cover fully grown oak or brush oak.</p><p> over Page 2</p><p>Drapes – Jackie gave an update on the problem of the drapes. Adel Montes, the lady who made the drapes, will be in Timberon on Sunday, October 9th to see first hand what needs to be done with the drapes.</p><p>Thinning and modification of the Mary Glover Park on Ruby was discussed as well as other parks in Timberon. Money has been committed for this project from BLM, Bureau of Land Management. Park benches, tables with holes, play ground equipment, signage, maps and liability insurance was discussed. Larry Hanson advised Everett to take a look at the bench at the T box on #9 on the golf course. Roads, portable restrooms and trash cans were also discussed. After the discussion, it was felt the area around the lodge and other parks should also be included.</p><p>Howard Neighbor advised Everett was invited to a Kiwanis Club luncheon in El Paso to speak about Timberon. He gave a very good presentation and represented Timberon very well.</p><p>Everett gave an update on the Timberon airstrip. He has received bids of $780,000 to asphalt the runway, $430,000 to chip & seal and a double slurry seal would cost $180,000. Otero County could chip & seal the airstrip for $30,000 per mile. The Timberon Development Council sent a letter to Bill Lee Parker, Otero County Road Superintendent requesting the chip & seal of the airstrip. The council also sent a letter to Terry Simcoe, Aviation Programs Manager requesting two wind socks.</p><p>BF Adams talked about what could happen if a fire broke out on the North side of Timberon and the roads to the Southside were flooded. We could not get out of Timberon if this were to happen. Bill Reader also advised a storm that comes in over Monument Canyon, with the wind gusting just right causes conditions where you cannot get out of Timberon. Jesse advised this happens 75% of the time. The road to Pinon needs to be paved and in time it would pay for itself. This would give Timberon an alternative evacuation route in case of an emergency. There is a 6563 Scenic ByWay Plan that includes a loop from Cloudcroft to Timberon to Pinon and back to Cloudcroft.</p><p>Everett read a thank you card from Carol & Bill Wassen concerning donations for the USS Thomas Gates families in the Katrina Hurricane. There were 45 boxes of clothing etc. collected from the community and a donation of $370.00 collected in money. The following groups paid the postage for these items: The Masons Daylight Lodge, Timberon Lions Club and the Timberon Development Council. A thank you card was also read from Shaun & Mitch Goss who attended the New Mexico Forestry Camp this summer.</p><p>Jackie Fioretti advised Everett is spending a lot of time on the telephone returning calls to people who call him about Timberon and also to Otero County concerning the airstrip etc. Jackie made a motion to purchase a 1250 minute phone card at Sam’s for Everett to use for TDC Business. Betty Phillips second the motion and it passed. </p><p>Page 3</p><p>Reap Committee – Gwen Adams advised several people who live off the Mountain have called her wanting to get in touch with someone who is working on covenant changes in their unit in Timberon.</p><p>Gwen also reported the bulletin board is in progress. It will be 3′x 6′ and Bill Daniels donated the wood.</p><p>Fran Trendler advised there will be a Halloween Dance with costumes on October 28th at the Timberon Lodge. She also advised Dr. Eason’s Office will be at the Timberon Fire Department Saturday, October 15th from 10am to 2 pm to give vaccinations to pets.</p><p>A motion was made by Fran Trendler and second by Paul Goss to adjourn. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned approximately 11:40 a.m. The next meeting will be Saturday, November 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the Timberon Community Center. Copies of the minutes are available at the meetings. We encourage you to attend and give us your input. Meeting notices are posted at several locations in the community. These are public meetings and everyone is invited to attend.</p><p>Respectfully submitted, Jackie Fioretti, Secretary</p>