Mountain Air Ranch

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting

March 6, 2025

Call to Order
The meeting was held in person and called to order at 5:30 PM.
Present: Carla Gurovich, Jack Williams, Ronnie Thomas, Jim Buck, Jim Williams, Riah Onstott, Danny Babish
Also Present: Chris M. (Operations Manager), Ellen R.
Guest: Jeff J.

Guest Comments

Rocky Mountain Naturists – Follow-up from last summer regarding guest visits. Group has 253 members, 94 of whom are identified MAR members.
Clarification: 4 RMN members = 4 guests.
Further discussion to occur via email.

Approval of Minutes

January 9, 2025 BOD Meeting Minutes

• Motion: Jim B.
• Second: Riah
• Discussion:
• Vote: Approved

Review of Email Motions

• None to review.

Membership Report

(Provided via email March 4, 2025)

• As of 2/22/25
  • Males: 346 (63.7%)
  • Females: 197 (36.3%)
  • Total: 543
  • Full Members: 422 (77.7%)
  • Friends of MAR: 121 (22.3%)

Privacy Note: The full report is not included in the minutes.

Standards of Conduct

Added the word “endanger” to the language.

• Motion to approve: Jack
• Second: Riah
• Vote: Approved
• Further bylaw discussion to occur via email.

Manager’s Report

Report submitted by Chris M. via email on March 6, 2025.
(Appended at the end of the minutes, including annotations made during the meeting.)

Treasurer’s Report

Reports for December 2024 and January 2025 were reviewed.

Key Figures:

• Capital Improvement: $51,066
• Memorial Garden: $27,288
• Operating Account: $88,730
• Child Credit: $43,175
• Assets (Jan): $1,028,422
• Liabilities (Jan): $260,818
• Net Income (YTD Jan): -$7,410
• Motion to approve: Jack
• Second: Riah
• Vote: Approved

2025 Budget & Project Prioritization

Top Priorities Approved:

• Clubhouse Bathrooms: $2,800
• Lounge Chairs & Umbrellas: $2,800
• Road Maintenance: $7,860
• Lighting (estimate pending)

Total estimated needs: $15,000 (within $28,000 available)

Other noted needs:

• Triggs Site Repairs: Est. $3,000
• Air Conditioning, Furnace, Water Pump: TBD
• Deck resurfacing using volunteers
• Drainage and erosion control planning
• Motion to approve full budget: Danny
• Second: Jim W
• Vote: Approved

Old Business

MAR 90th Anniversary Event

• Event Dates: July 11–13
• Member fee: $75 by June 7; $150 after
• Visitor fee: $150
• Add-on rates: $90 (Sat) and $60 (Sun) – not publicized
• Max attendance: 325 (proposed: 225 members + 100 visitors)
• Wristbands required for all attendees
• All meals/events included in ticket price
• Overflow parking and shuttle service for high turnout
• Member priority enforced
• Motion to approve rate plan and capacity: Jim B
• Second: Jim W
• Vote: Approved (Jack opposed)

Infrastructure & Permitting

Deck & Patio Coverings:

• JeffCo requires permits for all decks and many patio covers.
• Need clarification from county on RV-adjacent structures
• Jack to visit the county by end of March
• Guidelines to be drafted on materials, size, aesthetics, etc.
• No grandfathering of non-compliant structures

New Business (Deferred to Next Meeting)

• Succession Planning for staff/board
• Business Plan topics including:
  • Infrastructure capacity
  • MAR income sources (Grill, Ice Cream, Massage, etc.)
  • Expense optimization

Upcoming Meetings

• Business Plan Meeting: May 7 (Virtual, 5:30 PM)
• Regular Board Meeting: May 8 (Onsite, 5:30 PM)

Adjournment

Motion: Riah
Second: Jim B
Approved at 7:37 PM

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