Mountain Air Ranch

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting

January 9, 2025

Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM.
Attending: Carla Gurovich, Jack Williams, Ronnie Thomas, Jim Buck, Jim Williams, Riah Onstott, Danny Babish, Chris May (Operations), and guests Devon W., Christine H.

Guest Comments

Christine H. voiced concern about changes to off-season overnight limits (from 15 to 8 days) and deck permitting confusion. The board confirmed current plans are in line with Jefferson County rules.

Board Elections

• Director: Carla Gurovich re-elected
• President: Carla Gurovich
• Vice President: Jim Williams
• Secretary: Ronnie Thomas
• Treasurer: Jim Buck
• Asst. Secretary (for banking): Chris May

Approvals

• Minutes from 10/3 and 12/19 meetings: Approved
• Email motions since last meeting: Reviewed and approved
• Revised 2025–2026 Campsite Agreement: Approved (6–1)
• Tax return correction (web address): Approved
• 2025 Rate Sheet: Approved

Membership Report (as of 12/19/24)

• Total Members: 548
• Male: 347 (63%)
• Female: 201 (37%)
• Full Members: 420
• Friends of MAR: 128

Treasurer’s Report (Sept–Nov 2024)

• Capital Improvements: $65,209
• Memorial Garden: $27,288
• Operating Account: Decreased to $87,365
• Net YTD Profit as of Nov: -$29,537

Action: Report approved. Budget planning underway for early 2025.

Manager’s Report Highlights

• Water Storage: New tanks installed (1,600 gal total). Future expansion recommended.
• Projects Completed: Deck repairs, bathroom updates, and woodpile relocation.
• New Year’s Eve: Successful event, 50+ attendees, netted $600 profit.
• Upcoming Needs: Seeking cost-effective large water tanks; more staff coverage during manager vacation.
• Staff Update: Cleaning service discontinued; more duties assigned to remaining team.

Tech & Infrastructure

• Wi-Fi complaints minimal.
• Investigating software to better support membership/accounting tasks.
• Gate and QuickBooks updates pending proposals.

Planning & Next Steps

• Carla to develop project priority list with Devon.
• BOD to review proposed infrastructure projects.
• Upcoming Meetings:
  • Regular: March 6 @ 5:30 PM
  • Business Plan: March 20 @ 4:30 PM (Closed)

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