President Bill Gregory called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Directors attending were Pete Hufford, Paul Bertagna, Joe Crowe, Bob Williams, Ron Masingale, Ernie Stephenson, Glenn Aldridge, George Herrick, and Matt Fowler.  Also attending was Farm Advisor Larry Forero, Len Lenstrand, Mayra Morris with Shasta County Animal Control and Vivian Crowe. 
The August 22, 2006, minutes were approved as mailed.
The Treasurer’s Report was approved as follows.

Cash in bank as of 8/22/06             Deposits:             Disbursements:             Cash in bank as of 9/26/06

$2176.64 240.00                               ( 845.82)                              $1570.82

Mayra Morris of the Shasta County Animal Control spoke of the fact the county animal control facilities are in a state of disrepair.  A consultant has been hired to review the options available for animal control. Several options were discussed including possibly combining with Shasta Lake City, Redding and/or Anderson.  There is also a possibility of combining with the Haven Humane Society.  Though both, the Haven Humane and Shasta County Animal Control provide humane animal well-being and adoptions, the Shasta County Animal Control maintains public safety as their priority issue; they also provide licensing, animal control and disaster relief.  It was the general consensus that the Shasta County Animal Control has offered livestock producers the needed assistance in the past, and that the SCCA would support maintaining the Shasta County Animal Control as a separate entity from the Humane Society.  Bill Gregory and several directors will meet with the consultant to further discuss options available.  It was motioned, seconded and carried to write a letter in support of the Shasta County Animal Control after more information is obtained.

Ron Masingale reported that the Fall Feeder Sale would be held on October 20, 2006, at the Shasta Livestock Auction.  All animals consigned by members of the SCCA are sold directly after noon, with the Shasta Livestock Auction donating a percentage of the sale of the animals to the SCCA.  Money generated from this sale is used to support our activities throughout the year. As always, the SCCA certainly appreciates the generosity of the Shasta Livestock Auction for making this sale a possibility.

Paul Bertagna reported that monitoring on Anderson Creek has shown that e-coli exceeds the levels desired.  The source of the e-coli is not clear at this time.  There are many possibilities for the pollution. 

Larry Forero reported on the recent PG&E lands that are designated for public use.  Though the use of this property is designated for public use, it is to remain “tax neutral” to the state. 

Pete Hufford discussed the recent survey from the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control questioning whether
outlaying landholders would be agreeable to pay a fee for the obtaining the services of the District. It was motioned, seconded and carried for the SCCA to ask Bill Hazeleur of the Shasta Mosquito and Vector to attend the October 24, meeting to further discuss the options.
New Business:
The Fall River/Big Valley Cattlemen’s Association  will be holding the Joint Resolutions Meeting on October 6, 2006.  Discussion of the recent initiative requiring the numbering of rifle shells and bullets.  Pete Hufford will attend the meeting to develop a resolution regarding this issue to take to the CCA.

R-CALF has been a tremendous help to all livestock producers.  The SCCA has been a supporter of R-CALF, it was motioned, seconded and carried to again renew our annual membership.

It is time to update the SCCA signature card at Bank of America.  It was motioned, seconded and carried for our President Bill Gregory, Treasurer Judy Shoup and Secretary Vivian Crowe as authorized signatures for the Association.  As in the past, only one signature is required on any check.

Bill Gregory reported that the SCCA has purchased a Sun Sweet fruit basket to donate for use as a door prize at the CCA Convention to be held November 15-17.

Discussion of livestock signs regarding dogs running loose and owner responsibility took place.  In the past, the SCCA has purchased signs regarding this liability and placed them throughout the county. This was felt that it was effective, and should be look into again.

After discussion, it was motioned, seconded and carried that we include the Shasta County CattleWomen to share our Website.  The SCCW have offered to include SCCA information in their newsletter.

In an effort to keep our members updated to the events of the SCCA, it was suggested that the SCCA compile a calendar, complete with directors, officers and committees to be issued the first of the year.

The By-law revisions were discussed.  Several changes were suggested and will be updated and presented at the October Director’s Meeting.

Bill Gregory discussed the agenda for the Annual Meeting to be held on January 6, 2007.  A new time schedule will be followed; several vendors will have supplies on hand as well as the silent auction.  This meeting is in conjunction with the SCCW who will also be reviewing their year and installing new officers.

There was much discussion of the Shasta College and the fact that their agriculture field has diminished severely.  Discussion of the SCCA Scholarship offered to Ag students took place.

Attendance at our Annual Family Picnic was great.  Everyone enjoyed the day, and a special thanks to the CattleWomen for their time and efforts in preparing a wonderful lunch enjoyed by everyone.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
The SCCA meetings are always open to the public. We encourage anyone interested to attend.  The SCCA meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 p.m. at the UCCE Building, 1851 Hartnell, Redding, CA.  The SCCA now has a web site at:  www.shastacountycattlemen.com
Respectfully submitted, 
Vivian Crowe, Secretary