Shasta County Cattlemen's Association
P.O. Box 49240 Redding, California 96049-2401

Shasta County Cattlemen's Minutes

 

 

Minutes of January 26, 2010

 

Steve Moller called the meeting to order at 7:27 p.m.  Directors attending were Matt Fowler, Ernie Sephenson, Bob Moller, Pete Hufford, Butch Sartori, Ron Masingale, Paul

 Bertagna, Rich  Morgan, Joe Crowe and alternate director Bob Harris. Others attending included Ginger Fowler, Farm Advisor Larry Forero, Britt Schumacher, Bill Gregory,  Karen Moller, Len Lindstrand, Steve Dabovich, Ag Commissioner Mary Pfeiffer, Vivian Crowe and Evelyn Reed.

The minutes of the November 24, 2009 meeting were approved as mailed to the membership.

The Treasurer’s Report was presented as follows:

           Cash in bank as of November 24, 2009                                           $3,484.96

                        Deposits:                                               $1780.05

                        Disbursements:                                    ($1,980.59)

           Cash in bank as of January 26, 2010:                                             $3,284.42

Savings/Scholarship Fund deposit from Silent Auction     $933.00

 Savings Balance as of 1/26/10                                         $8,690.40  

It was motioned, seconded and carried to approve the Treasurer’s report. 

Committee Reports:

Pete Hufford relayed a message from Bob Williams who sent his thanks for the support of the Cattlemen and Cattlewomen following Charlene’s passing. Pete also made available a letter to sign supporting Assembly Bill 373 which would repeal Assembly Bill 962. Assembly Bill 962 requires individuals purchasing ammunition to register and be fingerprinted and would take affect February 1, 2011. Pete also reported that the Air Quality Control Board is allowing certain diesel trucks to be run as is until 2023 if the truck is registered by March 31, 2010. To qualify the truck would have to be designed to run on the highway, weigh over 14,000 lbs. and be run less than 10,000 miles a year.

 

Ginger Fowler reported that there are 154 paid members. Any memberships not paid by June 2010 will be dropped as was discussed at the November 2009 meeting and as per the bylaws. Larry Forero provided a list of delinquent members and suggested contacting those we know or who live nearby.

 

Joe Crowe thanked the nominations committee for a job well done.

 

Len Lindstrand mentioned that the State Legislature is back in session. This means that our pocket books will be at risk as many agencies are proposing rate increases for permits and licenses. Water quality permits, irrigated land waivers and timber waivers are all likely to increase in cost.

 

Mary Pfeiffer brought up proposals being considered by the Central Valley Water Board to implement groundwater monitoring.  Paul Bertagna distributed a handout outlining the proposals with a tentative schedule of meetings regarding the proposals. He mentioned that the next Shasta/Tehama Water Coalition Newsletter should also have a schedule of the meetings. Bob Harris elaborated on the proposals and stated that the most likely option would be similar to the current plan with a third party, such as the Ag Commission, replacing the water coalitions and implementing regional groundwater monitoring. Mary stated that the Shasta County Ag Commission would not be interested in water monitoring and questioned the need to replace the coalitions. An active discussion on water pollution, the growth of bureaucracy and the questionable use of grant funding followed.

 

Paul Bertagna mentioned an article in Livestock Digest concerning environmental lawsuits brought against the government. The government and the taxpayers loose because of the volume of cases the government cannot respond in a timely manner.

 

Larry Forero stated that the Cattlemen’s winter meeting will be Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Shasta Livestock Auction Yard. Guest speakers will be Les Anderson and John Maas. Fliers will be sent out.

 

Steve Moller passed around a pamphlet for the Co-operative Extension requesting donations. It was motioned, seconded and approved to donate $500 to the Co-operative Extension.

Steve then read a note from Vivian Crowe thanking the SCCA directors for the appreciation gift she received on leaving office.

 

Old Business:

 The annual meeting was discussed with favorable comments being made regarding the food and Matt Byrnes truck presentation.

 

New Business:

Karen Moller spoke about the up coming Beef Princess/Beef Ambassador Dinner to be held February 20, 2010 at the IOOF Hall in Palo Cedro. She would like everyone to come and show support. She would also like to see more contestants so if you know of anyone who might be interested please contact Teresa Albaugh. Karen also stated that there is a need for door prizes valued from $10 to $20. If you can donate an item please contact a

Cattlewomen’s Officer. There is also a need for a large auction item.

It was motioned, seconded and approved to donate $200 to the Cattlewomen for the Beef Princess Contest.

 

Alternate Directors appointed:

Len Lindstrand, Bob Harris and Steve Dabovich

 

Appointed Committee Assignments 2010:

Matt Fowler-Animal Health/Scholarship        Joe Crowe-Land Use/Wildlife Management

Pete Hufford-Livestock Identification            Ginger Fowler-Membership

Paul Bertagna-Water & Environment             Ron Masingale-Range Improvement

Steve Moller-Quality Assurance                     Peer Lindemann-Marketing

Bob Williams-Scholarship                              Bill Gregory-R-Calf

Roy Atkins-Scholarship

 

Matt Fowler presented the costs of bulk mailing to 200 verses the costs of standard mailing to the 154 paid members. He suggested that it may be cost effective to use standard mailing and reduce copying, envelope and paper costs. Larry Forero indicated that we will just mail to paid members in the future.

 

Ginger Fowler suggested purchasing a copy machine to further reduce copying costs as rates have increased. She will price copy machines and report her findings at the next meeting. Ginger also mentioned the need to change the signature cards for the Cattlemen’s bank accounts to the names of the newly elected President, Treasurer and Secretary.  It was motioned, seconded and approved to update the Cattlemen’s bank account signature cards to the names of the newly elected President, Treasurer and Secretary.

 

Steve Moller then opened discussion of the Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement.

Bob Moller stated that the CCA is no longer sponsoring the Safe Harbor Agreement.

Larry Forero stated that both Glen and Tehema County Cattlemen voted to oppose Safe Harbor. He also circulated a resolution drafted by the Butte County Cattlemen for presentation to the CCA opposing Safe Harbor. Given the lack of support from the counties involved, CCA has withdrawn its support and halted the program. There was further discussion of the details and possible implications of the program. It was then motioned, seconded and approved to send a letter to CCA opposing the Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement.

 

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

 

The SCCA meetings are 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 1851 Hartnell , Redding CA. Visit our Website at www.shastacountycattlemen.com

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Evelyn Reed, Secretary


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