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COMMUNITY HERITAGE AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION July 20, 2022
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Director Morales
led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
ABSENT: None
STAFF: John Mura, Chief Executive Officer; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer; Justine Hendricksen, Secretary; Shayla Antrim,
Administrative Specialist (EVWD)
COMMITTEE: Wayne Brown, Charles Kiel
LEGAL COUNSEL: None
GUEST(s): Members of the public
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Carrillo declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:31
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
ORGANIZATIONAL & FINANCIAL UPDATE
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provided an organizational update and financial
summary to the Board. He reviewed the organizational structure of the Community
Heritage and Education Foundation (CHEF) and a timeline of events since its formation.
He stated that due to potential environmental limitations on the property adjacent to
EVWD Headquarters, the Board may want to consider an update on the direction of
CHEF.
The CEO provided a list of items for the Board to consider moving forward:
• Consider reasonable costs to build something smaller: at the Sterling Natural
Resource Center property, on the property adjacent to or across from EVWD
Headquarters
• Establish a fundraising goal
• Determine a budget
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• Make fundraising materials
• Create a recognition program for donors
• Identify sponsorship opportunities
• Consider a donation acceptance policy
• Historical farm equipment donated by Kiel Family
The Chief Executive Officer asked that Board provide feedback on how they would like
to move forward with CHEF.
Director Goodrich stated that he is glad that Community Heritage and Education
Foundation is back on track.
Director Morales asked if there had been discussions with Corallo Engineers regarding
their donation and the future of CHEF. The CEO responded that he had those discussions
and that they support the potential change in direction.
Director Coats stated that he likes the thought of recognition levels, but doesn’t think
that there should be a lot of levels.
Chairman Carrillo stated that this is definitely the time to take action.
For information only.
NEXT STEPS MOVING FORWARD
The Chief Executive Officer discussed the next steps moving forward with CHEF:
• He discussed limitations with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the
property adjacent to EVWD Headquarters. He suggested a thorough review of the
EIR with Jane Usher and possibly making adjustments with a new vision.
• Consider collaborating with the City of Highlands’ Parks and Recreation
Department, Trails Committee and Historical Society.
• Consider communication strategies such as a newsletter and social media
presence.
• Work with staff and committee on creating donation policies. Establish
fundraising goals and strategies.
Mr. Kiel stated that he appreciates Mr. Mura for getting everything started up again and
that he is glad that the Board values Community Heritage and Education Foundation. Mr.
Kiel made some suggestions on how to promote Community Heritage and Education
Foundation and stated that he is willing to volunteer his time.
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For information only.
BOARD COMMENTS
Director Goodrich stated that he likes the idea of a social media presence.
Director Smith stated that he likes the idea of a campaign that can be ongoing.
Director Morales stated that it will be interesting to see the limitations of the EIR and
that he is encouraged by the scale-back of the project. The Board will need smaller
steps moving forward.
Director Coats stated that a social media presence will help and suggested that EVWD
place a link on their website to Community Heritage and Education Foundation.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
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Chris Carrillo, Board President
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Justine Hendricksen, Secretary