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CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING October 6, 2022 6:00 PM HILLCREST CENTER M I N U T E S 1. CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE Cusworth called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and Mooney led the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Cusworth, Holt, Huffer, Lange and Nickles Directors Absent: Staff Present: General Manager Friedl, Administrators Callis and Smith, Senior Park Planner Mooney and Executive Assistant Reynders 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (CVBG) Beverly Brune, President of CVBG, mentioned that the Garden’s 50-year lease with the District will be up next year; she expressed gratitude to CRPD for its support over the years. The Garden is mainly run by volunteers; there is one paid part-time gardener. Brune shared some recent garden improvements, including brick pavers at the entrance, and a trench for a new water pipe. Safety handrails will be installed soon. Many features of the garden are personally dedicated including The Kids Adventure Garden, dedicated to Maryanne Lucas and memorialized with a bronze plaque. Garden Volunteers are acknowledged annually, including an award for “Volunteer of the Year. There will be an Open House on October 23rd from 11am to 3pm; all are welcome. Brune answered Board member’s questions and was thanked for her informative presentation. 4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC Carol Nierman expressed concerns with the “Busy Bees” group at the Goebel Adult Community Center and requested involvement by Administration to address the issues. Elayne Haggan, representing Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF), reported on the success of last Saturday’s Native Plantapalooza and Ecofest, which was held at Conejo Creek North Park. The plan is to make this an annual event due to its popularity. Haggan expressed gratitude for the support of CRPD.