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CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT <br />BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING <br />MAY 8, 1997 <br />7:30 P.M. <br />GOEBEL SENIOR ADULT CENTER <br />MINUTES <br />1. CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE <br />Chair Jacobsen called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., and Holt led the flag salute. <br />2. ROLL CALL <br />Directors Present. Berger, Gillette, Holt, Jacobsen, and Lange <br />Directors Absent: None <br />Staff Present: General Manager Ward, Administrators Jorgensen and Sorensen, <br />Recreation Manager Lindsey, and Executive Secretary Ohren <br />Sorensen introduced Robert Marchesano, newly hired Parks Maintenance <br />Superintendent. He presented a brief overview of Marchesano's professional <br />achievements, and welcomed him to the District. On behalf of the Board, Jacobsen <br />also welcomed Marchesano. <br />3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS <br />4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC <br />Nick Quidway, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to address the Board, <br />and distributed handouts. He said that the community lacks sufficient parks and <br />youth facilities, but cautioned against the District's possible partnership with the City <br />of Thousand Oaks, relative to a possible bond issue, and he urged openness in all <br />financial matters. <br />Jacobsen thanked Quidway for his concerns, and said that the District seeks to work <br />cooperatively with other governmental agencies and seeks the support of the public. <br />He cited evidence of cooperative partnerships such as the Conejo Creek North <br />facilities. <br />Bill Minguez expressed his concern about potential cutbacks affecting Newbury <br />Gateway Park. Ward and Jacobsen indicated that Mr. Minguez's concerns would <br />be addressed later under agenda item 8.D., and invited him to read the <br />documentation and stay for the presentation, discussion, and Board action. <br />