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CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 7:30 PM HILLCREST CENTER MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE Vice Chair Short called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., and Wiley led the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Holt, Jacobsen, Lange, Short Directors Absent: Gibson Staff Present: General Manager Friedl, Administrators Hare and Lewanda, Recreation Manager Wiley, Information Technology (I.T.) Analyst Segedie, and Executive Assistant Ohren 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Ride On Annual Report -- Brian McQueeney McQueeney referenced the annual report, and noted the fundraiser on September 25 at the EI Campeon Farms. He expressed pride in Ride On's accomplishments and appreciation for the District's leadership, vision and faith in Ride On. This year marks 9'h years of service to the disabled community of the Conejo Valley. Twenty thousand individuals have been put on horseback, and 50,000 hours of community service have been facilitated. The year has been challenging due to current economic conditions. He said Ride On's success is due, in part, to financial transparency and the "world class" Ride On staff. He noted the presence of Board member Wyatt McCrea and Program Director Gloria Hamblin. He also summarized progress at the San Fernando Valley Ride On facility. Board members offered sincere congratulations to McQueeney on his success. 4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC Barbara Kloster, Thousand Oaks, invited everyone to Day of the Horse, sponsored by Corral 37, on September 11 at the Conejo Creek Equestrian Park. Kloster expressed concern over the recent installation of the bike path. She said a fence is needed to separate bikers from equestrians. Kloster spoke of a recent automobile accident near the 23 freeway, and said a sound wall or barrier is needed. She urged that Cal Trans be alerted to the perceived problem. Tina Fruogli, Thousand Oaks, urged design changes in portions of the path.