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CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING September 17, 2020 6:00 PM HILLCREST CENTER MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE Lange called the meeting to order at 6.-00 pm and Megan, Brooklyn and Peyton Lange led the flag salute. ROLL CALL Directors Present: Cusworth, Holt, Huffer, Lange, Nickles Directors Absent: Staff Present- General Manager Friedl, Administrators Callis, Hare, Smith, IT Manager Segedie and Executive Assistant Reynders SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Charlotte Holifield, California Special Districts Association (CSD) Award Presentation George Lange, Director of the Year Award Conejo Recreation and Park District, Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award, "Connecting the Community Through Unprecedented Times" Chair Lange turned the "Special Presentations" portion of the meeting over to Vice Chair Nickles, who introduced Charlotte Holifield, CSDA's Public Affairs Field Coordinator, Coastal Network, to present two awards. The first award was presented to the District for "Exceptional Public Outreach Advocacy." Holifield referenced programs such as the Senior Nutrition Program, Safe Passage Lunch Program, and Food Share, among others, noting their important contributions to the community at a time when they are especially needed. Friedl accepted on behalf of the District; he expressed pride for the frontline staff of CRPD. Board members echoed Friedl's comments, giving kudos to the Recreation Division staff for all they have done and continue to do to creatively and innovatively engage with the community. Holifield presented George Lange with the "Director of the Year Award," making note of his longstanding leadership as evidenced by his service on the CRPD Board as well as on other governing Boards, including the Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA), Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC), Ventura County Local Agency Formation Commission and the Moorpark Watershed, Parks, Recreation and Conservation Authority. She noted his dedication to special district issues, in particular, and his desire to improve the community through partnerships and cooperation amongst local agencies. Director Lange thanked CSDA for the award; invited guests spoke on his behalf, including Jim Friedl, on behalf of Dennis Gillette, Joe Edmiston, Rorie Skei, Don Robinson, Mike Berger, Ed Tiritelli, Gary Hauser, Kirk Lange Judy Lange. Board members and Friedl added their thanks for Lange's many years of service to the District and the community at large and expressed the pleasure they have had serving with him on the CRPD Board.