{"id":741,"date":"2017-05-25T04:27:52","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T04:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orindahorsemen.org\/testbed\/?page_id=741"},"modified":"2017-05-25T04:27:52","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T04:27:52","slug":"may-2017-minutes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orindahorsemen.org\/testbed\/?page_id=741","title":{"rendered":"May 2017 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Board Meeting Minutes 5\/22\/17<\/b><\/p>\n

Meeting commenced around\u00a07PM<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Held at Kirsten\u2019s house<\/b><\/p>\n

A great potluck was served<\/b><\/p>\n

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Board\u00a0<\/b>Members Present:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Page,\u00a0Kirsten,\u00a0Anna, Wakean, Sally and\u00a0Heather<\/p>\n

Members Present:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reminders:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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  1. 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Horse moves \u2013\u00a0<\/b>please keep an eye out for updates. We are working with EBMUD to try to adjust rotation schedule to maintain the health of the herd.<\/li>\n
  2. 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re driving on the pasture \u2013\u00a0<\/b>please be cautious of the tall, and rapidly drying grass, even on the roads. A hot vehicle engine with this tall grass could be disastrous.<\/li>\n
  3. 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Please be sure to lock gates when entering\/exiting. Especially those in the pavilion.<\/li>\n
  4. 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stall procedures<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 As of late, there has been a lot of interest in stalls. If you need a stall in an emergency, and none are available, you should contact the owner of the horse first. If you can\u2019t reach the owner, contact the president, and if not the president, contact the board.\u00a0Do not simply add your horse into an occupied paddock or stall without getting approval from the owner, and if they\u2019re not available contact the president or a board member.\u00a0Adding a horse to a small space with another can pose a risk to horse safety. \u00a0If a dispute about priorities still occurs, the Pres. (or Board member) will decide the best next steps. More detailed rules about stall allocation, usage are spelled out in the rules. Members are encouraged to review and understand these.<\/li>\n
  5. 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Check out the new website before the old one goes away!\u00a0<\/b>We are delaying the plan to sunset the old website until June. Please be sure you can access the new site, and provide any feedback directly to Kim prior to that date.\n
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    1. a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Be sure to check for the following:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Can you access the site (you should\u2019ve received a new username and password for the new site from Kim)<\/p>\n

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      1. b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Is everything you need there?<\/li>\n
      2. c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Any problems\/glitches connecting?<\/li>\n
      3. d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>All feedback goes to\u00a0KimZvikoha@gmail<\/a>.com\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Proposed Agenda\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 Approved<\/p>\n

        2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Minutes from February-\u00a0<\/b>Approved<\/p>\n

        3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Consent Standing Items:<\/b><\/p>\n

        a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Review revised planning grid<\/p>\n

        b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wormers for June herd move<\/p>\n

        4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Proprietary Member:\u00a0<\/b>Diane Livotti was approved as a proprietary member<\/p>\n

        5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Interview of Associate Member:<\/b>\u00a0The board interviewed Sarah Faitell and approved her as Sally\u2019s associate member<\/p>\n

        6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0EBMUD report<\/b><\/p>\n

        a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0EBMUD approved mowing, but future mowing may require a water truck.<\/p>\n

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        1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It would be great to have more mowers -please let Wakean know if you\u2019re interested in learning, or want more time behind the wheel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Red barn project \u2013 we will be replacing boards, and spraying it with protectant<\/p>\n

          c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Red barn area gate: Gary will look into repairing the gate<\/p>\n

          7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Budget<\/b>– All of the dues have been paid \u2013 except one associate member<\/b><\/p>\n

          8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Work party<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Lots of work was completed \u2013 thank you all for your contributions, and thank you Sally and Kirsten for organizing.<\/p>\n

          9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Tough shed space allocation \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Looking back at the 2009 minutes, the original decision was to allow one storage \u00a0can for\u00a0each membership\u00a0(not per horse) in the white shed or the Tuff shed<\/p>\n

          a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0These facilities were established for the storage of emergency supplies, pasture tools and weeding supplies.<\/p>\n

          b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The principal behind these storage facilities is not to have storage for personal belongings\/ tack. A small tack box or one other item is reasonable, but storing saddles, bridles, etc\u2026 is not ok.<\/p>\n

          c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hay and shavings should not be stored in the tuff shed\/white shed.<\/p>\n

          10)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>OHA Website<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The board decided to extend the pilot testing for another month.<\/p>\n

          11)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Elise asked for and was granted an extension to\u00a0July 1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to fill her space, and the board approved this.<\/p>\n

          12)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Grazing rotation<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 members have expressed concerns about the richness of the grass in our post drought state. \u00a0While the horses are scheduled to move\u00a0tomorrow<\/span><\/span>\u00a0several alternatives were brought forward to reduce the current obesity and concerns over laminitis. It was proposed to:<\/p>\n

          a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Move the horses back to the already grazed lower Sullivan til\u00a0May 30<\/span><\/span>\u00a0(skipping yesterday\u2019s move to the Lower). The thought process behind this was that the Lower grass (rye) will continue to dry out and have less carbohydrates in July.<\/p>\n

          b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Move to the Pear Orchard\u00a0May 30<\/span><\/span>, and then back to the Lower once the pear has been grazed down.<\/p>\n

          c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We need to have the horses in and out of the pear orchard before the fourth of July (high fire season). The predominant oat grass in the Pear is already drying out and should have even less carbohydrates next week.<\/p>\n

          d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We will need to get EBMUD\u2019s permission and will keep everyone updated.<\/p>\n

          13)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Pear Orchard Grazing Rules Reminder: The OHA Rules state:<\/p>\n

          \u201cMembers wanting to keep their horse(s) in a paddock or stall during the rotation to the Pear Orchard pasture must have a valid medical reason (for the horse or the owner) to do so. Horses may not be kept in stalls or paddocks for more than 3 consecutive days during the Pear Orchard rotation unless the member requests permission in writing to the Board and that permission is granted.<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n

          14)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Projects<\/b><\/p>\n

          a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fire Extinguisher on tuff shed needs to be mounted on tuff shed<\/p>\n

          b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Repair the bottom step of the stile<\/p>\n

          c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gary is working on the gate to the red barn area<\/p>\n

          d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Larry has said he will work on the white shed and pavilion roofs<\/p>\n

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          15)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Next Meeting:<\/b>\u00a0Thursday June22<\/span><\/span>\u00a0at Wakean\u2019s House 6531 Tremont St., Oakland, CA 94609<\/p>\n

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          Thank yous to:<\/b><\/p>\n