Friends Of Daley Ranch Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2004

Friends Of Daley Ranch Board Meeting Minutes - August 12, 2004
The meeting began at 7:00 pm. at the Escondido Train Depot in Grape Day
Park.
Attendance - Board Members: Jerry Harmon, Carol Stanford, Irene O¹Neill,
Rick Paul and Sally Thomas. Guests: Don Piller, Tony Smock, Duane Boney, and
Fred Woods

The July 8, 2004 minutes were approved as e-mailed.

The Treasurer¹s Report stated a balance of $12,436.72. Reimbursement of $83.01 was approved for copying.

Board vacancy: David Butler retired from the Board in May. His enthusiasm,
leadership and creativity as Recreation Chair will be missed. Jerry Harmon
moved and Irene seconded the nomination of Fred Woods to the Board. Jerry
introduced Fred as a long-time supporter of Daley with extensive experience
in ecology and environmental issues in Escondido. The Board unanimously
approved the nomination and Fred accepted!

Web site: Don Piller presented a new layout for the FODR web site. The Board
accepted Don¹s suggestion that he notify Board Members when the revisions
are posted, before the end of August. If anything needs to be changed,
members will notify Don by email before the end of that day.

City report: New regulations make Conservation Corps too expensive to use,
so the need for volunteers is urgent. Tony estimates the last dirt removal
for Cabaillo will take a crew of ten about 12 hours. Vandalism of trail
posts continues, and the Cougar Pass kiosk was pulled down. Rangers are
keeping up on repairs. A new kiosk display at the Ranch House will feature
Native American information and a history of the Daley family. Tony reported
for Barbara that there is no new information on the City¹s MHCP process, the
Merkel Report, nor the MHCP Management Plan. Duane displayed an ariel photo
of the Ranch and showed where the first transect has been set up. Data
collection will begin August 22, with two more dates scheduled for October.
The Rangers are having a party for all volunteers at the Ranch House
September 11.

CRN - Rick Paul reported on the July 31 meeting about Transnet.  About 65%
of the groups attending opposed the proposed ballot measure. CRN Executive
Board has asked members to consider whether CRN members should support the
measure. Rick will re-mail the summary information and additional
perspectives. FODR Board members will then e-mail vote their preference
(call for a CRN vote or remain neutral) to Rick by Tuesday, August 17. Rick
will attend the August 19th CRN Board meeting to report our preference. If
CRN calls for members to support the measure FODR will have a special
meeting in September to consider the ballot measure itself, if necessary.

CEO - Jerry reported that Barbara informed CEO of illegal grading on a
property adjacent to the south end of the Ranch. The property owner was
willing to mitigate the damage, and is having it surveyed. Sal will e-mail
Barbara to ask about the form of mitigation City accepted: CC&Rs in deed,
conservation easement, or any other written agreement from the owner. Jerry
requested Tony or Duane to ground truth that grading stopped. Jerry also
reported that he informed CEO of our collaboration with the City to help
with the Stanley Peak acquisition.

NCOSC - Carol reported on how NCOSC is beginning to take shape and what kind
of actions and trainings they have organized. She will draft a one-pager
to take to them for support of the acquisition.

Stanley Peak Acquisition contacts: Rick Paul reported that Mr Sylvester is
willing to sell the property as mitigation land. Rick will contact Mr
Sylvester again soon to inquire for permission to enter the property (James
Dillane, Tracking Team and potential donors will need access). Jerry
reported meeting with the representative of Sager. No word has come back,
but, at the next opportunity, Jerry also will request permission to enter.
Sal reported meeting with leaders of  the Bernardo Mtn (Craig Adams), Eagle
Peak (Rob Hutsel), and Hellhole Canyon (Rick Landavazo) campaigns. Their
suggestions were compiled into a draft action plan. FODR Board and all
interested members will discuss the action plan more fully at the September
Board meeting .

Grape Day Festival: Extra attractions and the rap will be discussed at
the September meeting. Parade participants will be Don, Irene, and Carol;
Jerry, Sal and Fred will set up the booth. Booth hours will be scheduled at
the September meeting. Jerry suggested inviting Friends of Hellhole Canyon
to share our space. Sal will follow up.

Newsletter: Articles deadline August 25; printing and mailing targeted
August 30. Sal will meet with Tony and City staff to discuss collaborating
on the newsletter.

Calendar:
Newsletter articles due: August 25
Grape Day Festival: September 11
October Street Fair: October 11
Next meetings: