Mammoth Lakes Recreation Board

Minutes of Regular Meeting

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437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members Present:
  • President Craig Albright, 
  • Treasurer Heather Schaubmayer, 
  • Secretary Tamara Bankson, 
  • Board Member Sarah Rea, 
  • and Board Member Danielle Torrance 
Members Absent:
  • Board Member Eric Wasserman 

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

The President called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes.

2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Town of Mammoth Lakes (TOML) Parks and Recreation Director Stu Brown provided an update on Community Recreation Center (CRC), announced that the Winter Expo would take place on October 3rd during the Ice Rink's season opening event, and said that the LA Kings would change their logo this winter. Mr. Brown reported that his staff was working on the Parks and Recreation Operating Plan,discussed membership and skating specials, said that the Haunted Rink would take place On October 25th, and that the Community Tree Lighting Event at the CRC would take place on October 26th. 

There was discussion between Mr. Brown and members of the Board.

3.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Moved byBoard Member Sarah Rea
    Seconded byTreasurer Heather Schaubmayer

    Approve the Consent Agenda.

    For (5)Board Member Sarah Rea, President Craig Albright, Treasurer Heather Schaubmayer, Secretary Tamara Bankson, and Board Member Danielle Torrance
    Absent (1)Board Member Eric Wasserman
    Carried (5 to 0)

4.
REPORTS

 

4.1
Update on the Dave and Roma McCoy Arts and Cultural Center and Edison Theater Construction (Town Manager)

 

This item was taken out of order.

TOML Town Manager Rob Patterson provided an update on the financing and construction of the Dave and Roma McCoy Arts and Cultural Center and Edison Theater. 

TOML Director of Parks and Recreation provided an update on the winter plan for the Dog Park located near the construction project.

Board Member Sarah Rea joined the meeting at 5:16 p.m. 

There was discussion between TOML staff and members of the Board.

4.2
Office of Outdoor Recreation Department Update (Trails Program Manager) 

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 4.2 - TOML_StaffReport_MLR_09252024.pdf
2.Item 4.2 - MLR_Trails_Manager_Report_240924.pdf

This item was taken out of order.

TOML Trails Program Manager outlined the information in the Office of Outdoor Recreation presentation.

There was discussion between Mr. Mulford and members of the Board.

4.3
Financial Report – Fiscal Year End June 30, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 4.3 - FY 23-24 Year End Statement.pdf

This item was taken out of order.

Program Manager Kim Anaclerio outlined the information in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget.

There was discussion between Ms. Anaclerio and members of the Board.

4.4
Program Director Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 4.4 - MLR BOD 9.24.24.pdf

This item was taken out of order.

Executive Director Kim Anaclerio outlined the information in the Program Director Update. Ms. Anaclerio discussed the possibility of holding an offsite strategic planning meeting in November and reported that the joint meeting between the Board and the Parks and Recreation Commission had been pushed out to March 11, 2025.

There was discussion between Ms. Anaclerio and members of the Board.

5.
POLICY MATTERS

 

5.1
Review and consider approval of Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 5.1 - MLR Budget FY 2024 2025.pdf

Program Director Kim Anaclerio outlined the information in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.

There was discussion between Ms. Anaclerio and members of the Board.

  • Moved byTreasurer Heather Schaubmayer
    Seconded byBoard Member Sarah Rea

    Approve the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget as presented plus an adjustment for the Executive Director's salary increase to be decided upon during agenda Item 5.3.

    For (5)President Craig Albright, Treasurer Heather Schaubmayer, Secretary Tamara Bankson, Board Member Sarah Rea, and Board Member Danielle Torrance
    Absent (1)Board Member Eric Wasserman
    Carried (5 to 0)

5.2
Yosemite National Park Visitor Access Management Draft Plan and Environmental Assessment Public Comment

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 5.2 - Yosemite National Park Visitor Access Management Draft Plan and Environmental Assessment Public Comment_MLR.pdf
2.Item 5.2 - YOSE Draft Alternatives 2024.pdf

Program Director Kim Anaclerio outlined the information in the Draft Yosemite Visitor Management Alternatives.

There was discussion between Ms. Anaclerio and members of the Board.

Staff was given direction to staff to make a recommendation on behalf of Mammoth Lakes Recreation to support Yosemite National Park's Visitor Management Alternative D,  with Alternative C as a secondary option.

5.3
Review and consider approval of employment agreement with Kim Anaclerio, Executive Director

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 5.3 - MLR Staff Report - Employment Consideration.pdf
2.Item 5.3 - Anaclerio Kim - Employment Agreement 240924.pdf

President Craig Albright outlined the direction in the staff report and terms of  her new Employment Agreement.

TOML Town Manager Rob Patterson commented on the good job Executive Director Kim Anaclerio's  was doing in her position and the cooperation and engagement she had with Town staff. Mr. Patterson also reported that there may be some changes in the future to the Office of Outdoor Recreation.

There was discussion between Ms. Anaclerio and members of the Board.

  • Moved byTreasurer Heather Schaubmayer
    Seconded byBoard Member Sarah Rea

    Approve a two year contract extending from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 with a new salary $85,685.65 per year, and a one time bonus 6% which would amount to $5,141.14.

    For (5)President Craig Albright, Treasurer Heather Schaubmayer, Secretary Tamara Bankson, Board Member Sarah Rea, and Board Member Danielle Torrance
    Absent (1)Board Member Eric Wasserman
    Carried (5 to 0)

6.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

 

Board Member Tamara Bankson reported that she had moved to San Diego and was no longer with Mammoth Community Foundation. Ms. Bankson said that she had kept her home in Mammoth and would will stay with MLR at least through Allocations. Ms. Bankson left the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

Board Member Danielle Torrance said that she had been hiking a lot and enjoying leaf peeping.

Treasurer Heather Schaubmayer said that she had been involved in volleyball and was excited for fall. Ms. Schaubmayer said that business was slower this summer than the past few years and felt it was back to pre Covid times. She said that she expected a relaxing shoulder season.

President Craig Albright said that he had been enjoying a nice blend of summer activities. Mr. Albright said that new baselines were being  established post Covid and said that IKON passes were selling, and that there was still a lot of interest in Mammoth.

There was discussion among members of the Board.

7.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

There were no future agenda items requested. 

8.
CLOSED SESSION

 

The Board went into Closed Session at 7:25 p.m.

8.1
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Board will consider the evaluation of the performance of a public employee: Program Director

 

The Board returned from Closed Session at 7:35 p.m. and reported that no action was taken.

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

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