september 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes

DEER CREEK IRRIGATION DISTRICT MINUTES OF THE

September 15, 2025

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

PLACE: Vina Elementary School Library, 4790 D Street, Vina, CA 96092 

TIME: 5:00 P.M.

DIRECTORS PRESENT: Jeff Rabo, Doug Amato, Jake Thompson, Patrick Johnson

(arrived at 6:15pm)

DIRECTORS ABSENT: Linda Pitter

The meeting was called to order by Board Vice President, Jeff Rabo at 5:09pm. The

Pledge of Allegiance followed immediately after the call to order. Secretary, Jennifer

Salisbury, recorded the minutes. With no corrections to be made to the agenda, Director

Thompson moved that the agenda be approved as-is. Director Amato seconded, and the

vote was unanimous.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no public comments.

CONSENT AGENDA

Vice-President Rabo read the minutes from the August 18 th , 2025 board meeting aloud. Director Amato moved to approve the minutes as-is. Director Thompson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer Ellen Stephens presented the following invoices for the period of August 19th through September 15th, 2025:

ACH Payments

 QuickBooks for September bookkeeping subscription, $75.00

 Allevity for payroll period 8.11.25 - 8.24.25, $2,026.46

Other Invoices:

 #889 Kurt Frank for July mileage reimbursement ($181.30) and August phone allowance

($100.00), totaling $281.30.

 #890 Johnny on the Spot for September port-a-potty servicing, $30.00

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Ellen Stephens reported a bank statement ending balance of $157,251.87 for the

month of August, with an adjusted register balance of $148,341.16. The District received a

credit of $29.78 for the Tri Counties Bank credit card. Golden State Risk Management (GSRMA)

requested a payroll estimate for 2026, and Treasurer Stephens submitted the 2026 budget

figures in response. Treasurer Stephens noted that the insurance premium typically increases

by 3% annually and that a refund may be expected when GSRMA performs its year end true-up.

OLD BUSINESS:

Vice-President Rabo informed the board of a $347,000 grant funding project award from the

California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) for the district’s diversion repair project. Ben Cook with Trout Unlimited provided an email summary of the project permitting and construction schedule, noting that reimbursement cannot occur until the agreement is fully executed. The District is being asked to complete a new Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement (LSA -1600 permit) as a result of the diversion repairs. The corresponding LSA fee of $751.75 was discussed, and the board confirmed that they had previously granted approval of the requested fee payment at the previous meeting. Final project design and permits are being coordinated by Trout Unlimited.

The Board reviewed and discussed the advertised position for District Secretary and Treasurer.

The meeting was attended by Stephen Lockwood, whom was present to inquire about the open

position. The Board provided a background and answered questions related to the work

descriptions and scope of work.

NEW BUSINESS

The board briefly discussed the Draft 2022 and 2023 audits, but needed additional background

information and audit information that will be presented by Director Pitter at the next meeting.

MEETING ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.