2nd District Agricultural Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
Administration Office - Board Room
1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m., James Jimenez presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Directors Present:
Ken Yasui, Greg O’Leary, Karylene Mann, Art Perry, James Jimenez, Mitch Slater, Nanette Martin,
Dr. Thomas Streeter (9:15), Victoria Salazar (9:50)
Directors Absent:
Others Present:
Debbie Cook, Chief Executive Officer
Janet Covello, Business Assistant II
Lea Isetti, Marketing & Publicity
Ed Fichtner
Diana Muller
Elaine Bogetti
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND STAFF:
Above mentioned staff and guest introduced themselves.
Consent Calendar:
It was moved by Director Mann seconded by Director Slater, and carried to approve the Consent Calendar items:
1. Minutes of December 2009 regular meeting
2. 2010 Interim Rental Agreements #10-34 through #10-38
3. 2010 Standard Agreements #10-01 through #10-06
Old Business:
1. C.E.O. Cook presented a version of the Fair Strategic Planning Goals. Director Jimenez asked that this plan be updated
for each board meeting. He also suggested that staff be involved in the plan as it moves forward.
New Business:
1. C.E.O. Cook spoke about a possible new entertainment venue/beer booth. There would be revenue sharing with the
production company and the non-profit, so this might not be the year to develop this venue.
2. Director O’Leary reported on the meeting held with Lisa Drury, Asset Manager, Division of Fairs and Expositions,
Ken Anater, Asset Manager Coordinator, Division of Fairs and Expositions, Diana Paluszak, Intervention Coordinator,
Division of Fairs and Expositions, Director Jimenez, and C.E.O. Cook. The purpose of this meeting was to gain
information about developing short and long term plans for the fairgrounds, as well as understand the processes involved
in the sale or lease of DAA property. Director O’Leary stated that gathering information assists in future planning, in
exploring possibilities, and developing partners. His recommendation was to engage a title company to conduct a title
search of the property. O’Leary also requested Lisa Drury be invited to the next board meeting to answer any questions
from the entire board.
Committee Report:
None to report
CEO Report:
1. C.E.O. Cook reported that the S.Y.S.A. infield development has not progressed. Their organization is seeking help
from the community in developing plans, etc., and have no reportable action. Director O’Leary suggested that a
committee be established to discuss any future development proposals of the property.
2. C.E.O. Cook reported on attending the January 15 C.H.R.B. meeting in Santa Anita, at which the dates for the 2010
San Joaquin Fair were awarded. The dates are: June 16-20. Cook reported that most discussion at this meeting was
about issues related to Ferndale racing. Cook reported that compensation to Fairs stepping out of racing would be
discussed at the February 2nd C.A.R.F. meeting. Cook reported that the committee established to consider Fairs that
agreed to step out of racing (comprised of C.A.R.F. members) voted to support Solano and Stockton, but there was
not a monetary commitment. Director Slater requested the Board be given the total amount that is in the Fairs and
Expositions 1% horse racing fund. Director O’Leary asked that the agenda for the February 2 C.A.R.F. meeting be
given to all directors. Director Jimenez requested a revised budget based on NOT receiving the $200,000.00
compensation from dropping one week of racing. Director O’Leary suggested we communicate our dilemma to the
Division to see if they have any ideas to assist in our monetary shortfall.
Correspondence:
None to report.
Executive Session
The Board entered into Executive Session at 11:25 a.m. to discuss C.E.O. evaluation. Executive Session ended at 11:45 a.m.
with no reportable action.
Public Comment:
Ed Fichtner addressed the Board and questioned if any steps were being taken to see if the communities in San Joaquin
County felt the Fair is important. His opinion was that before asking for participation, it should be ascertained if communities
believed the Fair was relevant. Director Perry asked if Ed Fichtner, Elaine Bogetti, and Diana Muller would serve on an
outreach committee to look at these type of issues. Director Perry will act as the liaison, Director Slater will participate,
and Lea Isetti will serve as staff member. The first meeting is scheduled for January 25. Elaine Bogetti reminded the
Board of the Friends of the Fair annual fundraiser, scheduled for March 13, 2010. Tickets are available at the Fair office.
Public Comment:
The Board entered into Executive Session at 11:10 a.m. to discuss pending litigation C.H.R.B. complaint regarding David
Fowler-Wright and personnel. Executive session ended at 12:10 p.m. with no reportable action.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Cook
Chief Executive Officer
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Victoria Salazar, Board President
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