Meeting Minutes 1/15/26
- crteaparty
- Jan 23
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From the meeting on January, 15, 2026.
Meeting called to order: by Ruth Milne at 6 PM
Invocation: by Cora Lee Schingnitz
Pledge: led by Ruth Milne
Secretary 's report: Motion to accept minutes made by Aaron Salyi, seconded by Cora Lee Schingnitz, motion passed by vote.
Treasurer's Report: Quarterly report given by Teresa Robinson. For the third Quarter (10/1/25) beginning balance was $ ; donations of $3,502.48; expenses of $3,020.10; leaving us an ending balance (12/31/25) of $ .
Year to date Quarterly amounts: Quarter 1 --$9,434.34; Quarter 2-- $8,092.55; Quarter 3 -- $9,647.43; and Quarter 4 -- $10,089.22. Motion to accept the treasurer's report made by Cindy Wenberg, seconded by Sally Kizer, motion passed by vote.
Ways and Means: Cindy thanked Cora Lee Schingnitz for the refreshments and Ruth Milne for the birthday cake. At the last Farmer's Market we received donations of $363.70. We will be at AG Fest January 24th; our booth will be by Lute's Casino. We will also be at the Farmer's Market February 7th. Cindy had sign-up sheets for the AG Fest, Farmer's Market, and treats for future meetings.
New business: Audit of our books will take place January 17. Members of the audit committee are Teresa Robinson (chairman), Patty Potts and Linda Jones.
Nicole Baggerly has set up our new website with a different provider. The new web page offers easier navigating and faster access to CRTP information. Nicole has done a great job bringing CRTP into the new age of technology.
Andy Biggs will be in Yuma on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He will be at the Community Christian Church at 11 A.M. and his staff is looking to schedule other events for the day as well.
Guest speakers: Stevie Seale, Yuma County Assessor; David Alexandre, Yuma County Treasurer; and David Lara, Yuma County Recorder.
The three men expressed their gratitude at being able to appear together and inform us of the cooperative work that has been ongoing since they assumed office in 2025. They have joined forces to inform the public and facilitate the public’s understanding of how their offices function and work to benefit the average homeowner.
Stevie explained his office has or will look at every parcel of land in Yuma county and assess a fair market value and reflect that on future tax bills. He explained how to check tax assessment documents to be sure they are accurate.
David Alexandre explained he is responsible for collecting taxes and paying Yuma County bills. He has a very important job and takes that responsibility seriously. His door is always open and he welcomes any and all questions you may have about your tax dollars and how they’re spent.
David Lara has several responsibilities. He oversees voter registration, and records deeds. His office is linked closely with the assessor’s office and they often work together to resolve issues.
There will be a Community Resource Day on February 4, 2026, at 197 S. Main Street in Yuma at 6:00 P.M. to connect with the Recorder, Assessor, and Treasurer to learn, ask questions, and feel supported in the community. Hopefully you will gain an understanding of recorded documents, assessment practices, and property taxation.
After each gentleman briefly explained his role in Yuma County government, there was a very informative Q & A session.
Good of the Order: Mark Martinez, member of the Yuma city council, explained the City of Yuma website has a link to see the agenda for upcoming council meetings. Anyone can access it and it allows the public to see when topics of interest will be addressed.
Motion to adjourn: made by Cora Lee Schingnitz, seconded by Mike Richards, motion passed by vote. Ruth adjourned the meeting at 7:08 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Connie Muccianti
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