Great Redwood Trail Agency
Minutes
Regular Meeting
November 20, 2025 10:30 AM
521 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501
https://thegreatredwoodtrail.org/

1. Call to Order
   The meeting was called to order at 10:31 am by Chair Mary Sackett.
   
   
   1. Roll Call
      

      Present: Chair Mary Sackett, Vice Chair Steve Madrone, City Representative Debra Garnes, James Campbell, James Gore, Caryl Hart, John Haschak, Maureen Mulheren, Jeff Hunerlach

      Staff Present: Verne Ball, (Dave Anderson by Zoom)

      
      
2. Matters from the Board
3. Staff Reports

   1. Executive Director

      Report provided. No action.

   2. Operations & Maintenance Division

      Report provided. No action.

   3. Trail Development Division

      Report provided. No action.

   4. Special Staff Report from Legal Counsel & Executive Director: Legal and Historical Overview of the GRTA, CEQA and Applicable Environmental Law, and Master Plan Implementation Strategy

      Report provided. No action.

   5. Agenda Note: Public Comment on Staff Reports will be taken concurrently with Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters immediately following this item. No Board of Directors Action will be taken on Staff Reports. 

      Report provided. No action.

4. Public Comments

   Oral public comment received by the board. Written comments received prior to the meeting were circulated to the board.

5. Presentation from ROAR Regarding a Trail Planning Project on Land Owned by GRTA in the Alderpoint Region

   Presentation received. No action.

6. Resolution 2025-14: Authorization for SCC to Expend Funds for Master Plan Completion Jeff Hunerlach motioned to approve. John Haschak seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye   City Representative Debra Garnes     Aye    James Campbell     Aye    James Gore     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    John Haschak     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach  
   
   
7. Resolution 2025-15: SCC - GRTA Grant Agreement John Haschak motioned to approve. James Campbell seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye   City Representative Debra Garnes     Aye    James Campbell     Aye    James Gore     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    John Haschak     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach  
   
   
8. Consent Agenda

   1. Award of Contract for Fernbridge Waste & Vegetation Removal

   2. Award of Contract for Independent Auditing Services

   3. Adoption of Agency Event Expenditure Policy

   4. Adoption of Updated Financial Controls

   5. Financial Reports for August & September 2025

   6. Resolution 2025-13: Board Meeting Calendar for 2026

   7. Resolution 2025-16: Designation of Treasurer

   8. Resolution 2025-17: Designation of Clerk of the Board

   9. Resolution No. 2025-12: CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs Authorization

   City Representative Debra Garnes motioned to approve. James Gore seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye   City Representative Debra Garnes     Aye    James Campbell     Aye    James Gore     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    John Haschak     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach  
   
   
9. Adjournment

   Meeting adjourned at 1:50pm.