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Open Space Board approves December financials, completes reorganization and holds closed session
Summary
At its Jan. 20 meeting the County Open Space Board approved December minutes and financials, completed officer nominations for chair and vice-chair, voted to enter and later exit a closed session, and adjourned at 12:57 PM.
The County Open Space Board approved its Dec. 16 minutes and reviewed December financials on Jan. 20, completed officer nominations in its reorganization and held a brief closed session during the meeting.
Board members approved the Dec. 16 open and closed minutes after a motion by Dr. Ira Niedweske, seconded by Patrick Rosenello; Commissioner Bobby Barr recorded an abstention. Kevin Quinn, division director for Open Space, presented the financial statement for December 2025, reporting a beginning balance of $42,851,976.08, revenue of $764,417.44, disbursements of $630,046.59 and a month-end balance of $42,986,346.32. Schedule A encumbrances were $15,681,336.32; Schedule B recommendations were $2,065,226.00; the fund balance was $25,239,784.61.
During reorganization, Patrick Rosenello nominated Peter Lomax for the position of chair and Commissioner Bobby Barr seconded; members voted in favor. Rosenello then nominated David Craig for vice-chair, seconded by Barr; that nomination was approved. The board then voted to enter a closed session at 12:13 PM on a motion by Rosenello, seconded by Barr; the board returned to open session at 12:56 PM on a motion by Commissioner Barr, seconded by Rosenello. The meeting record shows no public commenters were present.
Why it matters: The financial figures and reorganization determine stewardship and leadership for the open-space program; the closed-session period was recorded but the minutes do not disclose subject matter.
What happens next: With the guidelines adopted and officers in place, staff will proceed under the newly adopted guidelines to prioritize acquisitions and capital work for 2026.
