5/23/2026 Board Meeting

• 9:30 AM Meeting called to order – Dunkley second the motion
• Thank you for the following:
  • Thank you Jim and Rich for their time, tractors and materials, we would not have this community area without you.
    • Additionally, thanks to Steve and Anthony for their help
  • Thank you Tina (Social Committee) for sending emails regarding MPA Events
    • We would love to have volunteers help with Social Committee – Please contact Tina
  • Thanks to our Chefs: Johnny / Mike for making the amazing breakfast!
• Report of the officers and standing board
  • President – Randy Corral
  • Fire Chief – Steve Wieboldt
  • Vice President – Joe Gombar
  • Treasurer – Steve Gilbert
  • Secretary – Sandra Ogurchak  (Announced Resignation)
• Old Business
  • 5/25/2025 Board Meeting
    • 9:30 AM Meeting called to order -Steve Wieboldt second the motion
    • Paperwork for fire department filed
    • Fire truck reported in good working condition – Donated truck will be provided at conclusion of Travis completing audit
    • Secretary Position Election
    • Financials provided by Steve Gilbert – Financial posted on website
• New Business:
  • Firewise Update – Introduction of Tim McFarlan WCAA Committee Member
    • Recognition of Lauren, founding member of Walker Firewise, who recently passed away.
    • Walker joined Yavapai Firewise in 2010–2012; now 40 communities in Prescott area.
      • Benefits of Firewise participation:
      • Priority access to mitigation grants
    • Strength in numbers for funding
    • MPA would join as an extension of Walker Firewise.
    • Requirements:
      • Form a Firewise committee
      • Administrative workload involved
      • Randy is a certified Firewise assessor
    • Grants:
      • Volunteer hours are critical — track and submit
      • Chip & Haul hours count
        • Major cost is hauling.
        • Last year: 59 roll-offs, costing $30,000.
        • Grant funding reduced to $3,000 this year.
        • WFVD and WCA want to continue the program — donations encouraged.
      • Free Firewise home assessments available (sign‑up sheet provided)
      • Assessments include zones 1–3, home attributes, before/after photos, scoring
      • Homeowners pay contractors; reimbursement comes later through Firewise and partner agencies
      • Backlog expected due to high volume in Walker
    • Firewise is independent of insurance
  • Fire Chief Update
    • Fire truck running well and fully serviced.
    • Firehouse water tank full.
    • Social committee supplies stored in container; Steve will be cleaning it out.
    • Burn permits required; must notify authorities when burning — fines possible for non‑compliance. Burn Permit link is on the Home Page
• Financial Reporting
  • As of April 30, 2026 through March 31, 2025:
    • Total Balance: $15,125
    • Deposits: $2,977
    • Prior year balance (April 2025): $14,562
    • Expenses: $642 (firehouse phone eliminated)
      • Insurance: $1,832
    • QR code available for easier payments
    • Financials posted to website
• Board Elections
  • Secretary position open; thanks expressed to Sandy for service.
  • Motion To Reelect Standing Board Members Except Secratary: Brian Dunkley
    • Second: Joe
    • Approved by attendees
  • Motion to elect Tami Wieboldt
    • Motion Approved by attendees
• No additional items raised by MPA members
• Meeting Adjourned: 10:00 AM
  • Motion to adjourn: Mark / Second / Tami
  • Approved by MPA Members