Others in attendance: Steve Kinsella, Jan Chargin

Future community forums scheduled:

April 25, 6:00 p.m., San Benito High School, Cafeteria
May 9, 5:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, Hollister
May 23, 6:00 p.m., Board of Supervisors Chambers, Hollister

Trustee Child reported that he and Trustee Robinson met with members of smart group on March 20. Other property, at Fairview & Airline Highway is available. Steve reported that San Benito High School property is still available, only 70 acres need to find at least 10 more. Trustees Child and Robinson met with Frank Borelli, attorney in Hollister, on March 22, and were provided with maps of property, 40 acres. A parcel (77 acres) on Southside Road is available, but there may be issues with steep grade and flood plain. Trustees Robinson and Kent met with the Free Lance editorial board on March 23 and as a result of that an editorial was published to solicit available land from the community and an ad for land was placed in the classified section. Trustee Smith requested that all information pertaining to potential property be forwarded to Steve and so he can distribute to the subcommittee members. Steve will also forward to Public Private Ventures, Inc. consultant, David Rodriguez. Trustee Smith requested all information from meetings before the forum on April 25.