Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 11:50 a.m., by President Larry Adams.
Attendees
President Larry Adams, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Larry Ojeda, Bob King, Michael Andrews, and Tonya Frederickson. Absent: Directors Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi and Shane Chester.
Minutes
President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter. President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the April Board Minutes. Director Bob King made a motion to approve the April Board Minutes. Director Michael Andrews seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
President Larry Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report until tomorrow night’s general/dinner meeting. Director Larry Ojeda made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report. Director Tonya Frederickson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Old Business
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto informed the Board that Around the River will no longer be our website. He said that Jeremy Web would like to take over the newsletter and website domain. A short discussion was held. President Larry Adams asked for a motion to have Jeremy Web take over the duties of the newsletter and website. Director Bob King made a motion to have Jeremy Web take over the duties of the newsletter and website. Director Tonya Frederickson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. President Larry Adams also asked for a motion to present to the members at the general dinner meeting if they want to advertise their businesses in the website/newsletter at a cost of $120 per year. Director Tonya Frederickson made a motion to present to the membership if they want to advertise their businesses in the website/newsletter at a cost of $120 per year. Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
New Business
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said we have two new membership applications. One is from Performance Graphics and the other is from Rolling Steel. After discussion, President Larry Adams asked for a motion to accept the membership application from Performance Graphics. Director Larry Ojeda made a motion to accept the membership application from Performance Graphics. Director Michael Andrews seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. President Larry Adams then asked for a motion to accept the membership application from Rolling Steel. Director Michael Andrews made a motion to accept the membership application from Rolling Steel. Director Bob King seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
President Larry Adams passed out a flyer titled MAY 21ST: LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE! It’s supposed to have constructive dialogues to support the construction industry. It will be held at the County Admin Building in Kingman and President Larry Adams said he was going. Director Tonya Frederickson said that she will also be attending.
President Larry Adams said that we are supposed to hold elections in the month of June for all association officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and five Board Members.
President Larry Adams said that our guest speakers for tomorrow night’s dinner meeting will be Pam Smith, Don Alfonsom and Jacky Miller. These three candidates are running for the two 4-year city council positions. Next month’s guest speakers will be Rodney Head, running unopposed for City Mayor, and two candidates running for the one 2-year city council position.
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto informed the Board that he paid for our insurance of over $3,000.
Adjournment
President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss. He then asked for a motion to adjourn. Director Michael Andrews made a motion to adjourn. Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura L. Harrison, May 13, 2026