RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Director Martin Pohll was recognized for his four years of dedicated service to the community and district during the Rancho Murieta Community Services District meeting on Nov. 20. Pohll was attending his final meeting as a board member, having chosen not to seek re-election. 

After Board President Tim Maybee read a formal resolution commending Pohll’s leadership and commitment, other board members reflected on his contributions.

Director Randy Jenco said the biggest issue at every meeting since he joined the board has been the district’s “screwed-up” finances. Jenco acknowledged an earlier comment from an audience member blaming previous staff but noted, “That wasn’t absolutely true.” 

Jenco said, “It was like the blind leading the blind” until Pohll brought his common sense and financial knowledge, joined the Finance Committee and started to ask questions. “We didn’t even know we had a problem,” Jenco said. “We are where we are today, 90% for what you did when you came onto the board.”

Director Linda Butler, who has known Pohll for many years, expressed her gratitude. “I just want to thank you for your service,” she said.

Director Steve Booth, appointed to the board recently, said he hadn’t always agreed with Pohl on the issues. “But you have always been thoughtful in your approach to issues, and you have always been respectful,” Booth said. “Probably more so than I have been sometimes. So, I want to thank you for that.”

Maybee praised Pohll for his maturity. “The community doesn’t know what they’re losing,” he said.

Pohll, Jenco and Maybee served on the Rancho Murieta Association Board before running for the CSD Board in 2018. Pohll lost to Butler in that election but was appointed to fill a vacancy in 2020. Former Director John Merchant will succeed Pohll, as Merchant and Booth were the only candidates to file for the two vacant seats.