Public Meeting

Board President Matt Reitz called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM, followed by introduction of board members and guests present.

The following Board members were absent: Sue Allen; Paul Ciupa; Greg Huth; Ralph Thompson

The minutes of the October and November 2007 Board Meetings were not available for reading and approval. Dave Lawhun moved to table the reading and approval until the January 2008 meeting. Motion approved unanimously.

Matt Reitz moved to temporarily suspend the written agenda to proceed with nomination and election to fill the position of Secretary following the resignation of Peggy Zeleznik. Steve Henstridge was nominated and elected.

There was no report from the councilmen as neither councilman was present.

Matt Reitz moved to move the Treasurer's report to Executive Session. Motion approved unanimously

The Executive Director presented her report. The text is attached.

The Executive Director's report included Resolution 12-2007-012 for holiday gift cards to local food stores funded by both councilmen. The board discussed and approved the resolution.

The Executive Director's report also included a proposal, presented by Lori Peterson and Donn Heckelmoser concerning a housing fair to be held in 2008. The Membership and Fund Raising Committee will oversee the proposal. Dave Lawhun moved to approve the proposal. Motion approved unanimously.

The OBN draft plan was discussed. The Finance Committee will review the financing of the paper.

The NRP presentation, on December 5, of a plan to build housing for people over 55 on the former site of the Memphis School was discussed. Robyn Sandys requested that Board members e-mail their comments to her so that she can forward them to Councilman Kelly.

Matt Reitz moved to adjourn the meeting and go into executive session. Motion approved unanimously. 

Executive Session                   

Matt Reitz read aloud to the Board a letter, addressed to Robyn Sandys, in which he stated that she had met the performance requirements, set forth at the time of her hiring, for her to receive a salary increase of $2,000, effective from October 1, 2007.

Matt Reitz presented, for discussion and approval, Resolution 12-2007-011 for staff pay increases as shown in the attachment to the text of the resolution.

Matt Reitz moved for approval of the increases described above. Motion approved unanimously. .

The Board discussed the matter of a pay increase for the editor of the OBN. The Finance Committee will check to confirm the availability of funds.

Joanne Montagner, President of Your Bean Counters, gave a financial review as described in the attached outline and attachments.

The Board discussed and approved Robyn Sandys' proposal to change the Board meeting to the third Tuesday of the month. The change would allow time to finalize the monthly financial statement prior to the Board meeting.

The Finance Committee will meet on December 20, 2007 at 5:30 PM at the CDC office.