Committee Members in Attendance: Abe Bruckman; Steve Henstridge; Matt Reitz; Robyn Sandys

The Committee discussed two personnel issues: Receiving calls on a cell phone at work, and the termination of the employment of Debra Zeleny.

Cell phone: The CDC staff is permitted to receive personal calls on their cell phone or work phone lines as long as work is not being disrupted.

Termination: Robyn announced that she wished to terminate Debra Zeleny’s employment. The Committee discussed the events leading up to the proposed termination, termination vs. progressive discipline, and the possibility of litigation and a separation agreement for Ms. Zeleny. Even though a vote of the executive committee was not necessary, an informal vote took place with the majority agreeing with Robyn’s decision to terminate her employment.

The Committee discussed making a principal payment on the Key Bank line of credit. The Committee, after taking into account available funds, expenses (including payroll) into March, and the approximate date the CDC would receive its next draw payment from the City, determined that the CDC could pay Key about $50,000 on principal in addition to the monthly interest payment.

Robyn told the Committee that Mr. McManus of McManus and Dozen would present the annual audit report at the next Board Meeting. The Forms 990 & 990T would be signed after the Board meeting and mailed.

Robyn told the Committee about the fund raising consultants Community Wealth Ventures. A lengthy application and $7,500 would be required. No action was taken on this item.

A proposal from Max Stark for further strategic planning was discussed briefly. No action was taken on this item.

Other items not discussed at the meeting but were actions taken by the executive committee In late January before the February meeting, both of these requests were approved.
1. To request approval for the severance package for Ms. Zeleny.
2. To request approval for employment insurance in case of a law suit