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Trustees in Attendance: Trustees in attendance: Greg Huth; David Lawhun; Alice Ratka; Dane Reich; Lynea Derwis; John Jenkins, TJ Lewarchick, Bruce Page, Terrell Cole, Jeff Rhodes,

Excused absence: John Appeldorn, Paul Ciupa; Jim O’Connor

Unexcused Absence:

Staff/Council/Guests: Robyn Sandys, David Fox, Brian Cummins, Kevin Kelley, Reverend Neil Wilds

Greg Huth called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

Minutes: The minutes of the November 18, 2008 Board Meeting were approved pending changes in the attendance listed. Dave Lawhun made the motion, Dane Reich seconded.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted for November and the October report was also approved. Dave made the motion; John Jenkins seconded the October report. The November report was approved with Dave making the motion and Dane Reich seconding.

Executive Director’s Report: The report was reviewed by the director. She asked for a motion to approve the Food Card program for needy families that qualify. Funds were coming from both Councilman Cummins $2,000 and $1,000 from Councilman Kelley. The funds will be reimbursed by the City of Cleveland after all funds have been expended and we submit a request. John Jenkins made the motion, Dane Reich seconded, all were in favor.

• Real estate Program Resolution: There was extensive discussion around a resolution to move forward with a real estate acquisition, rehab and resell program with a request to expend up to $20,000 for this effort from the CDC’s operating account. After discussion and agreed upon changes were made, John Jenkins made the motion to accept, Jeff Rhodes seconded. All were in favor except for David Lawhun and Terrell Cole.
• Update on Ward 15 Code Enforcement Program: Greg and staff met with Councilman Cummins regarding extending OBCDC’s code enforcement services for several more months at the cost of $2,000 a month. (it was subsequently decided to change our contract to add $6,000 for 3 months of service through February 2009.)
• Board strategic planning process: Robyn updated the board on this effort which is moving forward with most board members participating.
• Senior Access Program: Robyn reviewed the partnership with this program with MetroHealth and employee Lori Peterson. We will most likely be applying for a grant to Deaconess Foundation with them for this effort due in mid January.

Councilman Report: Both Councilmen reported on new businesses that have moved into the area. First Merit Bank is opening a bank on Memphis; a potential new day care center, a new landscaping company, etc.

Adjournment: A motion was moved to adjourn the meeting at 7 pm. Motion approved.