Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
BOARD
Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
January 20, 2009

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Trustees in attendance: Greg Huth; Lynea Derwis; T.J. Lewarchick; Ed Pryll Jr.; John Appeldorn; Terrell Cole; John Jenkins; David Lawhun; Theresa Martin; Bruce Page; Alice Ratka; Dane Reich; Jeff Rhodes; Christina Seabold

Excused Absence: Paul Ciupa

Staff: Robyn Sandys

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

Previous meeting minutes were read and approved with a change noting new bank on Memphis – First Merit Bank.

Prospective Board Members
Theresa Martin and Christine Seabold were presented to the board and by a unanimous vote were installed as members.

2008 Audit
The audit was presented by Howard Kopit (auditor). Discussion and board approval followed. David Lawhun made motion, and John Appeldorn seconded. All approved.

Financial report
Financial Report was read and explained to board members. Questions by David Lawhun concerning financial report were resolved. Board approved financial report.

Foreclosed Properties
Open discussion ensued concerning purchase and rehab of foreclosed properties. The board has given the executive director the power to proceed with purchase and rehab.

Strategic Plan & KRA
There was a discussion concerning the strategic planning process and the KRA’s (key result areas), and what the board members could do to open communication to residents to what the OBCDC has done for the community. Robyn announced the community membership meeting in her report to be held April 23.

Motion was made to change executive board meetings to change executive board meetings to Mondays. Discussion followed. Motion approved.

Motion was made to change board meetings to the 4th Tuesday of the month. Discussion followed. Motion approved by the board.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by David Lawhun; John Jenkins seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.