The Communicator - June 2005
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The board meets the 4th Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted.
We meet at 7pm, at the greenhouse.
Proposals to the board from the membership need to be received 2 weeks prior to the
board meeting to be on the agenda. They can submit proposals to Audra, the Board
President, at <audrafire@sbcglobal.net> or by leaving a letter in her mailbox.
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Audra asked if Carmen could put the
monthly $ figures next to the monthly
budget; Carmen agreed.
Audra made a motion to accept the
Financial report, Diane seconded, no one
opposed.
Audra suggested that we wait to accept
the GM's report, until the additions were
made that were requested previously by
the Board. Colleen seconded, John M. opposed.
Edward agreed to have an updated Manager's report to the Board
within the next week.
V. Membership fee change proposal
This had been tabled from the previous meeting; and so the
history of the relationship between the Co-op and Simply Living
were explained. There was a lot of discussion, and all members
present were given a chance to share input and ask questions.
This proposal will be voted on next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Audra asked Board members to share committee reports through
email; we had not reached this agenda item before 9 p.m.
May 26, 2005 - most recent meeting minutes
Audra Phillips, Board Chair, began by introducing herself and welcoming all Co-op members.
Board Members in attendance: Edward Bain, Lynne Genter, John Maurer, Audra Phillips, Colleen Sharkey, Diane Stock
Co-op Members present: Justin, Linda & Josh Hobson, Leslie Combs, Sarah Clark, Carol P, David Carroll, Andre Daab-Kryzaski, Carol
Fisher, Maureen Warnock, Jim, Jenny Flock, Seth, Judith Colletti
Staff Members present: Kevin, Ben Price, Amy Heglund, Carmen Reed, Russell Selkirk, Steve Wolfson, Sean Luse, Ann. Apologies for
failure to get everyone's name, or last names; there was a large number of people introduced in a short amount of time.
Additions to the agenda:
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Board liability insurance; Status report on contract for GM (Lynne).
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2 proposals- contractual agreements; Formal response to reprimand; and evaluation of what happened. (Edward. He noted that
these weren't submitted 10 days before the meeting)
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Board will need to go into Exec. Session for appointing new board members (Audra).
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John M. wants to add the liquor license to the agenda; and he asked if Michael Cleveland is still on the license. There was some
uncertainty.
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Lynne will serve as time keeper.
I. Announcements:
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Audra announced that she would not be resigning from the Board. She then recognized that some tensions and disagreements
have been circulating about recent happenings with CCM personnel. Audra clarified that the BOD served a disciplinary action to
the General Manger, it was refused, and in response, a proposal was given to the Board. Both parties (GM and BOD) have sought
legal counsel, and there will be a planned time to resolve the issue along with a mediator.
Members asked questions regarding proceedure and practice for Board resignation. Audra clarified that there is a BOD manual, and
that work is being done to put more policy in place.
·
Lynne reported that she has also decided to remain on the Board for the duration of her term.
Lynne added she has never quit another position, and that her resignation was carefully thought out. She had questioned whether
she was able to be an effective Board member, within the way things are currently run. Lynne is now firm in her commitment to serve
on the Board.
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Lynne made a motion to move into mediation regarding the May 16
th
meeting Re: the disciplinary action given to the General
Manager within the next 2 weeks. John Maurer abstains.
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