BoardMeeting202304

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Board Meeting: April 16, 2023

Time & Location

  • Meeting Located virtually on Big Blue Button
  • 2:00 PM

Attending

Board: Issac M, Sue J, Billy H, Jondale S, Russell P, Bryan H, Sean S, Tracy H Members: Andrew M, Joe H, Jason A, David N, Amos M,

Minutes

  • Sue's financial update
    • All same old same old monthly stuff
    • We opened our first CD, maybe next a money market instead of savings? (see below)
    • Now what about credit cards? (see below)
  • Spark got a big ol' grant yay!
  • Member Update - holding steady at 323
  • Mayor's Maker's Council
    • Combine Maker Faire and Dogwood Arts Festival? Still in talks.
  • Dumpster situation - Issac has spent a shocking amount of time speaking to dumpster companies
    • When the contract is over, we can obtain our own, cheaper, dumpster service
    • If we want our recycling emptied, we need to roll them upstairs by Spark
  • Cookout - we're covered I think - people have volunteered to bring fancy things and Jondale will provide the burgers and dogs and labor
    • Tracy tried to vote that sweet pickles were gross but it did not go through
  • Transforming Western - who can get together on a Wednesday morning for our initial meeting?
  • Maintenance issues? A random wheelchair in the entryway - MT has promised to remove it.
  • Make Sale - so far 10 signups
    • Russell has made a press release to advertise for vendors
    • We should also post on social medias and newsletters and contact the vendors from last time
  • Next board meeting - May 21, 2023 - same time, same station


Votes

  • Voted unanimously to open a money market account when we can comfortably keep the balance above the minimum
  • Voted unanimously to approve application for an organizational credit card from Y-12 Credit Union