WRFI – Meeting Minutes – June 2022

WRFI Board Meeting 

June 14, 2022: 6-8pm 

 

Present:

Felix Teitelbaum
John Young
Bryan Roberts
Godfrey Simmons (first half)
Joe Romano (joined at 6:13pm)
Robin Elliott
Carlos Gutierrez

 

Not Present:

Chantal Thomas
Alex Ackert Smith
Joseph Haefeli

 

6:00pm

6:10 Introduction of Peter Bakija and Fred Balfour as new potential board members

6:10 Motion to pass minutes from May 

• Joe motioned to approve minutes from May, John seconded, 3 approved, 2 abstained.
  • Motion passed.

6:10-20 Committee report outs (governance, development, community engagement, personnel, finance)

• Development - setting up series of get-togethers with consistent donors
  • Invitation from John for others to join, email Corinne
• Community Engagement - canceling tomorrow’s meeting
• Corinne to send committee sign-up form

6:30 Financial report (John)

• No major updates from John
• Awarded grant from Legacy Foundation, unsure of amount

6:35 Lease with Travis Hyde for Clinton House

• 5-year lease, 2.5% annual escalation (same as before)
• John motioned to approve lease with terms expressed. Bryan seconded. All in favor.
  • Motion passed.

6:40 Discussion of Corinne’s replacement (executive administrator role)

• Robin motioned to give personnel power to decide on job description, hours, etc. for EA role, Joe seconded. All in favor.
  • Motion passed.

6:45 Executive session on new potential board members

7:35 Discussion of new schedule framing

7:37 Update on pros and cons of Rotary Club / Chamber of Commerce Memberships

• Interest in joining Chamber of Commerce

7:10-7:30 Discussion on raises + employee benefits, as well as EA position (motion on EAP benefit and Corinne replacement planning)

7:40-8:00 Other business