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