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Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, January 22 2025

Via Google Meet

Shari Gross called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.

Attending: President - Shari Gross, Vice President -Kevin Schaaf, Treasurer - Colleen Daisley, Secretary - Liz Bugbee; Directors: Derek Golembeski, Sarah Parker, Amanda Kleckner, George Kilbert

Staff Personnel: Chief Executive Officer/General Manager - LeAnna Nieratko; Marketing Manager - Heidi Yeagle

Guests: 1 member-owner in attendance.

Member Owner Comments: No comments at this time.

Review of Last Month’s Minutes: Liz Bugbee

Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to accept the minutes as written. Derek Golembeski seconded. Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: Colleen Daisley

There were 32 new members and 1 request for return of investment. The finance committee met and LeAnna reported that a $100,000 line of credit was established at Erie Bank. Cash on hand is still lower than threshold but is improving.

Motion was made by Liz Bugbee to accept the treasurer’s report. George Kilbert seconded. Motion passed.

CEO/GM Reporting: LeAnna Nieratko

CEO/GM Report: LeAnna presented and reviewed the December report. December sales were down over last year and to plan but not as significantly as expected as a result of the weather closures. Cash balance is down but stable and improving. Customer surveys improved in every category. An application for a grant for the cost of a new roof has been submitted.

B9 - Emergency Management Succession: With a very strong management team in place and support from Columinate available, LeAnna reported evidence of compliance with all parts of the policy.
Motion was made by Kevin Schaaf to accept the CEO/GM report and policy review. Derek Golembeski seconded. Motion passed.

Board Policy Evaluation: Liz Bugbee

D3 - Delegation to the CEO/GM: All Board Members reported compliance with all sections of the policy, citing relevant evidence.

D4 - Evaluation of the CEO/GM: All Board Members reported compliance with all sections of the policy, citing relevant evidence.

Motion was made by Amanda Kleckner to accept the policy review. Sarah Parker seconded. Motion passed.

Board Learning: Shari Gross reviewed the board’s fiduciary responsibilities.

New Business:

Spring Retreat: Plan is to have a board retreat in April or May. Please send unavailable dates and topics of interest to Shari.

Board Roster: Send any updated contact information to Liz and she will update the board roster.

Closure: Next board meeting is February 26, 2025 at 5:30pm.

Motion was made by Amanda Kleckner to adjourn the meeting. Liz Bugbee seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:05pm.

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