Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
EFC Community Room, 1341 W. 26th
Shari Gross called the meeting to order at 5:34pm.
Attending: President - Shari Gross, Vice President -Kevin Schaaf, Treasurer - Colleen Daisley, Secretary - Liz Bugbee; Directors: Derek Golembeski, Amanda Gates, Sarah Parker, Amanda Kleckner, George Kilbert
Staff Personnel: Chief Executive Officer/General Manager - LeAnna Nieratko
Guests: One member-owner in attendance.
Member Owner Comments: Member-owner made a repeat request for information regarding the business plan. Shari assured the information would be provided.
Review of Last Month’s Minutes: Liz Bugbee
Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the minutes as written, Sarah Parker seconded. Motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Colleen Daisley
There were 25 new members and 2 requests for return of investment. There was no official meeting of the finance committee this month.
CEO/GM Reporting: LeAnna Nieratko
CEO/GM Report: LeAnna presented and reviewed the September/October report. Sales were up in September however down in October. We are still outperforming last year. Cash remains below 10 days but is stable. There is a grant in place for a new roof next year and plans are in the works for possible solar panels as well.
B8 - Board Logistical Support: LeAnna reported evidence of compliance with all parts of the policy. Of note, is the addition of the minutes to the website.
Motion was made by George Kilbert to accept the CEO/GM report and policy review, Liz Bugbee seconded. Motion passed.
Board Policy Evaluation: Shari Gross
No policy review this month.
Board Learning:
Shari reviewed the policy governance principles.
New Business:
**Election of Officers:** President: Shari Gross, Vice President: Kevin Schaaf, Treasurer: Colleen Daisley, Secretary: George Kilbert.
Reform Committees:
Finance: Colleen (chair), Amanda K., Sarah, Kevin
Cooperating: Shari (chair), Colleen, Amanda, George
Nominating: Amanda G. (chair), Liz, George
Member Linkage: Amanda K. (chair), Sarah, Derek
Bylaws/Policy Governance: Shari (chair), Liz, Derek, Kevin
Retreat Report: The board reflected on the half day retreat. Some takeaways include gauging member-owner engagement, increasing the diversity of the board and promoting the benefits of the co-op.
Closure: Next board meeting is December 17 at 5:30pm.
Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to adjourn the meeting, Sarah Parker seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:44pm.