Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
EFC Community Room, 1341 W. 26th
Shari Gross called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
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: Two member-owners in attendance.
Member Owner Comments: One member-owner had questions about finances including the downtown store and reports presented at the last annual meeting. There have been no significant changes to financial reports presented at that meeting. It was agreed that a summary of the business plan would be shared. Other comments/discussion included the bike rack and outdoor landscaping, store cleanliness and the need to update the minute binder at the service desk.
Review of Last Month’s Minutes: Liz Bugbee
Motion was made by Amanda Gates to accept the minutes as written. Sarah Parker seconded. Motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Colleen Daisley
The committee met to review the CEO/GM current report. There were 30 new members and 2 requests for return of investment
CEO/GM Reporting: LeAnna Nieratko
CEO/GM Report: LeAnna presented and reviewed the July report. Sales were up to plan and over LY. Goals were also met in net income and wage expenses. Cash is still below 10 day threshold but continues to increase. The FFFI grant is on hold which will likely delay the planned roof project.
B5: Treatment of Customers: LeAnna reported evidence of compliance with all parts of the policy. She also suggested future board learning opportunities regarding feedback from the customer surveys.
Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the CEO/GM report and policy review. Colleen Daisley seconded. Motion passed.
Board Policy Evaluation: Shari Gross
D5 CEO/GM Treatment: Board Members reported compliance with all sections of the policy, citing relevant evidence.
Motion was made by George Kilbert to accept the policy review. Amanda Kleckner seconded. Motion passed.
Board Learning: none at this time
New Business:
**Cooperating Committee:** The RFP was sent and response was received by the committee. They are on track with tasks.
Nominating Committee: There are 5 nominees for the upcoming election.
Member Linkage Committee: The annual meeting is October 12th at Leaf. Committee will talk with Heidi to finalize time/plan.
Board Retreat: September 20th at noon, place TBD.
Closure: Next board meeting is September 24 at 5:30pm.
Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to adjourn the meeting. Liz Bugbee seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:16pm.