Bert Nash

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MINUTES

Governing Board of Directors

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Directors Present:        Ken McGovern           Jean Milstead              David Johnson

                                    David Ambler             Doug Stephens            Bootsie Lauridsen

                                    Barbara Ballard          

Director Absent:         Jane Eldredge, notified           Elizabeth Sheils, notified

                                    Erv Hodges, notified              Bonnie Lowe, notified

                                    Rick Spano, notified               Carol Hatton, notified

Staff Present:              Pat Roach Smith, COO          Tracy Kihm, Finance Director

I           Doug Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. with a quorum present.

II         Public Comment:  Brian Nyp, CPA, Lowenthal Singleton Webb & Wilson Professional Association Certified Public Accountants presented the audit.  Brian said they were able to give an unqualified opinion.  He pointed out the loss on endowment and comments on page 10 of the report.  The additional letter (page 17) states no material weaknesses.  The Board asked that Brian add comparisons to the report next year.

III        Consent Agenda:  June 30, 2009 Minutes, June Financials and David’s CEO Report made up the Consent Agenda.

KEN MCGOVERN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA; JEAN MILSTEAD SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

IV        Consider for Action:  Good Friend Award.  David Johnson submitted Craig Weinaug, Mike Hammond and Rick Shults for their participation in the recent Board Orientation.

DAVID JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE THREE NOMINATIONS; KEN MCGOVERN SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

Eunice Ruttinger submitted Kent Winters-Hazelton, Facilitator, Downtown Clergy for their generosity and vision in partnering with the BNC Homeless Outreach Team.

BARBARA BALLARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOMINATION; BOOTSIE LAURIDSEN SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

V         Review & Comment:  Corridor Technology Solutions:  David discussed the Feasibility Study.  LRTC will come to the September Governing Board meeting to make a presentation and answer questions.  Doug said the initial report is very favorable.

Budget:  Fee Schedule Review & WRAP.  The Board unanimously approved a 2% salary adjustment for all staff.  David recommended we support one junior high school position but wants to talk with Dr Doll about it at their meeting this Thursday.  County funding covers the two high school positions.  

Finance Committee Report.  The Finance Committee met July 15 and approved the revised budget to be forwarded to the Governing Board for their approval.

KEN MCGOVERN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REVISED BUDGET; DAVID AMBLER SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

Board Orientation Follow Up.  Doug asked for feedback and suggestions for the next Board Orientation.  David Ambler suggested more time be allowed for discussion.

VI        Executive Session.  At 9:05 a.m. David Ambler moved and Jean Milstead seconded the motion to go into Executive session for 15 minutes to review the QA Plan.  The regular session of the Governing Board reconvened at 9:20 a.m.

Other:  Doug reminded the Board about the SES Reception on Thursday.

VII      Adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.  There will not be a meeting in August.  The next meeting of the Governing Board is Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 7:30 a.m.

Approved:  ______________________________     Date:  ___________________