Project Sanctuary, Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 s 6:00 PM  s 564 S. Dora St. Ukiah

 

Minutes

 

 

A         CALL TO ORDER

Chair Boyes called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM. The following members were present: Boyes, Conrado, Conway, Meek, Briggs and Puthuff.  Executive Director Dina Polkinghorne and Dina Dewey of Price Waterman was also present. Members absent: Webster.

 

B         AGENDA APPROVAL

 

ACTION: Upon motion by Director Conway, 2nd by Director Conrado, and carried (6-0) the agenda was approved as presented.

 

C         CONSENT CALENDAR

  1. Approval of Minutes – June 2008
  2. Acceptance of  April & May 2008 Financial Reports

 

ACTION: Upon motion by Director Puthuff, 2nd by Director Conway, and carried (6-0) the Consent Calendar was approved.

 

D         PUBLIC COMMENT

None

 

E          CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

      1.   Review and Acceptance of Executive Director’s Report

 

Ms. Polkinghorne announced that the Mendocino Art Auction, a fundraiser for many local organizations on the coast sponsored by Rotary of Mendocino, was scheduled for July 12th. Coast Services Director Lucille Garcia is applying to Rotary of Mendocino for funds. In addition, a mailer was passed out announcing that The Body Shop, who has a store in the Santa Rosa Mall, has started an international domestic violence awareness campaign and portions of certain products will go towards this project.

 

ACTION: Upon motion by Director Conrado, 2nd by Director Meek, and carried (6-0) the Executive Director’s Report was approved.  

 

      2.   Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reducing Capitol Assets

 

This item was tabled.

 

      3.  08-09 Budget – Review & Acceptance

 

On behalf of the Fundraising Committee Director Conway thanked the other members and staff for all their efforts and contributions to the draft budget. He reviewed some of the recommendations of the committee. Ms. Dewey commented that due to the precarious economy some surprises could arise throughout the year and that the draft budget before the Board took a good, conservative approach.

 

ACTION: Upon motion by Director Puthuff, 2nd by Director Conrado, and carried (6-0) the Board approved the 08-09 Budget as presented.

 

F          COMMITTEE REPORTS

       1.  Membership Committee – Anne Boyes

             

Chair Boyes reported that she recently approached a potential candidate for the Board but unfortunately this person was unable to commit at this time. She also reported that she talked with Joy Beeler, the Executive Director of the Ukiah Main Street Program and she seemed interested but wants to discuss it with her Board first. Director Puthuff stated that an associate of his who recently relocated to Fort Bragg was interested in joining the Board. He will follow-up next week. There was a short discussion about other potential candidates.

 

        2. Fundraising Committee – Steve Conway

      

Director Conway updated the Board on the activities of the committee in regards to Sunset at the Cellars. Director Briggs reported that Mendocino Farm Supply has agreed to donate several wasp traps for the event. Staff will look into centerpiece ideas. There will be a small auction in between sets.

 

       3.  Finance Committee – Sally Webster

 

            No report

 

      4.   Facilities Committee – Paul Conrado

 

Director Conrado reported that the demolition of the chicken coop behind the transition house has been delayed due to the heat and smoke. He also reported that he has begun the process of getting an inspection done for the shelter, using the same contractor that did the report for the transition house. Chair Boyes reported that she and Director Conrado met with Judy Albert and Debbie Ramirez to discuss the Board’s recent action regarding the Transition House. Director Conway reminded everyone that the coast office has some problems with their windows. He plans on going by soon to take a look. 

 

G         MATTERS FROM THE BOARD

           

None

 

H         ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING

August 5, 2008  6 PM 

564 S. Dora St. Ukiah

 

I           ADJOURN

 

            Chair Boyes adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm