Minutes
of Regular Meeting
of the
Board of Directors of the
Lopez
Center for Community and Arts
February
13, 2012
Upon notice duly given, a regular meeting of the Board of
Directors of Lopez Center for Community and Arts (the “LCCA”) was held on
February 13, 2012, commencing at 5:00 p.m. Lexi Taylor, Raiti Waerness, Shawn Westervelt, Bob Sundquist, Barbara Fulton, Rich Youde, Georgeana Cook, Terri
Roush, Nia Bartolucci, and Barbara
Carver participated in the meeting, as did Janet Baltzer
the LCCA Director and Robert Harrison, the LCCA Assistant Director. Also present was Bill Evans.
As the first order of business, upon motion duly made and
seconded, the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 9,
2012 were approved.
As the next order of business, Bill Evans, Lopez School
Superintendent spoke to the board about the upcoming bond election. He also discussed the current status of the
school, and thanked the board for the free school days at the center. Following his discussion, Bill excused
himself and left the meeting.
Bob Sundquist then presented the LCCA 2012 budget. Income for the year includes a transfer of $20,000
from endowment earnings to be used in operations. After discussion, upon motion
duly made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED,: the LCCA hereby
adopts the attached budget showing total income for 2012 of $145,340 and total
net income for the year of $4,880.
Next, Terri Roush briefed the directors on the status of
Sally’s garden fence design. We are
waiting for the design to be presented so the next steps can be planned. Terri further reported that Opalco has outlined a project for the Farmer’s Market
involving burying a cable along Lopez Road, but a timeline has not yet been
determined. Opalco does not want to disrupt the
operation of the Farmers Market.
Robert Harrison then presented a proposal to acquire two laptop
computers. Robert said use of laptops would lessen the issue of congestion in
the office. In addition, with the
approval of the Board of Directors, employees could work from home using the
laptops. After further discussion, it
was agreed that guidelines for use of computers or other valuable equipment
off-premises should be developed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the
following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, the LCCA shall purchase two laptop computers
and accessories, as proposed in the attachment.
Up to $200.00 may be expended for additional accessories if needed.
Next, Janet Baltzer asked the
board’s permission for 2013 application of LTAC grant which is due at the end
of March. Upon motion duly made and
seconded the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED,: The LCCA shall apply
for a grant from LTAC for 2013.
Next, Janet reported on what’s happening at Lopez Center
from February 13th to April 28th (see attached). She also reported that Abbey Road Live will
be performing outside on July 3rd, and that the July 4th
BBQ will most likely happen again this year.
Janet further reported the entry way and meeting room was
painted at the end of January by LAG members.
Janet will send thank you letters to each individual for their time and
effort.
Next,
Barb
Fulton reported the attached letter is ready to be sent out mid-March and
requested the Board’s approval. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the
following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED,:
the attached letter shall be sent in mid-March to the names on the second
Friends’ list.
As the final item of business, Raiti
Waerness outlined a possible fundraising idea. The
idea is to attract a well-known figure from the arts, or another interesting
field, to talk at a luncheon at the Center.
Income would be generated from ticket sales. After discussion, it was agreed this idea is
worth pursuing. There was no further
action taken.
There being no further business, Lexi adjourned the
meeting at 7:00 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Barbara Carver, Secretary