Minutes
Board Meeting
August 15, 1999

 

The meeting was conducted on NetMeeting for all Board Members attending. More than a quorum attended - Gerard, Jan, Mitchel, Nancy, Shirley, Roger, and Ron. All votes carried without opposition.

1. Report on Prototype Progress

- The Bermed Hut foundation has been cleared of trees

- The Campground path has also been cleared, firewood from these trees

- The Short Wave radio transmitter has been shipped, and antenna erected

- The Worm Beds are established, and shredding mulch for fodder in process

- The Family Garden has corn, beans, squash, and fruit trees bearing

- Seed Saving is in process, collecting from the garden and fruit trees

 

2. Report on Skipped Board Meetings

- July was skipped due to lack of business to attend to

- September may be skipped due to relocation of the President to Wisconsin

 

3. Vote on Seed Purchase Gift

- $100 gift was accepted with conditions

- Roger and Toni, the active hubs have selected vegetables, herbs, and grains

- Roger is in the process of making a purchase with this $100 and the prior gift

4. Report on E-Mail Vote for TV Clip

- Additional $280 to cover costs incurred by Geson was approved, via e-mail vote

- Vote via e-mail, as the only July business, and not requiring discussion

 

5. Vote on TV Clip Content/Format

- Vote tabled pending further review of clip, not seen by many Board Members yet

- CD-ROM will be mailed around to members not yet viewing the clip

- Michel feels the clip needs weather change emphasis, Jan and Nancy feel it is OK

- Discussion on content/format and approach to TV stations to occur on tt-inc list

- Selective and targeted mailing, after verification of reception, the likely mode

- A September Board Meeting likely on this issue

 

6. Vote on Quickbooks for Internal Auditor

- Resolution on GIF copies of Quickbook output from Treasurer not adequate

- Bylaws in support of electronic syncing between Auditor and Treasurer

- Board authorized purchase of Quickbooks '99 for Jan, $120 approximately

- Adequate funds in the Corporate Account, per Balance Sheet