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Present:
Board Members (with representation): David Bauermeister (NABC), Jane Burton-Bell (ARC), Bruce Gregory (CD), Greg Hertel (Port of FH), Candace Jagel (WSU Ext.), Megan Jones (at large), Elaine Kendall (FMA), Cloud Oakes (at large), Suzy Pingree (at large), Madden Surbaugh (restaurants), Bill Watson (EDC), Peggy Weir (FMA)
Absent: Rick Hughes (Orcas Farmers Market), Rebecca Moore (FMA), Rob Waldron (IGFC)
Project Director: Lovel Pratt
Observer and subcommittee member: Hawk Pingree
The meeting convened at 1:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Motion (by Bill, seconded by Bruce): We approve the minutes of the May 6 board meeting as written with one change: Jane's representation should be ARC, not FMA. The motion was passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Bill reviewed the current finances and the draft budget dated 5.15.08, which he had previously distributed.
Action Item: For budgeting purposes, Lovel will provide Bill with an estimate of the cost of an outreach brochure.
Motion (by Jane, seconded by Elaine): We will pay Vance's invoice of $1000 for speaking at the fundraising dinner. The motion passed unanimously.
PROJECT MANAGER'S REPORT
Motion (by Bill, seconded by Megan): Whereas participation in a farm-to-school program is consistent with our mission and vision, we express interest in participating in the farm-to-school program currently under development by Chef Tom French for the San Juan Island School District, on the condition that funding is provided for the coordinator’s position and that we approve of the job description and project timeline. The motion passed unanimously with one abstention.
Action item: Lovel will continue to interface with Tom on this as the idea develops. She will get back to Tom and communicate the message above.
Action item: The committee will research health department requirements for building renovation for the purpose of a farmers market. We will ask Mark Thompkins for help in this.
LOVEL'S CONTRACT
Motion (by Madden, seconded by Megan): We will hire Lovel as an independent contractor on a six-month basis. The motion passed unanimously.
AG TENT AT THE FAIR
Elaine will represent the Ag Guild and work with Eliza Buck on the ag tent.