Easy Does It

Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes for January 22, 2001

Present: Jonah Markowitz, Peter Trier (on telephone), Leslie Gordon, Denise Glagau, Rose Acampora, Nick Feldman, Jesse Townley, Jay, Hale Zukas

The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. was started at 6:40 p.m.

Approval of Dec. 18, 2000 minutes
Jonah requested that his name be added to list of names on the fund raising committee; Jesse requested that minutes from executive meeting be struck.
Motion approved that Jonah's name be added and notes from executive meeting be struck, although they will remain. Minutes will be taken at executive meetings, but are not available to the public.

Public Comment
Anne Shelton has written a letter to request donations from Goodwill, Salvation Army, St. Vincent De Paul. Letter accepted and Ms. Shelton encouraged to continue her quest for donations for Easy Does It.

Comments on Agenda
Leslie added City Council Meeting to be discussed after item 7
Jesse added Report of Executive Council after item 8
Rose added Discussion of Wages after item 11
Leslie suggested that item 14 would have to wait.
Jonah requested Ken Crow Fund/bad check policy be added under action items
Rose: Move 13b to discussion item; strike #8
Motion was made to approve agenda with changes; approved with no opposition

Presidents Report (Leslie)
Working on fund raising, expanding and providing better services, increasing salaries.

Executive Directors Report (Rose/Nick)
Since last board meeting hired one female and one male attendant; female quit,
lost one male attendant, still researching Employment Opportunities.
Gathering estimates for door and bathroom.
Signed lease on office, through June 2002.
Hired two case managers.
There followed a discussion on: why Jennifer Howes and Karen did not renew contracts; definition of case manager; hiring of client advocate; background of new case managers, Aaron and Kuniko; responsibilities of case managers and clients.
Followed by discussion on compliance with minimum wage: Doug Farmer's concerns; definition of uncontrollable and controlled standby; goals, technicalities.
It was decided that Executive Directors should get Doug Farmer to write a legal report by February 5 on what Easy Does It's compliance should be in regards to new minimum wage laws.
Service coordinator position: six applications; starting dates; training; coverage of shifts

Financial Report (Jay)
Handed out report for past six months, ending Dec. 31, 2000. Will answer questions at next meeting. Took out loan from Wells Fargo for $15,000.00. Have not processed invoices since Oct. Moving ahead with phone lines and legal fees.

Secretary's Report (Jonah)
Notes from past meetings will be put on disk

Executive Director Search (Peter)
18 candidates, narrowed down to 8; will have a candidate to recommend to the board by next meeting.
There followed a discussion on Rose and Nick's contracts culminating in a motion to extend their contract to March 31. Motion passed.

Report of Executive Council (Jesse)
Four basic parts: executive committee, development committee, two changes to by laws: email & how goals are identified and implemented
There followed a discussion on what makes up a quorum, who can vote, pros and cons of email. Motion was made that Development Committee is approved, all else tabled for now. Motion carried.

City Council Meeting (Jay)
Need to strategize before meeting tomorrow night.
There followed a discussion on usage of the pending $50,000 (not for equipment); number of meetings with Council of Disability (quarterly rather than their suggested monthly); relevance of staff members at city council meetings; overuse policy; definition and responsibilities of case managers; attendant referrals; professional, mature representation at meetings.

Attendant of the Month
Can we get plaques donated?

Motion to Adjourn Meeting
Meeting adjourned 9:45 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Susan Parker