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'''''These minutes are not yet approved. They are scheduled for review and approval at the upcoming board meeting.'''''
'''''These minutes are approved.'''''


== Bike Edmonton Board Meeting Minutes for December 2019 ==
== Bike Edmonton Board Meeting Minutes for December 2019 ==
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== Logistics for Next Meeting ==
== Logistics for Next Meeting ==
* Date: January 14, 2020
* Date: January 13, 2020
* Location:  
* Location:  
* Chair: Mike S.
* Chair: Mike S.
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   |motion=To approve this December 9 agenda, the [[Board Minutes October 2019|October 2019]] minutes, and reports as presented below.
   |motion=To approve this December 9 agenda, the [[Board Minutes October 2019|October 2019]] minutes, and reports as presented below.
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=== Awning Update - Sarah (5 min) ===
=== Awning Update - Sarah (5 min) ===
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* Awning is done and up at BWN!!
* Payment is still outstanding; Jeremy will mail


== New Business ==
== New Business ==
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   |motion=To appoint Jeremy Shepherd as President, Mike Sacha as Vice-President, Talha Zafar as Treasurer and Jasmine Farahbakhsh as Secretary of the Bike Edmonton board for 2019-20
   |motion=To appoint Jeremy Shepherd as President, Mike Sacha as Vice-President, Talha Zafar as Treasurer and Jasmine Farahbakhsh as Secretary of the Bike Edmonton board for 2019-20
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=== Ongoing and new priorities for the Board - Jeremy (15 min) ===
=== Ongoing and new priorities for the Board - Jeremy (15 min) ===
* Reviewed the seven strategic areas developed in the board planning session
* Reviewed the existing goals from all committees, determined which to continue and which to leave
* Emerged with two committees:
** HR/Admin/Business Review Committee
*** OH&S
*** Financial Processes Review
** Outreach / Marketing
*** Program review
*** Volunteer recruitment, engagement, retention
*** Marketing strategy
*** Bike-friendly business certification
** (Charitable Status - formed at a later time)
* Bike Rack
** Policy review
** Bylaw review
** Job description review
** Google Drive organization


=== Additional priorities - Discussion - Jeremy (10 min) ===
=== Additional priorities discussion - Jeremy (10 min) ===
* Review Bike Edmonton policies including template  
* Review Bike Edmonton policies including template  
* Board Blog  
* Board Blog  
** Aim to have regular board contributions to this area to keep our members and the public in-the-know on what's happening
** First post could be welcome to the new board and alert about vacancies.  Eventually could features profiles of members.
** Rachel to take first steps in creating questions for board members to answer.
** Annya willing to do the first article
* Support for Bike Edmonton 40th anniversary; and Spoke 10th Anniversary
* Support for Bike Edmonton 40th anniversary; and Spoke 10th Anniversary
** Molly to present a more solid plan at January meeting
** Possibility of a bike scavenger hunt tied to the 40th anniversary
** Spoke anniversary could involve the individual who started the Spoke.  Could celebrate, fundraise, involve alumni.
* Slack accounts for the Board Slack and G Suite
* Slack accounts for the Board Slack and G Suite
** Optional way for committees to stay in touch
* Tech support for Bike Edmonton accounts - Sarah has the power to help with this


=== North Shop Lease negotiations - Mike S. (20 min) ===
=== North Shop Lease negotiations - Jeremy (20 min) ===
* North Shop lease expires in February 2020 (we went for a shorter term to explore other options)
* Ideas re: Renewing Lease
** If we were to renew, should be for 1 or 2 years
** Proposal is to renew the north shop lease - approx. $13/sq. foot
** Lease rates are down, so there could be room to negotiate our rates down.
** There has been a lot of investment into the North Shop - indoor renovations (portable), awning, fence to the scrap yard
** Would the move be supported by membership?
* Ideas re: Moving
** Current location is working well, though if we did want to move, the indoor renovations are portable, and there were minimal outdoor upgrades.
** Ideal for it to be near bike infrastructure
** If we are to consider a new place, we would need to decide soon, given upcoming end to the lease
** A more central north shop could have a greater volunteer pool, possibly more parking, proximity to public transit.
** Kickstarter could be enacted, as it was for the south shop move
** The current area has some safety concerns (perceived and actual), so that could be a benefit to a move
** High vacancy rate, so would make it a better time to move
* General consensus:  We'll seriously look for an alternative north shop, but would extend for a year if nothing comes through.
** Matt will check in with realtor


=== Payroll/ Bookkeeper Update - Jeremy (10 min) ===
=== Payroll/ Bookkeeper Update - Jeremy (10 min) ===
* Moving to Quickbooks, as recommended by bookkeeper
* Need to submit paperwork to get the accounts set up


=== Exec-staff meeting update - Jeremy (10 min) ===
=== Exec-staff meeting update - Jeremy (10 min) ===
* Staff have offered to meet with President, Vice President, and former Vice President to discuss how the staff and board can facilitate better communications.
* If board has ideas of how the board and staff can work more synergistically, email Jeremy.
* Jeremy to schedule meeting with staff.
=== Board Volunteer Hour Tracking - Jasmine (10 min) ===
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WPjY-Q2xiBx1Pq-YUMcgny_aYi34VcpyC5v9Hss1jJQ/edit#gid=50 Hour Tracking Spreadsheet]


=== Board Meeting Location - All (10 min) ===
=== Board Meeting Location - All (10 min) ===
* ECHA Boardroom
** Has a computer and projector
** No cost to booking
* SUB Classroom
** Same size as the retreat space
** No cost to booking
** Has technology
* Stanley Milner Library
** Scheduled to open in February
** Uncertain about fees
* Strathcona Community League
** $110/month to rent that space (on the first Monday of the month)
** Could exchange some Bike Edmonton services to get a discount on the space
** Have a projector and screen
* Old Strathcona Library/MEC
** Have meeting spaces that we can rent free until 9PM
** Concern about bike safety at the library


=== Schedule a time to meet with your committees - ALL BOARD (10 min) ===
=== Schedule a time to meet with your committees - ALL BOARD (10 min) ===
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   |motion=To adjourn the board meeting.
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