976
edits
No edit summary |
|||
(44 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
'''''These minutes | '''''These minutes were approved at the [[Board Minutes November 2016|November 2016]] board meeting.''''' | ||
== EBC Board Meeting Minutes for October 17, 2016 == | == EBC Board Meeting Minutes for October 17, 2016 == | ||
Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
* Minute-taker: Dan | * Minute-taker: Dan | ||
* Food by: Karl | * Food by: Karl | ||
* Board attendance: | * Board attendance: Jeremy, Geoff, Adrian, Nancy, , Derek, Michael | ||
* Staff attendance: | * Staff attendance: Chris C. | ||
* Regrets: | * Regrets: | ||
* Absent: | * Absent: | ||
Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
== Call to Order == | == Call to Order == | ||
* Meeting called to order by | * Meeting called to order by Jon at 6:38 pm. | ||
== Guest Speaker: Occupational Health & Safety Plan for BikeWorks (10 min) == | == Guest Speaker: Occupational Health & Safety Plan for BikeWorks (10 min) == | ||
*Dan Daerendinger introduction | *Dan Daerendinger introduction | ||
*Outline of proposed OH&S plan, | * [https://docs.google.com/document/d/119XL3N_oJwnyUFTAfUFhcAYyW0zY7BbkSZjKNTm_raM/edit Outline of proposed OH&S plan] | ||
* Roles for board, staff, and volunteers respectively | * Note: no guidelines specific to voluntary organizations, instead using provincial standards | ||
* deliverables | |||
*Roles for board, staff, and volunteers respectively | |||
* Staff/Board on HR committee: timeline for implementation | |||
* Legally, needs to be a quarterly safety meeting between staff, board (key volunteers?) | |||
* | |||
* deliverables: see above document on google docs | |||
* | |||
* Discussion notes: | * Discussion notes: | ||
** | ** Jon: no problem to ID risks; are there essential elements of a emergency management system required by law? | ||
** | ** Dan: training, alarm system, communication system, standard drill and plan (e.g. fire drill) | ||
** Dan: also things like muster point | |||
** Dan: size of workplace includes staff+volunteers+members/patrons, up to maximum occupancy of each shop | |||
** Nancy: need to get sub-committee from HR in order to help implement this with staff | |||
** Jon + many others: living on borrowed time here, and this is overdue given the exposure that we have. | |||
** Nancy: we need to do our best job given our capacity, doesn't have to be gold standard of industry | |||
** Jon: some action in time for retreat? | |||
** Geoff: biggest job is list of hazards | |||
** Nancy: biggest change is culture change | |||
** Chris: agree with Nancy. Less control in EBC compared to most workplaces. Hybrid retail environment with lots of volunteers, can be hard to train even main volunteers | |||
** Nancy: safety/OHS can be a volunteer opportunity. | |||
** Jon closes discussion @ 7:16pm | |||
* <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> '''Nancy''' will will get sub-committee together to help implement safety by December 31st. | |||
== Logistics for Next Meeting == | == Logistics for Next Meeting == | ||
Line 37: | Line 56: | ||
** However, November also for board planning retreat to set goals and action plans for coming year. See New Business, below, for discussion on retreat. | ** However, November also for board planning retreat to set goals and action plans for coming year. See New Business, below, for discussion on retreat. | ||
* Location: Room 128, Education South, U of A | * Location: Room 128, Education South, U of A | ||
* Chair: | * Chair: Adrian | ||
* Minute-taker: | * Minute-taker: Geoff | ||
* Food by: | * Food by: Jon | ||
== Approval of Agenda, Minutes, Reports (5 min) == | == Approval of Agenda, Minutes, Reports (5 min) == | ||
{{Motion | {{Motion | ||
|motion=To approve this October agenda, the [http://edmontonbikes.ca/w/Board_Minutes_September_2016 Sept 2016] minutes), and reports as presented below. | |motion=To approve this October agenda, the [http://edmontonbikes.ca/w/Board_Minutes_September_2016 Sept 2016] minutes), and reports as presented below. | ||
|first= | |first= Anna | ||
|second= | |second= Nancy | ||
|yes= | |yes= 8 | ||
|no= | |no= 0 | ||
|abstain= | |abstain= 0 | ||
|result= | |result= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 56: | Line 75: | ||
=== Treasurer's Report - Geoff === | === Treasurer's Report - Geoff === | ||
* Bookkeeper - brief discussion on hiring process | * Bookkeeper - brief discussion on hiring process | ||
** Our bookkeeper (contractor) resigned in September. | ** Our bookkeeper (contractor) resigned in September. | ||
** New posting has been issued on website and social media: [http://edmontonbikes.ca/job-bookkeeper-2016/ edmontonbikes.ca/job-bookkeeper-2016/] (see all job postings we've done in the past at [http://edmontonbikes.ca/category/news/jobs/ edmontonbikes.ca/category/news/jobs/]). Please circulate to your contacts! | ** New posting has been issued on website and social media: [http://edmontonbikes.ca/job-bookkeeper-2016/ edmontonbikes.ca/job-bookkeeper-2016/] (see all job postings we've done in the past at [http://edmontonbikes.ca/category/news/jobs/ edmontonbikes.ca/category/news/jobs/]). Please circulate to your contacts! | ||
** Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. | ** Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. | ||
** Jonathon, Seraphim, and Geoff are helping on bookkeeper hiring process | |||
** Geoff eager to get hiring process done immediately, impacts quality of books | |||
** | |||
{{Motion | |||
|motion=Board grants hiring committee (Jonathan, Seraphim, Geoff) the responsibility to hire a bookkeeper prior to next board meeting if possible. | |||
|first= Geoff | |||
|second= Derek | |||
|yes= 7 | |||
|no= 0 | |||
|abstain= 0 | |||
|result= | |||
}} | |||
=== Executive Director's Report - Chris === | === Executive Director's Report - Chris === | ||
Line 66: | Line 99: | ||
=== H.R. Committee Report - Nancy === | === H.R. Committee Report - Nancy === | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/a/edmontonbikes.ca/document/d/1Zjicrcw1-oQq4ccCG4RC8Hp6XEoIP40aqMLvJeGKaK4/edit?usp=sharing H.R. Committee Report October 2016] - submitted by Nancy Oct | *[https://docs.google.com/a/edmontonbikes.ca/document/d/1Zjicrcw1-oQq4ccCG4RC8Hp6XEoIP40aqMLvJeGKaK4/edit?usp=sharing H.R. Committee Report October 2016] - submitted by Nancy Oct 16 | ||
=== Policy Committee Report - Dan === | === Policy Committee Report - Dan === | ||
Line 103: | Line 136: | ||
* What were the successful parts? What are improvements that we can make for 2017? | * What were the successful parts? What are improvements that we can make for 2017? | ||
* Discussion: | * Discussion: | ||
** | ** Successes: Derek: venue | ||
** | ** Nancy: efficient | ||
** Karl: good environment | |||
** Michael: good participation | |||
** Improvements: | |||
** Seraphim: a few members got off topic, should stick to agenda; volunteer awards were a bit long | |||
** Derek: printed version of volunteer awards available (maybe in annual report?) | |||
** Nancy: move volunteer awards to a specific volunteer appreciation award night? | |||
** Adrian: bike parking a problem, not enough, should have brought our racks in. | |||
** Geoff: how to get more people out? | |||
** Jon: at retreat, discuss quality and value of AGM. | |||
** Michael: Molly wasn't able to attend, would have been valuable. Overall needs bigger link to YCR2. | |||
** Nancy: is there a way to push AGM back to better prepare reports? | |||
* <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> ''' | * <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> '''Retreat coordinator''' will add discussion of AGM to planning retreat. | ||
=== Alberta Bikes Conference Highlights (10 min) Karl === | === Alberta Bikes Conference Highlights (10 min) Karl === | ||
Line 122: | Line 157: | ||
* 4th annual conference occurred [http://albertabikes.ca/program/ Sept 17-18 in Canmore] this year. Edmonton speakers included Karly Coleman, MLA David Sheperd. | * 4th annual conference occurred [http://albertabikes.ca/program/ Sept 17-18 in Canmore] this year. Edmonton speakers included Karly Coleman, MLA David Sheperd. | ||
* EBC sponsored 4 participamt registrations (or whatever $600 would buy) in our Aug in camera minutes. Did these get used? | * EBC sponsored 4 participamt registrations (or whatever $600 would buy) in our Aug in camera minutes. Did these get used? | ||
* Discussion notes: | * Discussion notes: Karl notes 100 attendees; great success with good breadth of speakers. Theme on cycle tourism. Sustainability of the conference is important; next year's focus may be on advocacy. Karl is looking to EBC board members or volunteers to contribute to the conference organization next year. | ||
** | ** Anna: prior EBC board members have contributed to conference organization and even started the whole thing (Thanks Bernadette!) | ||
** | ** | ||
=== Business Item 3 (__ min)=== | === Business Item 3 (__ min)=== | ||
Line 172: | Line 195: | ||
=== Getting Things Done! Committees === | === Getting Things Done! Committees === | ||
* EBC board currently has 4 committees: | * EBC board currently has 4 committees: | ||
** Executive = President Jon, VP Nancy, Treasurer Geoff, Secretary | ** Executive = President Jon, VP Nancy, Treasurer Geoff, Secretary Derek | ||
** Human Resources Committee = Nancy, Geoff, | ** Human Resources Committee = Nancy, Geoff, | ||
** Policy Committee = Dan, | ** Policy Committee = Dan, Jasmine, | ||
** Strategic Committee = Derek, Karl, | ** Strategic Committee = Derek, Karl, Adrian. | ||
== Approval of Agenda, Minutes, Reports (5 min) == | |||
{{Motion | |||
|motion=To appoint the following board members to the executive positions President: Jonathan Woelber; VP Nancy Milakovic; Secretary: Derek Pluim; Treasurer: Geoff Hansen | |||
|first= Jon | |||
|second= Anna | |||
|yes= 7 | |||
|no= 0 | |||
|abstain= 0 | |||
|result= | |||
}} | |||
=== Scheduling Monthly Board Meetings === | === Scheduling Monthly Board Meetings === | ||
Line 184: | Line 219: | ||
=== Logistics for Nov Board Retreat (15 min) Anna and Jonathan=== | === Logistics for Nov Board Retreat (15 min) Anna and Jonathan=== | ||
* Dates: | * Dates: Friday 18th evening & Sun Nov 20 afternoon | ||
** [https://docs.google.com/a/edmontonbikes.ca/forms/d/1-9Znt0fmwUftRYtsiyG9hy_QRfxP3nlokusucH_RhU0/edit?usp=drive_web results of board availability poll] | ** [https://docs.google.com/a/edmontonbikes.ca/forms/d/1-9Znt0fmwUftRYtsiyG9hy_QRfxP3nlokusucH_RhU0/edit?usp=drive_web results of board availability poll] | ||
* <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> ''' | * Time: Fri 6:30-9:30 Friday; Sunday 1pm-4pm | ||
* Location: NAIT (Nancy to book) | |||
* Agenda: TBD by Exec committee at next board meeting (14th) | |||
* <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> '''Nancy''' to book NAIT rooms for 18th and 20th for board retreat. | |||
=== Sharing Round Table === | === Sharing Round Table === | ||
Line 208: | Line 236: | ||
{{Motion | {{Motion | ||
|motion=To go <i>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_camera in camera]</i>. | |motion=To go <i>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_camera in camera]</i>. | ||
|first= | |first= Nancy | ||
|second= | |second= Anna | ||
|yes= | |yes=7 | ||
|no= | |no=0 | ||
|abstain= | |abstain=0 | ||
|result= | |result= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Motion | {{Motion | ||
|motion=To close the <i>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_camera in camera]</i> discussion. | |motion=To close the <i>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_camera in camera]</i> discussion. | ||
|first= | |first=Geoff | ||
|second= | |second=Adrian | ||
|yes= | |yes=7 | ||
|no= | |no=0 | ||
|abstain= | |abstain=0 | ||
|result= | |result= | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Adjournment == | == Adjournment == | ||
{{Motion | {{Motion | ||
|motion=To adjourn the meeting at | |motion=To adjourn the meeting at 9:38pm. | ||
|first= | |first= Dan | ||
|second= | |second= everyone | ||
|yes= | |yes=7 | ||
|no= | |no=0 | ||
|abstain= | |abstain=0 | ||
|result= | |result= | ||
}} | }} |