Board Minutes October 2019: Difference between revisions
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* Purpose of raising more revenue isn't an end unto itself. It's to help make the organization more sustainable and bring benefit to the organization. | * Purpose of raising more revenue isn't an end unto itself. It's to help make the organization more sustainable and bring benefit to the organization. | ||
* Two volunteers are excited to help with the certification program | * Two volunteers are excited to help with the certification program | ||
** Should be a priority to make contact with them again to keep them engaged | ** Should be a priority to make contact with them again to keep them engaged - Mark will do this. | ||
* Next steps would be to get volunteers to get an program coordinator and an operations coordinator | * Next steps would be to get volunteers to get an program coordinator and an operations coordinator | ||
** The way we operationalize this is up to us (sub-committee with some board members, independent volunteers) | ** The way we operationalize this is up to us (sub-committee with some board members, independent volunteers) | ||
* Did we compare this program to other cities' similar programs? | |||
** We based it off of previous NPBI's report; didn't reach out directly | |||
** Could be useful for volunteers to reach out to other organizations' similar programs to determine which pitfalls to avoid. | |||
** Hope is to give volunteers autonomy in running the program to maintain their enthusiasm, and launch the program soon. Avoid micromanaging. | |||
== Current and Completed Business == | == Current and Completed Business == | ||
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=== Signage at BikeWorks North - Sarah ( | === Signage at BikeWorks North - Sarah (10 min) === | ||
* | * Signage for the awning has been printed, but may be too cold to put up | ||
** Determining whether the awning can come down for the installation process | |||
** Should have signage soon! | |||
== New Business == | == New Business == | ||
=== AGM To Do List - Jasmine (15 min) === | === AGM To Do List - Jasmine (15 min) === | ||
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JWzZoVCSTnoQKkfaSL2yS1QJwMTZB-yCApFcIjEVvYA/edit Board and Staff To Do List] | |||
* Reviewed and updated staff and board task list | * Reviewed and updated staff and board task list | ||
** Made updates based on available staff and timelines | |||
** Will send out this to-do list to entire board | |||
* Need to figure out whether to use a screen or screen stand-in | * Need to figure out whether to use a screen or screen stand-in | ||
* AGM Location | |||
** Uncertain about the quality of the hall - are there other alternatives? | |||
** We've already changed the date and location once, and the venue is okay | |||
** Finding and promoting another location would be a headache | |||
** An easier option would be to rent equipment to make the space more suitable | |||
* Budget | |||
** Will need to vote on this over email; even if you're okay with the budget, you still need to chime in | |||
** Aim to get budget out to the board by October 14. Deadline for approval of budget is October 25 | |||
=== Draft Budget Review - Chris (30 min) === | === Draft Budget Review - Chris (30 min) === | ||
* | * In the FY 2020 tab, the budgets per month are based on actuals from the last fiscal year | ||
** Where Actuals are blank, the values would be based on the budgeted numbers for that month (based on the previous year's actuals) | |||
* In the Previous Year and Adjustments Tab | |||
** We can adjust the budgeted values based on the "Adjustments" columns; if we're anticipating things to be better or worse for different budget items | |||
** To account for other factors (Yes/No), see the "Options" section | |||
* Refer to last year's budget to see what format this one should be formatted in | |||
* Need to factor in new bookkeeper's pay | |||
* Need to add the property tax exemption to the budget as well (add to Options) | |||
* If you want to play around with the options or adjustments, make a copy of the spreadsheet to work on it | |||
* Discussion on Options | |||
** Increase bike builder wage | |||
*** Currently builds bikes, trains volunteers, cleans the shop, teaches classes | |||
*** Given the property tax exemption, can increase wage to pay a living wage | |||
*** Look into whether adding benefits would be an option | |||
** Add a second bike builder | |||
*** Risks could be lack of space for storage and lack of bike sales once bikes are built up (but low risk because bikes can be sold later if not immediately) | |||
*** Generally, bike builders pay for themselves through the improved bike sales | |||
** Contingency | |||
*** Extra funding for unanticipated costs | |||
** If there's the launch of the bike-friendly certification, may be some associated start-up costs | |||
* Jeremy, Mike S., and Chris to meet to talk details of the budget | |||
** Molly and Coreen to be consulted on projections for next year | |||
=== North Shop Lease Renewal - Jeremy/Mike S. (30 min) === | === North Shop Lease Renewal - Jeremy/Mike S. (30 min) === | ||
* | * We're required to give 6 months' notice if we want to leave | ||
* Should we renew, if so how long, should we push for better rates? | |||
** Aim for 3 years' lease, for current rate or better | |||
* What has changed since the last time we were looking to find a new location? | |||
** Internally, things have changed; now the North Shop's revenue stream is doing better | |||
** The property tax exemption might allow us to go for a more central location; more affordable | |||
=== Year-end Board Survey - Jasmine (5 min) === | === Year-end Board Survey - Jasmine (5 min) === | ||
* | * Complete it if you haven't! | ||
=== Non-Profit Board Intern Introduction - Sarah (10 min) === | === Non-Profit Board Intern Introduction - Sarah (10 min) === | ||
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* Chris is a 6th year student in Bio major, history minor | * Chris is a 6th year student in Bio major, history minor | ||
=== New Board Members - Jeremy (10) === | === New Board Members - Jeremy (10 min) === | ||
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{{Motion | |||
|motion=To appoint Talha Zafar as a Bike Edmonton board member. | |||
|first=Jeremy | |||
|second=Mark | |||
|yes=5 | |||
|no=0 | |||
|abstain=0 | |||
|result= | |||
}} | |||
=== Board Meeting Location - Jeremy (10 min)=== | === Board Meeting Location - Jeremy (10 min)=== | ||
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|motion=To go in camera | |motion=To go in camera | ||
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|second= | |second=Mike S. | ||
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|no= | |no=0 | ||
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{{Motion | {{Motion | ||
|motion=To go out of camera | |motion=To go out of camera | ||
|first= | |first= Jasmine | ||
|second= | |second= Mike S. | ||
|yes= | |yes=5 | ||
|no= | |no=0 | ||
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{{Motion | {{Motion | ||
|motion=To adjourn the board meeting. | |motion=To adjourn the board meeting. | ||
|first= | |first= Jeremy | ||
|second= | |second= | ||
|yes= | |yes= | ||