CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES November 27, 2017 Call to Order by President Greg White at 7:20 pm. Members Present- Greg White, Jeff O’Brien, Matt Overfield, Paul Holley, Sarah Nickerson, George Haffendan, Tom Hockran, Shelly Wells, Max Martin, Mark Sullenberger Others Present: Emily Reynolds, Darcy Cramer Excused: Tim Black, Breeanne Agett, John Hemmer-Leg. Rep Absent: Andy Joy, Elisabeth Rankin – Leg. Rep Members welcomed to Mark Sullenberger Minutes – October 23, 2017 Motion by Jeff seconded by Paul to approve minutes of the October 23, 2017 Board of Directors meeting as presented. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Finance Committee report given by Sarah Nickerson and Darcy Cramer. Motion by Sarah seconded by Max to accept the financial report pending financial review. 9 Ayes 0 nays Motion passed unanimously. County Legislators report given by John Hemmer and Elizabeth Rankin. Representatives not present Program Reports distributed on the board website Executive Director Report on the website Program Committee Reports: 4-H report given by Jeff O Brien and Matt Overfield Green Tie Affair is coming up Awards Ceremony had 100 people in attendance and went well Agriculture report given by George Haffendan. 4th quarter meeting went well. 2 of the 3 new members were there and seem excited to help the program in the future. Master Gardener Report given by Mark Sullenberger. Copy included with notes Old Business: none New Business: Motion by Tom to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Beef Program Budget of $7,900.00, as presented. Seconded by Jeff. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Jeff to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Snack Bar Program Budget of $32,150.00, as presented. Seconded by Sarah. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Sarah to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Goat Program Budget of $6,480.00, as presented. Seconded by Matt. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously.. Motion by Tom to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Teen Ambassadors Program Budget of $835.00, as presented. Seconded by Matt. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Matt to combine the Dairy Youth Explorers designated fund and the 4-H Dairy Youth Designated fund. Seconded by Tom. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by George to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Dairy Budget of $6,250.00, as presented. Seconded by Jeff. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Sarah to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Program Budget of $225,144.29, as presented. Seconded by Jeff. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Tom to approve 2018 Agricultural Program Budget of $417,078.16, as presented. Seconded by Matt. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Jeff for approval to set up access to the credit card online payment center to make online card payments via the association checking account. Seconded by Max. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Additions: Max inquired how relations have been with the Fair President. Emily reported that things are about the same and she has only had one opportunity to talk with him since his request for financial information. The fair president indicated to her that there are no further questions from his board. Max inquired about the New county executives position on agriculture and CCE. Emily indicated that George Borrello is the new county executive and has been a strong supporter of CCE programming and the Agricultural Industry in the past and we hope he continues Announcements: Next regular meeting Monday, January 22, 2018, 2 pm at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, finance at 1 pm Adjournment: Motion made by Tom to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Max at 8:24 p.m.
Motion by Jeff to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Snack Bar Program Budget of $32,150.00, as presented. Seconded by Sarah. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Sarah to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Goat Program Budget of $6,480.00, as presented. Seconded by Matt. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously.. Motion by Tom to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Teen Ambassadors Program Budget of $835.00, as presented. Seconded by Matt. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Matt to combine the Dairy Youth Explorers designated fund and the 4-H Dairy Youth Designated fund. Seconded by Tom. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by George to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Dairy Budget of $6,250.00, as presented. Seconded by Jeff. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Sarah to approve 2018 4-H Youth Development Program Budget of $225,144.29, as presented. Seconded by Jeff. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Tom to approve 2018 Agricultural Program Budget of $417,078.16, as presented. Seconded by Matt. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Jeff for approval to set up access to the credit card online payment center to make online card payments via the association checking account. Seconded by Max. 9 Ayes 0 nays. Motion passed unanimously. Additions: Max inquired how relations have been with the Fair President. Emily reported that things are about the same and she has only had one opportunity to talk with him since his request for financial information. The fair president indicated to her that there are no further questions from his board. Max inquired about the New county executives position on agriculture and CCE. Emily indicated that George Borrello is the new county executive and has been a strong supporter of CCE programming and the Agricultural Industry in the past and we hope he continues Announcements: Next regular meeting Monday, January 22, 2018, 2 pm at the Frank Bratt Ag Center, finance at 1 pm Adjournment: Motion made by Tom to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Max at 8:24 p.m.
