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Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Board of Directors Meeting May 26, 2015 Minutes In attendance: Al Gibbs, John McCarey, Mary Onken, Michael R. Pillmeier, Nolly Climes, Robin White, Noel Spencer, Kristin Jensen. Absence: Andrea Nilon, Jim Conklin, Jim Presutti, Jim Monroe, Paul Ruszkiewicz. Staff in attendance: Lucy Joyce, Peggy Kral, Denyse Variano, Jerome Christie, Peter Kosciolek, Lacie Reilly. Absence: Maire Ullrich, Karan Vanderley. Guests: Bunnie Reichle, Charlie Quinn. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Vice President Al Gibbs followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Additional Agenda Items: None Correspondence: None Reading and Approval of Minutes: Motion by Robin White, seconded by Kristin Jensen, to accept and approve the Minutes from April 27, 2015 as presented. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. President’s Report: Al Gibbs Reporting for the President was Vice President Al Gibbs. Reporting as follows: o My apologies on my absence but this is the legal date for the town of Hamptonburgh assessment Grievance Day which requires my mandatory attendance, Thank you to Al for chairing. The following were the meetings/events attended this month: May 4th – Campaign Committee May 5th – Orange County Trust check presentation May 11th – Strategic Planning May 13th – Personnel Committee May 15th – Campaign – Bountiful Harvest May 18th – Construction Committee & Executive Session with Town of Mount Hope Board Secretary’s Report: Mary Onken May 4th & 18th – Construction Committee Meeting May 7th & 15th – Campaign Committee & Bountiful Harvest meetings May 11th – Strategic Planning May 13th – Personnel Committee May 26th – Finance Committee (just prior to this meeting)
Executive Director’s Report: Lucy Joyce Education Center & 4-H Park taking a great deal of time. New Executive Director has been appointed in Rockland County.
Report of Liaison Representatives Orange County Legislators – Paul Ruszkiewicz – No Report Orange County Executive’s Office – John McCarey o Budget season is upon us. o Budget letters will be mailed shortly. o County budget remains 16 million dollars in the hole this year. o Recommend submitting a flat budget. o New government center is on hold due to court hearings.
CARET Report: Bunnie Reichle Bunnie explained what CARET is. She explained her role and responsibilities. Bunnie is representing 4-H to the Council. There are presently 106 Land Grant Institutions and gave a brief overview/history of Land Grant Institutions. Reported of happenings during the recent CARET meetings.
Program Highlights: Lacie Reilly, FCS Resource Educator Lacie presented on the Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY) Program.
Committee Reports Finance – John Russell o Finance Committee reviewed the Finance Statements prior to this meeting. Motion by John Russell, seconded by John McCarey, to accept the Financial Statements as presented. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. o Four CDs are coming due totaling $141,552.76 plus interest. Motion by John Russell, seconded by Noel Spencer, to transfer the monies to the Money Market Account at Orange County Trust. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. o Request presented to Finance Committee to employee two staff members from Dutchess County ESNY Program as Orange County employees housed in Dutchess County, supervised by Stefanie Hubert, Project Manager of ESNY Grant and Programming. Motion by John Russell, seconded by Mary Onken, to hire two staff members from Dutchess County as Orange County employees effective October 1, 2015, housed in Dutchess County as part of the ESNY Programming. Vote taken; all in favor except one opposed, John McCarey. Motion passed.
Personnel – Mary Onken o Ginny Grebeldinger, Bookkeeper, retiring. Position is being advertised. o Jen Simpson, Diary Educator, resigned – moving out of area. Position being reviewed. o Reviewing the STEP and COLA systems. o June 2nd is next scheduled meeting. Strategic Planning – Noel Spencer o Meeting held May 11th. o Reviewing Funding and Action Plan/steps. o Financial chair to attend next meeting to look at alternative funding. o Committee is updating and filling in what has been accomplished. o June 8th is next scheduled meeting at 6:30 PM. Campaign – Charlie Quinn o Two meetings have been held since becoming chair. o Developing list of people to ask as donors. o Meeting scheduled for tomorrow to review list of possible donors. o $900,000 raised last year toward the Park campaign. Construction – Al Gibbs o Meetings are being held every two weeks. o Bids out for concrete – deadline June 12th. o Poles are scheduled to go up tomorrow. o Permits secured and fee to be paid. o Coverall is not going up at this time. Program Reports 4- H Youth Development – Jerome Christie o Focus is on 4-H Showcase this time of year. o March, April, and May – busiest time of the year. o May 30th – STEM Competition begins at 6:00 PM. FCS – Denyse Variano o Board report reviewed. o RAPP Picnic will be held at the Park on July 25th during the 100th Anniversary Celebration. o Busy time of the year for FCS. o Grant – Family Services Kinship Program o Researching two United Way Grants o Summer Program: EAT, PLAY, LOVE – 7 series program beginning in July. Unfinished Business: None New Business: Lucy Joyce Campaign Event – Bountiful Harvest Celebration Sept. 26th – featuring local grown and local beverages. Town has no alcohol policy in place for town parks or green spaces.
Motion by John McCarey, seconded by Kristin Jensen, to have our attorney send request to Mount Hope attorney to make except to open container law for this event and future events. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting by Noel Spencer, seconded by Robin White. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Next scheduled meeting is Monday, June 22, 2015 beginning at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Mary Onken Board Secretary Peggy Kral Recording Secretary
BOD approved 06/22/2015
Executive Director’s Report: Lucy Joyce Education Center & 4-H Park taking a great deal of time. New Executive Director has been appointed in Rockland County.
Report of Liaison Representatives Orange County Legislators – Paul Ruszkiewicz – No Report Orange County Executive’s Office – John McCarey o Budget season is upon us. o Budget letters will be mailed shortly. o County budget remains 16 million dollars in the hole this year. o Recommend submitting a flat budget. o New government center is on hold due to court hearings.
CARET Report: Bunnie Reichle Bunnie explained what CARET is. She explained her role and responsibilities. Bunnie is representing 4-H to the Council. There are presently 106 Land Grant Institutions and gave a brief overview/history of Land Grant Institutions. Reported of happenings during the recent CARET meetings.
Program Highlights: Lacie Reilly, FCS Resource Educator Lacie presented on the Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY) Program.
Committee Reports Finance – John Russell o Finance Committee reviewed the Finance Statements prior to this meeting. Motion by John Russell, seconded by John McCarey, to accept the Financial Statements as presented. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. o Four CDs are coming due totaling $141,552.76 plus interest. Motion by John Russell, seconded by Noel Spencer, to transfer the monies to the Money Market Account at Orange County Trust. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. o Request presented to Finance Committee to employee two staff members from Dutchess County ESNY Program as Orange County employees housed in Dutchess County, supervised by Stefanie Hubert, Project Manager of ESNY Grant and Programming. Motion by John Russell, seconded by Mary Onken, to hire two staff members from Dutchess County as Orange County employees effective October 1, 2015, housed in Dutchess County as part of the ESNY Programming. Vote taken; all in favor except one opposed, John McCarey. Motion passed.
Personnel – Mary Onken o Ginny Grebeldinger, Bookkeeper, retiring. Position is being advertised. o Jen Simpson, Diary Educator, resigned – moving out of area. Position being reviewed. o Reviewing the STEP and COLA systems. o June 2nd is next scheduled meeting. Strategic Planning – Noel Spencer o Meeting held May 11th. o Reviewing Funding and Action Plan/steps. o Financial chair to attend next meeting to look at alternative funding. o Committee is updating and filling in what has been accomplished. o June 8th is next scheduled meeting at 6:30 PM. Campaign – Charlie Quinn o Two meetings have been held since becoming chair. o Developing list of people to ask as donors. o Meeting scheduled for tomorrow to review list of possible donors. o $900,000 raised last year toward the Park campaign. Construction – Al Gibbs o Meetings are being held every two weeks. o Bids out for concrete – deadline June 12th. o Poles are scheduled to go up tomorrow. o Permits secured and fee to be paid. o Coverall is not going up at this time. Program Reports 4- H Youth Development – Jerome Christie o Focus is on 4-H Showcase this time of year. o March, April, and May – busiest time of the year. o May 30th – STEM Competition begins at 6:00 PM. FCS – Denyse Variano o Board report reviewed. o RAPP Picnic will be held at the Park on July 25th during the 100th Anniversary Celebration. o Busy time of the year for FCS. o Grant – Family Services Kinship Program o Researching two United Way Grants o Summer Program: EAT, PLAY, LOVE – 7 series program beginning in July. Unfinished Business: None New Business: Lucy Joyce Campaign Event – Bountiful Harvest Celebration Sept. 26th – featuring local grown and local beverages. Town has no alcohol policy in place for town parks or green spaces.
Motion by John McCarey, seconded by Kristin Jensen, to have our attorney send request to Mount Hope attorney to make except to open container law for this event and future events. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting by Noel Spencer, seconded by Robin White. Vote taken; motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Next scheduled meeting is Monday, June 22, 2015 beginning at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Mary Onken Board Secretary Peggy Kral Recording Secretary
BOD approved 06/22/2015
