1. Meeting called to order at 5:04pm. Convened via Zoom video conference. Attendees: Joyce Weis; Dave Miller; Timothy Ledna; Jim Williams; Paul Alanson; Alnise Wylse. A quorum was present.
2. Jim Williams opened in prayer.
3. Minutes. The board reviewed minutes of the Regular Board meeting on June 17, 2020 and the Special Meeting on July 17, 2020. (MSR Miller/Alanson) to accept both sets of minutes as presented. PASSED unanimously.
4. Signature Items. Discussed Finnell board resignation. Alnise & Jim will work on recognition for 9-years of service.
5. Board Positions.
   • Discussed Sarah Finnell board resignation. Alnise and Jim will work on recognition for 9-years of service.
   • Assignment of Board positions. Board discussed officer positions and decided to make assignment changes. (MSP Ledna/Weis) to move board members into the following roles effective immediately:
     • Jim Williams (President)
     • Joyce Weis (Secretary)
     • Paul Alanson (Treasurer). PASSED unanimously
   • Board discussed need to file Notice of Change of Officials with the Alaska Department of Commerce. Jim will initiate.
   • Board discussed Kendi Adams and on boarding process as a new board member.
   • Board reviewed list of potential board candidates. Assuming Kendi Adams becomes a board member, FYA would have 1 remaining vacancy. Jim will make discussed prospect contacts.
6. Financial report. Alnise presented an update on FYA bank account balances. She informed the board there may be two large estate donations coming in the fall. Alnise is working on COVID-19 relief grant opportunities. 114 10th Avenue building has not closed yet – title company needs Notice of Change of Officials filed with State. Jim briefed August financial statements. Discussed opportunity to use Drake house as COVID-19 quarantine shelter.
7. ED report.
   • Alnise reported that the door has 2 positive COVID-19 tests. Some tests pending. Staff stretched thin coping with COVID-19.
   • Staffing update – 1 vacancy coming, possibly more, soon
   • YHDP – RFP for “Life Navigation” project was approved.
   • Clear Water – 2 counselors on staff, possibly 1 more interested.
8. Unfinished Business
   • 114 10th Avenue (Red House) – Yukon Title needs signature from Board secretary for board minutes authorizing the purchase. Need to update the state Notice of Change of Officials filing. May have to extend earnest money agreement contract.
   • Housing Allowance – Alnise updated board. (MSP Williams/Miller) Authorize Alnise to implement housing allowance for Dave contingent on getting CPA certification that housing allowance is compliant with IRS rules. PASSED unanimously.
   • Core values meeting, schedule – tabled
9. New Business
   • Board discussed financial policies and bylaws. No action taken.
   • Board discussed possibility of additional Clear Water counselor. No action taken.
   • New board member orientation. Board decided to wait until Kendi Adams and one more board member are in place. Will schedule orientation at a later date. (move to UFB)
10. Committee Reports
    • Board discussed One Homeless Night. Alnise working.
11. Next regular board meeting scheduled for September 23, 2020 @ 5:00pm
12. Meeting adjourned at 6:57pm

Meeting minutes were approved by a majority of the board via electronic roll-call vote between 8/19 and 8/20 2020.