October 19, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm. Board members in attendance: Jim Williams, Leland Rich, Kendi Adams. A quorum was present. Also present: Brian Taylor, ED.
- Opening Prayer (Brian)
- Meeting Agenda MSP Leland, Jim.
- Meeting Minutes
- September minutes not ready. Approve in November
- Board Housekeeping
- Thank you notes, signatures – none.
- Board member recruitment – Kendi has a potential candidate.
- Financial Report
- See agenda for reports.
- Seeing first billing revenue come in from Keystone.
- Donor giving starting to pick up.
- ED Report
- Brian started report by reflecting on the changes that have occurred at FYA since this time last year. We are blessed! Ann is booking more clients. 990 tax return should be done in the next week. Facilities planning moving forward with CB.
- Unfinished Business
- 2021 990 Tax return – RJG wrapping up. Should be filing within the next week.
- Continue facilities planning. See facilities plan attached to agenda.
- CDBG close out with City of Fairbanks – Jim followed up with Margarita – state agency is concerned the Door may not be used as a public facility, per the CDBG agreement. I assured the City we would keep the facility as a youth shelter and if we need to incorporate a plat note or some sort of set of terms to guarantee that, we’re open. Goal is to have an ordinance in front of the city council in January.
- New Business
- 2023 Operating budget. Board discussed operating priorities: facilities planning, wages and benefits (competitive). Brian to have DRAFT budget for November board meeting. Will meet in December only to adopt a 2023 budget.
- Holidays & Staff Appreciation. Discussed options and staff preferences. Decision: Staff/Board dinner on Friday, December 9th. 5:30pm. Board to meet briefly for December meeting to adopt 2023 budget. See if board can swing by the shelter periodically during the holidays. Kids (and staff!) like gifts!
- Committee Report
- Executive (Jim) nothing to report.
- Engagement & Outreach (Kendi) nothing to report.
- Compliance (vacant)
- Next Meeting(s) or Events
- Next Board Meeting Nov. 16th. 5:30pm. Location: Keystone
- Adjourned at 6:03 pm.
