Counselor Salary
I propose that the board restores David Bates salary to its previous level, beginning 1April 2019
New Bank Account
I move that FYA opens a new account at Denali Bank. Initial authorized signers to be Marylee Bates and Sarah Finnell. Respectfully, Dave Miller
Offer on Drake
I would like to make a motion that authorizes Marylee to make an offer on the drake property, with a 5k earnest money, contingent on final approval of our financing and in the approximate price range of $350,000.
Our Savings Account
Greetings fellow board members, After our last meeting, I spoke at length with a financial advisor that has practiced here in Fairbanks for about 35 years. I gave him a brief overview of our situation and asked for his views. He was very firmly in favor of us continuing our current conservative plan, maximizing our…
Property Purchase Update
8th Avenue Property Purchase UPDATE
Property Purchase Update
8th Avenue Property Purchase UPDATE
Property Update
Greetings, The seller at 133 8th Avenue turned down our counter offer. We will get our earnest money back ($1,000.00). I am fine with this, I believe we are being prudent with our funds in the current financial environment. The other offer is still moving forward, the title company has to resolve some minor issues…
Property Summary
Greetings fellow board members, Patrick, Marylee and I have collaborated on a brief summary and description of our property. Hopefully this will help you keep track of things as we proceed. Follow this link: http://www.fairbanksyouthadvocates.org/board/fya-properities/ All the best, Dave Miller
8th Avenue Property Purchase Update
Greetings, Our offer to purchase the big green house and vacant lot were accepted. We are waiting for the title company to clean up a few minor issues, then we will close. Our offer to purchase the little rust colored building was countered. We offered $50,652. The seller countered at $61,500. I would like to…
8th Avenue Property Purchase
Greetings, I met with our Realtor today and we made formal offers on the three properties the BOD approved in our last meeting. We should be hearing a response within two weeks or so. All the best, Dave Miller
Update from Dave Miller
Greetings, Just to follow up from our meeting last night… I met with Dean Gufstason today. We should invite him to a board meeting. I think he would fit our board easily. I spoke with Corinne (our realtor) this morning. She is in Arizona with her daughter who is going through chemo, say a prayer…
Food for Thought
Greetings, In our last board meeting we had an informal discussion about the proper use of the funds donated by the Don Yochem. As we prepare for our next meeting, here are some considerations: One board member mentioned the possibility of retiring the loan on 128 10th. I think it can be reasonably stated that…
Property Acquisition Update
Greetings, Today we closed on the three lots adjacent to our property. The process went very well, turns out we closed on the exact day that we proposed three months ago. Marylee and I are working together for a smooth transition of utility bills, insurance and other items necessary. The purchase price was $210,000. We…
Latest Update on Property Purchase
Greetings, We have requested an extension from the seller so that we will have enough time for the courts to dispense funds. We decided to make our earnest money non refundable in order to keep seller comfortable and not out looking for another buyer. All things considered, we are doing well with the process, of…
Update on Property Purchase
Just a quick note. We have communicated with the seller through the realtor that we are waiting for a ruling by the court. The seller was fine with waiting until we hear a decision, so we don’t need to add money to the offer at this time. As soon as we hear something, I will…