Community Enrichment Corporation

Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation Mayor’s West Conference Room Regular Meeting Minutes: December 10, 2014 6:00 P.M. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Sue Webster at 6:05 P.M. Roll Call: Present – President Sue Webster, Vice-President Ron Miller, Secretary/Treasurer Steve Janus, George Kazmierczak, Allan Whitlow, Michael McKervey, Jack VanEtten, Chris Carter, Attorney Atley Price, and Jan Chamberlin. Absent – Jack Elia. Approval of November 12, 2014 Minutes: Al Whitlow motioned to accept the minutes as presented, Jack VanEtten seconded; all in favor. Jan Chamberlin will submit to the City Clerk’s office for filing, and to Catalyst Marketing for online publication. Claims: Jan Chamberlin -$710 for services in November, $6.77 to Sue Webster for postage reimbursement, and $96.25 to Sue Webster for News-Dispatch advertisement (posting for new Board Attorney). Motion to accept and pay claims as submitted: George Kazmierczak. Second: Al Whitlow. The vote was unanimous. The claims were signed for submission to Harbour Trust for payment. Financial Statement: Secretary/Treasurer Steve Janus presented the financial statement. $589.12 in disbursements, $192.93 interest earned. The current balance is $331,382.42. Jack VanEtten motioned to accept the financial report; Michael McKervey seconded, all in favor. Old Business:  Catalyst Marketing Innovations – no update or decision  Attorney Update – Sue Webster stated one application was received. Steve Janus motioned the Board offers a $300 per month retainer, which includes a regular Board Meeting each month, along with $200 per hour beyond that. Michael McKervey seconded, all in favor. Sue Webster will send a letter to the candidate, Jennifer Koethe, with the offer. Review of Grant Applications: Jan Chamberlin requested that individual members either email their score sheet or deliver it to the City th Clerk’s Office by the deadline of Friday, January 9 . She will then average the scores, and present them to the Board at the January 14, 2015 meeting for deliberation. Approximately a dozen applications were discussed regarding missing documents. The following applications were disqualified: American Red Cross of NW Indiana – lack of current financials LaPorte County Drug Free Partnership – lack of 4 items, including 501C3 determination letter Challenger Learning Center of NW Indiana – lack of current financials United Way (2) – lack of current financials  Nfr Institute of Technology – lack of 501C3 (in pending status) and no project budget included Jan Chamberlin will send letters to these agencies, advising them of their disqualification and the reason(s). New Business: Attorney Atley Price will file the corporate status report prior to his leaving. Regular Meeting for March will be on Wednesday, 3/11/15; Awards Banquet will be either 3/18/15 0r 3/25/15 from 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the Blue Chip Casino. Board Comments: none The next regular Meeting will be Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. Adjourn: At 8:25 P.M., George Kazmierczak motioned to adjourn; Jack VanEtten seconded, and all approved. Minutes recorded by Jan Chamberlin