Community Enrichment Corporation

Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation Blue Chip Casino Board Room Regular Meeting Minutes: January 13, 2016, 6 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, JoAnn Engquist, Jack VanEtten, Chris Carter, Michael McKervey (arrived 7:10 p.m.) and Attorney Jennifer Koethe. Absent: George Kazmierczak and Jack Elia. Quorum was reached. Approval of December 9, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes: Ron Miller motioned to approve the minutes as written. JoAnn seconded. All in favor. Claims: Jan Chamberlin - $205.00 for services in November; Jack VanEtten motioned and Ron Miller seconded to pay Jan; all in favor. Jennifer Koethe – $1673.80 for 4th quarter attorney fees; Jack VanEtten motioned and Ron Miller seconded to pay Jennifer; all in favor. Financial Statement: Steve Janus presented the Financial Statement. Past Balance was $316,662.75. Current Balance is $313,632.58. Jack VanEtten motioned and Ron Miller seconded to approve the Financial Statement; all in favor. A discussion was held regarding having Jennifer review the Bylaws to determine whether there is any contractual obligation with Harbour Trust. The matter will be discussed further in the March or April Meeting. Old Business: Discussion was held regarding the outstanding balances of grants as indicated on last quarter’s grant reporting forms. It was requested that Jennifer contact Kay Hill from Stepping Stone regarding their outstanding grant balance. Grant reporting forms were not received for the last quarter from La Porte County YMCA and A Hand UP. Discussion was held regarding receiving bids for a new tax preparer. Placing an advertisement in the paper for bids in February was discussed. The current tax preparer will be used to prepare 1099s. It was confirmed that the Banquet will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Blue Chip Casino. New Business: There has been a request by a Board Member to review the By-Laws every year. There will be further discussion on the request to review the By-Laws every year in February.  Sue Webster reminded Board Members (Jack, Ron and Chris) that their terms on the Board will expire on March 4, 2016 along with her term. Sue suggested that they contact the Mayor if they are a Mayoral Appointment and would like to remain on the Board. Ron offered to write a letter to the Mayor on behalf of Mayoral Appointments if helpful, since he is a Council Appointment. 2016-2017 Grants were finalized. The Results are attached. Discussion was held about requesting more specific information and statistics from Grant Applicants at the Banquet. Next Regular Meeting: February 10, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the Mayor’s West Conference Room. Motion to Adjourn: President Sue Webster adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Minutes recorded by: Attorney Jennifer Koethe