Community Enrichment Corporation

Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation Mayor’s Conference Room, City Hall Regular Meeting June 12, 2019 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President George Kazmierczak at 5:04 p.m. Roll Call: Present — President George Kazmierczak, Vice President Jo Ann Engquist, Secretary/Treasurer Steve Janus, Bret Cox, David McCray, Connie Anderson, Jack Van Etten and Sue Webster. Absent was Chris Carter. Also in attendance was Board Attorney Mary Lake. A quorum was reached. Approval of Minutes: Due to the absence of Board Members at previous Board Meetings at this meeting we were able to approve the March, April and May Minutes. Steve Janus moved to approve as read the March 13th Minutes, seconded by Jack Van Etten. Approved as read. Jack Van Etten moved to approve the April 10th Board Meeting Minutes, seconded by Bret Cox. Approved as read. Jo Ann Engquist moved to approve the May 8th Board Meeting Minutes as read, seconded by Bret Cox. Approved as read. Financial Statement: Secretary/Treasurer Steve Janus presented the Harbour Trust May Statement of Account. Beginning balance was $33,555.37. Disbursements included $140.00 for Administrative Assistant Susan Webster. The Administrative Expenses for Harbour Trust for the month of May was $10.00. Total disbursements were $150.00. Investment Income totaled $66.97, Investment Change was 0.00. Ending balance was $33,472.34. Steve Janus discussed with the Board a document received from Harbour Trust describing information regarding an investment. Jack Van Etten moved to accept the Financial Statement as presented, seconded by Jo Ann Engquist. Accepted as presented with clarification of the investment information which Steve will discuss with Harbour Trust. Claims: Three claims were presented for payment. The Invoice for Administrative Assistant Susan Webster for $130.00 was presented for payment. Jo Ann Engquist moved to pay, seconded by David McCray, Susan Webster abstained, motion passed. The claim for Board Attorney Mary Lake for $1,880.00 was presented. Jack Van Etten moved to pay, seconded by Jo Ann Engquist, all in favor, motion passed. The claim for Catalyst Marketing for $510.00 was presented for payment. Steve Janus moved to pay, seconded by Sue Webster. All in favor, motion passed. Attorney Update: Attorney Lake stated that Rowley Bushue contacted the IRS regarding the IRS penalty and the matter is still being pursued. Requests from the IRS are still being received periodically for payment. An email was received by Attorney Lake from Mr. Tom McCormick, Treasurer and Board Member of the Friends of Barker Civic Center regarding the spending of the MCCEC $2,000.00 Grant Award for the 2018-2019 Grant Cycle. Copies of the email were distributed to the Board Members. This matter is tabled until the July 10th Board Meeting. The check from the Trinity Episcopal Food Pantry for the refund of unspent grant funds for $390.80 was received. Ms. Lake will bring the check to the next Board Meeting for Steve Janus to deposit. New Business: Susan Webster received a telephone call from the Director of Dunebrook, Inc. regarding the grant application and their current grant award. Ms. Cannon would like to appear at a future Board Meeting and discuss this and other concerns regarding their programs. Susan Webster will contact her regarding appearing at our August 14th Board Meeting. After missing four consecutive Board Meetings David McCray attended this Board Meeting. We briefly discussed the By-Laws regarding Board Member attendance. David explained that he has missed these meetings due to his work schedule. It is getting very difficult for him to attend our meetings and therefore will submit his resignation from the Board to Mayor Ron Meer. David thanked the Board for making his time as a Board Member such a positive experience and the Board all thanked David for his input and service to the community. President Kazmierczak asked each Board Member to review their By-Laws prior to our July 10th Board Meeting and we will discuss this matter at that time. Old Business: President George Kazmierczak discussed the Resolution for Past President Ron Miller to be presented at an upcoming City Council Meeting. George will also address the City Council members with a yearly update regarding our Board and achievements this year. Three Quarterly Reports have been received for this Quarter. The first Quarterly Report is due by June 30th so the rest of the reports should be submitted by then. The Washington Park Zoo will be invited to attend our August 14th Board Meeting and be presented with their $100,000.00 annual award. A representative from the Zoo will present a yearly wrap up of how their most recent grant award was used. Board Comments: None Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Adjournment: Motion made by Jack Van Etten to adjourn meeting at 5:58 pm, seconded by Jo Ann Engquist, all in favor.