Central Missouri Humane Society

Board of Directors Open Meeting

January 30, 2006

Minutes

1.         Call to order at 6:03 by Tiffany

2.         Board members present: John Howe, Zim Schwartze, Chris Bouchard, Darren Hellwege, Laura Reiss, Angie Kang, Tiffany McBee, and Denny O'Brien

3.         Board members absent: Connie Sullivan, John Lane,

4.         Staff Present: Patty Forister, Dr. McCoy, Shannon deLeon, Julie Aber, Pam Perkins, Kim Livengood, Kathy Reiny

5.         Approval of 1/9/06 meeting minutes moved John Howe; second Chris’ approved

6.         Approval of agenda Moved by John Howe; second Darren- approved

7.         Introduction of the new Executive Director, Patty Forister                     

a.         Patty was introduced and discussed her first day.  She’s looked at office space.  Is on the payroll with EDP and will be getting authorized for signatures.      

8.         Committee reports

a.         Nominating - John Howe - soliciting nominations for board. 

b.         Membership & Financial Development - Laura has been looking at possible locations for a new facility. 

c.         Staff Liaison - Denny - no report

d.         Publicity & PR - Darren - no report

e.         Budget - Zim discussed the projected 2006 budget against the 2005 budget.  There was discussion of how much income we can expect from microchipping and whether that is part of the adoption fees.  John Howe moved to accept with adjustment for the microchip adjustment.  Chris second.  Discussion of rabbit and small animal food costs and boarding expenses, and collar/slip leash.  Veterinary care.  Approved unanimously.

f.          Building & equipment - Chris - no report

g.         Education & Programs - Denny - reported on preliminary discussions on involving a mobile spay/neuter program.   He will have further discussion with them on what they are looking for.  Pit bull rescue has a program that will refund cost of neutering pitbull type dogs.

9.         Questions on staff reports

a.         Darren asked if we could have Patty get out to meet media folks.  Patty will be taking treats to media folks.  

10.       Old business

a.         Employee manual - night call.  5 positions are exempt.  They could be paid $30/night.  Non-exempt must be paid by their hourly wage as well a $20/night.  Zim moved to adopt this policy; Angie second - approved.

b.         Adoption policy & application -

i.          Zim moved to approve adoption literature that was distributed Laura second.  Chris asked about the policy of not adopting for outdoor only.  Laurin discussed the option of home visit to ok environment for outdoor only dogs.  Approved. 

ii.          Adoption applications: Laura asked to move the allergy question to the general section.  There was some discussion about the value of some questions. 

c.         Denny - Website redesign

i.          Denny will try to have RFP by next board meeting.

11.       New business

a.         TK Brothers fundraiser.  Shannon will ask if they would like to join the dining out for animals. 

b.         Chris congratulated Shannon on the Art & Animals Gala. 

c.         Steve Scott would like to come to the closed session next month: Gerry Worley would like to meet in the future.  6:45 for start time of open meeting. 

12.       Public comment: Kathy asked if there was a brochure for endowments, etc.  Patty said she will work on one.                                        

13.       Move to adjourn Angie; second Chris - adjourned 7:33 pm