Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Held in the LeRoy Township/Village Hall
In Attendance: Absent:
*Karen Cool *Brian Cool, chair *Mark Baker
*Julie Keefer *Betty Strunk, clerk
*Dave Fisher *Amy Jo Prater
*Joyce Richardson, co-chair & treasurer
Chris Stratton Amanda Sutherland
Mark Dean
* denotes committee member
Brian called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Betty made a motion to approve the agenda with additions, Joyce supported, motion carried.
Brian read aloud the minutes from the March 3rd meeting. After discussion on a past issue of whether or not to continue to have music at the FM, a decision was made the motion would stand as passed. Karen made a motion to approve the minutes as read, Julie supported, motion carried.
Joyce informed members there is a bank balance of $3127.91 after 2 checks were written.
A place and time is being determined to gather all the material for the new building in one spot. The area has been staked out, final approval should be obtained from the village board at their April meeting. Power needs were discussed. If coffee is not served at the new building, power should not be needed at this time.
Discussed the lunch wagon and types of items to be served.
Brian showed plans for the website and explained what each page would contain. Discussion followed.
Joyce reported that using the SNAP (Bridge card) program at this time is not feasible. The main problem is obtaining and upkeep on a phone line. The Food Fresh program was discussed, Julie will check for more information and bring it to the next meeting.
A motion was made by Julie for the FM to become a member of the LeRoy Chamber of Commerce at the cost of $35.00 for the year. Karen supported, motion carried.
Joyce is working on a list of requirements to be met that will be used on farm visits. Discussion followed.
May 23rd is the date for this season’s first Farmers’ Market.
Dave made a motion all business conducted by the Market Masters should be reimbursed for mileage. No support, motion died. It was decided MM would use their discretionary money and submit a bill when the money needs to be replenished.
Dave requested extra copies of the bylaws and vendor agreement to give to potential vendors. Brian said they could be supplied.
Karen reminded anyone who has recipes for the cookbook should get them to her.
Amy Jo made a motion to place an ad in newspapers to attract new vendors. Julie supported, motion carried. It was decided to place ads in the Cadillac News, Marion and Pioneer newspapers.
Julie brought up the idea of encouraging area restaurants to use FM produce and products whenever possible.
Clerk will make appropriate changes to the LeRoy Township Planning Commission Rules of Order for adoption by the FM. Copies should be ready for the next meeting.
After discussion it was decided to table the election of officers for a future meeting.
Discussion was held for changes to bylaws. Joyce made a motion the clerk make the changes and bring copies to the May meeting for adoption. Julie supported, motion carried.
The next FM meeting will be May 12th, 6:30 p.m. in the hall.
Betty made a motion to adjourn, Karen supported, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Submitted by Betty Strunk, clerk __________________________________________
Minutes approved ______________________________________