Farmers’ Market Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Held in the LeRoy Township/Village Hall

 

In Attendance:                                                                          Absent:

*Karen Cool                             *Brian Cool, chair                                  *Mark Baker        

  Denise Justus                          *Betty Strunk, clerk                               *Julie Keefer        

  Tasha VanDusen                    *Amy Jo Prater                                    

*Dave Fisher                            *Joyce Richardson, co-chair & treasurer 

  Floyd Justus

                        * denotes committee member

 

Brian called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

 

Betty made a motion to approve the agenda, Joyce supported, motion carried.

 

Brian read aloud the minutes from the April 7th meeting.  Joyce made a motion to approve the minutes as read, Dave supported, motion carried.

 

Karen made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report, Betty supported, motion carried.  The largest expenditure was $1,500.00 for a composting toilet to be used in the new FM building.  After all bills were paid, the bank balance is $1,294.91.

 

Brian reported the stakes are in place for the building, the village will level the site prior to construction.   The tentative date to begin construction is May 25th.

 

Brian stated progress is being made on the website.  Photos are being gathered to place on the site.  Brian is compiling a list of link addresses to give to Chris.

 

Work is continuing on the FM cookbook.  The option of presale was discussed to raise money to help defray cost of the cookbooks.

 

Betty made a motion to approve the LeRoy Farmers’ Market Rules of Order as amended, Karen supported, motion carried.

 

Dave made a motion to approve the updated bylaws, Joyce supported.  Roll call vote as follows:  Karen – yes, Joyce – yes, Dave – yes, Amy Jo – yes, Betty – yes.  Motion carried.

 

Brian read a letter from MIFMA thanking the FM Committee for renewing our membership.  The letter listed discounts available with the membership.

 

Amy Jo asked members to help search for entertainment/demonstrations for the FM.  So far not much is scheduled.

 

Joyce explained how Project Fresh works.  One of the main drawbacks is payment is not made until the season is over.  After discussion, decided not to pursue this option.

 

The next FM meeting will be July 14th, 6:30 p.m. in the hall.

 

Betty made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Karen supported, motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Submitted by Betty Strunk, clerk __________________________________________

 

Minutes approved ______________________________________