Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Held in the LeRoy Township/Village Hall
In Attendance: Absent:
*Brian Cool, co-chair *Dave Fisher *Karen Cool
*Dan Massey *Betty Strunk, clerk *Mark Baker
*Elise Schlaikjer, chair *Julie Keefer
Laura Miller Amanda Sutherland
Robert Miller Albert Miller
* denotes committee member
Elise called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
Julie made a motion to approve the August, 2007 minutes. Brian supported, motion carried.
Elise went over the treasurer report (printed on tonight's agenda). She made note she returned the two extension cords because they would not work for our needs and purchased two others.
Elise thanked Amanda for her outstanding efforts with the FM newsletters. Amanda volunteered to continue with this task. Amanda also helps with setting up and taking down the FM.
Sixty people attended the Garden Walk at the Erickson farm. Elise felt this was a successful venture.
Luggage straps were purchased for the FM tent; Brian feels we really need ratchet straps. It was decided to purchase 4 new straps. Dave reminded us to purchase locally when possible.
Elise will continue to work on getting Food Fresh information together for next spring.
TV 9&10 was never contacted to cover our FM; Elise will try to do that for the next season.
Brian will continue to work on farm inspections as needed. Discussion was held and the decision made to inspect craft vendors as well. Elise and Brian will work on a list. Dave suggested calling other FM/craft shows to check and see if they may have already conducted inspections on vendors who may be setting up with them, thus eliminating the need for us to do so.
Elise contacted Stacy (Razzasque Committee) regarding their storage building on the village garage property. Stacy will delay construction until a location can be decided upon that will not interfere with the FM.
After discussion, it was decided to have a meeting in November. One item for discussion, whether to meet during the winter.
The Millers’ raised an objection to having music/dancing at the FM. It is against their religion and feel they may have to limit their participation if music continues. When questioned if it was a particular type of music or all music, the reply was all. Discussion was held with no clear decision made. We are all to think on the matter and discuss it further at a later date.
Baked goods, more cheeses and more crafts for the upcoming season would be a good addition for the upcoming season. Elise requested we all concentrate on finding more demonstrators, or perhaps, do some demonstrations ourselves.
Ella Wolfus has been selling products she has not produced herself. When approached, she wondered if we would change the rules. After discussion, it was decided under limited conditions it might be appropriate to sell crafts/products that have steps in their productions that are not done by the seller. Betty made a motion to change the bylaws to reflect this, Brian supported. Motion carried.
Elise suggested we add a coffee booth, Amanda stated she would help with the project. Dave will check with Bill Lucas, he roasts and grinds coffee beans, to see if he would be interested. One question was where the beans came from.
Suggested “definition of value added” should be discussed for bylaw changes for next year.
After discussion, Dave made a motion to leave vendor fees as is, Betty supported. Motion carried.
The 4-H compactor building committee informed Elise that we will need to move the porta potty. Committee members will check out the situation at the upcoming FM and make some decisions.
Elise asked if there were any further comments/suggestions. None were brought forth.
Elise wants everyone to think about incorporating the “100 Mile Challenge” into the upcoming season.
The next meeting date will be November 27, 2007, 6:30 p.m., at the township/village hall.
Brian made a motion to adjourn, Betty supported. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by Betty Strunk, secretary __________________________________________
Minutes approved ______________________________________