Community Vitality Center
Governance Board Meeting via Teleconference Call
Wednesday September 14, 2005 @ 3:00 pm
Those Present: Board Members Rick Morain, Chairperson; David Osterberg, Ed Raber, Nancy VanMilligan, Mike Wells, Burt Chojnowski, Jim Erb, Mark Hamilton, Manuel Silva, Carol Richardson Smith. Also on the call Mark Edelman, CVC Director and CVC staff Craig Hertel.
Rick Morain called the meeting to order when a quorum was assembled via roll call.
Jim Erb, chair of the nominating committee, summarized the written report that was distributed via e-mail, and the process used. Members asked questions about how list of potential board members was developed. Questions of public versus private sector was noted, as was candidates that represent a civic society perspective. Mark Edelman gave brief bio on each candidate. Target number of total board members is 30. Full board terms are 3 years, thus to have a staggered term, about 1/3 of the total board members terms shall expire each year. After the nominating committee met, on September 2, 2005, the CVC staff was directed to visit with each potential candidate to determine if there was interest by the nominated party, and to ask the candidate to complete a brief written bio and return to Edelman. As of this meeting, several candidates have responded back favorably. Contact has not been returned by 3 of the new nominees.
Note names are not added to the minutes at this time…pending approval by candidates as instructed by the CVC Board.
Motion by Jim Erb to approve the report as presented. There were no candidates that had been selected by the nominated committee removed from consideration. Second by David Osterberg. All ayes.
Nominating committee and staff was directed by board concensus to finish the investigation, contacting process, consider the input today, complete the process, and report back at the next Board meeting.
Burt Chojnowski nominated Kathryn Dickel who has organized the Iowa Entrepreneur Coalition to be considered in the pool of Board nominations.
Next agenda item was a historical overview of CVC Board discussion and decisions regarding philanthropy technical assistance proposals over the last 9 months. Of the $40,000 that was allocated for philanthropy projects, $10,000 was allocated to legal interpretation, and $3,000 toward co-sponsorship of the Community Foundations Fundamentals Course being organized by the Iowa Council of Foundations.
Mayor Erb suggested two principles:
- would not want to endorse a proposal that is restrictive of participation throughout the state, as all counties have needs.
- make sure we come together as a board in our discussion
Rick Morain reported he has a meeting scheduled with Steve Schaaf, President of the Iowa Council of Foundations, on 9-27-05.
The ensuing discussion included the two current proposals: one being "Philanthropy Web Sites Tools and Network Project, and number two being "Multi-county Philanthropy Community Needs and Strategic Priority Assessment Project". A long discussion ensued about the merits of each proposal, the process of funding allocation, relationships with other entities in the philanthropy area, the usage of the IDED Working Group proposed 5% setaside for enhancing philanthropy activities for each County Endowment entity, the needs for counties affliates, timetables, consequences of delaying decisions, and additional knowledge needs for making decisions.
Burt had left the teleconference.
Motion to defer and table both proposals to the October 20, 2005 board meeting was made by Jim Erb & seconded by Dave Osterberg. Roll call vote on the motion:
Jim yes
David yes
Mark H. no
Nancy yes
Manuel no
Carol no
Ed yes
Wells no
Tied 4 to 4.
Because of the tie, Rick, as chair, cast a vote no.
Motion fails 4 - 5
Motion to move ahead and approve the needs assessment proposal and authorize the money of $7,000.00, proposal #2, was made by Mark Hamilton. Manuel 2nd the motion for the proposal as presented.
Jim no
David yes
Mark H. yes
Nancy no
Manuel yes
Carol yes
Ed yes
Wells yes
Motion passes 6-2
Board consensus on web-tools was to encourage staff to gather more information and encourage collaboration pending Board Chair's September 27th meeting.
Mark H moved to table the web site proposal until Oct. 20 board meeting. Dave 2nd the Motion.
Jim yes
David yes
Marh yes
Nanc yes
Manue yes
Carol yes
Ed yes
Mike yes
Unanimously. Passed.
Board consensus on Multi-County Needs Assessment was to make announcement on CVC newletter that funds will be available on first come first serve basis. Goal is to get word out at the same time for everyone so all counties have equal chance to request incentive funds for multi-county project.
Meeting in Carroll, Iowa. On 20th .
Adjourned Meeting at 5:05 pm.
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