Community Vitality Center Board Meeting

September 30, 2008

ISU Research Park, Bldg. #4

Meeting called to order by Mayor Jim Erb at 10:05 AM followed by board member introductions

Members Roll Call; 15 present
(New Members - 5)

Staff and Guests in attendance - 7

Chairperson’s Report

Chairperson Mayor Jim Erb providing some remarks before installing the new Chairperson for CVC, he stressed that:

• From the beginning, CVC has kept focus on two areas of work; Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship.  His desire is to see these efforts continue and was especially pleased to see the launching of a statewide micro-credit foundation that has taken a great deal of work and effort on behalf of the CVC board.
• In regards to Philanthropy, he recommended that there needed to be a source of funding at a local level to enhance the program development in the rural areas.

Nominating Committee Report & Election of Officers

1. Carol Smith reported on behalf of the Nominating Committee that:
   1.  The following board members wish to remain for another term on the CVC board: Curt Heidt, Sandy Ehrig, Rand Fisher, Carol Richardson Smith and Tim Borich
      1. A motion was made by Mike Wells to accept the nominations for the current board members to serve another term; the motion was seconded by Rick Morain.  As there was no further discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed.
   2. The following candidates have been nominated to become CVC board members subject to confirmed interest:
      • Don Chaplain: UNI- Institute for Decision Making
      • Carolyn Corbin: Business Consultant, formerly with Upper Exploreland Regional Planning Commission
      • Himar Hernandez: ISU Extension, Community Economic Development Specialist, Ottumwa
      • Wayne Pantini: Union County Economic Development, Creston
      • Kathy Evert (declined due to added responsibilities with CHI Board)
        
        
      1. A motion was made by Rand Fisher to accept the nominees as CVC board member; the motion was seconded by Marybeth Foster.  As there was no further discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed.
   3. The following candidate was nominated for CVC Board Chair; Carol Richardson Smith
      1. A motion was made by Rand Fisher to accept the nomination of Carol Richardson Smith as CVC Board Chair; the motion was seconded by Marybeth Foster.  As there was no further discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed.
   4. The following candidates were nominated for CVC Vice Chair office: Curt Heidt and Bill Menner
      1. A motion was made by Rand Fisher to accept the nominations for Vice Co Chairs (as amended); the motion was seconded by Rick Morain.  As there was no further discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed.

Reports

• Ellen Huntoon: Federal Funding Status
• Edelman:
  • IMAP & IFMCV Updates
  • Farm Bill Rural Development Opportunities

Goal setting for 2008/2009: Review purpose and mission of CVC

• Consensus to adjust Mission and theme to reflect current focus as noted

Presentation: Great River Bend Philanthropy Project Report

Noon Lunch

Award Presentation to Mayor Erb for his service as CVC Chair and Dal Grooms for service on the CVC Board.

Goal Setting for 2008 / 2009: Grant Program Priorities

• Consensus to not limit focus to microenterprise but remain focused on broader area of entrepreneurship.

Presentation: Dubuque Community Foundation Philanthropy Project Report Presentation

Goal Setting for 2008 / 2009: Committees, Process, Next Steps & Action Items

• Consensus to allow quality of proposals to determine mix of entrepreneurship and/or philanthropy in community challenge grants.

 Adjourned