MAY 2002 BOARD MINUTES

Richmond: Monday, May 13, 2002

Attending: George Plumb, Bunky Bernstein, Dave Jacobowitz, Kathy Davidow, Jan Cleery, Jon Kaplan, Bob Atchinson, Bud Haas

Meeting called to order by President, Bunky at 6:35 pm, following an envelope stuffing session.

Minutes for Aptil 19, 2002, Board Meeting: Approved.

Executive Director’s Report: George reported that he was ready to recommend hiring a paid E.D. He reported that the VBPC can expect a grant of $2500 from the New England Grass Roots Environmental Fund. He also reported a possible source for additional funding from another (unnamed) organization. Discussion.

Motion: To authorize George to pursue the option for additional funding and get back to the Board with additional details. Motion approved. George reported knowledge of at least 3 candidates interested in the ED position. Discussion.

Motion: To initiate the hiring process for a paid Executive Director for six (6) months, July 1 through December 31, 2002, based on a projected $11,400 budget. Motion approved. George distributed copies of a proposed contract/job description. Discussion. The Board accepted the following hiring process: 1)Approval of the Job Description 2) Select a search/hiring committee. 3) Set dates for completed resumes 4) Advertise the position 5) Committee reviews application, screens candidates, checks references and recommends 2-4 candidates for final selection by the board 6)Board selects candidate and offers position. Discussion of insurance and tax issues. Board members will check on these issues with Thunderhead and VANPO and GMBC. George will develop position qualifications sheet. Bunky appointed Jan, George and himself to the Search/Hiring Committee.

Treasurer’s Report: Dave reported a balance of $2,765.13 with some $2,000 income due (net of outstanding expenses).

Project Reports:

Board Appointment: MOTION: To elect Bob Atchinson as a member of the Board of Directors. Motion Approved.

Other meetings: Dave agreed to attend and represent the VBPC at an upcoming meeting of the Cardio Disease Prevention Coalition.

Workplan Development List (cumulative):

1. National Walk to School Day, September-October 2003.
2. Annual VBPC Bike Ride, Summer or Fall 2003.
3. National Bike Month: 2003.
4. Spring Summit 2003
5. Legislative Action Plan for 2004.
6. DriverÎs Ed Curriculum.
7. $25 Million Grant Proposal.
8. National Bike to Work Day/Week 2003.

NEXT MEETING:
Board of Directors: 6 PM, Monday June 10, 2002, at Checquers Restaurant, Richmond (located at the RT 2-I89 intersection, west of Richmond Village).

Agenda Items:

1. VT SafeKids Training Grant.
2. Drivers' Ed Curriculum
3. Executive Director Hiring Project.
4. Online Newsletter.
5. VTRANS Design Manual.
6. VT CDL Manual.
7. Review of Summit.
8. ChapinÎs Proposal.
9. Maine Trainings.
10. LAB Safety Training Grant.
11. GCHS Meetings.
12. 2002-3 Workplan.
13. Handlebar Hangers.

ADJOURNED: 8:00 pm

Respectfully Submitted
Bud Haas, Secretary