Minutes March, 2014

PARTNERSHIP FOR FLOYD

MONTHLY MEETING

March 24, 2014

President Anne Pendrak presided and called the meeting to order.  A quorum was attained.  Introductions were made.    

Present were: See attached.

Minutes:  The minutes from February 24, 2014, were approved as read. 

Treasurers’ Reports: 

General Fund:  Treasurer Karin reported we had an account balance of $7567.79; her report is attached and incorporated by reference.  The $1000 that was to be deposited to this account still remains in the county Professional Fund.  Karin and Kamala will coordinate its transfer.

County Professional Support Fund:  Karin reported the account has a balance of $1642.50.  The $1000 still remains in this account awaiting transfer to the General Fund.

Old Business:

Park Planning Committee Report: 

Signs:  Jane reported the Town has the draft of the sign for review.

Kiosk:  Kamala reported the kiosk has been purchased and will be given to the Town to install.  Kamala will coordinate with the Town regarding the kiosk location.

Drinking Fountain: No new information.

Park Facilitator: No new information.

Other Elements: Jane indicated that she had contact from Sam Belle, Master Gardener, and she relayed some of his suggestions for future park elements.  Many of his suggestions are similar to those already discussed or planned for the park.  Discussion followed regarding which park element project PFF should take on next.  The Town had asked PFF to hold on anything more for a while to see if the park will be used as much as anticipated before adding more.  PFF feels its time to approach the Town to begin a new park element project.

Trails:  The Town is still working with the County to try to create a Floyd Trail.

Floyd Water Film:  Jack reported that funds were still needed to finish the editing of the “water” film.  He indicated that approx. $800 was needed.  The amount in the County Prof. Fund, less the $1000, was not enough to cover the costs.  A motion was made to move $200 from the General Fund to the County Prof. Fund.  After discussion, this motion was withdrawn.

            A motion was made to leave the $1000 in the County Prof. Fund and instead move $800 from the County Prof. Fund to the General Fund.  This motion was seconded and passed.

            A motion was made, seconded, and approved to use $800 from the County Prof. account to fund the costs of editing the “water” movie.

Earth Day:  Jane reported that planning for Earth Day was continuing.  The schedule, activities, food, advertizing, etc, were discussed.  News articles are on schedule for the paper.  Linda offered to come and do “Thumbprint” art as part of the children’s activities.  Table needs were discussed.  It was reported that we will be able to premier the “Water” movie.  It was decided to show it twice during the day.  A sign-up sheet for soup was passed. 

New Business: 

The Big Give:  Kamala briefed the board on the Big Give fundraising program through the Community Foundation of NRV in which non-profits can sign up on the CFNRV website and have people make donations to their organizations.  CFNRV will match any donation made up to April 23.  A motion was made, seconded and passed to have PFF join the Big Give.  Kamala and Valarie will coordinate.

Announcements:  None

Meeting was adjourned.  Next meeting will be Monday, April 21, 2014, at 6:00 pm at Wall Residences.

Respectfully submitted,

Dede McGrath,

Recording Secretary