Board Meeting Minutes: November 16, 2020

Present: Chairperson Magi McEntire, Vice Chair Rhianon Collins, Lloyd Worth, Janon Swink, Peggy Jarrett, Clint Blackhurst, Ann Taddeo, Juan Luna, Ashley Settergren, Joan Kniss

Absent: Julie Stewart

  1. Call to Order- The meeting was called to order by Magi.
  2. Approval of the Agenda- Motion made by Peggy with a second by Clint to adjust the agenda so that Janon could present the Treasurer’s report first.  Motion approved.
  3. Treasurer’s Report- Janon reported on the following:
    1. The following bills were outstanding: $778 for insurance, $300 to Amanda Griffin for the website. Catherine for her work in November and December.
    2. There is $4256 left in Administration account; $14,000 in Outside Agency plus $4000 left from the Brighton Youth Commission.
    3. $148.00 was earned via Amazon Smile.
    4. Magi moved and Joan seconded to move $2000 from Administration to Outside Agency bringing that account to $20,000. Motion approved.
    5. Motion made by Janon and second by Ann to approve using $778 from Administration for insurance. Motion approved.
  4. September minutes will be approved in January.
  5. Old Business

Kids First asked for a three month extension to use their funds.  They were not able to complete their work at Brighton High School because of Covid shutdown. This extension was granted.

  • New Business- The following grants were approved:
    • Let Your Light Shine- $10,000
    • Junior Achievement- $1500
    • Reaching Hope- $8000
    • Food Bank of the Rockies- Representatives presented the following in regards to the work they do in Brighton:
      • 150 households which is approximately 700 individuals per month
      • 60-80 pounds of food per household
      • $12,000 granted
    • Front Range Community College- Representative presented the following:
      • There is a high need for emergency funding for some of their students.
      • This funding helps with rent, groceries, and childcare.
      • 160 students use this funding in Brighton.
      • $5000 was granted, and it will be issued through the students’ Ft Range account rather than directly given to students.
    • The Link- $1150
    • Food for Hope- $5000
    • Coal Creek Adult Center- $2000
    • Bird Conservancy- $1875
    • Calvary Chapel Food Pantry- $3000
    • St Augustine Food Bank- $12,000
    • Brighton Youth Commission- $6000
    • Pennock Center- $10,000
    • Richard Lambert Foundation- $10,000
    • Brothers Redevelopment- $10,000
    • Friends of Barr Lake- $3000
    • Almost Home- $10,000

The following grants were denied because they asked for personnel costs: CASA, Family Tree.

Motion made by Clint and seconded by Ann to approve the grant funding. Motion passed.

  • Next meeting- In January we will vote on officers.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan Kniss
Secretary