Libby Area Technical Assistance Group, Inc.
PO Box 53, Libby, MT 59923
January 14th, 2009 EBoard Meeting
(Note: bold items within paragraphs are motions made and voted on as well as action items agreed upon.)
Board Member Attendees:
Mike Noble
LeRoy Thom
JoElyn Brus
Nancy Hogan
Cheryl Fox
Meeting began at approximately 5:30pm.
1) Discussion followed regarding the applicant for the Grant Administrator called to cancel the interview due to time constraints for the GA position.
a) It was asked to prepare a “thank you” letter to the applicant (ACTION ITEM).
b) Discussion followed regarding the applicant who was interviewed on Friday, January 9th, 2009.
i) JoElyn Brus made the motion to provide training to the applicant for the going rate of the job posting ($10.00/hour), this would be an reimbursement expense through the Grant Administrator’s time sheet, maximum time allowed would be one-half the time of current Grant Administrator or at their discretion, beginning Friday, February 16th, 2009. LeRoy Thom second the motion, motion unanimously passed.
2) Meeting minutes/documents needing review and approval:
a) January 9th, 2009 EBoard meeting minutes were reviewed. LeRoy Thom made the motion to accept the meeting minutes with corrections (notes vs. minutes), JoElyn Brus second the motion, motion unanimously passed.
b) MERDI “thank you” applicant letter needs to be emailed to LeRoy Thom for proofing (ACTION ITEM).
c) Eileen Carney’s signature is needed on both the bank letter and LATAG document (ACTION ITEM).
3) Old Business
a) Dr. Black needs to complete the Helen Dawson letter choosing the timeframe to present his low level exposure presentation. It is possible a trip to Helena will conflict with the March time frame as it may possibly move to April (ACTION ITEM).
b) Dr. Black’s input is needed on inviting the new EPA Region 8 Director, and the EPA appointed position. Possibly providing a five week or more notice to attend LATAG meeting (ACTION ITEM).
c) Terry Spear was asked to provide three original signatures on the contract and send to LATAG ASAP (ACTION ITEM).
4) New Business:
a) It was mentioned that year 2008 income tax preparation for non-profit organization has dramatically increased; it was asked to “shop” for a CPA before committing to tax preparation (ACTION ITEM).
5) LeRoy Thom made the motion to adjourn at approximately 6:45pm, JoElyn Brus second the motion, motion unanimously passed.
