BVCLT Board Meeting
Date: September 08, 2010
Present: Lara, Julio Sr, Irma- notes, Tina, Barbara, Michelle, Kristin
Agenda:
LEARNING GARDEN
Lara has spoken to Scott at LAUSD; inquiring about the progress and status of the Garden. Scot has completed the agreement in July but the OCG has not responded and their office if very busy. A new project manager is on board and Scot is waiting for update on status of project and an explanation of the site conition. Scot asks BVCLT to be patient with LAUSD.
No response yet from inquiries Lara has made on Insurance companies.
Discussion around USDA news release. USDA announces funding to Expand School Community Gardens and Garden-Based learning Opportunities. Discussion tabled for next weeks Garden Committee 9/15.
CO-OP UPDATE
By Laws to be approved by end of September. Sections 7 & 8(financial and insurance) are still being reviewed for feedback. Sections 3 & 6 (governance and conflict resolution) are to be reviewed as well. Next meetings are set for September 13th and 20th.
Lara is asking for BVCLT board members to join the meetings and put pressure on the Co-op
Lois is frustrated that the co-op is not staying on top of house keeping in building and not moving forward quicker.
LOGO UPDATE
Good idea to have 2 layers for logo. 1 layer will consist of all images, 2nd layer will not include rooster, canister and lettering at base.
Logo Approved: yay!
Board approved $50 gift for logo designer. Purchase of Melba’s chocolate and Angel’s Coffee.
ECO MAYA FISCAL SPONSOR REQUEST-
Group discussion began with questions to Julio. Julio states that there will not be security or insurance cost. Julio will be meeting next Tuesday with Rampart division for more details. Outreach to local businesses is scheduled for tomorrow. Confusion among board members about BVCLT’s role and expectations from Eco Maya. Lara will meet with Julio to get answers for board member questions.