Minutes: Evansville Senior Center Planning Committee--Feb 21, 2007

FRIENDS OF THE EVANSVILLECOMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER
February 13, 2007
Corrected February 21, 2007

1. MINUTES
The minutes of the January 23, 2007 meeting were approved.

2. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
New Committee members were introduced.
A complete current roster of Committee membership is attached.

3. SCHOOL PRESENTATION
School Superintendent Heidi Carvin presented School enrollment projections and anticipated building needs. School need for the space currently utilized by the Primetimers is not anticipated for at least two years and as long as five years. The Schools are fully committed to serving the needs of the Primetimers.

4. YMCA PRESENTATION
YMCA Executive Director Tom Den Boer expressed interest in working with the Evansville project, especially in the areas of program services, staffing and management. They currently offer a strong senior program in Janesville and would be interested in exploring a possible partnership with a swimming pool in Evansville.

5. SITE OPTIONS
Jeff Farnsworth presented a preliminary design concept for the Eager Building.
It is anticipated that an expanded and revised concept for the Helgesen property will be available for the next meeting.
Asking price for the Wickersham property on 5th Street was reported to be $325,000.
It was suggested that the status of the Angus Restaurant site, recently destroyed by fire, should be determined.
It was agreed that a Site Committee consisting of Janis Ringhand, Karen Bass and Phil Kress would work with developers and designers as site options unfold, and report regularly to the full Friends Committee


6. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Attorney Dave Ross reported that the Friends have been granted nonprofit corporate status by the State of Wisconsin.
Draft by-laws were distributed.
Boris Frank will proceed with application for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.

6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The following Officers were elected:
Janis Ringhand President
Phil Kress Vice President
Elaine Strassburg Treasurer
Karen Bass Secretary

6. FISCAL AGENT
The Evansville Community Partnership was selected to serve as Fiscal Agent for the Friends. A revised 6-month agreement will be forwarded to the Friends for signature reflecting the election of Friends’ officers, fund signatories, the requirement of two signatures for any disbursement of $5,000 or more. An unedited draft of the agreement is attached.

7. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE
Boris Frank will complete applications to David Mosher & Associates and Hagen Insurance..
Farnsworth Insurance American Family Insurance are not able to provide D&O Insurance at this time.

8. OPERATING BUDGET
Boris Frank will work with the Site Committee in developing an operating budget for the Friends.

9. RELATIONSHIP WITH DONOR
David Ross will continue to pursue formalization of the relationship between the donor and the Committee.

10. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for 8:30 AM, Friday, March 9th at the Evansville Fire Station.
EVANSVILLE SENIOR CENTER
PLANNING COMMITTEE ROSTER
February 21, 2007
Gordon Andrew Town of Magnolia
876-6965
andrew2@eishome.com
Karen Bass Evansville Community Partnership
882-5578
kgb5006@sbcglobal.net
Wally Baumberger Legion/VFW; St. Paul’s Church
882-6085
wbaumberger6085@charter.net
Sandy Decker Mayor
882-5528 (H)
882-2267 (O)
sandy.decker@ci.evansville.wi.gov
Dave Fellows Center Township
882-5867
jollygud@litewire.net
Phil Hamilton Porter Township
882-5757
philham@mailstation.com
Cindy Hurst Primetimers; M&I
882-6495 (H)
882-6166 (W)
cindy.hurst@micorp.com
Phil Kress Boy Scouts
882-4011
nancphil@charter.net
Janet Porter Ward Funeral Home; Congregational Church
882-4410 (W)
wardfuneralhome@charterinternet.com
Janis Ringhand Former Mayor
882-5879
jring@ticon.net
David Ross Attorney
882-4322
tallguy@ticon.net
Elaine Strassburg Evansville Fund
882-6590
usrebs@ticon.net
Steve VerKuilen Lions
882-6775
theverkuilens@sbcglobal.net
Facilitator
Boris Frank Boris Frank Associates
845-3100
borisfrank@tds.net
Evansville Community Partnership Fiduciary Representative Agreement