December 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
Soulard Restoration Group, Inc.
DECEMBER 2019 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 30, 2019
Soulard Station, 1911 S 12th St
Time called to order: 7:15 p.m. 12/30/2019
(A quorum existed with 7 of 10 Board members present.)
(Presence indicated by ☑ - Absence indicated by ⦸)
SRG BOARD OFFICERS:
DIRECTORS / SRG BOARD MEMBERS
Scott Plackemeier (Pres./ Mtg Chair)
Taylor Bodine
Neil Putz (Vice Pres)
John Durnell
Jeff Roberts (Treasurer)
Beth Hoops
Gary Toribio (Secretary)
Marilyn Morris
Billy Tomber (Exec. Editor SRG Communications)
Arrived shortly after meeting called to order
Dave Perry
“Soulard Blaster weekly email newsletter” is referred to as the Blaster in these minutes.
Welcome: Scott Plackemeier
Old Business: Scott Plackemeier
Treasurer Update: Jeff Roberts
MOTION 1. SRG Board to enter executive session to have candid discussions regarding suggestions from the new Treasurer.
Motion by Gary Toribio, 2nd by Billy Tomber.
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously
The SRG Board went into executive session at 7:17 p.m.
MOTION 2. SRG Board to exit executive session and resume the regular meeting.
Motion by Jeff Roberts, 2nd by Billy Tomber.
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously
The SRG Board resumed the regular meeting at 7:57 p.m.
The Treasurer was asked to look into the ability to auto pay certain reoccurring bills/invoices.
2. Minutes vote to approve
MOTION 3. Approval of the minutes for the SRG Board Meeting on November 20, 2019, with the changes recommended by Board Member review comments.
Motion by Billy Tomber, 2nd by Jeff Roberts.
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously
Historic Signage Program: Beth Hoops
Additional action by the Board was not necessary at this meeting.
The President thought an update and any discussion could be deferred to the next SRG Board Meeting.
Prior to the next meeting, Board members were asked to review the current email from Beth Hoops regarding the signage text/copy for 3 properties.
Soulard Station Chairs: Scott Plackemeier
Since there are new chairs being used in the Station, the President will offer the old chairs to other neighborhood organizations.
New Business
MOTION 4. Hire Linda Howdeshell, CPA, to do an audit of the SRG Finances and assist with developing best practices, processes and controls.
Discussion: Linda Howdeshell specializes in Not For Profit organizations and was recommended by Brightside St. Louis, the region’s not-for-profit cleaning and greening initiative organization. The audit will cost approximately $5,000.
Motion by Jeff Roberts, 2nd by Billy Tomber.
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously
MOTION 5. Authorize the President and Treasurer to shift SRG funds from the Together Credit Union to Carrolton Bank for regular business accounts except for some savings kept at Together Credit Union. This is to be accomplished within the next 2 months.
Motion by Jeff Roberts, 2nd by Billy Tomber.
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously
MOTION 6. Authorize the Treasurer to reimburse member Michael Pastore the $755 Quicken subscription fee charged to his personal credit card if the charges cannot be reversed.
Motion by Jeff Roberts, 2nd by Billy Tomber.
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn the Meeting.
Motion by Jeff Roberts, 2nd by Billy Tomber.
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously
Meeting Adjourned at approximately 9:04 p.m.
These minutes summarizing this meeting were prepared by SRG Secretary, Gary Toribio.
Minutes Approved by SRG Board at their meeting on February 19, 2020
Note: The above information is the Board Secretary’s understanding of the motions, votes and general issues that were discussed but are not intended to be a verbatim transcript of the meeting.