ABNA Board Meeting Minutes 
November 13, 2005

Board Members present: Leslie Conley, Jennifer Salari, Rodney Mock Ian Wotherspoon, Liz O’Connell, Valerie Holgers, Jim Swarm and Ron Fisher
 
The meeting was called to order by Leslie Conley at 3:30 pm.

Board election and ballot outcome.  Re: Alternate non-voting member:  There were 4 nominees with the same number of votes.  Result of discussion:  Jim Swarm volunteered to be alternate non-voting member.  A motion to that effect by Ian Wotherspoon, was seconded and approved by those present.

Term of Office.  After discussion on the topic, Jim Swarm suggested for initial term that 4 members take a 2-year term and 3 members a 1-year term.  It was decided to table the topic until next board meeting.

Officers and duties:  A separate motion and vote for each office was performed as follows:

• President:  Leslie Conley.  Duties include attending the Board of Boards meeting held at the City.
• Vice President:  Liz O’Connell.  To take the place of president in their absence.
• Treasurer:  Ian Wotherspoon.  Will speak with city regarding funds and process of reimbursement, including allowable expenses
• Secretary:  Valerie Holgers
• Membership:  Jennifer Salari

Committees:

• Purpose of the committees – to offer recommendation and advice to Board.
• Land Use:  Rodney Mock
• PR Coordination:  Ron Fisher,

Traffic:  Jim Swarm.  As member of M.P.O advisory committee will be at forefront of traffic issues citywide.
 
Funds:  Discussion offered by Jim Swarm to ask “What do you need the funds for?”  Need to always be clear of what the purpose of the funds.Liz O’Connell reiterated that the bylaws state the organization’s purpose is to educate and inform. As a non-profit, the organization’s acts must not be political.
 
Discussion:  Further investigation is needed before joining the Bend Chamber of Commerce.   Question remained as to whether the City considers the $35 as an allowable expense.  Ian Wotherspoon will check with Andrea, city staffer, and Bob Brell, of the CenturyWest N.A.
 
Schedule:     Location of board meetings to rotate among members.
Also, all agreed to the suggestion that only tea and coffee be offered.
 
Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.
 
Next meeting:   Sunday, December 4 at Liz O’Connell’s house