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Board Minutes |
Keep Knoxville Beautiful Present: Tobertha Jackson, David Collins, Edythe Nelle McNabb, Ann Felknor, Terry Faulkner, Sharon Webb, Scott Frith, Tim Wheeler, Betsy Ford and Keith Austin. Absent: Mark Brown, Harold Byrd, Dino Cartwright, Mark Cawood, Calvin Chapelle, Ray Clift, Neal Denton, Gary Drinnen, Mary Lou Horner, Cathy Irwin, Susan Long, Sam Maynard, Janet McGaha, Doug McGill, David Nelson, Page Pratt, Cassandra Stuart, Sarah Surak, and Garrett Wagley. Staff: Allison Teeters, Ali Virtanen, Emily Nybo Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Terry Faulkner at 12:10pm. There was a quorum for the meeting. 9/17 regular directors were present. Approval of the MinutesA motion was made by David Collins to accept the minutes from the February meeting. It was seconded by Tim Wheeler and approved unanimously. A request was made to have a link to the website where our minutes are posted or the minutes in word form e-mailed out in the future. New Business—Allison Teeters· Ms. Teeters announced that the folders at everyone’s seats contained the mission statement of KKB, KTnB, and KAB. A current board list was included, with the understanding that Mark Cawood resigned from the board that morning due to a change in jobs. In addition, a copy of the by-laws was included, which the board was asked to read and review. Ms. Teeters suggested that it be revisited in the future. · The Financial Statement for February was presented. A motion to approve the financial statement was made by Scott Frith, and seconded by Betsy Ford. The motion carried. · Ms. Teeters informed the board that new signers were needed on the Clayton Bank account, which housed our Certificate of Deposit. Ms. Teeters suggested that the signers be the same signers as on our other accounts: Allison Teeters, Sam Maynard, Terry Faulkner, and Scott Frith. A motion was made by Betsy Ford and seconded by Ann Felknor to accept this recommendation. The motion carried. · Ms. Teeters talked about the partnerships that KKB currently has with other organizations as the fiduciary body. It was decided that a committee would be formed to create guidelines and draw up a contract regarding partnerships in the future. This committee is being chaired by Scott Frith and consists of David Collins, Tim Wheeler and if he will accept, Dan McGehee. In addition, a motion was made, on recommendation from legal counsel, to end our commitment to manage the funds for the South Knoxville Beautification Board by Scott Frith. A project-by-project idea was proposed. The motion was seconded by David Collins. A roll call vote was held, with ten votes for and zero against ending this partnership. · Ms. Teeters passed around a sign-up sheet for the Women Today Expo that is being held March 14-16, and asked the board to sign up for times. · Ms. Teeters asked the board for their approval of the new board agenda format, which allows for all business needing votes to come first, followed by other reports. President’s Report – Terry Faulkner· Ms. Faulkner discussed the cleanup event on 17th Street. The City of Knoxville has donated and will be planting trees on 17th Street. In addition KUB has offered to contribute to the trees/landscaping for the entire length of 17th Street and around the entrance to the area in line with the First Impressions Project. The intent of KUB is to help return tree canopy to the City and contribute to beautification of major city thoroughfares. · Ms. Faulkner reported that she has asked Betsy Ford to be the contact person for Keep Knoxville Beautiful since she works at KUB. · Ms. Faulkner reminded the board of the cleanup in South Knoxville scheduled for March 29 and asked the board to support this effort that Sharon Webb was heading up. Nominating Committee-· Ms. Teeters stated that the nominating committee would need to meet, but due to only two of the committee members being present that the meeting date would be announced later. · Tim Wheeler suggested Beth Bowman and Martha Dooley for board members. Activities Report – Allison Teeters· Ms. Teeters reported on the cleanup. · Ms. Teeters asked that the board look at the t-shirts on the last page of the agenda. She stated that the shirts would be ready on Wednesday, March 12th, and that due to the reduced cost of the shirts, KKB would be selling them for $10.00. Unfinished/Ongiong BusinessAdjournment –
__________________________________________________________ Ann Felknor, Secretary Date
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