FMC Empowerment Board

Meeting Minutes

January 17, 2005

Charles City Public Library

The meeting was called to order by Virgil Pickar Jr., chair, at 6:35 P. M..

Roll call was answered by V. Pickar, C. Jahnel, L. Hickok, F. Rottinghaus, J. M. Bauer, K. Wendel, S. Koch, Rev. S. Odoom and P Zwanziger.

A motion to approve the proposed agenda was made by Cheryl Jahnel, second Jennifer M. Bauer, approved.

A motion to approve the November 15, 2005 Board minutes as presented was made by Jenifer M. Bauer, second by Sandy Koch, approved.

The Chair introduced Gloria Carr to the group, Ms. Carr is the Floyd County Auditor. Floyd County is the fiscal agent for the organization.

Allison Bell of Area Education Agency 267 was introduced by Larry Hickok. Ms. Bell discussed a possible collaborative effort between her organization and FMC Empowerment to promote literacy training for parents of preschool aged children. This effort would begin on a limited basis as a pilot program using the tools of Parent Resource Information Center (PIRC). The Rudd/Rockford/Marble Rock School would be the initial site to offer the program.

Cheryl Jahnel made a motion to appoint Shannon Paulus to fill the vacant Human Services seat on the Board, second Larry Hickok. Motion passed. This position was formerly held by Jennifer D. Bauer who has moved from the area.

Jon Cook was introduced to the group by Laurie Kristiansen. Mr. Cook, who is a Nashua banker is considering filling open Business position on the Board. This opening was created by the resignation of Karla Kelley.

Frank Rottinghaus nominated Larry Hickok to the position of Board Vice-Chair, second Pat Zwanziger. Rev. Solomom nominated Pat Zwanziger, second Jennifer M. Bauer. Cheryl Jahnel moved that nominations cease, second Shannon Paulus motion passed. On a 7-4 vote Mr. Hickok was elected Vice-Chair.

Sara Stewart, Floyd County Memorial Hospital Speech Pathologist, gave an overview of the services she has been able to provide to children using the 2004-05 budget funds that the Board designated in it's budget. Ms. Stewart explained the continuing need for the service she provides and made a request for $5.000 in addition funds for this fiscal year. Rev. Solomon moved to approve the request, second Sandy Koch. Motion passed.

A sample evaluation form to be used in evaluating the programs that the Board funds was distributed to be reviewed for modification in committee groups after the meeting. It is contemplated that the completion of such a document will aid in the 2005-06 funding decisions of the Board.

The time and place of the next Board meeting was announced by the Chair: March 21, 2005 at 6:30 P. M. at the Charles City Public Library. There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting adjourned.

Frank H. Rottinghaus

Secretary