Phoenix Earthfood Co-op board meeting 4/28/92

Meeting called to order 7:45, present were Gary, Sandy, Dini, Kristie, Madelyn, Kyle, Helen, Dave and Becky.

Minutes from 4/14/92 were corrected...Arlene Hirt changed to Alice Hirt and approved as corrected.

Kristie shared a meeting agenda format which was discussed and approved as a goal/guideline (with flexibility) for conducting board meetings.

NEW BUSINESS

Gary submitted position description for Business Manager and three discount proposals with explanations.  Kristie asked Gary to detail the Plan A discount proposal for a board vote.  Dave proposed a 6% volunteer worker discount as double the 3% member discount.  Kristie moved we do that, Dave seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.  Gary proposed store hours which were discussed.  Sandy moved we be open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. , Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.  Madelyn seconded, motion carried.  Helen read her job description (no copy for sec'y).  Shared proposed phone survey.  It was decided we need an opening date before contacting by survey any potential volunteers, etc.  Helen proposed walling in the office and showed a floor plan.  Cost estimated at $400.  Madelyn moved to do the work, Kristie seconded.  Motion carried.  Helen estimated approximately $13,000 to complete readying the store for receiving stock.  This estimate included freezer and/or walk-in cooler costs.  Much debate about refrigeration followed.  Kristie moved managers meet with finance committee and provide all the details of financing the store opening.  She also moved we buy the 5-door cooler (not the compressor yet), 12 foot produce rack, stainless steel table and two hand trucks from Mr. Ed.  Sandy seconded, motion carried.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Dini reported we have 237 members, Not much committee work since last board meeting.  No meeting with Education comm.  Speaker's training met, Kristie shared results, provided meeting minutes to sec'y.  Much discussion regarding newsletter deadline and possible solutions were discussed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Meeting will be scheduled.  Sandy will be seeking more loans.  A $20,000 loan was promised as a result of Sandy's efforts and is soon to be acquired.  Becky reported a present bank balance of approx $1900.  May rent has been deferred.  Becky requested that her name be removed from check signing.

Meeting adjourned 10:01 p.m.