Watauga County Farmers' Market General Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2005 7:00pm
Board members present: Richard Boylan, Susan Graham, Alicia Breton,
Jeff Thomas, Karen Bauman.
The minutes from the 2004 meeting were read. Jon Bost made a motion
they be accepted as read, this was approved.
Jeff gave the president's report. He stated that board members and
officers had resigned since the last meeting, along with the managers.
Susan gave the building committee report. The parking lot is to be
repaved. The state feels we are not open enough hours for large road
signs. Blake Brown with the Town of Boone replaced the smaller brown
signs within a week of her visit and will put out more. Chris Parsons
will maintain the bathrooms at the Horn.
Carol Miller gave the events committee report. A special event is
planned for the first Saturday of every month.
Karen reported on the advertising committee. The advertising budget
for 2005 was set at $4,000.00.
Jeff read the treasurer's report.
Richard reported on grants. New River Community Partners awarded us
$500 geared toward events.
Carol Miller made a motion that any new rules adopted for the 2005
season be tabled. This was approved by the general membership.
Sammie Sigmann moved the rules for 2004 be followed until the 2006
season. This was approved by the general membership.
Karen Bauman moved the By-Laws be amended so that officers would be
elected before board members. This was approved by the general
membership. By-Laws Article VIII Order of Business: Items 7 and 8 will
be switched.
Elections were held. The new officers are: Jeff Thomas, president;
Susan Graham, vice-president; Cheryl Piracci, treasurer; Karen Bauman,
secretary.
Board members will be:Alicia Breton, Carol Miller, Rebecca Kaenzig,
William Edmisten, Richard Boylan.
Fred and Helga King brought a request to sell hotdogs at the market.
A porta-potty on the grounds was requested.
Sheila Shermann has agreed to act as manger for the opening of the
market. A call for a permanent manager was presented to the
membership.
Dickie Jarrett made a motion the meeting be adjourned. This passed
unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.