MEETING – Wednesday September 28, 2016

President Klassa called the meeting to order at 730am at the Washburn County Economic Development office located at 208 Vine Street, Spooner, WI. 54801.

 

Present: Tom Klassa, Lance Ausing, Bill Marx, Virginia Hurckman, Romaine Quinn, Jim Bethel, and Rob Paine.

 

Absent: Jim Dohm, Ken Schultz, and Mike Bobin

 

Others Present:  Margie Quinn, Joel Zimmerman

 

Concerned Citizens: 

 

Agenda Approval: Rob Paine made a motion to accept and approve the agenda, Virginia Hurkman 2nd.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes on August 17th, 2016. Virginia Hurckman made a motion to approve minutes from August 17th, 2nd by Rob Paine  M.C.   Unanimous vote.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Jim Bethel read the monthly Treasurer’s report. Jim reported on the monthly bills.  The total expense for September 2016 was $13551.58 with payroll.  Leaving a checking account balance of $58786.83 and reported WCEDC received the 3 qtr. subsidy from WC. The additional $9648.18 in the CD accounts to be used for marketing expenses, Web Site, and for business plan development and expenses.   RMAP fund is in the amount of $7321.80.  Total available funds are $76070.38.  Marge Quinn has provided board members with a Treasurer Report, P&L, detail from QB and a balance excel spreadsheet for the annual income with expenses for August and September, 2016. Lance Ausing made a motion to accept the Treasurer Report and pay all bills as noted, 2nd by Virginia Hurkman.   M.C. by unanimous vote. 

 

Correspondence Received-

 

Director Report - Director Joel Zimmerman discussed the possible Business Banquet he would like to have next spring at a charge of $40 a person for the banquet, but members get a special price of $20. The rationale behind the banquet is multi-faceted. First, again, this gives legitimacy to the WCEDC we have within the community on economic issues. Joel stated it allows us to highlight economic successes and growth around the county and allows the varying communities in the county to network with each other and learn from each other. The banquet would include an address from the Director, a keynote speaker, dinner, and awards. In addition, I would advocate for applying for a raffle license as a banquet activity to raise money for the WCEDC, or a silent auction.

Joel continues to work on the structure of our membership drive and is trying to make sure we can highlight the value of a member for prospective members. Joel stated that he would like the WCEDC to sponsor at one forum, training, and seminar on the economy/business/skills and to keep the cost to a minimum, and pay for things coffee and cookies. To bring in revenue by charging $20 a person, or $5.00 for members. Twenty dollars isn’t a crazy amount for someone to learn a new skill, but $5.00 is a steal for someone who may want to become a member. Offering these workshops gives the legitimacy to the public for what it is that we do and what we have to offer. It shows that we are more than someone trying to sell a loan and takes the attention away from our revolving door issue. Joel’s first seminar is scheduled for October 26th, and will be a Business Startup Planning Seminar, led by David Kochendorfer of the SBDC.

 

 

Joel stated in order to best and most cost effectively arrange registration for participants for our events; he would like to request the WCEDC upgrade our constant contact account. This will allow us to have online registration for all of our events, and will keep the amount of administration time low for running these events. It also increases the convenience factor for participants. The current cost of our Constant Contact account is $17 a month, or $204 annually. To upgrade to the Plus level, the cost, after non-profit discount, will be $31.50 a month, or $378 annually. I can explain the benefits of this program at our upcoming board meeting and answer any questions you may have.

 

In order to best and most cost effectively arrange registration for participants for our events; I would request that the WCEDC upgrade our constant contact account. This will allow us to have online registration for all of our events, and will keep the amount of administration time low for running these events. It also increases the convenience factor for participants. The current cost of our Constant Contact account is $17 a month, or $204 annually. To upgrade to the Plus level, the cost, after non-profit discount, will be $31.50 a month, or $378 annually

 

Joel has met with City Administrator, Bill Marx and tour part of the city of Spooner, and Joel met with Birchwood Village President, Virginia Hurkman to tour part of the Village of Birchwood. 

 

Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion made by Virginia Hurkman made a motion to convene in closed pursuant to 19.85 (1) (C), WI statues to discuss personnel issues of specific persons, and job descriptions, which if discussed in public would likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person, referred to in such data.  Rob Paine 2nd the motion.  M.C. by unanimous vote.   . 

 

Roll Call was taken by Margie Quinn

 

Jim Bethel-Yes, Virginia Hurckman-- Yes, Rob Paine- yes, Romaine Quinn-yes, Lance Ausing-yes, Tom Klassa-yes M.C.  by unanimous vote

 

Margie Quinn and Joel Zimmerman were excused.

 

Motion to reconvene in open session by Virginia Hurkman, 2nd by Romaine Quinn.    M.C  

 

President Tom Klassa will provide WCEDC Attorney BENSON (Siren) a copy of Employee Handbook to review and authorize. Revised 10-25

 

Other Concerns/Discussions/Action -

 

Agenda items for Next Meeting- employee manual, holidays, Randy McQuade presentation

 

Next Monthly Meeting:  Monthly Meeting, October 26th, 2016 

 

Motion to adjourn by Rob Paine, 2nd by Romaine Quinn.  M.C.  by unanimous vote

 

 

Draft only! Board needs to approve at the next Meeting.    Respectfully Submitted by Margie Quinn.

 

                                                                                   

MEETING – Wednesday September 28, 2016

President Klassa called the meeting to order at 730am at the Washburn County Economic Development office located at 208 Vine Street, Spooner, WI. 54801.

 

Present: Tom Klassa, Lance Ausing, Bill Marx, Virginia Hurckman, Romaine Quinn, Jim Bethel, and Rob Paine.

 

Absent: Jim Dohm, Ken Schultz, and Mike Bobin

 

Others Present:  Margie Quinn, Joel Zimmerman

 

Concerned Citizens: 

 

Agenda Approval: Rob Paine made a motion to accept and approve the agenda, Virginia Hurkman 2nd.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes on August 17th, 2016. Virginia Hurckman made a motion to approve minutes from August 17th, 2nd by Rob Paine  M.C.   Unanimous vote.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Jim Bethel read the monthly Treasurer’s report. Jim reported on the monthly bills.  The total expense for September 2016 was $13551.58 with payroll.  Leaving a checking account balance of $58786.83 and reported WCEDC received the 3 qtr. subsidy from WC. The additional $9648.18 in the CD accounts to be used for marketing expenses, Web Site, and for business plan development and expenses.   RMAP fund is in the amount of $7321.80.  Total available funds are $76070.38.  Marge Quinn has provided board members with a Treasurer Report, P&L, detail from QB and a balance excel spreadsheet for the annual income with expenses for August and September, 2016. Lance Ausing made a motion to accept the Treasurer Report and pay all bills as noted, 2nd by Virginia Hurkman.   M.C. by unanimous vote. 

 

Correspondence Received-

 

Director Report - Director Joel Zimmerman discussed the possible Business Banquet he would like to have next spring at a charge of $40 a person for the banquet, but members get a special price of $20. The rationale behind the banquet is multi-faceted. First, again, this gives legitimacy to the WCEDC we have within the community on economic issues. Joel stated it allows us to highlight economic successes and growth around the county and allows the varying communities in the county to network with each other and learn from each other. The banquet would include an address from the Director, a keynote speaker, dinner, and awards. In addition, I would advocate for applying for a raffle license as a banquet activity to raise money for the WCEDC, or a silent auction.

Joel continues to work on the structure of our membership drive and is trying to make sure we can highlight the value of a member for prospective members. Joel stated that he would like the WCEDC to sponsor at one forum, training, and seminar on the economy/business/skills and to keep the cost to a minimum, and pay for things coffee and cookies. To bring in revenue by charging $20 a person, or $5.00 for members. Twenty dollars isn’t a crazy amount for someone to learn a new skill, but $5.00 is a steal for someone who may want to become a member. Offering these workshops gives the legitimacy to the public for what it is that we do and what we have to offer. It shows that we are more than someone trying to sell a loan and takes the attention away from our revolving door issue. Joel’s first seminar is scheduled for October 26th, and will be a Business Startup Planning Seminar, led by David Kochendorfer of the SBDC.

 

 

Joel stated in order to best and most cost effectively arrange registration for participants for our events; he would like to request the WCEDC upgrade our constant contact account. This will allow us to have online registration for all of our events, and will keep the amount of administration time low for running these events. It also increases the convenience factor for participants. The current cost of our Constant Contact account is $17 a month, or $204 annually. To upgrade to the Plus level, the cost, after non-profit discount, will be $31.50 a month, or $378 annually. I can explain the benefits of this program at our upcoming board meeting and answer any questions you may have.

 

In order to best and most cost effectively arrange registration for participants for our events; I would request that the WCEDC upgrade our constant contact account. This will allow us to have online registration for all of our events, and will keep the amount of administration time low for running these events. It also increases the convenience factor for participants. The current cost of our Constant Contact account is $17 a month, or $204 annually. To upgrade to the Plus level, the cost, after non-profit discount, will be $31.50 a month, or $378 annually

 

Joel has met with City Administrator, Bill Marx and tour part of the city of Spooner, and Joel met with Birchwood Village President, Virginia Hurkman to tour part of the Village of Birchwood. 

 

Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion made by Virginia Hurkman made a motion to convene in closed pursuant to 19.85 (1) (C), WI statues to discuss personnel issues of specific persons, and job descriptions, which if discussed in public would likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person, referred to in such data.  Rob Paine 2nd the motion.  M.C. by unanimous vote.   . 

 

Roll Call was taken by Margie Quinn

 

Jim Bethel-Yes, Virginia Hurckman-- Yes, Rob Paine- yes, Romaine Quinn-yes, Lance Ausing-yes, Tom Klassa-yes M.C.  by unanimous vote

 

Margie Quinn and Joel Zimmerman were excused.

 

Motion to reconvene in open session by Virginia Hurkman, 2nd by Romaine Quinn.    M.C  

 

President Tom Klassa will provide WCEDC Attorney BENSON (Siren) a copy of Employee Handbook to review and authorize. Revised 10-25

 

Other Concerns/Discussions/Action -

 

Agenda items for Next Meeting- employee manual, holidays, Randy McQuade presentation

 

Next Monthly Meeting:  Monthly Meeting, October 26th, 2016 

 

Motion to adjourn by Rob Paine, 2nd by Romaine Quinn.  M.C.  by unanimous vote

 

 

Draft only! Board needs to approve at the next Meeting.    Respectfully Submitted by Margie Quinn.

 

                                                                                   

MEETING – Wednesday September 28, 2016

President Klassa called the meeting to order at 730am at the Washburn County Economic Development office located at 208 Vine Street, Spooner, WI. 54801.

 

Present: Tom Klassa, Lance Ausing, Bill Marx, Virginia Hurckman, Romaine Quinn, Jim Bethel, and Rob Paine.

 

Absent: Jim Dohm, Ken Schultz, and Mike Bobin

 

Others Present:  Margie Quinn, Joel Zimmerman

 

Concerned Citizens: 

 

Agenda Approval: Rob Paine made a motion to accept and approve the agenda, Virginia Hurkman 2nd.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes on August 17th, 2016. Virginia Hurckman made a motion to approve minutes from August 17th, 2nd by Rob Paine  M.C.   Unanimous vote.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Jim Bethel read the monthly Treasurer’s report. Jim reported on the monthly bills.  The total expense for September 2016 was $13551.58 with payroll.  Leaving a checking account balance of $58786.83 and reported WCEDC received the 3 qtr. subsidy from WC. The additional $9648.18 in the CD accounts to be used for marketing expenses, Web Site, and for business plan development and expenses.   RMAP fund is in the amount of $7321.80.  Total available funds are $76070.38.  Marge Quinn has provided board members with a Treasurer Report, P&L, detail from QB and a balance excel spreadsheet for the annual income with expenses for August and September, 2016. Lance Ausing made a motion to accept the Treasurer Report and pay all bills as noted, 2nd by Virginia Hurkman.   M.C. by unanimous vote. 

 

Correspondence Received-

 

Director Report - Director Joel Zimmerman discussed the possible Business Banquet he would like to have next spring at a charge of $40 a person for the banquet, but members get a special price of $20. The rationale behind the banquet is multi-faceted. First, again, this gives legitimacy to the WCEDC we have within the community on economic issues. Joel stated it allows us to highlight economic successes and growth around the county and allows the varying communities in the county to network with each other and learn from each other. The banquet would include an address from the Director, a keynote speaker, dinner, and awards. In addition, I would advocate for applying for a raffle license as a banquet activity to raise money for the WCEDC, or a silent auction.

Joel continues to work on the structure of our membership drive and is trying to make sure we can highlight the value of a member for prospective members. Joel stated that he would like the WCEDC to sponsor at one forum, training, and seminar on the economy/business/skills and to keep the cost to a minimum, and pay for things coffee and cookies. To bring in revenue by charging $20 a person, or $5.00 for members. Twenty dollars isn’t a crazy amount for someone to learn a new skill, but $5.00 is a steal for someone who may want to become a member. Offering these workshops gives the legitimacy to the public for what it is that we do and what we have to offer. It shows that we are more than someone trying to sell a loan and takes the attention away from our revolving door issue. Joel’s first seminar is scheduled for October 26th, and will be a Business Startup Planning Seminar, led by David Kochendorfer of the SBDC.

 

 

Joel stated in order to best and most cost effectively arrange registration for participants for our events; he would like to request the WCEDC upgrade our constant contact account. This will allow us to have online registration for all of our events, and will keep the amount of administration time low for running these events. It also increases the convenience factor for participants. The current cost of our Constant Contact account is $17 a month, or $204 annually. To upgrade to the Plus level, the cost, after non-profit discount, will be $31.50 a month, or $378 annually. I can explain the benefits of this program at our upcoming board meeting and answer any questions you may have.

 

In order to best and most cost effectively arrange registration for participants for our events; I would request that the WCEDC upgrade our constant contact account. This will allow us to have online registration for all of our events, and will keep the amount of administration time low for running these events. It also increases the convenience factor for participants. The current cost of our Constant Contact account is $17 a month, or $204 annually. To upgrade to the Plus level, the cost, after non-profit discount, will be $31.50 a month, or $378 annually

 

Joel has met with City Administrator, Bill Marx and tour part of the city of Spooner, and Joel met with Birchwood Village President, Virginia Hurkman to tour part of the Village of Birchwood. 

 

Motion to Move into Closed Session: Motion made by Virginia Hurkman made a motion to convene in closed pursuant to 19.85 (1) (C), WI statues to discuss personnel issues of specific persons, and job descriptions, which if discussed in public would likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person, referred to in such data.  Rob Paine 2nd the motion.  M.C. by unanimous vote.   . 

 

Roll Call was taken by Margie Quinn

 

Jim Bethel-Yes, Virginia Hurckman-- Yes, Rob Paine- yes, Romaine Quinn-yes, Lance Ausing-yes, Tom Klassa-yes M.C.  by unanimous vote

 

Margie Quinn and Joel Zimmerman were excused.

 

Motion to reconvene in open session by Virginia Hurkman, 2nd by Romaine Quinn.    M.C  

 

President Tom Klassa will provide WCEDC Attorney BENSON (Siren) a copy of Employee Handbook to review and authorize. Revised 10-25

 

Other Concerns/Discussions/Action -

 

Agenda items for Next Meeting- employee manual, holidays, Randy McQuade presentation

 

Next Monthly Meeting:  Monthly Meeting, October 26th, 2016 

 

Motion to adjourn by Rob Paine, 2nd by Romaine Quinn.  M.C.  by unanimous vote

 

 

Draft only! Board needs to approve at the next Meeting.    Respectfully Submitted by Margie Quinn.