10-12-1998 Minutes - Executive
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Executive Committee
EBC Conference Room
Monday, October 12, 1998
Minutes
President, Louise Appleby, called the meeting to order at 3: 10 pm. In attendance, in addition to President
Appleby were: Treasurer, Steve Michel, Secretary, Wayne DeBey, board member, Jerry Hinrikus, guest,
Jim Ravenkamp and staff member Nick Slechta.
The committee reviewed the 1999 budget. The only adjustment was a recommendation from Mr. Slechta
to reduce the health insurance item from $3,600 to $3,000 based on the Executive Assi stant having
insurance under her spouse's program. There being no further changes, Mr. Michel moved, seconded by
Mr. DeBey to approve submitting the 1999 budget to the board of directors for approval at their regular
monthly meeting. Passed 3-0.
The committee along with Mr. Hinrikus and Mr. Ravenkamp reviewed the evaluation process for executive
director. They also reviewed some possible changes injob responsibilities which would allow for a better
utilization of the dir.ector's strengths and skills. It was suggested that the executive assistant's duties could
include making member contacts and handling committee meetings.
Mr. Slechta's plans for retirement were discussed. Mr. Slechta stated he has no immediate plans for
retirement and will continue to serve as executive director if the board desires his services. A number of
duties have been defined in policy to enhance the transition to a new director when the time comes.
Additional policies will be developed as the board deems appropriate.
Mr. Slechta departed the meeting at 3:55 pm.
Mr. Michel moved to go into executive session at 3:57 for a period of 10 minutes and to reconvene at
4:07 in this room, in order to protect the rights of privacy.
President Appleby reconvened the meeting at 4:07 pm. The executive committee. by consensus.
recommended that Mr. Slechta be retained as Executive Director under an extension of h is current contract
of employment. The committee also recommends that the executive director delegate duties such as
member contacts and committee duties to the executive assistant in order to allow time for him to
concentrate on policies, planning and city/county relationships.
There being no other business, President Appleby adjourned the meeting at 4:07 pm.
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Louise Appleby - President - Vice President, Wayne DeBey - Secretary, Steve Miche' - Treasurer
Andy Anderson, Jerry Hinrikus, Bernard Jilka, Jim Loader, Michael Montoya, Kay Stewart, .
Paul Warden, Todd Welsh, Norman Yenkey, Don Heath - ex officio, Nick Slechta - Executive Director