WCC Fall meetings

The Waterville Community Connections Steering Committee met at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16, 2013 at Cummiskey Law Office The financial report was read and discussed. Our balance at SMIF is $7816.57. Motion made by Karen, seconded by Diane, to approve the payment of $59.84 to Potential Unlimited, for the last plant watering. Cindy presented an overview of the "Community Fund" that is being created by 3 local churches so far. These are the Waterville United Methodist, Trinity Lutheran, and the Baptist churches. Each church plans to donate a certain amount toward the fund, and seek further funding. (Local churches each have a contingency fund for people who may be transients and need gas or food money. This is a different program. The fund would be established to help local people who have a financial crisis. The people would have to be screened, and counseled as to their spending and needs. There would be a board of directors, and a fund set up, plus an amount of petty cash for immediate needs. Payouts would be in vouchers or cards to certain vendors. There would be guidelines and accountability, and Diane mentioned she has a friend who may be able to give help in setting it up. Jane planned to write a letter to SMIF to get their endorsement. Next meeting: Dec. 16, 11:30, lunch at The Cafe. Adjournment by consensus. Respectfully submitted, Karen Bauer, secretary. The Waterville Community Connections Steering Committee met at 10 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2013 at Cummiskey Law Office. Attendance: Jane Cummiskey, Diane Munson, Karen Bauer. Financial Report The financial report was reviewed. Total available with SMIF and petty cash is $3609.83. The bill for watering plants has been paid to Potential Unlimited. Friends of the Library Diane is taking care of articles and ads in Lake Region Life, for the FOL chili cook-off. FOL will pay for the ads. Raffle tickets for the chili cook-off will be sold at the Lions Pork Chop Dinner on Oct. 27. The FOL will make a full report at our Nov. meeting. Sakatah Foundation: close to having the money in SMIF. Popcorn Shoppe All bills have been paid for the popcorn stand. Owner will pay any bills from now on. Total proceeds: $2,133.85. Adjournment by consensus. Respectfully submitted, Karen Bauer, secretary. The Waterville Community Connections Steering Committee met at 10 a.m. on Sep. 18, 2013 at Singing Hills Coffee Shop, Waterville, MN. Sakatah Arts Experience Jane presented the final report of the Sakatah Arts Experience. A payment for art supplies was made to Lynne Coleman for $172.98. The project balance as of 8/22/2013 is $669.59. A motion was made by Jane, seconded by Lynne, to approve the final report for the event. Motion carried. There was discussion about the 2013 Sakatah Arts Experience. The attendance was less, but income was good. There were many other events in surrounding towns on the same day. There were fewer art, craft and food vendors, so the income from their fees was less. There was no childrens' art work as in other years. The artists that gave demonstrations seemed to have many interested people watching. The Popcorn Shoppe provided popcorn and mini donuts at the event. Suggestions for another year: Include a farmer's market. Have a blue grass music event. The Popcorn Shoppe The popcorn stand needs to be cleaned out. There are still some food items there, most can be saved for use at another time. Suggestion made that it be open just for Bullhead Days next year, which is the 50th anniversary of the event. We would offer to give the owner a percentage of the profits for use of the building. The total proceeds of the Popcorn Shoppe is $2,080.92. A motion was made by Jane, seconded by Lynne, to transfer the profits to the WCC General Fund. Motion carried. Downtown Beautification Jane reported that Potential Unlimited will water the Main St. plants through the end of Sept. Their total bill so far is $172.23. A motion was made by Diane, seconded by Karen, to pay Potential what is owed for watering. Motion carried. Luminaries The profit from the New Year's Eve Luminary project last year was $120.00. It was decided that was not enough profit to do again. Extremely cold weather and wind last year made it difficult to set up. A motion was made by Lynne, seconded by Karen, to move the Luminary money to the WCC General Fund. Motion carried. Waterville Friends of the Library. The Friends plan to buy 3 prizes for their 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff Fundraiser scheduled for Nov. 3. Raffle prizes are a Kindle reader, (donated), an iPad, and a $150.00 Cabela's gift certificate. The Waterville Lions are providing the license and tickets for the raffle. Jane will move the petty cash to SMIF. We will look at any future requests for money and dispense funds at our discretion. Next meeting: Discuss revamp of SAE/Bluegrass festival, possibly during Bullhead Days. Have a fashion show in winter for a fundraiser. Adjournment by consensus. Respectfully submitted, Karen Bauer, secretary.