The meeting minutes of the Brattleboro Food Co-op Board of Directors held Monday, April 1, 2024.
Directors present: Calvin Dame, Judy Fink, Denise Glover, Anneka Kindler, Michele Meulendyk, Evan Silber, Jerelyn Wilson, and Vanessa Vadim [arrived late, departed early].
Directors Absent: Johanna Zalneraitis.
Staff, Shareholders, and Others Present: GM Anthony Santorelli, Board Administrator/Sustainability Coordinator Sarah Brennan. Shareholders via Zoom: Davida Bagatelle, Vikas Mangipudi, Sheila Adams. Shareholders in person: Terry Carter.
President Jerelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:20 pm.
Jerelyn welcomed guests, and Board members took turns reading the Board’s communication norms aloud.
Judy moved and Denise seconded to approve the March 4, 2024 minutes. Discussion: none. The motion carried unanimously with one abstention (Evan).
Anthony shared updates since the packet went out:
Jerelyn brought Board members’ attention to the policies being monitored in May: B.2 Financial Condition and Activities, B.3 Relationship with Employees, D.4 Cost of Governance, andD.5 Records Policy.
Board members shared what they would tell a shareholder about this meeting. These comments are shared in the staff newsletter and in Food for Thought.
Board members and guests shared their responses to the questions, “how did the meeting go for you”.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Brennan, Board Administrator/Sustainability Coordinator