EVER'MAN COOPERATIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Meeting Minutes January 25, 2021 6:00 pm Online meeting
I.
ADMINISTRATIVE Dave DeBlander called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. There were enough members for a quorum. Board members present: Larry Adams, Dave DeBlander, Lynn Jackson, Tara Jones, Jena Melançon, Eric Schneider, and Dr. Sandra “Sandy” Winborne; Kelly Oden joined us at 6:30 PM. Thane Joyal of Columinate, Ever’man General Manager William Rolf, and staff members Matt & Joy were also present. Tara read the Ends Statement. Jena asked for the date on the January agenda be corrected. Lynn moved to accept the November & December minutes with its date edited as wel. Sandy seconded this motion. The motion carried unanimously.
II. OPEN FORUM Hugh Ed expressed concern that class schedule locations & board meeting times be clear on future calendars. He also expressed concern about parking lot markings, electric car monitoring, grocery pricing headers in the vegetable section, and cleanliness in the men’s room.
III. GM REPORT GM Comments William updated the board on recent sales. All are down due to the pandemic & lack of bridge between Gulf Bridge & Pensacola. Sales and profits are both in the red. William continues to keep a close eye on things. An in-depth budget will be examined in the closed-door session. William pointed out that staff has made changes to the board budget & Eric voiced opposition to staff changing the board budget. Dave suggested this conversation continue during the board budget review. All agreed. William gave the board an update on staff members, new staff selection, and the health of the ailing tree in the parking lot. Eric encouraged William to look at a native tree to replace it.