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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF IOWA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCILS September 26, 2005
Those members present included Sue Boettcher, Ralph Lents, Joe Van Ginkel, Brian Waldstein, Gary Smith, Steve Abma, Jayne Lupkes, Margaret Mordan, Pat Griffin, Cindy Shelley, and Denise Maier. Also in attendance were Alan Ladd, Lois Hunt, Stan Johnson, Dean Labh Hira (Chair of the search committee for the Dean, College of Agriculture) Chuck Morris, Mark Settle, and Julie Baumler.
President Sue Boettcher called the meeting to order. Introductions were made.
No additions or corrections were made to the agenda. Jayne moved to accept the agenda. Gary seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Gary Smith presented the secretary’s report. Brian moved to approve the minutes of the July 11 executive committee. Ralph seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The treasurer’s report was given by Ralph. Bills to be paid include: Cyclone Award, $204.30; postage, $329.67; and Copy Connections, $24.38. This will leave a balance on hand of 22,237.22. Pat moved the treasurer’s report be approved. The motion was second by Jayne. The motion carried.
Pat Griffin discussed the findings of his audit of IACEC financial records, as attached. He recommended that the board invest between $10,000 and $15,000 in CDs, rather than in a 0 interest checking account. A proposed budget was handed out, as attached. Pat recommended that the treasurer’s report reflect the budget categories. The finance committee recommended that the bank statements be sent to the treasurer first, then to Mark for archiving. Also, dues will be sent to the president, then the treasurer. The treasurer will forward that information on to the bookkeeper. Joe moved to approve the audit report. Gary seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Denise moved to put $10,000 into a CD, allowing the finance committee to determine the terms of the CD, not to exceed 1 year. Cindy seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Denise moved to accept the budget in the new proposed format. Gary seconded the motion. Jayne moved to amend the proposed budget with the legislative line being $3,000. Ralph seconded the motion. The motion carried. A vote was taken on the amended budget. The motion carried.
Sue reported that over 90 counties have joined so far. More counties are anticipated to pay their dues by the end of the month.
Steve Abma gave the marketing committee report. PSA’s to promoted extension will go out the first part of Oct. Council surveys can be downloaded off of the website. They should be distributed at the area meetings, as they come up this fall and winter. A new issue of the Network Newsletter will be sent out the first week of October.
Brian Waldstein
presented the legislative committee’s report
IACEC legislative day will be held either March 1 or 8.
The board discussed going to the legislature for an extra $1 million for extension that will go to counties. We will explore our options with regard to working with the board of regents on their agenda. These funds would probably be reflected back to the counties via the partnership agreement.
Dean Labh Hira, Chair of the College of Agiculture Dean Search Committee reported on the committee’s progress. They have finalized the position description and materials that will be sent to the nominees. There is a lot of interest in the position. The goal is to bring the final candidates onto campus in early December. If the board has any suggestions for nominees or knows someone who might have suggestions, please forward them on to Dr. Hira. The committee is looking for someone with vision, funding experience, dealing with the new realities of agriculture.
There was time to discuss IACEC council member issues that have been brought up by our membership. A county had asked IACEC to explore insurance for county-paid staff. The board looked at this issue a couple of years ago, even utilizing the creation of a 28E agreement. No insurance companies were willing to work with a policy like that. Mark noted that the Code of Iowa allows the county board of supervisors to provide coverage for extension employees under the county insurance pool.
Stan presented his report. He noted that IACEC has been a strong force in bringing councils along with the decision-making for extension. He feels that it is time for the association to push for some appropriations through the legislature. This might allow us to be more of a participant in how the money that comes from the legislature is spent. He noted that Extension needs to get closer to the university in many ways – get closer to the undergraduate and the research programs within the university. Stan will be retiring in the next couple of months.
Chuck Morris noted that as part of the increased 4-H program development fee, they are filling some Youth Field Specialist positions. He also reported that a new Plan of Work is being developed for extension.
Margaret updated the board on the Vice Provost for Extension Search Committee progress. They have had four meetings and have forwarded their selections on to the president and provost. They are hopeful that interviews will occur the end of October. There will be an electronic seminar that will allow council members to participate.
The next meeting of the IACEC Board of Directors is set for January 7, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Ames.
Pat moved to adjourn the meeting. Brian seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Smith, IACEC Secretary
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