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LAKE COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2022
IN ATTENDANCE: BY ZOOM: BY PHONE:
Joann Fratianni Perry Smith Rick Lesser Nandia Black Scott Gibson Rick Lesser David Stepanich Dan Hodgkinson Louise Hayes Hon. Mike Nerheim John Quinn, Sr. Kristie Fingerhut David Gordon Also in attendance: Greg Weider, Executive Director, LCBA, LCBF.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order by Vice- President Kristie Fingerhut at 5:06 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The Minutes of the July 19, 2022 meeting were presented for approval Motion to approve the minutes was made by Rick Lesser and seconded by Scott Gibson. Motion carried.
III. TREASURER’S REPORT: A. STATUS AND BALANCES OF LCBF ACCOUNTS:
Treasurer, Perry Smith reported that the report reflects the Foundation’s donation to the Art Impact Project for $5,000 and the Highland Park Foundation for $10,000.
The Foundation incurred some out of the ordinary expenses including replacement of the fire exit light and backup battery, a replaced condenser of the roof top air conditioner, some painting in Unit C and some expenses for Waukegan Roofing. Perry also reported that the balance in the RMB account has decreased by around $2,000. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report was made by Rick Lesser and seconded by Scott Gibson. Motion carried.
B. WARRANT/ APPROVAL OF EXPENSES PAID:
The Warrants incurred in July, August and September 2022 were presented for approval. Motion to approve the Warrants was made by David Gordon and seconded by Kristie Fingerhut. Motion carried.
IV. OLD BUSINESS: A. PROPERTY TAX UPDATE:
Greg Weider reported that we have yet to receive a response from the State of Illinois regarding what percentage, if any, they are willing to waive on a property tax exemption.
B. CONSTITUTION DAY:
Greg Weider reported that Constitution Day went well, but there were not as many attendees as in past years. The Foundation sponsored the refreshments. Justice Schostok and Judge Nerheim were among the speakers.
V. NEW BUSINESS: A. FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE UPDATE:
The Fundraising Committee met to discuss various options for events. One suggestion was a musical event similar to the format used in “Strike A Cord.” David Stepanich was going to contact some potential venues before we set a final date and vote.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Rick Lesser and seconded by Nandia Black. Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joann M. Fratianni Secretary
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