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Tybee Island Marine Science Center Minutes of February 23, 2010 Board Meeting Present: Mike, Debbie, Dionne, Maria, Judy, Cathy, Kathryn and John The agenda was approved. The minutes
for January were approved with one correction. Maria will be forwarding the approved minutes to the city. .Treasurers Report: John mentioned that everyone should be cautious in comparing
financial results of this year to last year. The Gallery had been closed to the public for renovation last year and we have the impact of the Sidewalk to the Sea reimbursable grant this
year. Executive Director Report: Maria reported that the Sidewalk to the Sea packet she made for participants received great support from the teachers and principals. It should facilitate
participants getting set up for the program. Karen is retiring which will allow for some restructuring of the operational duties including possible outsourcing of billing. After discussion
of the Pentecost Ecology Fund grant, it was decided to continue with the grant; however, Mike would discuss the role of Joe Richardson on the advisory committee with him. There are some
competitive issues that should be understood. After discussion it was decided that Maria and John will discuss and make a recommendation of how to record expense item 8590, Contingency,
on the budget. Maria reported on the need, as determined by auditing our assets, to increase our flood insurance liability from 50K to 100K. Maria will report her recommendation by email
where the additional (estimated $1,600) will be taken on the budget. After a discussion of the need for a replacement HVAC unit for the first floor, it was agreed that a 10 ton unit
would make sense and a motion was made and approved for Maria to go forward with the Weather Doctor’s proposal. The $16,500 will be taken from the restricted SPLOST held by the center.
Committee Reports: Debbie reported that Elizabeth Johnson has volunteered to be on the committee for the kayak race. Judy is the co-chair of the race. Board members should send any ideas
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‘extras’ that would make it more interesting for spectators or for additional races to her as soon as possible. She mentioned that the Patriot Challenge in Charleston utilized a video
stream. Old Business The board development meeting will be held February 24, in the center at 5pm. Action Items Details above. 1. Mike to have discussion with Joe Richardson. 2. Maria
to report on installation of new HVAC unit. 3. Maria and John to make recommendation of budget item 8590 4. Board members give any ideas on kayak race to Debbie. 5. Next board meeting;
March 23 in the center at 7pm. . 20110714 CC Packet 20110707 160_080_000002