Location: Daniels Fund
Call to order: 6:32pm

Comments on election: Someone should be appointed to be in charge next time and define process.

Minutes of March EC meeting.
Bibi moves to approve minutes from March EC meeting. Minutes Approved

Board Changes
JJ nominates John Riecke for VP and Michelle Schoen for Secretary.  John is currently elected as Secretary. Michelle has extensive experience in organizations like INC and has been a member for many years.

-John Riecke resigned as Secretary before he could be appointed to the vacated VP position (Ray Ehrenstein resigned the last year of his term).
-Luchia Brown moved that John be VP and Michelle as Secretary. Ian Harwick seconded.  Motion passed unanimously. These changes to be presented at May delegate meeting for approval.
-Steve Nissen notes that the board took a vote on Saturday, April 9  confirming Luchia as delegate-at- large and that needed to be reflected both in those minutes and these minutes.

Discussion of last at-large position.
-How are we going to cover Maggie Price’s role not only as delegate-at-large but also as website manager?  For Website: The person needs to be able to technically proficient in Word Press and administer functions.
-Passwords have all been given to JJ Niemann.
-We need someone to deal with website management. Lucia Brown would be happy to take on communications.

Treasurer Report
-Rolled  our 12 month CD to Savings
-Total of all accounts $37296

ZAP report
Margie Valdez gave a report to the committee regarding the INC special committee on I-70 that was presented at the previous delegate meeting. Would like to see motions would come through pre-existing committees to delegates.
-JJ Niemann feels that the I-70 motion being referenced is a way to not overload the committees.    This was an exception, not a precedent.
-Margie Valdez – usually we publish motions prior to the meeting so that people can review.
-Luchia notes that the project hits so many committees that it would be unworkable. –References the homeless committee as an example.
-JJ Niemann will coordinate with committee chairs about creation of the special committee to make this workable.

-Text Amendment 8 will be before city council soon

-Hoping for hearings from excise and licenses

-Steve Nissen wants RNOs to send letters regarding short term rental (STR) issue. Not all RNOs can support because some don’t want STRs at all.  EC discussion of primary residence rule.

Discussion of Budget Chair/Budget
-Opportunity to bring on a new person
-Maggie Price notes that someone not currently on INC’s Board could be an advantage.
-Transparency is a beautiful thing.
-Investment committee was formed a few months ago. Chris Chiari said he will still chair. John Riecke will still be on committee. Michelle Schoen wants to join. Jane Lorimer asked to be included. JJ Niemann will gather a group to begin process.

Update to Article of Incorporation
Last year, Greg Kerwin updated our Articles of Incorporation and these are still pending approval by the EC and delegation.  Steve Nissen moved that the Board approve the changes. Ian Harwick seconded. John Riecke suggests a friendly amendment to strike the first sentence in Article X. Steve Nissen accepts Johns’ amendment. John calls the question. Ian Harwick seconded. The motion with the amendment passed unanimously.

-Maggie Price notes that she needs to post the updated articles to the web before the delegate meeting

Steps to Solidify new Board
-Need to update city information
-Need to update secretary of state
-Luchia Brown notes that other boards are elected in whole, and the board elects its own officers internally, makes it easier

Discussion of Bylaws Updates
-There are two parts to updates, typographical and substantive. Steve Nissen and Margie Valdez are leading the charge. Jane Lorimer will be part of this task force. We will discuss typographical changes suggested at  next EC.

Communications/Media
-Wash Park profile wants to do an article with JJ.  Consensus that it’s a good idea.
-Steve Nissen suggests we interact with all the local papers.
-Maggie Price says since Jane L. has been media contact in past; let’s let her take the lead.
-JJ Niemann says if anyone wants to contribute original content it’s encouraged

Discussion of citywide neighborhood events calendar
–FB calendar should be used
–Michelle Schoen will take that on
–Tell RNOs to email us and we’ll post it

Charitable Works
As 501c3 we do need to do charitable works. -Joanne Kuemmerlin and Jane Lorimer, co-chairs, have met created a plan.  Requested to present INC plant at May delegate meeting and reminding people about neighborhood level programs
-Minimum entry has been met by adopting SWIC food bank.
-Doesn’t want to overwhelm the delegates every month.
-Suggesting four programs for the rest of the year
June – Collect toiletries for The Gathering Place
August – Collect school supplies for Girls & Boys Clubs of Metro Denver
October  -Women’s Bean Project will be invited to sell products and explain their purpose.
November – sock drive for Urban Peak or other
-Steve Nissen suggests signature event – fundraising for Historic Denver because it-touches every neighborhood, affects quality of life. Suggests that a signature event created a community and much goodwill. Jane Lorimer reminded that we moved away from actions that require fundraising and the delegation accepted the platform.

New business
-Election Forums for ballot measures this year will take place in the channel 8 studio.  JJ Niemann asks if we want to engage the same way we always have or try something new.  Agreed to remain as a sponsor.

Membership
JJ Niemann wants a solid discussion on following up on RNOs that didn’t attend in March even though they were members in 2015 or 2014

2016 Survey
–Ian Harwick and Jane Lorimer requested to be part of the 2016 survey.
–Recommendation to send it out earlier in the year. –We have also surveyed all RNOs in the past.

Audit of the Books
Whenever there is a new president of INC, it is a long-standing practice that audited financials be turned over to the new president and BOD.  That has not been done as yet for 2015 financials.  It was suggested to -contact Al Habercorn, or maybe Michelle Schoen.

Other
-Steve Nissen asks about hiring help for newsletter and other things. No resolution to staffing was reached.