GHRDI Board Minutes, March 14, 2024

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MINUTES OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING GREEN HILLS RURAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. GHRPC Office, Trenton, MO Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:00 am 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by President Jack Hodge. A quorum was declared for the conduct of business.

2. The following Directors were in attendance: Jack Hodge Harrison County

By ZOOM:

Evan Emmerich Chariton County

Michael Ormsby Grundy County

Annie Gibson Daviess County

3. The following Directors were absent: Jack Tucker Putnam County Dale Hartley Caldwell County

Gene Anderson Josh Muck

4. The following staff was in attendance: Corinne Watts Debbie Pergande

Rebecca TenHulzen

Danah Fowler Stan Falke

Ed Douglas

Sullivan County Carroll County Livingston County

Mercer County Linn County

5. Approval of December 28, 2023, Minutes for Board of Directors Meeting: After review of the December 28, 2023, Board Minutes, Stan Falke made a motion to approve the minutes and Danah Fowler seconded. Motion carried.

6. Financial Statements and Check Listing: After a brief review of the financial statements and check listing, Annie Gibson made a motion to approve, and Stan Falke seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7. New Business: a. Batson Loan: Rodney Batson presented his business plan to the Board to request $25,000 for equipment for his window cleaning business. After a brief discussion, Danah Fowler made a motion to approve a loan for $15,000 for 10 years at 8% interest contingent on receiving liability insurance. Michael Ormsby seconded. Motion carried. b. Approval of 2022-23 Audit: Debbie Pergande presented the 2022-23 Audit to the Board. There were no findings. Danah Fowler made a motion to approve the audit as presented. Michael Ormsby seconded. Motion carried. c. Loan Update: Debbie Pergande updated the Board on the status of the loan fund. Flowers is making his loan payments and Jessica Atkins will start her first payment in April. d. Restitution Discussion: Ed Douglas lead the discussion on the restitution that Michael Johns pays. Asking the Board about rescinding his debt. No action was taken.

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Executive Director’s Report:

Corinne Watts informed the Board of a meeting that is being held through the RISE program. It is being held on March 19, at the old GHRDI building.

Adjournment: Annie Gibson made a motion to adjourn, and Danah Fowler seconded. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Danah Fowler, Secretary