Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
DATE: 05/26/2026
EFC Community Room, 1341 W. 26th
Shari Gross called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.
Attending:
✅ President - Shari Gross
✅ Vice President -Kevin Schaaf
✅ Treasurer - Colleen Daisley
🆇 Secretary - George Kilbert
Directors:
✅ Liz Bugbee
✅ Derek Golembeski
✅ Amanda Gates
✅ Sarah Parker
✅ Amanda Kleckner
Staff Personnel:
✅ Chief Executive Officer/General Manager - LeAnna Nieratko
Guests: 1 member-owner(s) in attendance.
Member Owner Comments: Inquiry about previously requested information. Shari is working on providing it.
Review of Last Month’s Minutes: Liz Bugbee
Motion was made by Amanda Kleckner to accept the minutes as written,
Colleen Daisley seconded. Motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Colleen Daisley
There were 25 new members and 2 requests for return of investment.
The committee did not have a formal meeting this month.
Motion was made by Kevin Schaaf to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Amanda Gates seconded. Motion passed.
CEO/GM Reporting: LeAnna Nieratko
CEO/GM Report:
Sales were down by 3% in April over last year. Margin and labor were both good and outperformed the plan. Cash is still a concern but after paying off the LOC, is growing. We passed our annual health inspection with no violations or notes. We are working on energy efficiency by applying for various grants for LED lights and energy efficient ovens as well as participating in a green energy assessment.
**Business Plan:**
The primary focus for FY2026 will be stability and strengthening the organization’s foundation. Work will focus on financial discipline, operational consistency, staff development, customer trust, and sustainable execution. One major change to the plan relates to the Ends, which will be discussed in depth at the time of the policy review rather than at this time.
CEO/GM Policy Review:
B1: Financial Condition - LeAnna provided interpretations and data points before reporting to the Board compliance in all aspects of the policy with the exception of B1.3 - cash on hand; B1.2- net income. Neither of these was unexpected and LeAnna presented compliance plans that are underway.
Board Budget:
Board budget will remain largely unchanged with a small adjustment for next years CCMA conference which is close by in Ithaca, NY.
Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to accept the CEO/GM report and policy review, Liz Bugbee seconded. Motion passed.
Board Policy Evaluation: Shari Gross
C8 - Governance Investment - The board reported compliance with this policy.
Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the Board Policy evaluation & review, Kevin Schaaf seconded. Motion passed.
New Business:
Nominating Committee: Reminder that board election process is to start in June. The committee will work with Heidi as needed to get the process started.
Board Summer Retreat: Retreat will be August 21st at Presque Isle from 12-4. Topics need to be determined.
Closure: Next board meeting is Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30pm.
Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to adjourn the meeting, Amanda Gates seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.