igniteCDA Board Meeting Recap July 19, 2023

These are the notes from an igniteCDA meeting attendee. I have added them below for consumption.

1. Call to order at 4:00PM

2. Pledge of Allegiance

   1. The following Commissioners were Attendees: (10-member board)

      1. Brad Jordan

      2. Brinnon Mandel

      3. Scott Hoskins-Chairman

      4. Amy Evans

      5. Sara Garcia

      6. Dan English

      7. Tony Berns-Executive Director

      8. I was unable to determine if the following were in attendance via a Zoom or phone connection. Alivia Metts, Mick Armon, Jim Chapkis, Danielle Quade-Attorney Hawley Troxel

3. Public Comment: There was none.

4. Approval of the Consent Calendar; 6/21/2023 Board Meeting Minutes, Payables as submitted and District Monthly Financial Statements. Moved, seconded and approved with no discussion.

5. Finance Committee:

   1. Fiscal year 2023 Amended Budget: Discussion & Publication Approval. Tony Berns presented the amended budget to the board. There was a motion to allow Tony Berns to publish the amended budget in the Coeur d’Alene Press along with a public hearing date. (A copy of the 2023 amended budget is at the end of this report)

   2. Fiscal Year 2024 Draft Budget: Discussion & Publication Approval. Tony Berns went through and explained the draft budget. The need to move on this approval is that is due at the City Council by September 1, 2023. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the draft budget for publication. (A copy of the 2024 draft budget is at the end of this report)

   3. Fiscal Year 2023 audit: Hoover CPA Engagement. A motion was made, seconded and approved to engage Hoover CPA for the 2023 fiscal year audit. Hoover CPA has performed this function in the past.

6. Executive Directors Report:

   1. Atlas Project: Phil Boyd, Welch Comer Engineers. Mr. Boyd made a “very brief” update on various items in several of the projects.

7. Board Commissioner Comments: Chairman Hoskins noted that Brad Jordan has served on the board since 1997. His current term is up in August 2023, and Brad has decided not to 2 continue serving on the board. Comments were made by Amy Evans, Tony Berns and chairman Hoskins as to Brads valuable contributions to the board and its members over the years.

8. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved.

Image captured from Zoom

Image captured from Zoom