Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample Absent: Michael Kahn, Joe Tyson Approval of January minutes Treasurer’s Report: Tom is moving money as CD’s become due into higher interest bearing accounts so our CD’s are moving up to 4+% interest from 2% and 3% interest. Our savings are in an account bearing 3.5 % which will remain there as this money will be used in the near future for farm infrastructure needs. Our irrigation costs were over budget because of refurbishment of many of the irrigation systems in the raised […]
Board Minutes 1/18/23 Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Mike Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample Absent: Joe Tyson Approval of 12/13 minutes Treasurer’s Report: Live Oak CDs are increasing in interest payment and one will accrue 3.5% rate this spring, beginning in April. There was a small interest payment error on the current profit and loss statement which will be corrected on next month’s report. Our 2023 budget was passed unanimously. Tom will be away next meeting but will email report to board members. Update on plots: Jane reported that there are currently 10 inground plots available […]
Skidaway Farm Board Minutes 12.13.22 Present: Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Absent: Jill Corbin, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen Approval of 11.30.22 minutes. Treasurer report: Tom was absent and notified us that the financial report would be e-mailed the following day. Update on plots: 10 plots are currently available for spring season. there are currently 7 folks on the wait list for unground plots, 6 for raised beds. We have a total of 166 plots. Drainage issues: Joe presented us with a cost comparison of building raised beds (to mitigate drainage issues in sections of the […]
Board Minutes 11/30/22 Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Mike Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Approval of 10/22/22 minutes. Treasurers Report: Tom presented a printed P and L and Balance sheet through the end of November. He also presented a proposed budget for the upcoming year which will be reviewed and voted on at our December meeting. In addition there was a refurbishment report that included monies paid to Jones Landscaping and Joey Tyson for their work in preparing raised beds and in-ground plots with a total amount of $8,983. This included labor, material and […]
Board Meeting Minutes 10.20.22 Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Tom Rosen Absent: Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Approval of 9.28.22 minutes Treasurer’s Report: Tom presented balance sheet and P and L statement as of 9/28/22 which does not reflect the addition of new fall farmers, (approximately 21). Next month’s numbers will reflect our added income due to this influx and Tom will also present a proposed budget to the board in November meeting. A discussion of our policy (or lack) of the refurbishment of existing plots, both in-ground and raised beds as well as irrigation […]
Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Absent: Michael Kahn Minutes of July 20th were approved by the board. Treasurers Report: Tom distributed current balance sheets and profit and loss report as of 9/28/22. These were reviewed. Also explained his use of depreciation recapture after some farm improvements: improvement of garden plots, wheelbarrow refurbishment. Electric Fence Team: Jane reported that the farm has ongoing problems with our electric fence: breaker goes off, loose wires and suggested a team that would check the entire apparatus and fix any defects. It was recommended that […]
Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Absent: Mike Kahn, Dorcas Popp May board minutes approved by board. Financial Report: Increased expense of a large dumpster rental for the year instead of small will be $2400 a $190 increase annually but needed. Board voted and approved an annual rental fee increase of $10 for all garden beds, including raised beds. effective in September. The weed deposit is raised to $100 for in ground beds and remains at $75 for raised beds. Mail Box: there will be a mail box installed at the garden for […]
Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Absent: Michael Kahn, Dorcas Popp Approval of June board meeting minutes. Treasurer Report: Tom presented copies of our Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement for review and indicated that with fall influx of new farmers, new plots and new expenses, numbers will change and be reviewed again in the fall. New Plots: Jane reported that we will have 18 new plots ready in the fall to lease. She has 28 prospective farmers on the waiting list, 3 waiting for raised beds. […]
Hey Skidaway Farmers! Come join us on Sunday, 9/25/22 at 1:00 pm under the Pavilion. Farmer Jane will be conducting a fall planting tips class. This will also be a time to have your questions answered about fall vegetables, soil conditioners, ferilizers and pests. Hope to see you there!
Board Meeting Minutes 5.18.22 Present: Jill Corbin, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Monica Hughes, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson. April Board Meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Treasurers Report: Balance sheet as of May 17th as well as Profit and Loss statement from April 1 – May 17 was presented and reviewed by board. Michael K asked for an explanation of the Equity section under Liabilities and Equity section on the balance sheet and Tom R will provide details at June meeting.The Farm’s assets will remain in Checking – South State Bank and Savings – Live Oak Bank accounts. […]
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 4.1.2022 Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson, Missing: Steve Sample Board Minutes from last meeting,3/22/22, were approved unanimously. Treasurer’s Report: Tom Rosen presented and handed out copies of our balance sheet from January – March, 2022 and our Profit and Loss Statement through March 2022. Financially, we are operating on budget and are in good shape. Our upcoming major expense will be solving our drainage issue. Drainage Update: Still waiting for ACE to come up with a new estimate and plan on how to mitigate […]
