HomeMy WebLinkAboutBright n' Beautiful Minutes 01.21.2009MINUTES
January 21, 2009 Bright n' Beautiful 11:30 a.m.
President Helen Johnson called the meeting to order.
Janice Blansett reviewed the Balance Sheet/Profit & Loss statements ending 2008. Janet
recommended we do an audit. She will check with Strom and Associates, an accounting firm
she works for, as to the cost of an audit verses a review. And also find out if a review would be
adequate. Carolyn will also call her accountant.
Checking balance to date: $819.21 - Savings balance: $39,142.07
Deposits since December meeting: Allied Recycling: $212.00
Silent Auction: $34.00
Interest: $29.53
Carolyn read a Christmas card from Rimrock Foundation complimenting B n' B on the work
we do in the community. She also read the letter from MDU stating that due to their many
requests for funding, they will not be able to contribute to Bright n' Beauful in 2009.
The Great American Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday April 25t`. Senior High parking lot has
"'"'been confirmed. There was discussion on if we need to rent the canopy again for the BBQ.
Last year we paid $368 to have it delivered, set up and torn down. The board postponed
making a decision at this time. Jean Carroll would like to get blank banners for Laurel if they
chose a different date for their GAC. This is not a problem.
Carolyn received an e-mail from Linda Villareal with the Juvenile Justice Court Services. She
is interested in having youths on probation for graffiti related offenses be required to remove
graffiti. The materials and supervision would be handled by the Probation Officers. Liability
insurance is the key problem. She asked if Bright n' Beautiful would be interested in serving as
the 501 c 3 organization. The board asked Carolyn to check and see if this would be covered
under our liability insurance policy and also call Brent Brooks, City Attorney, and ask if City
Code would permit these groups to clean up graffiti. Jim Reno said Lisa Hannon and Greg
Krueger with the Downtown Billings Association should also be consulted as they presently
have the Purple People remove graffiti in the downtown area. Tim made a motion to pursue all
necessary avenues including transportation, supervision and liability and bring a proposal back
to the next meeting. Joette seconded the motion; motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted, Carolyn Miller, Executive Director
Attendees: Jim Reno, Dan Miller Peggie Gaghen, Joette Larson, Helen Johnson, Janice
Blansett, Jean Carroll Thompson and Carolyn Miller
NEXT MEETING; FEBRUARY 18 AT 11:30 A.NL AT PERIUNS ON N. 27TH