Notes from Sharon W.
MEETING NOTES
1:00 pm - Austin opened this meeting which included members from the AA noon-time group
- $10,000 grant award has been received by the Swartz Foundation
o This is expected to cover at least approx. 40 months of CAIC rent
o Will be deposited into the business checking account/Clinton
- Total rent amount was reviewed: $650/ mos (400 paid by town & 200 paid by CAIC)
- Topic of whether to install new carpet or not was discussed at length. Arguments for included: discussion on health history of old carpet, possible mold/odor underneath, etc. Arguments against included: discussion on how such a high traffic area may produce much wear and tear in a short amount of time and may not be worth it as it may need replacement. Subject of cleaning the carpet and installing tile also came up. Argument against tile was that floor is on slope & possible installation costs, where a member of the group offered to install new carpet at no cost.
- A sample of new carpet was on display, member quoted estimated cost at Home Depot ($1,117). Letterhead from non-profit may allow for a discount.
- Austin explained that any recommendations from this meeting need to be discussed and voted on by the CAIC Board of Directors and all voting members were not present, quorum not met.
