Minutes:Board Meeting Minutes 20250130 Special

Meeting Location

Meeting was Called to Order At: 19:31

i3 Detroit 1481A Wordsworth St. Ferndale, MI 48220

Or

Virtual at https://www.i3detroit.org/meeting

Discussion

Removal of Melissa G From The Board of Directors

• This meeting was called to discuss the removal of Melissa Gilchrist from the board. Mel has made many excellent contributions to the space, but her absence as a board member has affected the organization.
• The board has not received a resignation letter from Mel

Proposal:
Remove Melissa Gilcrist from the Board of Directors
Context
Mel has not been active for many months. She has not communicated with the board and attempts to communicate with her have been largely unsuccessful. This impacts the board's ability to conduct business of the organization
Moved by Tim C, Seconded by Frank A
5 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: PASS

Aye votes: Frank A, Jan H, Tim C, Jeff B, Alex T

Abstentions: Melissa G (absent), Paul A (arrived after the vote)

Appointment of Replacement

• Bylaws Article 5, Section 13 states "Unless otherwise prohibited by the articles of incorporation, these bylaws, or provisions of law, vacancies on the board may be filled by approval of the board of directors."
• The board feels it's best to remove and appoint a board member in the same meeting
• Frank A nominates Jeremy G as board member
  • Jeremy accepts the nomination

Proposal:
Appoint Jeremy Glogower to Board of Directors to serve the remainder of Melissa Gilchrist's term
Context
Frank Aloia nominated Jeremy for being a great active member and having an excellent meeting attendance record
Moved by Frank A, Seconded by Alex T
6 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: PASS

Aye votes: Frank A, Jan H, Tim C, Jeff B, Alex T, Paul A

Discussion of Standards for Board Members

• Matt A asks if the board has discussed any additional bylaws changes related to standards for board members
  • Currently, you don't have to be a member to be on the board of directors. Additionally, there is nothing governing attendance requirements.
  • There could also be something about the need for a member to be in good standing
• Such a change would require a vote from the membership anyways, but this is something the board can look into

Other Discussions

• Lots of progress on cleaning up the list of active members. Many members listed as active have said that they are no longer active. Some have been inactive for months
• Will continue synchronizing active members and inactive members and disabling key cards of inactive members

COWBELL

Action Item Summary

No action items.

Proposal Summary

Proposal	Moved By	Seconded By	Aye	Nay	Result
Appoint Jeremy Glogower to Board of Directors to serve the remainder of Melissa Gilchrist's term	Frank A	Alex T	6	0	PASS
Remove Melissa Gilcrist from the Board of Directors	Tim C	Frank A	5	0	PASS

Meeting Metrics

• Time completed:19:54
• Funds appropriated:
• Attendees: 9

Attendance

1. Chair: Jeremy G
2. Secretary: Daniel V
3. Jeff B
4. Jan H
5. Alex T
6. Frank A
7. Tim C
8. Paul A (late)
9. Matt A

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