F.A.M.E., Inc.
Minutes
FAME Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday February 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Location
428 Broadway Street New Orleans, LA 70118
Directors Present
B. Connick, C. Lebas, C. Tregre, D. Bardell, D. Held, D. Omojola, J. Jalice, L. Moran, M. Russell, R. Fernandez, R. Kirschman, T. Lasher
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Brown
Non Voting Members Present
L. Brown
Guests Present
A. Collopy, A. Dupre, A. Francois, D. LaViscount, J. Anderson, L. Spearman, M. Butler, M. Forcier
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Jalice called a meeting of the board of directors of F.A.M.E., Inc. to order on Saturday Feb 16, 2019 at 10:11 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Kirschman made a motion to approve minutes from the FAME Board Meeting on 01-19-19 FAME Board Meeting on 01-19-19.
R. Fernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Governance Committee
A.
Recommendation to Establish a Separate 501(C)3 to Support the NMTC (Training Center) & Fund Raising
After all comments and questions were addressed, the Governance Committee's recommendation to open separate 501(c)(3) entities to support the NMCTE and Fund Raising efforts for the organization was voted upon by the full Board of Directors. The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the Governance Committee's recommendation to open separate 501(c)(3) entities for purposes of supporting the NMCTE Center and Fund Raising efforts for Audubon Schools as an organization.
B.
Recommendation to Begin Request for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q) for Strategic Planning Consultant
Comments were made by J. Jalice, T. Lasher, and L. Moran from the board.
Public comments were offered by Elizabeth D.
Public comments were offered by Elizabeth D.
After all questions and comments were addressed, the Governance Committee's recommendation to move forward with the Strategic Planning Process for the organization was voted upon by the full Board of Directors. The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the Governance Committee's recommendation to move forward with the Strategic Planning Process.
III. Facilities Committee
A.
Recommendation of Architect Selection Committee for Banneker Renovation Project
L. Moran made a motion to approve the recommendation submitted by the Architect Selection Committee to award the design and construction administration contract for the Banneker site renovations to Mathes Brierre.
C. Tregre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Comments were made by J. Jalice, T. Lasher, L. Moran and R. Kirschman from the board.
No public comments were offered.
No public comments were offered.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Announcements
J. Jalice offered condolences to the family of former Board Member Eva Alito on the passing of her sister.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
R. Fernandez made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
B. Connick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Jalice
Public comments were offered by Laura R.