Annual Meeting Michael Kahn opened the meeting with a welcome to all, remarks about the state of Skidaway Farms, how it has grown and prospered over the past few years due to good stewardship, increase in rental fee and an increase in farmers. We are in better health currently than we have been in many years. Introductions were then made of board members present as well as the five farmers who attended the annual meeting. The official board meeting then commenced. Present: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs, Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Absent: Ralph […]
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Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 3.24.21 Present: Susan Burns, Ralph Hinz, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Karen Burroughs Treasurers Report: Tom reviewed his treasurer’s report that he had emailed prior to the board meeting. Skidaway Farms is thriving, with bills paid and our income up $1000 over prior year. We have an increase in farmers from prior years and have been able to do some needed repairs and upgrades this year. We will look into preparing more plots and raised beds for the fall as well. Our outlook is excellent and we thank Tom […]
Board Meeting Minutes February 26, 2021 Present: Jill Corbin, Ralph Hinz, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs Treasurer’s Report: Tom had previously e-mailed to the board the income and balance sheet for Feb. We incurred a non-recurring expense of $1.2+K for our drainage project that was not budgeted and impacted our income to date. You will also notice the increase in our investment at Live Oak Bank, $7500+ can be transferred immediately to the South State Bank on demand if needed. The Balance Sheet remains strong and reflects a thriving community […]
Spring Planting Tips from Farmer Jane New Skidaway farmers gather on a chilly February Sunday to hear a talk on spring planting tips by Farmer Jane Kollman. We have a record number of new farmers eager to begin planting when spring finally arrives!
Board Minutes 1.13.21 Present: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs, Jill Corbin, Ralph Hinz, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Absent: Joe Tyson Treasurer’s Report: Tom Rosen presented our P and L previous year comparison, January through December 2020, a proposed P and L Budget overview and balance sheet that reflected previous year comparison. Our 2021 budget was presented then. After thorough discussion the board voted to approve the new budget for the year 2021. MK made a motion to adopt the 2021 budget, JK approved the motion, SB seconded. Passed unanimously. Budget will be posted on the website asap by MH Tom […]
Farm Board Minutes, November 18, 2020 Present: R Hinz, M Hughes, M Kahn, J Kollman, T Rosen, J Tyson Absent: S Burns, K Burroughs, J Corbin Treasurers Report: Tom reported that we are strong financially due to our dues increase last year and our increased rentals. Tom also has set up a new designated Skidaway Farms mailbox at the Association building that farmers can use. He will be preparing the new budget for the upcoming year this month. He and Jane will get together to go over the list of current farmers to ascertain which plot renters have deposits paid. […]
Present: K Burroughs, S Burns, J Corbin, M Hughes, M Kahn, J Kollman, J Tyson Absent: R Hinz, T Rosen Treasurers Report: T Rosen was absent but promised an e-mailed treasurer’s report by weeks end and will report on both months at our November meeting. Bell installation update: Joe Tyson reported that the bell will be installed as soon as his son and he can coordinate a time. Drainage problem: this is still being researched as to the best, most effective and least costly way to solve. Pavilion use/schedule: Jane has received request to use […]
Present: Sue Burns, Karen Burroughs, Ralph Hinz, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn Treasurer’s Report Balance sheet YTD increase of $10,000 in checking account, 9+ plots due for renewal October through December Net budget $575 (decreased depreciation) Net income, $3,800 YTD Donation of $500 paid for wheel barrows Landlovers donation of $600 will be used for children’s garden repairs. Maintenance Fuel pump replaced on John Deere and tires for the wagon will be replaced Electrical on fence not properly working. Ralph will check. Pine straw order will be placed by Jane. New vendor […]
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 7/15/2020 Present: Susan Burns, Jill Corbin, Ralph Hinz, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen , Joe Tyson Absent: Karen Burroughs Treasurers Report: Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of mid July 2020. Our farm supply budget was up from 2020 proposed budget because of two items: new wheelbarrows (offset by a donation) and tractor part.Tom deposited $5,000 from our checking account into an 18 month CD account at Live Oak Bank and will deposit another $5,000 in November. Also the board unanimously passed a late charge fee of […]
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 6/17/2020 Present: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs, Jill Corbin, Ralph Hinz, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen Absent: Joe Tyson Elected Board Members: The newly elected board members were officially welcomed and installed for their three year terms beginning in May, 2020: Jill Corbin our website editor and publicity person, Monica Hughes secretary, Michael Kahn president and Tom Rosen treasurer. Treasurers Report: Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of mid June, 2020. Our financial position is healthy due to our […]
Present: Susan Burns, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Absent: Karen Burroughs, Ralph Hinz, Joe Tyson Treasurers Report: Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of May 19, 2020. Currently, there are 137 plots that are rented which reflects an increase of 22 new farmers since January 1st. There are two on our wait list for next fall as plots are currently being solarized. Tom has moved our two CDs at Live Oak Bank from 12 month to 18 months term to accrue a better interest rate. Our donation schedule reflected donations totaling $1350., $600 […]
Skidaway Audubon News: Online Auction to Benefit Nature Programs When the pandemic pre-empted Skidaway Audubon’s May 11 “FUNdraiser” golf tournament, the determined group of volunteers got crafty. Forty-six carefully crafted wildlife-themed yard art pieces that were to be part of the tournament festivities are now the centerpiece of an online auction that kicks off on May 18. Each figure is made of wood, hand painted, and was crafted here on Skidaway Island. All are coated in polyurethane so they can be displayed either indoors or outdoors, and include garden stakes where needed. Proceeds from the sale of the wooden butterflies […]
Present: Karen Burroughs, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Susan Burns, Ralph Hinz Treasurer’s Report Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of April 13, 2020, as well as the budget for this coming fiscal year. Currently, there are 125 plots that are rented, including a substantial 2020 spring increase. Our balance sheet is good and Tom reminded us that the depreciation number, much of which is covered by insurance, can be added to the bottom line. Tom recommended that our two CDs at Live Oak Bank be changed from 12 […]
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 3/24/20 Present: Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen Absent: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs, Ralph Hinz, Joe Tyson Treasurers Report: Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of February 29, 2020 as well as the proposed budget for this coming fiscal year.The proposed budget was reviewed by members, both with and without a spring festival income.It was decided that the spring festival would be moved to a weekday in October, 2020, thus proceeds will remain in proposed new budget.Proposed new budget was approved by all present. Nominating Committee report: […]