Present: Corbin, Hermberg, Kollman, Popp, Sample, Tyson Absent: Arkin, Hughes, Kahn June minutes were approved Treasurer’s report: Currently there are five Farmers who have not paid for their plots Jane to review the list for errors and or changes. Shelby, our bookkeeper has left. Corrine is our new bookkeeper. Work Party: scheduled for this Saturday beginning at 7:30 am Plots: Currently 9 vacancies for in ground plots Jane to advise on vacancies for raised beds 8 in group plots need to have the wood replaced Jane to get cost of labor & materials Tee shirt Project: Jill is leading the […]
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Present: Corbin, Hermberg, Hughes, Kahn, Kollman, Popp, Tyson Absent: Arkin, Sample Approval of Last Month meeting Treasurer’s Report: due to Steve’s absence, there was no treasurer’s report. Farm Plot Inventory: Jane reported there were 5 available unground plots which will be rented to the 5 individual of the 7 farmers on the wait list. Currently there are 10 individuals on wait list for raised beds with two possibly opening up in the fall. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of adding more raised beds since there is a demand for them. The cost of the 4 raised beds that were installed […]
Present: Hermberg, Hughes, Kahn, Kollman, Popp, Sample Absent: Arkin, Corbin,Tyson Last Month’s minutes were approved. Treasurer Report: Steve was unable to attend but submitted a Profit and Loss Statement through March, 2024 which we all viewed. Inventory of Plots: Farm currently has 5 available plots to rent for the fall season. Jane has 5 prospective farmers on her waiting list. There are 6 folks waiting for a raised bed and non available at this time. Tee shirt fundraiser: Dorcas introduced more possible designs for a new Farm teeshirt. One was particularly liked by all, a circle […]
Annual Meeting Skidaway Farms Present: Arkin, Corbin, Hughes, Kahn, Kollman, Popp, Sample Absent: Tyson Approval of last month’s minutes. Financial Report: Steve reported and handed out a Profit and Loss statement that covered April ’23 – February ’24 that reflected a net Income of $10,383.65. Total Income was $33,999., Expenses were $23,616.18. Steve will transition our billing and accounts to Quick Books this month as the other billing system has not worked well. Elections: 2024 elections were completed and the results were as follows: Steve Arkin, Jane Kollman, Steve Sample and Joe Tyson were elected to a three year term. […]
Skidaway Farms Board Minutes Present: Hughes, Kahn, Kollman, Popp, Sample, Tyson Absent: Arkin, Corbin February Minutes Approved Treasurers Report: Steve Arkin was absent due to death in his family. There was no treasurer’s report. SBA loan in Skidaway Farm’s name is being investigated. Farm Plots: there are only two plots left to rent and Jane has two prospective farmers on her list. 23 plots have been leased since January 1st. 3 plots are currently not leased due to drainage problems. These plots will be remediated with composting, coffee grounds, cardboard and will sit for a season in hopes this will […]
Board Meetings 2.21.24 Present: Arkin (Zoom), Corbin, Hughes, Kahn, Kollman, Popp, Sample, Tyson January Board Minutes approved and posted on website. Treasurer’s Report: Arkin reported that monies from Live Oak bank were being transferred to an FDIC insured account called Flourish which was offering 5% interest. Hughes co-signed the paperwork. The account will be linked to the South Street account so that money could be transferred easily. Steve also reported on YTD financials as well as past due accounts. Approximately 1/3 of the Farmers haven’t paid, mostly due to inability or hesitancy to use the INAGO […]
Skidaway Farms Board Minutes 12.13.2023 Present: Arkin, Corbin,Hughes, Kahn, Kollman, Popp, Sample Missing: Barrett, Tyson Treasurers Report: Steve Arkin, our new treasurer will be using the e-mail: skidawayfarms600@gmail.com His other e- mail associated with his practice is: sarkin@arkincpas.com Steve is using Innago: A free Online Rental Property Management Software to collect rent on farm plots which will all be collected once per year. Payment can be made by credit card or by personal check dropped in our mailbox. The farmers will receive another blast to explain the new system but ultimately rentals for all plots will be due and paid […]
Present: Steve Arkin, Jill Corbin , Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson -October minutes approved. Treasurers Report: Steve suggested changing plot rental to annual billing. All plots to be billed in January. 2024 invoices will be pro-rated based on actual renewal dates. He will search for a better software package than Excel that is more suited for multiple tenants. New software package will streamline most functions at the farm. A bookkeeper will be assigned to oversee the farm account. The group updated Michael on possible changes for the coming year. Cost for the software […]
Present: Corbin, Hughes, Kollman, Popp, Rosen, Sample, Tyson Absent: Barratt, Kahn Treasurers Report: P&L from July 1 -19 was distributed as well as Balance sheet as of July 19th. Tom said we had spent $20,000 on refurbishment of existing raised beds and building of new ones as well as resolving our drainage issue. Plot status: We have a total of 167 plots at the Farm and there are 13 unground plot and 6 raised bed available to lease this fall. Jane has a list of 24 farmers. Fall Festival: scheduled for Thursday, September 28th from 5-7 pm. Tom, Joe, […]
Present: Frank Barrett, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample Absent: Jill Corbin, Joe Tyson Frank Barrett was welcomed as a new provisional member of the board who will stand for election in 2024. Minutes of April 14th were approved unanimously Treasurer’s Report: Tom distributed the Balance Sheet and P and L through May 24th. Six month CD held at Live Oak Bank was closed when due in April and used to finance raised garden beds ($10,000+). Tom also distributed a renovation and new plot construction cost encompassing the monies spent since 8/22 through 4/23 […]
Skidaway Farms’ Annual Meeting Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Opening Remarks: Michael Kahn, President of the Farm Board made a few remarks concerning the financial health of the farm in the year 2023. The Farm has, over the past few years, increased its membership and refurbished much of its infrastructure, added new plots and raised beds and attracted new farmers. Its financial health is strong and sustainable. March minutes approved. Board Officer election: Michael Kahn was elected to another three year term as president, Monica Hughes was elected […]
Present: Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Jill Corbin, Steve Sample Approval of February Minutes Treasurer’s Report: Tom is transferring CDs as they come due to higher interest bearing accounts and also removed $20,000 from savings to deposit in a 4.8 % interest bearing account. Current P and L and Balance sheet were handed out. Security Cameras: Board voted and approved the installation of two $40 surveillance cameras, one at the south gate and another at the south east corner of the farm. The ayes were all except Mike who opposed this. Access […]
Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample Absent: Michael Kahn, Joe Tyson Approval of January minutes Treasurer’s Report: Tom is moving money as CD’s become due into higher interest bearing accounts so our CD’s are moving up to 4+% interest from 2% and 3% interest. Our savings are in an account bearing 3.5 % which will remain there as this money will be used in the near future for farm infrastructure needs. Our irrigation costs were over budget because of refurbishment of many of the irrigation systems in the raised […]
Board Minutes 1/18/23 Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Mike Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample Absent: Joe Tyson Approval of 12/13 minutes Treasurer’s Report: Live Oak CDs are increasing in interest payment and one will accrue 3.5% rate this spring, beginning in April. There was a small interest payment error on the current profit and loss statement which will be corrected on next month’s report. Our 2023 budget was passed unanimously. Tom will be away next meeting but will email report to board members. Update on plots: Jane reported that there are currently 10 inground plots available […]