Farm Posts

  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 […]

Board Minutes 11/30/22 Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Mike Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Approval of 10/22/22 minutes. Treasurers Report: Tom presented a printed P and L and Balance sheet through the end of November. He also presented a proposed budget for the upcoming year which will be reviewed and voted on at our December meeting.  In addition there was a refurbishment report that included monies paid to Jones Landscaping and Joey Tyson for their work in preparing raised beds and in-ground plots with a total amount of $8,983.  This included labor, material and […]

Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Absent: Mike Kahn, Dorcas Popp May board minutes approved by board. Financial Report: Increased expense of a large dumpster rental for the year instead of small will be $2400 a $190 increase annually but needed. Board voted and approved an annual rental fee increase of $10 for all garden beds, including raised beds. effective in September. The weed deposit is raised to $100 for in ground beds and remains at $75 for raised beds. Mail Box: there will be a mail box installed at the garden for […]

    Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Steve Sample, Joe Tyson Absent: Michael Kahn, Dorcas Popp   Approval of June board meeting minutes.   Treasurer Report: Tom presented copies of our Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement for review and indicated that with fall influx of new farmers, new plots and new expenses, numbers will change and be reviewed again in the fall.   New Plots: Jane reported that we will have 18 new plots ready in the fall to lease. She has 28 prospective farmers on the waiting list, 3 waiting for raised beds. […]

Board meeting minutes 3.16.22   Present: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Dorcas  Popp, Tom Rosen,  Absent: Joe Tyson  Approval of February minutes.  Treasurer’s Report: Tom reported on P and L statement, January – March  15. Our net income was $6,917, a reflection of the majority of rentals due  during this period.   Our balances are kept in South State and Live Oak, checking and savings  and can be easily transferred . Our savings is earning .6% at this time. We  have a CD due in August.   Drainage: ongoing plan in progress. No final report at this time.   Rental Plots: […]

Present: Jill Corbin, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Monica Hughes, Dorcas Popp, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson. Board Meeting minutes of January were approved unanimously. Drainage Review: the estimate from ACE landscape Development came in at $67,750 for our drainage remediation which was considered too high by all. It involved installing French drain lines running the length of the property to beyond the north parking lot into the lowest point of the land. Joe will look into some less expensive remediation with the possible help of Bill Campbell of the Association and ACE. Treasurers Report: Balance sheet as of January 1 and […]