May 7th, 2015, Thursday, 7:00 PM
Perkins Restaurant, Franklin & 27th
Ave.
EPIC web address:
www.eastphillips-epic.com
Office: 2536 18th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing
it.”
–ephemer,
inc
Board
Roster: Jenny Bjorgo, Rosie Cruz, Mary Gonsior, Jean
Howard, Linda Leonard, Rita Ortega
Carol Pass, Gloria Reyes
Present
board members: Mary Gonsior, Jean Howard, Linda Leonard,
Carol Pass, Gloria Reyes, Rita Ortega, Jenny Bjorgo
Absent
board members: Rosie Cruz
Members:
Visitors:
Heidi
7:05
Introductions:
·
Introductions
·
Approval of May 7th Agenda
7:15 The CIF Grant: EPIC in partnership with
Little Earth
Heidi presented a proposal for EPIC to
partner with Little Earth in an application for a CIF grant up to $30,000 to
provide a two year program for Native Youth Arts Collective. The program would
be an internship-like part of a college prep program providing stipends for
participating youth. Working with 10-12 youth, ages 14-19, the program would
operate from LE facilities, and run during the summer months, with a few school
“break” activities that might partner with the greater community of East
Phillips. Key components of the program would address how a partnership with
EPIC could be achieved, as well as providing a replicable program that might be
expanded.
MOTION: EPIC will co-write with Little Earth a proposal
and submit for the CIF Grant up to $30,000 for a 2 year Native Youth Arts
Collective program. RO, JH. Approved.
8:15 Michael Green’s Grievance
MG presented her report of her
investigation of Mr. Green’s grievance along with proposed comments and remedies.
MOTION: EPIC accepts the report and approves
the comments and proposed remedies as amended at this meeting. The motion was
approved by consensus. Mary will prepare a response to Mr. Green for the board.
9:15 Report on Attorney search
LL presented a report of her research on
hiring an attorney to specifically represent EPIC in determining a ruling on
EPIC’s election results. Options could include hiring an attorney suggested by MAP at $650 per
hour, finding a less expensive attorney and submitting
a request for a ruling with a parliamentary organization at $100 per hour.
Discussion included whether EPIC should wait and see what the city attorney has
to say, and seeking a pro bono attorney who specializes in this area of law.
The board decided not to authorize any expenditure at this time; EPIC will see
what the attorney contracted by the City says, and LL will investigate whether
a pro bono attorney may be found.
9:58 Adjourn
