HAYWARD COMMUNITY
GARDENS
OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 2003
Chair: Sandy Frost
Present: Jose Romero, Juan Ortiz, Ricardo Torres, Luis Montanez, Chico Rios
The financial state of the gardens was discussed among those present. Owing to the fact that the CDBG contract was signed five months after the grant funding cycle began, the bank account is seriously depleted. It was also explained that as of this date the City of Hayward would only be reimbursing 50% of the garden’s eligible expenses. Last year, 100% of the utilities were paid. Two years ago, 60% of the garden’s eligible expenses were paid. In order to stay operational, the gardens must generate more income through additional grant funding or sales. It was decided that a general membership meeting would be held in two weeks on Saturday, December 20, to discuss the state of the gardens and issues related to the upcoming membership year.
Those present were informed that a separate Administrative Committee has been formed to handle the business of the nonprofit. The Operations Committee will now solely be responsible for enforcing the rules and keeping the garden clean and productive.
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