CMSA Board of Directors Meeting – October 2nd, 2025

Present: Ed Hayes, Bill Barrett, Colleen, Monika, George, Kevin

Minutes

1. Colleen called the meeting to order.
2. Bill reported on the current bank statement. 
3. Bill reported on the credit card policy.  Ed motioned for the policy to be approved and the board approved without dissent.
4. Bill reported on the Financial Policies for Commissioners.  The board will review them in the November meeting.
5. George will conduct research on board structures. 
6. Bill reported on the CMSA General Budget for 2025-2026.
7. The board will review the September 2025 minutes and provide Colleen with edits.
8. Matt will send connecting emails for Liaisons and Commissioners.
9. Ed shared that a donation of $2,000 of the $10,000 from the Kona/Lakeshore Beverage sponsorship has been donated to the Center on Halsted.
10. The board discussed strategy for replying to an inquiry, Colleen will follow up.
11. George made a motion for Matt to contact COH and BSA to develop a survey.
12. Bill will plan a CMSA Commissioners dinner and meeting in December. This will take the place of the October call.
13. Bill shared about a loss of a community member. 
14. Matt presented on additional locations for volleyball and pickleball.
15. Ed Presented an update from the Chicago Department of Public Health that an outbreak of Monkeypox (MPOX) has been identified. It was added to the monthly newsletter.
16. George will inquire about strategic planning consulting.
17. The board will revisit the transition of email accounts.