07/15 - Board Meeting Minutes: July 9, 2008

Somonauk Business Organization

Meeting Minutes
July 9, 2008

1. Call to order
President Bob Honkala called to order the regular board meeting of the Somonauk Business Organization at 7:08 A.M. on July 9, 2008 at the Country Kitchen Restaurant.

2. Roll call
Bob Honkala conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: President Bob Honkala (Bud’s Citgo), Treasurer Craig Johnson (Somonauk Insurance & Rex Agency), Secretary Adam Arriaga (Country Kitchen), Bob Guehler (Lake Realty), Eric Honkala (Dekalb Street Floral), Debby Honkala (Dekalb Street Floral), Shawn McDowell ( complete Sanitation).

3. Approval of minutes from last meeting
Craig Johnson motioned to accept the minutes as emailed and mailed from the last regular board meeting. Seconded by Eric Honkala. Motion Carried.

4. Treasurers Report
Treasurer Craig Johnson gave a detailed report of the deposits and expenses. Craig reported that the June 2008 month end balance of the General Operating account was $7059.08 and the June Month end balance of the Political Activities account was $529.00.

5. Approval of New Members
Midwest Dirtworks was welcomed with much applause.

6. Open issues
a.) Shawn McDowell from Complete Sanitation introduced himself. He gave information about switching dumpsters from our current companies to Complete Sanitation. Complete Sanitation offers recycle, co-mingle, or cardboard recycling. Any business that switches to Complete Sanitation will not have to sign a contract, and pricing is very competitive. Shawn can be reached at 630-514-1705.
b.) Bob Honkala reported on the newsletter. A reminder to all Somonauk Business Members that are writing articles for the summer newsletter to submit them to Stacy Shim, preferably by email (Stacyshim22@hotmail.com). Advertising will be at the bottom of each page of the newsletter and will be sold for $10. All business will be approached for advertising opportunities and to obtain logos.
c.) Discussion was held about watering the hanging flower baskets. The option of buying a pump to facilitate the watering of the flowers was motioned by Craig Johnson and seconded by Eric Honkala not to exceed $100.00.
d.) Banners for the Street poles were also discussed. A letter will be sent to all business to find out who is interested in purchasing a banner. The complete design of the banner has not yet been determined. The banner will include the name of the business and the town. The cost per banner is $ 195.00.
e.) As of now the no new news on Kelly Circus. We have also agreed on not taking part in the Somonauk Summer Fest due to time restraints.
f.) The Cubs trip was a great success and a lot of fun. And a special thanks in no particular order to Bob Honkala, Eric Honkala, Deb Honkala, Jim Barry, Cheryl Barry, Mina Arriaga, Heather Chivers, Jesse Arriaga, Adam Arriaga, Merlin Milligan, Anita Milligan, Drew Milligan, Yong Shim, Stacy Shim, Pam Aloisio, Cory Mander, Brent Mander, and Craig Johnson for their help with making the Ribeye Steak Dinner a great success.

New Business
A.) Bob Honkala reported that Dan Stahl would like to meet with the Business Organization to discuss the revised copy of the Business License Ordinance. Craig Johnson and Bob Honkala will set the date to meet with Dan.
B.) Adam Arriaga discussed continuing the beatification plans for the business district. A letter will be sent out with more information and looking for volunteers to help with this.
C.) Bob Honkala and Craig Johnson discussed making a banner and or hats with the Somonauk Business Organization name on them to display or wear during events sponsored by the Somonauk Business Organization.
D.) Ideas are needed for the new Christmas Ornament by the August Meeting.
E.) The date for the SBO member’s cookout has not yet been determined.

7. Other Business
A.) Bob Honkala discussed applying for grants that the Somonauk Business Organization is eligible for. Craig Johnson will be getting the information needed for this, including the name of the organization as it appears on 501 (c) (3) letter and federal IE number.

8. Adjournment
Adam Arriaga motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Bob Honkala Meeting adjourned at 7:58 A.M.

Minutes submitted by: Adam Arriaga
Next Meeting Dates:
REGULAR BOARD MEETING: August 6, 2008. Time: 7:00am. Location: The Country Kitchen.