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Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
September 29, 2005
1. Call to order
The meeting was scheduled for 10:00 PST -0800 and was begun at
10:03 when a sufficient attendance to constitute a quorum was
recognized by the chairman. The meeting was held by teleconference,
hosted by Jim Jagielski and Covalent.
IRC #asfboard on irc.freenode.net will be used for backup
purposes.
2. Roll Call
Directors Present:
Ken Coar
Justin Erenkrantz
Jim Jagielski
Stefano Mazzocchi
Sam Ruby
Greg Stein
Sander Striker
Directors Absent:
Dirk-Willem van Gulik
Ben Laurie
Guests:
Geir Magnusson Jr.
3. Special Orders
A. Spending Resolution
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has collected and reviewed requests from
Officers for financial expenses necessary for the continued
operation of the Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors deems it to be in the best
interests of the Foundation and consistent with the Foundation's
purpose to authorize the following financial expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the sum of $5,000 be and
hereby is authorized to be expensed by the Vice President,
Conference Planning for the purposes of face-to-face Conference
Committee meetings as needed; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,000 be and hereby is authorized to be
expensed by the President to cover expenses related to the
Infrastructure Search Committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,000 be and hereby is authorized to be
expensed by the Treasurer to cover expenses related to the filing
of 2004 year tax returns; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,500 be and hereby is authorized to be
expensed by any Officers to cover expenses related to shipping
and courier services; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $750 be and hereby is authorized to be
expensed by the Treasurer to cover expenses related to banking
fees; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $500 be and hereby is authorized to be
expensed by Directors to cover expenses related to board
conference calls.
The above Spending Resolution (Special Order 3-A) was
approved by unanimous vote.
4. Unfinished Business
A. Apache Geronimo project
There was continued significant discussion on what actions,
if any, the board should take regarding the problems within
the Geronimo PMC. The general consensus was that a change
of PMC chair was likely required. There was discussion on
who should make the selection, and, assuming it was the
board's decision, who the board would appoint. Candidates
and their appearances of conflicts-of-interest were
noted and discussed. Methods of "empowering" the PMC
were also discussed.
B. Budget
https://svn.apache.org/repos/private/foundation/Finances/2005-budget.txt
The general consensus was that the focus should be on
the creation of a good, solid 2006 budget, that could
be authorized in January 2006.
C. Retain counsel to review our 501(c)3 legal status
Justin was to draft and submit a Letter Of Engagement to
SFLC (NOTE: Need correct contact here). It was noted that
all work was to be pro bono.
5. New Business
Jim has an application for D&O Insurance that needs to be
signed by either Greg or Sander. Jim was to send to Greg,
who would sign and then return to Jim via the new ASF
FedEx account. It was noted that this was simply an application,
to obtain pricing. Jim is still negotiating with other
insurance brokers as well.
6. Announcements
None.
7. Adjournment
None.
8. Adjournment
Scheduled to adjourn by 12:00 PDT -0700. Adjourned at 12:09.
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End of minutes for the September 29, 2005 board meeting.
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