22 April 2020 - Minutes
- Lauren Sims
- Bruce Diekman
- Tom Bartels
| Date | 22 April 2020 |
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Time | 7.30 pm |
| Location | Telephone – 8285 3717 |
| Meeting opened at | 7.30pm |
| Meeting closed at | 8.30pm |
| Facilitator | Bruce Diekman |
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| Minute taker | Lauren Sims |
| Timekeeper | Bruce Diekman |
| Next meeting date | 27 May 2020 |
Acknowledgement of Country: Before we begin the meeting, I would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners, both past and present, of the land we occupy and upon which we meet — the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. It is also upon their ancestral lands that Alfalfa House is built.
1. Attendance and Apologies
Attendance (MC): Karl Coombe, Uppma Virdi, Vicki D’Adam, Tom Bartels, Bruce Diekman, Ashton Roskill, Lauren Sims
Attendance (Members): Allie Cooke, Ran de Silva, Mariko Everett, Adrian Gimenez, Cyrus Irani
Apologies: Lisa Kwok
2. Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved.
Moved: Vicki D'Adam
Seconded: Ashton Roskill
Carried by consensus
3. Consent Agenda
That the consent agenda be approved.
Moved: Tom Bartels
Seconded: Vicki D'Adam
Carried by consensus
4. Manager’s Report
The below report has been restricted due to it containing potentially sensitive information. If you are unable to view and would like access, please contact the MC: alfalfamc@googlegroups.com
https://alfalfahouse.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BYAJHg
That the Manager's report be approved.
Questions/discussion:
• Social distancing – restriction on customer numbers – 4 seems to be the appropriate number at present.
• Stock – flours are back in stock, we got together with other co-ops to request prioritisation from supplier – we're not doing bulk orders at the moment due to produce supplies being patchy.
• New signage on front door re: social distancing – Allie: staff can update.
Moved: Tom Bartels
Seconded: Lauren Sims
Carried by consensus
5a. Finance report
The below report has been restricted due to it containing potentially sensitive information. If you are unable to view and would like access, please contact the MC: alfalfamc@googlegroups.com
That the Finance report be approved.
Moved: Bruce Diekman
Seconded: Ashton Roskill
Carried by consensus
5b. COVID stimulus – JobKeeper Payments
Noted that AH is eligible for cash boost (payroll tax rebate). This is applied automatically from ATO through BAS lodgement.
Noted that AH is not currently eligible for NSW government grants, which are only available for businesses with a 75% decrease in trade.
Discussion on our eligibility for JobKeeper payments and decision.
https://www.ato.gov.au/general/jobkeeper-payment/employers/eligible-employers/
Discussion on eligibility (30% reduction in turnover) and pros and cons of applying for JobKeeker program. Cash flow issue arises from Government reimbursing in arrears.
Action: further 'in camera' discussion to be held by MC (due to salary sensitive issues).
6. Lease
No change to current status, further updates as required.
7. COVID-19 Risk Register and Response
Updated risk register:
No change from previous month.
8. Any other business
- Bruce: Updating staff & MC personnel photos on our website. Bruce to arrange.
- Cyrus: database for relationships to be added to (prioritise grants agencies). Link: Shared Documents for Partnerships & Networking
- Cyrus: NSW 2020 community partnerships infrastructure grants via council. Requires support from council, as council matches grant – Cyrus to speak to Cameron Burgess – consider applying for grant for fit-out and AC.
- Cyrus: Jenny Leong – Cyrus to represent AH on small business hub/group.
- Uppma: marketing – Uppma can provide guidance and strategy but not day-to-day – to meet further with Caroline to create monthly social media posts and scheduling app. (worth paying for).