Jina's Gym, Inc.

Minutes of March 26, 2008

The meeting convened at 7:20 P.M. at the home of Stuart and Lisa Branch, 18 Bloomfield Park Rd. , Lamoine.

Those attending: Lisa & Stuart Branch, Tyler Crawford, McKenzie Curtis, Heather Fowler, Patti Haslam, Carol Korty, Bill & Enid Neleski, Robert Pulver, Tom St. Clair, John and Penelope Walls and Jim Willis. Not attending: Amy Duym, Brett Jones, Connie Wallace.

Attendees reintroduced themselves and welcomed the new members present at the time, Tyler Crawford and McKenzie Curtis, Carol Korty

Minutes of the February 27, 2008 were approved. By Laws review then tabled.

Building & Site review: At Enid 's request to arrive at 7:30 , Tom St. Clair, Lamoine resident, owner of Coastal Crane Construction, and a builder of steel buildings for 20 years, spoke to us. He gave us an overview of steel construction. There are no problems with lengths; however, a suitable maximum width is 70 ft. He has built over 80 buildings, including Ellsworth Chain Saw, C & C Machine and the Washington Academy Gym. With this type of building, maintenance should be less; however, moisture can be an issue. With correct construction, insulation and the proper installation of the flooring, the problem could be eliminated. He suggests a 2-inch pitch roof for safety and proper snow movement, and a standing seam roof versus a screw down. For a 70 ft. wide building the cost is approximately $20,000 to $30,000 more. He can act as a general contractor; the interior work is subcontracted and an architect is recommended.

There were discussions of other schools. Stuart Branch said Trenton 's school is 70' x 120' and he has talked to Bruce Cameron who is willing to come and talk to us. Washington Academy 's building is 100' x 100'. LCS is 46' x 74'.

Chairman Walls thanked Tom for his input and the attendees also gave a big “thank you”. We emphasized that we were in the VERY EARLY STAGES of discussing building construction and site location. Tom was invited to become a member of Jina's Gym, Inc. and he graciously accepted.

Carol Korty mentioned her concerns that a gymnasium and theater are not compatible due to acoustics, seating arrangements, etc. She was glad to hear that the building could be longer and perhaps a design to incorporate the two could be accomplished. She spoke of the virtues of a sprung floor versus concrete. Tyler Crawford found LCS gym's floor to be hard on the knees. He also told us MDI's new gym floor has issues. Pros and cons were discussed. Carol spoke of issues with the Grange and repair plans. Again the proposed RSU was discussed. Bob said updating the present building is a positive sign for keeping our school even with an RSU.

After talks with selectmen, townspeople, Val Perkins and Stu Marckoon John Walls suggested thinking of the construction of a multi-purpose or community building. He has addressed a Selectmen's meeting. He will give an update of our committee at Town Meeting on April 2. After further discussion Patti moved and it was 2nd to proceed with our plans for a facility on school grounds or nearby that can also be used as a community center. All voted in favor.

By Laws were reviewed. Carol Korty asked about an Assistant Chair. After discussion it was voted to leave the Board of Directors as is.

Article VII : Discussion regarding 2-yr. terms. Voted to leave as is.

Article VIII: Voted to change ALL “He's” to he/she ; his/her; him/her.

Article X: The permanent……..be formed as needed.

Patti Haslam moved and it was 2nd to have the By Laws accepted as amended. All voted in favor.

Non Profit 501 (c) (3) Status: Stuart Branch had contacted Bill McFarland of Horton, McFarland and Veysey accounting services; they offered to assist after May 15.

Heather Fowler gave us the good news that Matt Worthen and Nat Putnam, attorneys of Eaton & Peabody Law Firm will work with us at no cost to set up the 501 (c) (3). John Walls moved and Bill Neleski 2 nd to accept the services of this firm and have Heather communicate with them. It was unanimously approved. She was given the names, addresses, etc, of the Board of Directors. She has a copy of the By Laws, which need to be amended, and the copy of the three page explanation of the Assigned employer ID from the IRS . Our ID # 26-2236663 . It was moved and 2 nd to accept this number.

Enid moved, Stuart 2nd to have BHBT handle a checking account as they had been a large donor for the Golf Tournament. After discussion motion was withdrawn. Enid moved, Heather 2nd that we use FNB for our checking account. All approved. Carol reminded us there will be a cost to set up the 501(c) (3). Heather will get details from Eaton & Peabody.

Fund Raising:

501 (C) (3) Bill said this will open up more donors. Bob thought that large corporations locally could be an asset. However, Bill's past response from Home Depot was “no”. WalMart gave $3000 in 2005 and since then they have a new PR person and no further donations.

Patti moved to table fund raising to next meeting, 2nd and passed.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 30, 7:15 P.M. at Branchs'.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Enid Neleski, Secretary