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COMMENTS <br /> <br />1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS <br /> <br />Director Sanchez-Valentine stated that as a new member she did not fully tmderstand her <br />role as an Empowerment Zone Member and suggested that new members should be given <br />an orientation before serving on the Board. She further suggested that there should be a <br />strategic board retreat scheduled to discuss objectives and priorities. She also asked that <br />staff provide monthly financial statements and monthly updates on the performance of <br />existing contracts. <br /> <br />Following Director Sanchez-Valentine's comments, general discussion by Board <br />members ensued. Board members agreed that orientation was essential, but many <br />expressed the opinion that orientation was necessary for all members not just new <br />members. Members also agreed that a board retreat would be beneficial and that <br />clarification of the roles of members was essential. Board members further noted that a <br />discussion on the operating agreement between the City and the Empowerment Board <br />should be placed on a future agenda. <br /> <br />The Chair requested that staff place the following matters on the next agenda: <br /> a. orientation for Board members <br /> 2. conducting a retreat for members to discuss strategies, objectives and <br /> priorities <br /> 3. monthly detailed financial statements <br /> 4. staff updates on contract performance <br /> <br />Director Zaragoza announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cornerstone <br />Village project was held on February 24, 2001. <br /> <br />NEXT MEETING - March 28, 2001 <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT - 7:35 P.M. <br /> <br />~-atricia E. Healy, / ~"--~"~'~-/j/// <br />Recording Secretary <br /> <br />SAEC MINUTES 7 FEBRUARY 28, 2001 <br /> <br /> <br />