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MINUTES
ESCAMBIA COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL
November 3, 2015–5:30p.m.
Escambia County Extension Office
3740 Stefani Road
             
1.   Call to Order & Opening Remarks - Chairwoman Pat Bush

Meeting was called to order at 5:31 PM by Chairwoman Bush.
             
2.   Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum - Susan Hendrix

Roll was called by Susan Hendrix. Members present during roll call: Gary Purvis, David Fitzpatrick, Christine Rodgers, Tina Lynn Sellers, Jerry Patee, M. Pat Bush, and Janice Kilgore. Members absent: Jean Yarter, Karen Hall, Charles Woodward, Genevieve English-Charles, and Comr. Steven Barry. After roll call, a quorum was declared.
             
3.   Was the meeting properly advertised? - Chairwoman Pat Bush and Susan Hendrix

The meeting was properly advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on October 31, 2015, as part of the Board of County Commissioners' Weekly Meeting Schedule.
             
4.   Approval of Meeting Minutes from the August 11, 2015, meeting - Chairwoman Pat Bush

Motion made by David Fitzpatrick, seconded by Tina Lynn Sellers, and carried unanimously, to approve the meeting minutes of August 11, 2015.
             
5.   Welcome and Introduction of Special Guest(s) - Chairwoman Pat Bush
             
6.   A. Agents' Plan of Work for 2016
1. Rick O'Connor
2. Carrie Stevenson
3. Dorothy Lee - absent
4. Angela Hinkle
5. Beth Bolles
6. Hank Bignell - absent
7. Jenny Savely - absent
8. Libbie Johnson - absent

Programming presentations were made by Rick O'Connor, Carrie Stevenson, Angela Hinkle, and Beth Bolles regarding their 2016 Plan of Work.

B. Road map for UF/IFAS Extension - Pam Allen

Pam Allen presented information on the UF/IFAS Roadmap, which covers plans and implementation through 2023.
             
7.   FY 2015-2016 Approved Budget - Pam Allen

Pam Allen reviewed the approved Extension Budget for FY 2015-2016. No questions or comments from council members.
             
8.   Recognition of Outgoing Members - Pam Allen

It was recognized that Charles Woodward is rotating off the Council after his second two-year appointment term. He will be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.
             
9.   UF/IFAS Promotional Materials - Pam Allen

Pam Allen shared promotional items produced by UF/IFAS to help make our programming more visible through the community.
             
10.   Other items of Interest -

1. Memorandum of Understanding -
Pam Allen noted an amendment that might be coming to the MOU regarding the Affordable Healthcare Act.

2. Pam Allen noted that she has applied for Sabbatical Leave to complete Nonprofit Leadership Certification through UF.
             
11.   Next Meeting Date -

Tentative Meeting Dates for 2016 are: February 2, 2016; May 3, 2016; August 2, 2016; and November 8, 2016. Meetings will be held in the Extension Office Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
             
12.   Adjourn -

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 PM. Motion by Janice Kilgore and seconded by David Fitzpatrick, and carried unanimously.
             
 

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