The meeting was called to order at 8:17 pm on May 17 by President Elizabeth Lachowicz. This meeting was held via Zoom.

ROLL CALL

Present: Trustees: Todd Dennison*, Allan Kugel, Tina Ross, Bob McNally; Officers: Elizabeth Lachowicz**, Paul Fisher**, Jeff Canter**; Committees: Mike Agranoff, Sam Edelston, John Mahon, Gary Pratt, Mark Schaffer, Evelyn Maurer, Jean Scully, Leigh Walker

Absent: Sandie Reilly, Lindsey Meyer, Peggy Karr, Joe Guzzo, Pamela Zave, George Otto

*Also Committee Chair

**Also Trustee

MOTIONS MADE

• Motion made that while operating under the high-risk CDC Community Levels rating of Orange:

1. Masked breaks be permitted at concert events.

2. Food be permitted, to be eaten outdoors.

3. Additionally, an isolated, voluntary area indoors may be provided where guests who so choose may remove their masks to eat. Other then that designated, isolated area, masks are required.

Motion passed unanimously.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Presidential Remarks President Elizabeth Lachowicz thanked the reopening committee and all other who helped for the work they have done to keep up with the rapidly changing Covid conditions.

NEW BUSINESS

Reopening Committee: Chair Bob McNally proposed that to keep the FP/Troubadour open, regain audience attraction, and be safe, the existing motions are modified;

While operating under the high-risk CDC Community Levels rating of Orange:

1. Masked breaks be permitted at concert events.

2. Food be permitted, to be eaten outdoors.

3. Additionally, an isolated, voluntary area indoors may be provided where guests who so choose may remove their masks to eat. Other then that designated, isolated area, masks are required.

He described the proposal as making the increased risk of unmasked eating a voluntary choice which does not impact people not making that choice. He also felt allowing masked breaks addresses audience needs more gracefully, and increases the income of merchandise sales for our performers. In addition, the quality of experience for performers and attendees is increased without adding involuntary risk.

The board further agreed that individual venue chairs, in consultation with the relevant venue members would be able to increase restrictions as the need arises. Additionally, the Reopening Committee will present a complete set of guidelines at the June meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

This meeting was adjourned at 9:21 PM.

Submitted by Jeff Canter