Motion 8/2-1 by Ron Newman/Second by Powell Cabot

Moved to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2000 meeting as presented.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 8/2-2 by Harold Howrigan on behalf of the Committee on Administration

Moved that the bylaws and personnel manual be put on hold at this time until Dan Smith has an opportunity to get established.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 8/2-3 by Harold Howrigan/Second by Powell Cabot

Moved to pay the Federal Milk Market Administrator’s Invoice for the May 2000 pool, audits completed during June and supply costs.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 8/2-4 by Ron Newman/Second by Jacques Couture

Moved that the bank is hereby designated as a depository of this association and that an account (s) be opened and maintained, in the name of this association with the bank, subject to the rules and regulations established from time to time by the Bank. That the following, Daniel Smith and Powell Cabot, are authorized, on behalf of this association, and in its name, to sign checks, receipts, wire transfers or orders for the payment or withdrawal of funds deposited in said account or deposited to the credit of the association in the bank, and the bank is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any of said checks, receipts, wire transfers or orders for payment or withdrawal of funds deposited to the credit of the association who so signed. Further resolved, that the foregoing resolution shall remain in full force and effect until written notice of it’s amendment or rescission shall have been received by the bank and that receipt of such shall not affect any action taken by the bank prior thereto.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 8/2-5 by Harold Howrigan on behalf of the Committee on Administration

Moved that the Dairy Commission send its thanks and congratulations to Trish Lammott for her service to the Compact and for her cheerful attitude.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 8/2-6 by Harold Howrigan/Second by Bob Jacquier

Moved to appoint Dan Smith to be interim legal counsel for the Northeast Dairy Compact Commission.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 8/2-7 by Harold Howrigan on behalf of the Committee on Administration

Moved that the Commission suspend the meetings in September and October.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 8/2-8 by Harold Howrigan on behalf of the Audit Committee

Moved to adopt the audit report from Sullivan, Powers and Co. with a correction.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0