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Merrill council clears City Hall use for Basin Harvest Foundation and donates $500
Summary
Councilor Gatliff presented the Basin Harvest Foundation and the council approved use of City Hall for its events and a $500 donation; votes recorded 3-0 with one recusal due to conflict of interest.
Councilor Gatliff presented the Basin Harvest Foundation, which the record describes as a Merrill-based, community-driven nonprofit seeking to support seniors and residents facing hardship through local events and direct support.
Councilor McCollam moved to approve use of City Hall for Basin Harvest Foundation events; Councilor Baley seconded and the motion passed 3-0 with one recusal. Councilor Johnson then moved to donate $500 to the Basin Harvest Foundation (with Lost River Arts and Cultural Alliance serving as fiscal sponsor); Councilor McCollam seconded and the motion passed 3-0 with one recusal. The minutes record the recusal involved a conflict of interest by Councilor Gatliff.
Gatliff described initial Foundation plans, including a coffee-and-donuts kickoff and senior luncheons. The council recorded that Lost River Arts and Cultural Alliance would be fiscally responsible for the funds.
Why it matters: The action provides a small municipal contribution and venue access to a newly forming community nonprofit that aims to deliver services and social opportunities to residents who may have limited local supports.
The council adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
