City of Columbia, Missouri  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City of Columbia New Century Fund, Inc. Board  
City Hall  
Tuesday, May 20, 2025  
Regular  
Conference Room 1A  
701 E. Broadway  
Columbia, MO.  
12:00 PM  
I. CALL TO ORDER  
The meeting was called to order at 12:03 PM.  
6 -  
Present:  
Absent:  
Keri Gilbert, Timothy Howald, Barbara Buffaloe, Blake Willoughby, Stephen Lavely  
and Megan Moore  
1 - Barbie Banks  
II. INTRODUCTIONS  
None.  
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Motion to approve the agenda made by Buffaloe, seconded by Howald; motion  
carries.  
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
January 22, 2024 DRAFT Minutes  
Attachments: January 22, 2024 DRAFT Minutes  
Motion to approved the January 22, 2024 minutes made by Moore, seconded by  
Gilbert seconded; motion carries.  
April 4, 2025 DRAFT Minutes  
Attachments: April 4, 2025 DRAFT Minutes  
Motion to approved the April 4, 2025 minutes made by Moore, seconded by  
Gilbert seconded; motion carries.  
V. PLANNING THE FUTURE FOR NCF  
Clarification was provided that the current accounts are held at Central Bank and would  
be transitioned into the City’s pooled account at Commerce Bank, managed through fund  
accounting.  
Donations could then be made directly at the City’s Cashier’s Office.  
Motion to move the funds from the Community Foundation to the City of  
Columbia for fund management made by Howald, seconded by Moore; motion  
carries  
VI. OLD BUSINESS  
None.  
VII. NEW BUSINESS  
Share The Light Discussion  
Discussion was held regarding the City’s “Share the Light” utility bill donation program,  
which supports various city departments.  
There is a current ordinance (Chapter 27, Article II, Section 27-27) that lists the Columbia  
Trust as a donation option. The group discussed potentially amending the ordinance to  
allow donations to the New Century Fund (NCF), with the option for donors to designate  
specific programs.  
Plans to meet with department heads prior to making ordinance changes were discussed  
to explore alternative donation methods/if they still desire to be included.  
New Century Fund Advertising Discussion  
The board discussed whether the City could fund advertising for NCF, such as print  
mailers and digital promotions. Ideas included: adding a donation link to electronic utility  
bills, creating a newsletter, and increasing general visibility of NCF donation  
opportunities.  
Lang Award Discussion  
The Mayor appoints a selection committee for the Lang Award, which must  
include: the Mayor, a past Mayor, a member of NCF, and a past recipient. The  
award honors volunteers in City of Columbia programs. The recipient receives a  
$1,000 check (which can be designated to a city program or local nonprofit) and  
a plaque.  
Bylaws Changes  
No discussion.  
Board Term Limits  
Discussion on board term limits: Currently, members can serve two consecutive terms.  
Clarified that quorum is defined as a simple majority rather than a fixed number.  
VIII. REPORTS  
None.  
IX. GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF  
Discussion was held on officer positions. It was decided that Tim Howald would continue  
to serve as Treasurer and Keri Gilbert would continue to serve as Secretary. Blake  
Willoughby was nominated and unanimously approved to serve as Chair.  
X. NEXT MEETING DATE  
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM.  
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:54 p.m.  
XI. ADJOURNMENT