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i <br /> i <br /> Discussion was held. Ms. Sykes made a motion to approve the October, 2024 Consent Agenda; <br /> Mr. Zito seconded the motion and the vote carried. <br /> i <br /> Management Updates: <br /> • Law Enforcement: This report is required by the NCABC. <br /> • Kentucky Barrel Picks and Distillery Tours: The GM is going to Louisville for the <br /> first few days of December to pick out barrels at Angels Envy and Woodford.There will <br /> also be tours of Old Forrester,Buffalo Trace and Michter's. <br /> ,I <br /> • Board Member Compensation: The Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> approved the updated compensation for Board Members. We will begin these increases in <br /> December 2024. We would like to start direct deposits to Board Member,beginning in the <br /> first part of next year. <br /> I <br /> • Oakdale Store: Someone drove a vehicle into the building at the Oakdale Drive <br /> (Hillsborough) store. It damaged the decorative column,handicap pole and a window. <br /> • Shelving Updates: Shelves were added to Ram's Plaza, Oakdale, Mebane and Carrboro <br /> stores for the expansion of product displays. This is due primarily to increased demand for <br /> Tequila and canned cocktails. <br /> • Warehouse Updates: Storage racking was installed in the warehouse to organize the ever- <br /> expanding product selection, (Tequila and canned cocktails). The new delivery truck was <br /> delivered this week. <br /> • Product Knowledge Class: There will be a knowledge class conducted by representatives <br /> from Diageo on January 81h and 9s'from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the office.Please let Julie know <br /> if you would like to attend, <br /> • Insurance Update: Health insurance renewal came in 27%higher than the previous year. <br /> The 2025 budget includes a contingency for a 15%increase.Due to this increase,insurance <br /> rate requests were solicited from competing vendors. As a result, we will be going with <br /> another company with similar benefits and a net 6% reduction in premiums from the <br /> previous year. The only negative effect is higher premiums for the few with covered family j <br /> members.No Board action is needed. <br /> i <br /> • Property Update: Testing will be back this week, j <br /> r I <br /> i <br />