Form a corporation, limited liability company (LLCs), limited partnership or more and do business in New York State. You might be wondering when minutes have to be taken and what has to be included in the minutes.Enjoy our free minutes template for your corporation's first board of directors meeting. Like all our forms, this template is intended for individual use. Corporate minutes should be used whenever a corporation holds formal meetings of its board of directors, shareholders, or committees. Enjoy our free minutes template for your corporation's annual board of directors meeting. The secretary should confirm in the minutes that any quorum (required number of shareholders present) was met and record the names of those in attendance. Minutes should include the location, attendees, start and end times, and all items discussed. Record all decisions taken and resolutions that are approved. Draft meeting minutes from March 22, 2011 c.