Regular Board Meeting December 4, 2007 - 9:02 AM
LRC 9? 800 College Avenue Weed, CA 96094 530.938.5910 mctv15.org
The mission of MCTV 15 is to encourage and support the use of media for sharing events, thoughts, and opinions by and for the people of Siskiyou County
Minutes of Board Meeting Tuesday, December 4, 2007
9 AM, 800 College Avenue, Weed, CA
Call to order 9:02 AM
Roll Call:
Audra Gibson, Todd Cory, Judith Conrad, Barbara Dillman, Steve Crow
Kathy Blevins, John Cumming, Maryann Thush, Terez Swenson, Ron Demele
Check in - Round the table feedback about the retreat.
Minutes of November 6, 2007 regular meeting were approved as written.
Closed Session 9:10 to 10:45 AM
The board president took input for the upcoming staff evaluation.
Directed the board president to establish a committee to research funding for MCTV personnel. The committee will consist of John Cumming and Steve Crow.
Public Comment: None
Old Business:
MOU update:
The MOU change regarding term of agreement was unanimously approved as follows: "1. Term of Agreement – This Agreement shall be in effect unless changes are initiated by either party with 45 days notice. The parties shall review the Agreement to make any changes on an as needed basis. Any suggested changes shall be presented to both parties with 30 days notice for action." Steve Crow will present this to the COS bard for approval.
Weed City Council Meeting:
There is a City Council meeting in Weed on Thursday 1-10-08. Audra Gibson and John Cumming will attend to detail our services and answer questions. The meeting time is 5:30 PM.
Legacy Fund projects update:
No action
Professional Services Update:
No action
New Business:
The draft 2008 goals were unanimously adopted with the noted changes.
A sub committee to investigate the hiring of an Executive Director was formed. This is comprised of John Cumming, Audra Gibson and Judith Conrad.
After discussion, the board voted on the following motion: "To eliminate the "flagship show" concept as it has been unoffically practiced to date and research other ways to serve the community". Motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1.
Board rules and responsibilities – no action was taken as this had already been discussed at the retreat.
Fundraising plan – deferred to a later date.
The board unanimously directed the interim executive director to review the priorities scenario document regarding a "Holding Plan" should key volunteers or volunteer executive director not be available to maintain current levels of service of the organization and bring a protocol document on this to the February meeting for board approval.
Reports and Possible Action
Executive Director Report:
John mentioned the MCTV 15.org domain name is in jeopardy. He has taken action to secure it and will let the board know of any results.
Financial Report:
Barbara Dillman reported that the check book is now balanced. We will be moving to quarterly reports rather than the monthly reporting previously done.
Operations Report:
None
Programming Report:
None
COS Liaison:
Ron Demele announced the planned Open House at the Studio on Dec. 6th from 12 - 3 PM.
COS Media Services:
None
Board/Staff Comments:
Audra Gibson announced the interest of Greg Messer to serve on the Board. His appointment will be on the next agenda. Kathy Blevins expressed interest in having the MCTV 15 studio be a part of Orientation at COS.
Adjourn at 12:00 noon.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 9:00 AM.
LRC 9? 800 College Avenue Weed, CA 96094 530.938.5910 mctv15.org
The mission of MCTV 15 is to encourage and support the use of media for sharing events, thoughts, and opinions by and for the people of Siskiyou County
Minutes of Board Meeting Tuesday, December 4, 2007
9 AM, 800 College Avenue, Weed, CA
Call to order 9:02 AM
Roll Call:
Audra Gibson, Todd Cory, Judith Conrad, Barbara Dillman, Steve Crow
Kathy Blevins, John Cumming, Maryann Thush, Terez Swenson, Ron Demele
Check in - Round the table feedback about the retreat.
Minutes of November 6, 2007 regular meeting were approved as written.
Closed Session 9:10 to 10:45 AM
The board president took input for the upcoming staff evaluation.
Directed the board president to establish a committee to research funding for MCTV personnel. The committee will consist of John Cumming and Steve Crow.
Public Comment: None
Old Business:
MOU update:
The MOU change regarding term of agreement was unanimously approved as follows: "1. Term of Agreement – This Agreement shall be in effect unless changes are initiated by either party with 45 days notice. The parties shall review the Agreement to make any changes on an as needed basis. Any suggested changes shall be presented to both parties with 30 days notice for action." Steve Crow will present this to the COS bard for approval.
Weed City Council Meeting:
There is a City Council meeting in Weed on Thursday 1-10-08. Audra Gibson and John Cumming will attend to detail our services and answer questions. The meeting time is 5:30 PM.
Legacy Fund projects update:
No action
Professional Services Update:
No action
New Business:
The draft 2008 goals were unanimously adopted with the noted changes.
A sub committee to investigate the hiring of an Executive Director was formed. This is comprised of John Cumming, Audra Gibson and Judith Conrad.
After discussion, the board voted on the following motion: "To eliminate the "flagship show" concept as it has been unoffically practiced to date and research other ways to serve the community". Motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1.
Board rules and responsibilities – no action was taken as this had already been discussed at the retreat.
Fundraising plan – deferred to a later date.
The board unanimously directed the interim executive director to review the priorities scenario document regarding a "Holding Plan" should key volunteers or volunteer executive director not be available to maintain current levels of service of the organization and bring a protocol document on this to the February meeting for board approval.
Reports and Possible Action
Executive Director Report:
John mentioned the MCTV 15.org domain name is in jeopardy. He has taken action to secure it and will let the board know of any results.
Financial Report:
Barbara Dillman reported that the check book is now balanced. We will be moving to quarterly reports rather than the monthly reporting previously done.
Operations Report:
None
Programming Report:
None
COS Liaison:
Ron Demele announced the planned Open House at the Studio on Dec. 6th from 12 - 3 PM.
COS Media Services:
None
Board/Staff Comments:
Audra Gibson announced the interest of Greg Messer to serve on the Board. His appointment will be on the next agenda. Kathy Blevins expressed interest in having the MCTV 15 studio be a part of Orientation at COS.
Adjourn at 12:00 noon.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 9:00 AM.