Minutes of the Board Meeting - July 1, 2008

Siskiyou Media Council \ Mountain Community Television - Channel 15
Tuesday July 2008, 2008 9:00 am
Studio COS LRC 2, 800 College Avenue, Weed, CA 96094

Call to Order

Meeting was called to order by President Conrad at 9:10 a.m.

Board members present:
Greg Messer, Todd Cory, Steve Crow, Barbara Dillmann, Judith Conrad
Board member absent: None
Staff present:
John Cumming

Check In

Approval of Minutes:
Dillmann made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 3 and the special meeting of June 6. Cory Seconded. Motion carried.

Old Business

Executive Director Recruitment Committee Report:
We have hired Audra Gibson for the position of Executive Director. Due to schedule conflicts, she will not be able to take over the job until July 21.

Fragrance Policy:
Crow reported that COS does not have a policy regarding fragrance but will be adopting one.

Financial Report:
Dillmann handed out the official budget for 2008-09. There was discussion concerning the deficit and the need to emphasize the importance of funding raising to the new ED. Dillmann stated there would be carry over funds that could be put into a reserve to offset the deficit if necessary. We should have a closing 2007-08 financial report at the next meeting so the Board can take action to put money into a reserve account. Dillmann and Messer are researching interest bearing accounts for this reserve.

New Business

Contract Template:
Messer passed out a template for contracting for services. The Board discussed the benefit of having this item clearly defined. The Policy and Procedure Committee will refine the policy and present it at the next board meeting.

Appointment of Board Secretary:
Conrad appointed Dillmann to take over the duties of secretary along with her duties as treasurer.

Business Plan:
Messer stated that the Board had approved the business plan and that the Board needs to develop objectives to set the plan in action. The BP Committee will meet to discuss some objectives and present them at the next meeting.

Reports

Operations & Programming:
Cumming reported that the number of programs is down and MCTV 15 is even losing its regulars. Cumming also reported that he has ordered new equipment that should decrease the number of times our EBB goes down.

COS Liaison:
Crow informed the Board of the parking lot changes and remodeling. Policy approval and construction are on the COS Board agenda for today. He stated that several departments are looking into tying media into their classes by using MCTV 15 studio. Crow is also looking into lighting controller/dimmer to accommodate broadcasts. He is researching best unit.

Comments

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.