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Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, February 15, 2007
Minutes: NCTV Advisory Board Meeting,
Thursday, February 15, 2007, NCTV Classroom
1. In the absence of board chair David Kyle, meeting called to order by vice chair Chuck Scimeca at 6:05 p.m.
Members in attendance: Sheila Stein, Susan Rogers, Chuck Scimeca, Craig Burgess, Jack Meeks, Bob Whitney, Elisa Parker, Neal Allbee.
Members not attending: Lisa Swarthout, David Kyle, Christina McClung.
Also present: Lew Sitzer, NCTV Executive Director.
Chuck noted that a quorum is present.
Discussion Items
2. Adoption of the Agenda: Moved (Stein/Whitney) to adopt the agenda. Passed 8/0.
3. Approval of the minutes of January 18, 2007: Moved (Stein/Meeks) to approve. Passed 8/0.
4. Public Forum: no members of the public are present.
5. Introduction of Steve Monahan, CIO for Nevada County - discussion of MOU's
Steve gave a brief history of the cable refranchise agreement process between Comcast and SuddenLink, the three government jurisdictions, and NCSOS. Steve was told by Comcast that Nevada County is the last county in California to get its own deal that is not under the terms of new state franchise guidelines. Steve estimates it will take 6-8 months to build out the I-Net. The Board expressed its appreciation to Steve for his hard work over the past four years to achieve the deal with Comcast that preserves PEG access for the community.
NCTV Reports
6. Report from Vice Chair on 501(c)3 By Laws
Chuck discussed the proposed by-laws he drafted for adoption when NCTV eventually becomes its own 501(c)(3) non-profit. He emphasized that by-laws are a living document that can be changed after adoption. Board members discussed various changes suggested for the next draft. Chuck will submit a revised draft to the board prior to the next meeting.
7. Executive Director's report: Budget and MOU process
Lew reported that policies have been reviewed by Dave Bloch and Barbara Coffman. They will be submitted to the board in advance of a future meeting.
There is one more Strategic Planning session to go. David has a concern that the Operations side of the budget is inadequate for the long term. Lew talked about the need to find ways to support the salaries needed to properly staff the station over time.
NCTV will be on the Grass Valley City Council on Feb. 23 to request $3,000.
8. Next meeting will be March 15, 2007, 6pm.
9. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Thursday, February 15, 2007, NCTV Classroom
1. In the absence of board chair David Kyle, meeting called to order by vice chair Chuck Scimeca at 6:05 p.m.
Members in attendance: Sheila Stein, Susan Rogers, Chuck Scimeca, Craig Burgess, Jack Meeks, Bob Whitney, Elisa Parker, Neal Allbee.
Members not attending: Lisa Swarthout, David Kyle, Christina McClung.
Also present: Lew Sitzer, NCTV Executive Director.
Chuck noted that a quorum is present.
Discussion Items
2. Adoption of the Agenda: Moved (Stein/Whitney) to adopt the agenda. Passed 8/0.
3. Approval of the minutes of January 18, 2007: Moved (Stein/Meeks) to approve. Passed 8/0.
4. Public Forum: no members of the public are present.
5. Introduction of Steve Monahan, CIO for Nevada County - discussion of MOU's
Steve gave a brief history of the cable refranchise agreement process between Comcast and SuddenLink, the three government jurisdictions, and NCSOS. Steve was told by Comcast that Nevada County is the last county in California to get its own deal that is not under the terms of new state franchise guidelines. Steve estimates it will take 6-8 months to build out the I-Net. The Board expressed its appreciation to Steve for his hard work over the past four years to achieve the deal with Comcast that preserves PEG access for the community.
NCTV Reports
6. Report from Vice Chair on 501(c)3 By Laws
Chuck discussed the proposed by-laws he drafted for adoption when NCTV eventually becomes its own 501(c)(3) non-profit. He emphasized that by-laws are a living document that can be changed after adoption. Board members discussed various changes suggested for the next draft. Chuck will submit a revised draft to the board prior to the next meeting.
7. Executive Director's report: Budget and MOU process
Lew reported that policies have been reviewed by Dave Bloch and Barbara Coffman. They will be submitted to the board in advance of a future meeting.
There is one more Strategic Planning session to go. David has a concern that the Operations side of the budget is inadequate for the long term. Lew talked about the need to find ways to support the salaries needed to properly staff the station over time.
NCTV will be on the Grass Valley City Council on Feb. 23 to request $3,000.
8. Next meeting will be March 15, 2007, 6pm.
9. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.