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NCTV Advisory Board Meeting, June 21, 2004
Minutes: NCTV Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, June 21, 2004, NCTV Classroom
6:00pm to 8:00 pm
1. Meeting called to order by Lew Sitzer at 6:00 p.m.
Members in attendance: All members of the NCTV Advisory Board were present
Also present:
Staff present: Terri Hicklin, NCTV Station Coordinator
Community Members present: Buck Stoval, Christine Williams, Robyn Mallgren, Steve Gorman, Pam Gorman, Eric Tomb & Randy Hansen
Discussion Items
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Marianne Slade –Troutman, seconded by Tina Luduskey-Taylor to adopt the agenda. Vote: Unanimous
3. Adoption of the minutes of May 20, 2004
* Copies of the minutes were inadvertently not sent to the members in advance of the meeting; therefore, the minutes were read for the record by Lew Sitzer.
Motion by Tina Luduskey-Taylor and seconded by Chuck Scimeca to adopt the minutes. Vote Unanimous
4. Public Forum; Invitation to members of the public to address the public with regard to issues that are not on the agenda. Limited to 3 minutes each.
Randy Hansen requested alternative hours for studio availability. Lew responded that we have a plan in the works to do so.
5. Station update; Lew Sitzer:
a) Introduction of Craig Rohersen, NCTV Station Technician. Lew also gave a brief explanation of how staff salaries are paid via fund-raising.
b) Spiral Studios – Website Designers have our website up and running in a “draft” mode, and are looking for input.
c) Three MAC G-5 computers have been received. In addition three PC’s will be ordered, along with all appropriate editing software to accommodate our editing bays. The plan is to provide first-rate software and equipment to our members and students.
d) The composting toilet is now available for use.
e) Wheelchair ramps are under construction.
f) Events Update: NCTV will be co-producing both the 4th of July parade and the Nevada County Fair with Gil Dominguez (Touchdown Productions,) who will be donating time and equipment, and Lew is actively getting underwriting in support of these events. We have a crew signed up for the parade, and we will be seeking many volunteers for the Fair.
g) Introduction of Christine Williams who may become a student intern through Sierra College.
h) Lew confirmed the thirty founding underwriters and gave a brief definition of what future underwriting would look like.
i) Chuck S. commented on the website and asked about the availability of having the NCTV program schedule on-line.
j) Randy Hansen asked about having a hyperlink to give a synopsis of series programs.
Action Items
6. Election of Advisory Board officers
Marianne nominated Dave Bloch for Chair…no second
Chuck nominated Peter Van Zant for Chair…seconded by Gary
Discussion ensued about the length of time positions should be held. Kerry suggested that there be an interim time to serve.
Nominations were then closed
The vote was called for and by unanimous decision Peter was elected Chair.
* At this point in the meeting, the new chair, Peter Van Zant took over the proceedings.
Gary nominated Dave Block for Vice Chair…seconded by Chuck.
Dave was elected Vice Chair by unanimous vote.
Chuck moved to have the positions held for one year. We will evaluate the need for holding elections for officers again in January, ’05.
7. Public comment on Draft Policies (3 minutes per person)
Dave Block gave a brief synopsis of policy sub-committee’s process in drafting the final proposal, including input from the sub-committee’s public meeting.
Lew suggested an addition of a glossary and explained that the sub-committee’s recommendations be accepted.
Public Comment period
8. Review and Adoption of sections of the Draft Policies/NCTV
Tina L. suggested a standard format throughout document and that some items be moved to procedures. * Possibly include the mission statement in the body of the policy, and suggested further review to stream-line the document.
A brief discussion of whether NCTV is “P” (Public Access) or “PEG” (Public, Education and Governmental Access) took place, and it was determined that NCTV is “PEG.”
A brief discussion of the definition of “copyright” took place.
A motion by Tina was made to give conceptual approval of all policies as amended, except sections nine and twelve and motions was seconded by Marianne.
Passed by unanimous vote.
Section 9: A motion was made by Peter and seconded by Marianne to amend language to show that this governing body will review the guidelines in six months. The motion was passed with Chuck abstaining.
9. Recommendation for future meetings;
(3rd Thursday of each Month (July 15th) 6-8pm.
10. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
These minutes were posted in advance of the meeting at the NCTV office, 161 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City, California.
Monday, June 21, 2004, NCTV Classroom
6:00pm to 8:00 pm
1. Meeting called to order by Lew Sitzer at 6:00 p.m.
Members in attendance: All members of the NCTV Advisory Board were present
Also present:
Staff present: Terri Hicklin, NCTV Station Coordinator
Community Members present: Buck Stoval, Christine Williams, Robyn Mallgren, Steve Gorman, Pam Gorman, Eric Tomb & Randy Hansen
Discussion Items
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Marianne Slade –Troutman, seconded by Tina Luduskey-Taylor to adopt the agenda. Vote: Unanimous
3. Adoption of the minutes of May 20, 2004
* Copies of the minutes were inadvertently not sent to the members in advance of the meeting; therefore, the minutes were read for the record by Lew Sitzer.
Motion by Tina Luduskey-Taylor and seconded by Chuck Scimeca to adopt the minutes. Vote Unanimous
4. Public Forum; Invitation to members of the public to address the public with regard to issues that are not on the agenda. Limited to 3 minutes each.
Randy Hansen requested alternative hours for studio availability. Lew responded that we have a plan in the works to do so.
5. Station update; Lew Sitzer:
a) Introduction of Craig Rohersen, NCTV Station Technician. Lew also gave a brief explanation of how staff salaries are paid via fund-raising.
b) Spiral Studios – Website Designers have our website up and running in a “draft” mode, and are looking for input.
c) Three MAC G-5 computers have been received. In addition three PC’s will be ordered, along with all appropriate editing software to accommodate our editing bays. The plan is to provide first-rate software and equipment to our members and students.
d) The composting toilet is now available for use.
e) Wheelchair ramps are under construction.
f) Events Update: NCTV will be co-producing both the 4th of July parade and the Nevada County Fair with Gil Dominguez (Touchdown Productions,) who will be donating time and equipment, and Lew is actively getting underwriting in support of these events. We have a crew signed up for the parade, and we will be seeking many volunteers for the Fair.
g) Introduction of Christine Williams who may become a student intern through Sierra College.
h) Lew confirmed the thirty founding underwriters and gave a brief definition of what future underwriting would look like.
i) Chuck S. commented on the website and asked about the availability of having the NCTV program schedule on-line.
j) Randy Hansen asked about having a hyperlink to give a synopsis of series programs.
Action Items
6. Election of Advisory Board officers
Marianne nominated Dave Bloch for Chair…no second
Chuck nominated Peter Van Zant for Chair…seconded by Gary
Discussion ensued about the length of time positions should be held. Kerry suggested that there be an interim time to serve.
Nominations were then closed
The vote was called for and by unanimous decision Peter was elected Chair.
* At this point in the meeting, the new chair, Peter Van Zant took over the proceedings.
Gary nominated Dave Block for Vice Chair…seconded by Chuck.
Dave was elected Vice Chair by unanimous vote.
Chuck moved to have the positions held for one year. We will evaluate the need for holding elections for officers again in January, ’05.
7. Public comment on Draft Policies (3 minutes per person)
Dave Block gave a brief synopsis of policy sub-committee’s process in drafting the final proposal, including input from the sub-committee’s public meeting.
Lew suggested an addition of a glossary and explained that the sub-committee’s recommendations be accepted.
Public Comment period
8. Review and Adoption of sections of the Draft Policies/NCTV
Tina L. suggested a standard format throughout document and that some items be moved to procedures. * Possibly include the mission statement in the body of the policy, and suggested further review to stream-line the document.
A brief discussion of whether NCTV is “P” (Public Access) or “PEG” (Public, Education and Governmental Access) took place, and it was determined that NCTV is “PEG.”
A brief discussion of the definition of “copyright” took place.
A motion by Tina was made to give conceptual approval of all policies as amended, except sections nine and twelve and motions was seconded by Marianne.
Passed by unanimous vote.
Section 9: A motion was made by Peter and seconded by Marianne to amend language to show that this governing body will review the guidelines in six months. The motion was passed with Chuck abstaining.
9. Recommendation for future meetings;
(3rd Thursday of each Month (July 15th) 6-8pm.
10. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
These minutes were posted in advance of the meeting at the NCTV office, 161 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City, California.