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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBCCF Min 2011-02-15SEAL BEACH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2011 The Board of Directors for the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation met on February 15, 2011 at the Seal Beach Studio in Seal Beach, California. Board President, Dick Davies called the meeting to order at 7:06pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of alliance was led by Mr. Davies. ROLL CALL Mr. Davies, Mr. Osuna and Mr. Anninos were present. Ms. Hamilton was excused. Robin Fort- Lincke, the PEG Station Manager was also present. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion was made by Mr. Osuna to approve the agenda and seconded by Mr. Anninos. AYES: Mr. Osuna, Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies NAYES: -0- MOTION PASSED: 3 -0 CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Motion was made by Mr. Osuna to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2010 Board of Directors meeting and was seconded by Mr. Anninos. AYES: Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Mr. Osuna NAYES: -0- MOTION PASSED: 3 -0 CHECK REQUEST Mr. Anninos made a motion to accept and pay the check requests listed including verified labor expenses with Staffmark, "approx $150" for Time Warner bill and "approx 200" for Verizon bill. Mr. Osuna seconded the motion. AYES: Mr. Davies, Mr. Osuna, Mr Anninos NAYES: -0- MOTION PASSED: 3 -0 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Page 1 of 3 sbccf minutes 2 -2011 Mr. Osuna made a motion to accept, receive and file the financial statement prepared by Ms. Fort- Lincke. Mr. Anninos seconded the motion. AYES: Mr. Davies, Mr. Anninos, Mr. Osuna NAYES: -0- MOTION PASSED: 3 -0 OLD BUSINESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR Ms. Fort Lincke gave a report provided by Mr. Russ Bauman, the board's engineer, to the board members about upgrading the office computer, the bulletin board computer and purchasing computers designated for editing for Old Town and LW. Mr. Bauman researched computer systems keeping the boards' requirements and financial limitations in mind. There was discussion. Board members stated that they were in agreed to upgrade the necessary computers. FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS Ms. Fort- Lincke reported to the board that she had spoken to Police Chief Kirkpatrick about producing a public safety program as a series on a regular basis, perhaps quarterly, and possible grant inclusion for the SBCCF. The board members indicated great interest in producing this series. There was discussion. Ms. Fort- Lincke reported to the board that back in December, she had contacted Libby Applegate from the Historical Society about producing several interview programs with her participants on the weekly historical stories in the Sun Newspaper for Founder's Day. She stated that Libby was very excited about doing it but at that time, (in December) she just wanted to wait and give people a rest and get through the holidays. The board members indicated great interest in producing this series. There was discussion. Ms. Fort- Lincke stated that she had received an email from Mr. Scott Newton regarding his desire to have the Christmas parade live and a subsequent email from Seth Eaker about the 5 /10K live. She stated that she had tried to explain to Scott about the difficulties that she and the crew had been experiencing over the years and his written response was that he was not interested in hearing about the difficulties, he just wanted it to happen. She stated that he had set up a meeting with her for the following morning at city hall and offered an invitation to "her boss" as well. All three board members indicated that they would be attending the meeting. There was discussion. PUBLIC ACCESS TRAINING CLASSES Ms. Fort- Lincke stated that provided there were no new equipment or major repair issues, that it could be possible to add a public access training class for LW in late spring. She indicated that she needed to check with two other groups that she had offered to conduct special training for in late spring in the Old Town area. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION There was no audience communication. Page 2 of 3 sbccf minutes 2 -2011 REPORTS PEG STATION MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Ms. Fort- Lincke stated that she had already reported on most of the boards' issues. She said that she would be looking for an appropriate date with the city clerk for the WAVE Award presentations. CHIEF ENGINEER REPORT Ms. Fort Lincke stated that she had already reported on what would have been the chief engineer's report. NEW BUSINESS ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Anninos made a motion to keep the elected officers, Mr. Dick Davies as President and Mr. Peter Anninos as CFO and to elect Mr. Joe Osuna as the Secretary. Mr. Davies seconded the motion. AYES: Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Mr. Osuna NAYES: -0- MOTION PASSED: 3 -0 CORRESPONDENCE Ms. Fort- Lincke read a note from Ms. Kathy Hamilton thanking the board for the opportunity to serve with them. Ms. Hamilton had also brought the board a spare flag and a box of candy for the board members. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION There was no audience communication. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Osuna stated that one of the new LW producers Arlene, made her first program and that another new producer, Kip, also made a program. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Davies adjourned the meeting at 8:40pm. ilA (d,,,,,,,L, '0 k, 64- - V kk.ow,. Mr. Dick Davies, President, SBCCF Ms. Robin Fort- Lincke, PEG Station Mgr Page 3 of 3 sbccf minutes 2 -2011