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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBCCF Min 1998-11-16 . . . . , . MINUTES SEAL BEACH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION NOVEMBER 16, 1998 7:00 P.M. The Board of Directors for the Seal Beach Cable Foundation met on November 16, 1998, at the Seal Beach Studio in Seal Beach, California. President Dick Davies called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Davies, ROLL CALL: Mr. Anninos, Mr Davies, Ms. Martin, Mr. Mueller were present. Mr. Mahrer was absent APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Mr Mueller, seconded by Mr Anninos to approve the agenda. AYES. NA YES. MOTION PASSED. Mr Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms Martin and Mr Mueller. -0- 4-0 CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Anninos to approve the minutes of the October 19, 1998 meeting with one correction. AYES: NAYES' MOTION PASSED: Mr Anninos, Mr Davies, Ms Martin and Mr. Mueller -0- 4-0 Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Ms Martin to approve the check request. AYES: NA YES: MOTION PASSED. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Anninos, Mr Davies, Ms. Martin and Mr. Mueller. -0- 4-0 Ms. Fort-Lincke reported that the insurance policy has been renewed, . . ~ .. Equipment repair: Mr Bauman requested two manuals - (an installers manuel and a meter book) that would enable us to better understand production, understanding and measurement of N T S. C., and RF signals Motion by Mr Anninos, seconded by Mr Mueller to allow Mr. Bauman to purchase the two manuals needed and to spend up to $100 00. AYES: NAYES' MOTION PASSED Mr Anninos, Mr Davies, Ms Martin and Mr Mueller -0- 4-0 Mr. Bauman requested funds for a camera lens adapter for approximately $225. Motion by Mr. Anninos, seconded by Mr. Mueller to approve funds in the amount of$22S. AYES: NAYES: MOTION PASSED Mr Anninos, Mr Davies, Ms. Martin, Mr Mueller 0-0 4-0 Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr Anninos to approve funds up to $500 to repair the 3/4" source tape deck. AYES NA YES. MOTION PASSED Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms Martin and Mr. Mueller -0- 4-0 Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Ms. Martin to approve funds (approximately $600), plus food for the crew and expenses for the Holiday parade and the proposal by David Curtis. AYES: NAYES' MOTION PASSED: Mr Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin and Mr Mueller -0- 4-0 Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Anninos to receive and accept the 1996/97 Audit and Tax: return. AYES' NAYES: MOTION Mr Anninos, Mr Davies, Ms. Martin and Mr. Mueller. -0- 4-0 Motion by Mr Mueller, seconded by Mr Anninos to authorize up to $2100 for the 1997/98 Audit and Tax: Return. AYES: NA YES: MOTION PASSED: Mr Anninos, Mr Davies, Ms. Martin and Mr Mueller. -0- 4-0 . . ~ AUDIENCE COMMUNICAT.ION: Mr. Bauman was in the audience and complimented the Board on doing a great job. NEW BUSINESS: Discussed moving SBCCF meetings to Tuesday. It was decided to stay with Monday meetings. Mr Mueller discussed square footage necessary for future studio and facilities. Mr. Davies will prepare a computer-generated drawing and a letter outlining our needs. REPORTS: Ms. Fort-Lincke discussed publicity for Public Access, and Los Alamitos foundation funding BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: Ms. Fort-Lincke suggested a producers party Also there are six new producers, and three more will be coming from Leisure World, Discussed the problems with customer service and how to better handle all the difficulties we are experiencing. Mr Bauman was recognized from the audience and suggested that a Cable Regulatory Advisory Board be formed, giving that Board the power to enforce the contract Santa Ana, Torrence and other cities have established that kind of Board in their cities. At the present time there is obviously no enforcement mechanism to handle the constant complaints that are coming from residents Mr. Anninos will attempt to get manuals or guidelines from the cities that currently have established Regulatory Boards ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Anninos at 9:00 P.M eo~~ kA-~ Ms Robin Fort-Lincke, p:( Coordinator p~ Mr. Dick Davies, Chairman 11-16-98