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MINUTES
SEAL BEACH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION
OCTOBER 19, 1998
7:00 PM
The Board ofDirectc;>rs for the Seal Beach Cable Foundation met on October 19, 1998, at the Seal
Beach Studio in Seal Beach California. Presid~t Dick Davies called the meeting to order at 7:05
P.M. .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Anninos.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin, Mr. Mueller were present. Mr. Mahrer was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion by Mr. Anninos, seconded by Mr. Mueller to approve the agenda.
AYES:
NAYES:
MOTION PASSED:
Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin and Mr. Muel1er
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Ms. Martin, seconded by Mr. Davies to approve the Minutes of the September 21, 1998
meeting, with two corrections.
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSTAINED:
MOTION PASSED:
Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin.
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Mr. Mueller
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Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Anninos to approve the check requests.
AYES:
NAYES:
MOTION PASSED:
Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin, Mr. Mueller
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Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Anninos to tentatively approve the Financial Report, leaving
the option open for questions or clarification regarding the report at the next meeting.
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AYES:
NAYES:
MOTION PASSED:
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Annioos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin, and Mr. Mueller.
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Ms. Fort-Lincke explained the insurance quote that she received in amount of$1430 which covers
the media programing on channel 3. Ms Fort-Lincke will check over the "fine print" of the policy
and report back to the Board next month
On the subject of equipment repair, Mr Anninos reported the source deck needs repair for
approximately $600. ~ ,!I.88e.sted that rather than repair the source deck at that price, we
purchase a time-base ~cgr;d"r\ts.FOrt Lincke agreed. On motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by
Ms. Martin to repair or replace, up to $750, the source deck.
AYES:
NAYES:
MOTION PASSED:
Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin and Mr. Mueller
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On the subject of Funding for Programs, Ms. Fort-Lincke discussed information included in the
Foundation members packets, which included requests for reimbursement for Wave Awards. Under
the old policy, one reimbursement per producer, based upon approval of the Board was established.
After much discussion, it was decided to keep the existing policy. Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded
by Mr. Davies to approve payment of $25.00 each for three of the four entries submitted.
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSTAIN:
MOTION PASSED.
Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin, Mr Mueller
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Mr. Anninos
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Initial Capital Expenditures List: Ms. Fort-Lincke explained that in the previous month'~ approval
of $75,000, tax on the amount was not included. On motion by Mr. Anninos, seconded by Mr.
Mueller to amend last month's motion and approval of the $75,000 to $80,130.
AYES:
NAYES:
MOTION PASSED'
Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin, Mr. Mueller.
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Arrangements are being made to set-up demos on cameras, studio cameras, CG's and editing
equipment. Leisure World is looking at the Casablanca. Ms. Fort-Lincke is working on the
arrangements.
Mr, Anninos also recommended purchasing gray-scale and color charts needed to balance the
cameras. Motion by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Ms. Martin to authorize Ms. Fort-Lincke to purchase
or designate to purchase color charts, approximate size, 9 x 12 (amount up to $200.00).
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AYES:
NAYES:
MOTION PASSED'
Mr. Annil)os, Mr. Davies, Ms Martin and Mr. MueIler.
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On motion by Mr. Davies, seconded by Mr. MueIler to designate the Executive Director to purchase
or delegate to purchase, items that are approved by the Board, including items that were taken off
the list as repair items, misceIlaneous items, i.e., cables, connectors, etc
AYES:
NAYES:
MOTION CARRIED:
Mr. Anninos, Mr. Davies, Ms. Martin and Mr. MueIler.
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Audit and Tax returns: Mr. Anninos reported that the tax returns are completed and only need
signatures. Ms. Fort-Lincke will meet with the preparer on Wednesday.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION:
Mr. Roy was in the audience and spoke about the leadership of Ms. Fort-Lincke and the Wave
Awards that the foundation has received. Funding and sponsorships was discussed with interest.
Christmas program was presented, i.e. photo opportunity with kidlets, etc.
Mr. Bauman was in the audience and spoke.
Mr. Roy and others also discussed the poor equipment in the Van. Ms. Fort-Lincke reports all
problems with every Van shoot are documented.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Mueller presented copies of correspondence that he had written to the City Manager, requesting
that the city assist in requesting the remaining money due from COMCAST.
REPORTS:
Ms. Fort-Lincke proudly announced Mr. Rob Roy and Mr. Peter Anninos as finalists picked in the
Wave contest.
Ms. Fort-Lincke discussed awards to be presented at the Christmas party.
Ms. Fort-Lincke reported on Foundation FundedlLos Alamitos football, the new studio classes, etc.
She also discussed the "You See SB" being filmed with Mr. Rob Roy. Ms. Fort-Lincke also
presented possibilities of other Los Alamitos High School sports programs being broadcast.
Another item for discussion was obtaining manuals from Comcast.
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CORRESPONDENCE:
Ms. Fort-Lincke read a letter from a resident quite unhappy with the Comcast service. Also a
complimentary letter from Joy Wiggins on the Golden Age Foundation regarding the Life Line
program that we covered. Another letter from a Leisure World resident complimenting the coverage
of the Woman's Club event, which had not yet aired.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: There were none.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS:
Chairman Davies discussed the corrections that he had made in the By-laws. Mr. Anninos discussed
Founders' Day filming.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Mueller, seconded by Mr. Anninos at 9:30 P.M.
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Ms. Robin Fort-Lincke, PA Coordinator
Mr. Dick Davies, Chairman
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