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SEAL BEACH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MARCH 18, 1985
The Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Board of Directors met
in session at 7:34 p.m., with Vice-Chair, Peter Arnold, calling the meeting
to order.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice-Chairman Arnold
Members: Stein, McCurdy
Chairwoman Jones (Attending City-called Meeting)
Member Covington
Absent:
Also Present:
Dan Joseph, Secretary to Board
Ginger Bennington, Recording Secretary
Mr. Joseph, Foundation Secretary, presented an update on current Group
W status. He indicated the crux of the matter is the administration of
the $75,000 annual grant given to the City by Group W. The cable company
contends that if they retain the $75,000 and administer the funds themselves
for the activities for which they were intended, it is their belief they
could more cost-effectively use those funds to enhance local programming
while at the same time defray their own expenses. In addition, the cable
company would refund monies already given by the Foundation along with
providing office space for the Foundation Manager. Group W had indicated
that the low penetration rate had created some financial hardships on
the local office and they might need to propose a rate increase in the
near future. Mr. McCurdy pointed out the an increase in rates would decrease
the subscriptions as cable TV is looked upon as a luxury, not a necessity.
Mr. Stein felt that a compromise might be in order, that a portion of
the $75,000 might still be given to the City. Mr. Joseph pointed out
that the Foundation would retain the $225,000 which would go a long way
towards providing assistance to public access. If Group W retains the
grant, they would agree to cover all local events, such as Xmas & Easter
parade, etc. The Board discussed this matter fully.
FOUNDATION MANAGER
It was determined that Linda White and Curtis Clark were the first and
second choice for the Foundation Manager. Mr. McCurdy moves to accept
Linda White as Foundation Manager and requests Mr. Joseph to offer her
the position; Mr. Stein seconds.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Arnold, McCurdy, Stein
None
Covington, Jones
Motion Carried
The Board discussed hours and methods of payment for Ms. White. Mr. Joseph
indicated he would contact Ms. White and offer her the position, said
conversation to be followed up with letter.
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Cable Communications Board of Directors Meeting
March l8, 1985
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Board members requested copy of financial statement, along with names
and addresses of the Board members to be included in their next packet.
Mr. Joseph stated the next regularly scheduled meeting will be April 15,
1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Senior Citizens Center of the Mary Wilson Library.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Arnold declared the March 18, 1985 Board of Directors meeting adjourned
at 8:17 p.m.
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Recording Secretary