SMC Board Meeting March 3, 2009
College of the Sikiyous
Minutes
President Messer called meeting to order at 9:05 A.M.
Board present: Greg Messser, Jim De Pree, Barbara Dillmann, Todd Cory , Steve Crow
Staff present: Audra Gibson, Kathy Blevins, John Cumming
Jim De Pree made the motion to approve the minutes of February 3, 2009 Regular Meeting and the minutes of the February 3, 2009 Annual Meeting. Todd Cory seconded. Motion carried.
Public comment: A letter from Therese Swenson addressing issues for producers was read. A copy is attached.
Closed Session Employee Compensation: (30 minutes)
Open Session: Report from Closed Session. Barbara Dillmann moved to accept the proposed changes and modification to the budget to reflect financial and personnel increases. Todd Cory seconded. Motion carried with Jim De Pree voting no.
Ad Hoc Committees
Core services Committee: Greg Messer proposed to separate volunteers and contractors responsibilities as they appear in contracts. Contracts need to be clarified.
Board Recruitment Committee: Barbara Dillmann and Todd Cory will follow up with potential board members.
President Messer appointed a Visioning Committee to report to COS President: John Cumming, Greg Me3sser, Kathy Blevins, Ron Demele, Audra Gibson, and possibly Mike Midkiff. Audra will invite a rep from COS Tech Dept to join in the discussions. Greg would join in discussions as his availability allows. The goal of the first meeting will be to have a report to send to the President of COS in time to provide input for the Planning Day scheduled with COS staff for April 10, 2009.
President Messer appointed Barbara Dillmann, himself, Audra Gibson, Kathy Blevins, and John Cumming to meet with producers to discuss their concerns.
OLD BUSINESS
ACTION: Approval of adjustments to Rate Sheet and Access Fees
(Continued from Jan 09 meeting). Todd Cory moved, Jim De Pree seconded to approve the proposed rate sheet effective April 1, 2009. Motion passed unanimously, Dillmann absent.
ACTION: Transfer $10,000 to CD on recommendation of Treasurer
Tabled until April meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
ACTION: Approval of Board Policy revisions and additions
Todd Cory moved, Steve Crow seconded to table the policies discussion to the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously, Dillmann absent.
At the request of the Executive Director, Jim De Pree moved, Todd Cory seconded to take Policy 3 off the table and approve as revised. Motion passed unanimously. The language follows:
Board Policy 3
Eligibility for the use of SMC managed resources is limited to any adult resident, authorized minor, representative of Siskiyou County area nonprofit organization, local government agency, local educational establishments and students in media classes at the College of the Siskiyous.
Public Access Television (MCTV) in south Siskiyou County is managed under a first-come, first served, content-neutral programming policy, which ensures fair and equal opportunity for all users of the service. Professional Production Services (PROPS) are open to Non-Profit organizations in Siskiyou County, subject to the approval of the Executive Director. Any contractual agreements in regards to PROPS are to be reviewed by the President of the Board and Executive Director.
For specific Rules and Procedures, see Operating Rules, Policies and Procedures for Mountain Community Television Channel 15 (MCTV 15):
Section II Eligibility, p. 1,
Section II Scheduling Equipment and Facilities, p. 2, and
Section V Channel Access, p. 3.
For fees, see Rate Sheet and Access Application.
For scheduling, see Studio Access form.
BOARD/STAFF COMMENTS
Items for future agendas/board action:
Board Policies
Transfer of $10,000 to CD
Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
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