Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Boulder
Community Broadcast Association, Inc.
September 10, 2002

Call to order at 6:50

Board members in attendance: Arleigh, Anne Bermingham, Gabrielle Silva, Steven Sherman-Boemker, Chip Grandits, Paul Mischo, Greg O’Brien, Liz Valles, and Marty Durlin (ex-officio)

Public and volunteers in attendance: Clover, Joy Barrett, and Jim Ciarlo

The agenda was approved as were the minutes of the previous board meeting held on July 9 with corrections.

Station Manager’s Report: (See attachment) Marty’s sabbatical was discussed.. Joy Barrett suggested that if possible, the station should provide Marty with a stipend during her sabbitical. Chip Grandits moved that Marty’s proposal should be accepted, and Anne Bermingham seconded the motion. Greg O’Brien proposed an amendment that if possible, Marty’s stipend should be funded in an amount to be decided in the future. The amended proposal passed unanamously. Greg and Anne will  explore funding for the stipend.

Budget Committee: (See attachment) In the coming fiscal year, staff members will receive a 5% raise, and health insurance costs for our five full-time employees will increase by 20%. It was proposed that staff members should have 2/3 of their health insurance expense covered by the station when they reach 60 years of age. Gabrielle Silva moved that the proposal be accepted; Chip Grandits seconded the motion. The proposal passed unanamously but must be reviewed by the station’s legal counsel. It was noted that the board will be indemnified against legal liability resulting from station-related activities.

 It was proposed that Neil Parker be given an honorarium of $1000 in recognition of his extensive contributions as the station’s webmaster. Anne Bermingham moved that the proposal be accepted, and Paul Mischo seconded the motion.The proposal was approved. A new half-time position has been proposed, funded at $15,600 / year, which will assist Mouse and Joanne. An open application will be posted, and Marty will check requirements for staffing required by federal law. The proposal was approved subject to the resolution of any CPB funding questions.

Jim Ciarlo reviewed our mortgage history and proposed that we pay down the mortgage by $100,000 at the end of September. There was discussion about paying down the mortgage by an additional $25,000-$50,000. Jim will explore the possibility.The budget for the next fiscal year assumes a $100,000 payment.  Anne Bermingham  moved that Jim’s proposal be accepted; Chip Grandits seconded the motion. The proposal was approved.
Nominating Committee: (See station manager’s report) Joy Barrett stated that recent events have shown that the board selection process is flawed. She has proposed that the board examine and amend the bylaws to ensure that all prospective board candidates receive equitable treatment. The board will consider the issue at its bylaws review meeting at 6:00PM on October 7 at the station.

Building Committee: The committee will continue to discuss a policy regarding unsolicited donations of artwork or landscape items to the station.

Mosaic Committee: Work continues.

Internet Committee: The web site is being redesigned.

Signal Committee: Potential translator sites in the Nederland area continue to be explored.

PBOG: The Mark Hosler event was a big success, and the Jim Hightower event brought in $5700. The book and record sale was not as successful as in past years, and the committee will reevaluate the event.  A couple of music events are currently being planned, and the prairie dog fund-raising project will start up after the fall pledge drive.

Programming Committee: The committee is considering surveying station members to determine their programming preferences, and is discussing using one-half hour of the Corriente program to better serve the growing Hispanic population in the area.

Other Business: The board approved a motion to move the board meeting time >from 6:30 to 6:45 in order to accomodate Phil Dougan’s school schedule. The annual board meeting will be held on November 12 at 7:00PM at the station. Arleigh requested that no food be served at the meeting.

Adjourned at 9:20

Respectfully submitted
Phil Dougan, Secretary, with the assistance of Steven Sherman-Boemker
October 2002