Meeting of the Board of Directors
Boulder Community Broadcast Association
July 13, 2004
Called to order at 6:17 p.m.
Board members in attendance: Arleigh, Chip Grandits, Janaki LeFils, Paul Mischo, Greg O’Brien, Steven Sherman-Boemker, Michael Shuster, and Marty Durlin (ex-oficio).
Staff and public in attendance: Michelle Barone, Clover, Rick Fitzgerald, Chalisa Magpanthong.
The minutes of the previous board meeting and the Board contact list were approved, with corrections.
Public Participation: None
Station Manager’s Report: (See attached)
Digital Conversion will be addressed at the next board meeting.
Oct. 9th & 10th is the date preferred by the Board for the All Station Retreat.
Committee Reports
Denver Expansion/Capital Campaign: The capital campaign committee is meeting weekly and needs help in achieving its goal of raising $2 million dollars.
The motion was made and unanimously approved that the Board meet monthly, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., for the remainder of the year through November, 2004. This decision will be revisited in the November board meeting and extended if needed. The AM Signal Committee will not be re-empowered and the Board will make all decisions regarding the AM Signal.
Nominating Committee: Michele Barone was interviewed and is unanimously recommended to the Board. She would like to focus her skills and efforts on the IT committee. In Executive Session, the Board voted unanimously to welcome Michele as its newest member. Her 3 year term will expire July, 2007. Arleigh’s 2nd term expires at the November 2004 meeting. Chip Grandits and Michael Shuster are under consideration as co-chairs and the NomComm will make its recommendation at the November meeting.
Bylaws: Under Article IV, Nominations and Elections of Directors-Guidelines for Process, #3: Bylaws committee will ask legal counsel to update this to be totally inclusive and non-discriminatory, specifically with regards to disability. Changes to Article IV were approved, pending review by legal counsel. Under Article 5.1.3., define "annual meeting" to include staff reports and election of officers. All changes up to Article 5.2 were approved pending review by legal counsel.
PBOG: The 1st Eclipse party was held July 11th. This event was organized by Brandon and the Eclipse crew. It was well attended and an overall success. Upcoming events include The Charles, Jim Hightower and the Book & Record sale. Also, KGNU, in conjunction with Pacifica, will be hosting a debate and panel discussion of civil and gay and lesbian rights, to be held in September.
Budget: Next meeting is July 22nd and will focus on the 2005 Budget.
Signal: (See attachment)
Internet and IT: (See attachment)
Other Business: Janaki suggested the Board go through the "Challenging White Supremacy" diversity training workshop.
Meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m..