Minutes of the July 6th, 2005 MACCC board meeting
There being a quorum, the meeting was called to Order was at 7:02
p.m. at the MHAT Studio Lobby.

Members present:
President Jim Freeze
Vice President Jack Dwan
Secretary Arlene Freeze
Treasurer Charlotte Berger
Carl McCann
John Liegl
Walter von Tagen III
Bill Leaman arrived at 7:11 p.m.

There were no guests, no outstanding correspondence, and no
announcements.

Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted with Board Member von
Tagen making the motion and Board Member Liegl seconding. Motion
passed unanimously.

Treasurer C. Berger gave treasurers' report. The motion to
accept
the report was made by Board Member McCann, seconded by Board Member
A. Freeze. Motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:
Rejoining the Alliance for Community Media.
A report was started by Board Member von Tagen, but a question by
President J. Freeze quickly came forward. A motion to not rejoin at
this time was finally made by Board Member Liegl, seconded by Board
Member A. Freeze. Motion passed with one nay vote being recorded.

4th of July Parade. Board Member Liegl gave a report on the
production of this years parade, including the technical problems
encountered when IDI did not provide the announcing stand with
audio. Tapes are awaiting editing.
Mushroom Mardi Gras. Board Member Liegl also reported on the
minimal taping of the Mushroom Mardi Gras. Approximately 45 minutes
of tape was shot.
These being a report only, no action needed to be taken. President
J. Freeze acknowledged the reports.

MHAT Rules and Regulations. Board Member Liegl stated as ample time
has now passed for Board Members to comment on the rules and
regulations, he would like the Rules &Regulations voted upon and
hopefully accepted by the Board.
There then ensued a energetic discussion between President Freeze,
Secretary A. Freeze and Board Member Liegl. The result being a
motion being made by Board Member Liegl to hold off voting on the
Rules and Regulations until September, with no other extensions
after that time. Seconded by Board Member McCann. Motion passed
unanimously.

Tashandra Tales Production Grant. Treasurer C. Berger made a brief
report concerning the Boards questions and her meeting with an
Attorney. It was moved by Board Member von Tagen, and seconded by
Board Member Leaman, to sponsor the grant.
Motion passed with one nay vote being recorded.

Poppy Jasper Film Festival Liability Insurance. Both Treasurer C.
Berger and Board Member McCann concerning MACCC's Insurance gave
a
report. It was determined that PJFF will add the insurance needed
on an "as needed basis." Board Member McCann contributed
that
MACCC's insurance this year should be lower than previously
expected.
No action taken, report received by President J. Freeze.

Treasurer C. Berger gave a brief report stating that a Donated
Equipment Inventory for the KTEH Thank you letter was needed. She
will liaison with Board Member Liegl.
She also inquired from Board Member von Tagen on who the letter
should be sent to at KTEH.

CANON Batteries. These have not been bought yet. Board Member
Leaman to follow up on this matter and report back.

Labor Day Weekend Friday Night at the Movies. MACCC has been
approached about taking this event over. Board Member Liegl to
contact Steve Tate and report back.

NEW BUSINESS
Board Member Larry Talbot requested through Vice President Dwan for
volunteers to help crew a July 15th filming.

Treasurer C. Berger requested from all Board Members their estimated
volunteer hours for 2004. A motion was made to record them monthly
in the future by Board Member Liegl, but the motion died for lack of
a second.

SUBSIDIARY REPORTS

Poppy Jasper Film Festival. With Board Member Bush out of town,
Board Member Leaman gave the progress report on the PJFF. It is
progressing.

MHAT. Board Member Liegl reported on the following concerning MHAT.

Our partnership with Sabrato High School is moving along nicely. A
teacher from Live Oak has approached Board Member Liegl about doing
something similar at Live Oak High School.

Cinema Espresso is moving along nicely as well, with witty scripts
and great hosts.
There are technical aspects that still need to be ironed out at this
time.

The Portable Studio, constructed mainly from donated parts from
KTEH, is now operational.

The Studio is a bit cramped at the present, due to the influx of
donated items, Production Control has been revamped and the Tape
Library /Storage Room is also overflowing a bit.

A Storage Room Clean Up day will be announced.


OTHER BUSINESS
It was noted that the September meeting will see Board Elections for
2006.
All those interested should contact Vice President Dwan. It was
also suggested that Board Members think about Board Development.

Further noted was the neither President J. Freeze or Secretary A.
Freeze will be in town for the August meeting.

Treasurer C. Berger briefly addressed the Board concerning protocol
during the Board meetings of late.

There being no other business before the Board, meeting was
adjourned at 8:21 p.m.


Respectfully submitted

Walter von Tagen III

Walter von Tagen III
Acting Secretary
Media Access Coalition for Central California