Media Access Coalition of
Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting Called to Order by Bill Leaman
Members Present: J.W. Freeze, Bill Leaman,
Walter von Tagen, Carl McCann, Larry Talbot, Angela Sigillito, and Jack
Dwan.
Previous Meeting Minutes – Accepted and read
with comments regarding meeting date
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer’s Report read and
filed with MACCC meeting minutes.
Old Business
New Location - Bill has had discussions with Brad,
our landlord, and the rent does not include utilities. This last months
rent has been paid. Plastics business will get the utility bills, but has
still been in MACCC’s name. See where we are next month.
Question of handling mail came up as all mail is delivered
to the bookstore who then opens the door and leaves our mail. Suggestion
that a carton or crate be left at the desk there so they could just leave mail
in it and whomever comes in from MACCC can pick it up. FUP next month.
City – annual report is due to the city prior to
March 30th. Bill is owns this and will deliver to city.
CMAP – Received correspondence from CMAP in Gilory
informing us that they have 2 job openings.
Budget – Idea of moving some money to interest
bearing accounts like CDs for several months until we need it.. it would
be way of putting money to work for us. Need to check with Charlotte
and/or accountant. Also with Kim regarding how long PJFF funds could be
tied up. Motion was made (Walter), seconded (Carl) and carried that
this was good idea pending financial investigation – amount was 20K from MACCC
and maybe 10K from PJFF. Angela pointed out that Film Festival will
continue to operate as part of MACCC until it receives separate 501c3
which could take 3-6 months.)
Larry purchased Video Capture device and 2 power supplies
and submitted his bills and has been reimbursed.
New Business
Pilot Calendar using Google – Yahoo groups is not
consistent in delivering emails to all, and so Walter is going to try a pilot
with google. Users will be notified as he moves forward and depending on
outcome board may decide to switch..
Poppy Jasper Report – Received response from state and
PJ is now in process of filing for tax exempt status with expectation that it
could take 3-6 months from date of filing. 2006 Best in Show was an Academy
Award Nominee which is an indication of the caliber of films and film makers it
is beginning to attract. Have begun receiving submissions.
MHAT – There was meeting with city of
MH city council asked why school district and MACCC not
partnering – so question that needs to be answered. The other question that
needs to be asked and answered prior to jumping into this is what does MACCC
want our of getting this station and a whole cost benefit analysis needs to be
done. Larry volunteered to head that effort.
Programming – Booksmart is trying to put together a book series
running monthly, and there is possibility that the Friday nigh series this
summer will be in that parking lot making live broadcasting possible.
Larry also needs a DVD player and Bill said he might have
one. No clear indication of actions to be taken here if Bill doesn’t have
one.
Miscellaneous – Need Treasurer to replace Charlotte
who would like to be totally relieved. Angela can help, but really need
someone dedicated to this moving forward.
2007 Dues - $25 for 2007 MACCC are now over
due.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:07. Next meeting is May 3rd
2007..
Angela Sigillito
Secretary,
MACCC.