Lower St. Croix Valley Joint Cable Communications Commission
LSCVJCCC
Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2009
Lakeland City Hall
Lakeland, MN
Present: Richard Glasgow, Council Member, Lakeland
Randy Kopesky, Mayor, Lakeland Shores
David Nelson, Citizen Representative, St. Mary’s Point
Jeannie Paulson, Citizen Representative, Lake St. Croix Beach
Joe Paiment, Citizen Representative, Lakeland
Kricket Kohl, Citizen Representative, Lake St. Croix Beach
Deb Legrid, Council Member, Lake St. Croix Beach
Joe Freesmeier, Council Member, St. Mary’s Point
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is March 4, 2009 at 6:30 pm at Lakeland City Hall.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting was called to order by Chair Glasgow at 6:04 pm and pledge recited.
Approval of December 3, 2008 Minutes
Motion by Richard Glasgow and seconded by Kricket Kohl to approve minutes. Carried by all ayes.
Additions to Agenda
Motion by Richard Glasgow and seconded by David Nelson to approve the Stillwater Courrier as our official newspaper publication of notices. Carried by all ayes.
Welcome New Members
Richard welcomed Deb Legrid, David Nelson, Jeannie Paulson, and Joe Freesmeier as new members to the commission.
Periodic Evaluation of the Franchise Agreement
Randy reported the actual 10 year anniversary date of Franchise Agreement is July 26, 2009. Motion by Randy Kopesky and seconded by Kricket Kohl for Randy to contact staff at the Valley Access Center in Stillwater to begin discussion on the metrics of attorney review of LSCVJCCC Franchise Agreement. Randy will report back to the commission at the next meeting. Carried by all ayes
Signed Copy of the Bylaws
Richard Glasgow gave all commission members a copy of the signed LSCVJCCC bylaws. He asked that each member make a copy for their respective city and keep a copy for their manual.
Election of Officers
Kricket Kohl nominated Deb Legrid as the new treasurer. Carried by all ayes.
Deb Legrid nominated Randy Kopesky to continue as the secretary. Carried by all ayes. Randy Kopesky nominated Joe Paiment to continue as Vice Chair. Carried by all ayes. Kricket Kohl nominated Richard Glasgow to continue as Chair. Carried by all ayes.
Richard stated, and Randy agreed that at any time during the next year, if any one wants to step into either the Chair or Secretary position that the possibility exists. This offer was made to give the new members an opportunity to see how the commission operates prior to assuming a leadership position.
Treasurer Report
Kricket Kohl reported the beginning checking account balance for February 2009 was $30,189.73 and after paying bills the amount is $35,082.91. The current balance of the mutual fund is $57.86. Kricket presented the proposed budget for 2009. Expected expenses are $28,982.90 and expected revenues are $40,000.00 for an anticipated positive cash flow of $11,017.10.
Commissioner Reports
Richard Glasgow – Richard stated a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere exists in commission meetings. He is proud of the fact that the commission has been able to give so much money back to the member communities and that we have a good balance in the checkbook. Richard gave high praise to Kricket Kohl for her service as the commission treasurer and for the outstanding job of getting the books and records in excellent order.
Kricket Kohl – She has received the certificate of liability from Comcast stating Comcast has insurance. She gave Richard a packet of information and a DVD from Vic Tedesco who wants the DVD played at the Valley Access Center channels. The T.C. Field agency of the League of Minnesota Cities paperwork was given to Richard to fill out to renew the commission’s insurance policy.
Joe Paiment – Asked if the commission meetings could begin to occur on a quarterly basis. After discussion he now believes monthly meetings are needed while the commission begins the Franchise Agreement evaluation. Discussion segued into the possibility of changing the starting time of the meeting. Until further notice commission meetings will begin at 6:30 pm.
Randy Kopesky – No report, Joe Freesmeier – No report, David Nelson – No report,
Deb Legrid – No report, Jeannie Paulson – No report
Review and Approve Bills/Invoices
Motion by Deb Legrid and seconded by David Nelson to pay bills in the amount of $5760.28. Carried by all ayes.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Franchise Agreement discussion and discussion of annual audit in July.
Adjourn
Motion by Deb Legrid and seconded by Joe Paiment to adjourn the meeting. Carried by all ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:14 pm.
Minutes taken, transcribed and respectfully submitted by,
Randy Kopesky, Secretary
LSCVJCCC
March 4, 2009