Board of Directors Meeting

July 21, 2011

Present: Roberta Barton, Andrea Bressel, Parvin Malek, Randy Reed, Ray Leon, Richard Yanes, Kevin Hamilton, Lucy Ruiz, Jan Biggs, Mary Jane Skjellerup,Executive Director Jerry Lee.

Excused: Michael LefFall, Chad Fitzgerald,Don Priest, Mike Rhodes.

Call to Order: Reed called the meeting to order at 3:35 pm.

Approval of Agenda: Adopted by consensus.

Approval of Minutes: Minutes of June 16 were revised under Finance Committee Report to “Committee proposed writing letter to Comcast to object to PEG monies being used for operational expenses only.” Motion by Yanes, second by Biggs to approve minutes as amended, allin favor.

Email Board Votes: Reed reported that motions to increase budget for studio buildout from $566,000 to $600,000, and to increase Director’s credit card expense limit from $5,000 to $15,000 were approved by email vote.

Strategic Planning Initiative Review: Reed briefly reviewed Initiative One: Provide modern, quality facilities, equipment and technology to encourage high quality, relevant and sustainable local programming.

Executive Director Report: Lee distributed monthly Director’s report as attached and shared additional comments:

  • All media calls regarding studio construction should be directed to Lee or Reed as CMAC spokespersons. Buildout should be completed around December 5.
  • Skjellerup suggested that Lee draft op-ed article in conjunction with studio launch.
  • California Endowment and Fresno Regional Foundation are exploring possible lease of fourth and fifth floors.
  • Skjellerup and Lee will schedule meeting with Loan Fund rep to seek advice only.
  • CMAC needs to closely monitor budget. If CAP Act legislation is passed, PEG monies would increase from one percent to two percent. Historical report of PEG monies from cities was distributed to help identify trends for future budgeting. Interest income from bank accounts is considered operational revenues per accountant.

Executive Committee Report: None.

Facilities Committee Report: Lee reported that the inventory list has been approved.

Finance Committee Report: Hamiltonnoted that Committee recommendations were approved by email vote. Lee and Barton will update credit card policy with new expense limit. Lee distributed updated budget.

Marketing and Membership Committee Report: None.

Board Development Committee Report: Yanes reported that Committee is preparing for annual membership meeting in October and will bring revised bylaws to August meeting for Board review. Rhodes will be resigning due to other commitments. Committee will discuss and prepare slate of candidates for all existing vacancies.

Treasurer’s Report: Malek distributed monthly spreadsheet and reported treasury balance of $1,984,141,66.

Announcements: None.

Public Comments: None.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 4:30pm.

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