March 13, 2008

1.  Guests Lee Joramo and Andrea Metz were introduced.  Andrea has expressed an interest in running for one of the empty board seats to be filled in April.  (see #3 below.)

2.  Meeting was called to order.  The minutes of the February meeting were approved.

3.  Board candidates for the April election were discussed.  Gretchen has expressed an interest in continuing to serve on the board for another term.  Claudia Ragar will be running for one of the seats, as will Andrea Metz.  Andrea is co-owner, with Lee Joramo, of DesignKiln, the organization responsible for the new website design for the station.  Andrea also serves on the board of Marillac Clinic.

4.  Abbie Jean reported on behalf of the Community Advisory Board (CAB).  The current main topic being discussed is consistency in programming, aka ‘strip programming.’  The CAB has decided to meet once every two months rather than once a quarter.  They are also recruiting new members due to low participation by some current members. 

5.  Ryan presented the staff report.  The roof has been repaired/replaced.  Kruger Roofing did the work, which comes with a 2-year guarantee.  Solar panels will be installed by High Noon Solar during the upcoming Spring fund drive.  The audit is nearing completion and draft financials are “on the way.”  The Vinyl Sale raised $900.  The Fund Drive goal is $58K.  MOG Sale, benefiting KAFM, will be held on April 13.  Board members were asked to help staff a KAFM booth at the sale.  Marc Foster has been named as the new Music Director, a part-time position.  Mara reported that February underwriting was on goal and the numbers are ‘looking good.’   Ryan also distributed the monthly financial report, showing net loss to be $8,505 less than projected for February, 2008. 

6.  Discussion was had regarding a potential by-law change relating to election of board members (order and timing of board appointed vs. member elected).  The board agreed that we should not attempt to make a change before the April meeting.  Bruce will review and craft language for the proposed by-law change.

7.  The Executive Monitoring Committee presented its report to the board.  It was decided that the EMC should meet quarterly until further notice.  The next monitoring event should take place approximately June 1.

8.  John and Jen reported on their meeting with staff to discuss and explain Healthy Community, with the goal of educating the staff on the board’s broad vision. 

9.  The board will meet on April 17 at 5:30 to vote on the 2 board elected seats.  The General Member meeting will follow, where the 3rd board member will be elected.

10.  Meeting adjourned.