WBCR-LP 97.7FM, Great Barrington Community Radio

Meeting Minutes from May 16th Meeting

WBCR Board Meeting 5-16-07

Board members present:
Nick Ring
Jan Seward
Paul Rapp
Ben Shalles
Phil Tierney
Don McGrory
Chris Meyer
Christopher Pizzichemi
Asa Hardcastle

Public:
Steve Meyerowitz
Laura Chekow
Andy Potter

Public Comment

Steve Meyerowitz raised the issue of WBCR having more power.  Nick Ring gave an update on the process of going to full power in October.  He has contacted the engineer to look at some engineering work.  It was suggested that this go onto the agenda in June.

Motion: The board directs the tech committee to form a subcommittee for the purpose of investigating the upcoming NCE filing window.  Seconded.  Motion carried 8-0.

(Note the NCE window relates to the creation/conversion of a full power, non-commercial station.)

Treasurers Report: We are still in a position to have ~$20,000 to be used for moving or other expenses.  Motion:  Approve TreasurerҒs report.  Seconded.  Motion carried 8-0.

Committee Reports: Reports received from Publicity & Fundraising, Membership, and Programming.  Discussion of the Raffle policy from Fundraising ensued, as well as notification of the board by committees when committees enact policy.  There was discussion of the grievance that has been filed relative to the Programming Committee.

Space Committee Update:  No further quotes from contractors or news from the architect.  Joan Ackerman would like us to draft a lease.  The vinyl floor was discussed.  We have estimates for everything except for the alarm system and the Heating and A/C system.

Motion: We enter into a lease with Joan Ackerman for the Rosseter Street space.  Seconded.  Motion carries 9-0. 

The last round of negotiations stipulated that rent would begin at 1150 and go up 5% per year for 5 years.  Tasks: Paul will draft a lease.  Ben will tell Joan that we are moving ahead.  Christopher will look into the vinyl flooring.

Nominations and Nominating Committee.  Motion: the board appoint Don McGrory and Jan Seward to the Nominating Committee.  Seconded.  Motion carries 9-0. Task: Each board member shall be expected to perform outreach to bring qualified nominees to the committee.

WBCR-LP CD.  Permissions have been coming in, and the discs being mixed. Should have a track list next week, which will go to Karen Skelton.  Estimate is $1,000-1,500 to make 1,000 of them.  The money will be needed in the next 2 weeks.  Motion: the board allocates up to $1,500 for the manufacture of the CDs.  Seconded.  Motion carries 9-0.

Storage for LPs.  We have a lot of LPs stored at Rob JenenҒs facility that will need to be removed at some point.  Task: Nick Ring will speak with Rob Jenen and investigate.

Merchandising: Motion: the board allocates up to $2,030 for the purchase of t-shirts for merchandising.  Seconded.  Motion carries 9-0. 

Motion: adjourn the meeting.  Seconded.  Motion carries 9-0. 

Meeting adjourned.

→ Posted by Chris Meyer on 05/24/2007 at 12:26 PM. Filed under "minutes".