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May 21, 2007
Board of Directors
4/30/07
In attendance: Jen Herard (GM), Jason Voss (board), Mike Clancy (board), Jeff (not-yet-board), Tom Bray (board), Chaz Berret (board), Mike Perini (board), Kristin Sumrall (board), Brendt Rioux (board), Jeffrey Carey (not board)
Agenda approved unanimously
Last month’s meeting minutes approved
Next month’s meeting scheduled for June 4th
When most of the money from fundraiser has come in, we will shift it to the SOAS account. We still have not determined what went wrong with the multiple credit card charges.
We have been given an estimate of $4300 to update the electronic infrastructure of the station. It is a huge mess right now. They claim that they can do it without running any new conduits. Each office will have CAT 5E ethernet and it will be terminated in the office behind Prod B. This way the entire network will be internal. This can be done either before or after renovation. There is a possibility that there will be extra expenses, so the motion should account for up to $5000.
Tom moves to approve an expenditure of up to $5000 for ITCOM updates. Unanimously approved.
Alex wishes to buy a new mixer ($1500) and a program called Serrato Scratch ($1500) for Prod A, which allows in-studio DJs to scratch with mp3 files. The DJs who currently do live shows already use the software, so this would be a useful upgrade. Alex also needs to buy various and sundry audio supplies, including a new CD player for Prod A that matches the ones we use in FM. The mixer rack has already been approved at the board,
Tom moves for Alex to use the rest of his budget for the year as detailed above and as he sees fit. Unanimously approved.
Tom wishes to begin a partnership with the Bentley Library involving Reel Live Music archives. They have some empty shelf space and some people to help us digitize it. Tom is going to talk to them about it and no one can think of any reason not to.
There was an incident two weeks ago in which a DJ engaged in a potential act of sexual harassment. The exec staff decided that there should be a zero tolerance policy, and he received a warning from the General Manager. The DJ was seriously offended and requested that the warning be revoked. This DJ would need to come before the board to appeal it. Kristin believes that the overall station policy should be drafted and reviewed at the board. Tom and Mike believe that the University’s policy is de facto our policy, so this simply may not be an issue that is up for discussion. The official University policy will be reviewed by Kristin and presented at the next meeting so the board can be better informed before any proposals are made.
The new exec staff has been determined already. Rachel Silveri will be the new program director, making the summer schedule with the help of Sarah Stedman. Ben Yee will be development director. Brendt will continue to be music director with Jeffrey, then Bill Corrigan will replace one of them in the Fall. Patrick Dieter will be the new Assistant GM. Tyler Dancer will be the training coordinator.
Jeffrey Carey and Brendt Rioux are running for the General Manager next year. The regular procedures seem incredibly unnecessary considering that Jeffrey endorses Brendt and is running because it is necessary for there to be a plurality of candidates. An eyes-closed, hand-raising vote was conducted and Brendt was elected.
Tom motions to adjourn, unanimous approval.
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