December 2005 Board Minutes

Call to Order - 11:05 am

Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Jeff Plasterer, Marilyn Fulton, Eric Marsh, Daryl Greene, Mark Linderman, Kenneth Paust, Kim Poinsett, Billy Porch and Jerome Mahaffey. Staff: John Dalton, Tom Bivens, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.

Special Items
Kim Poinsett introduced new board member, Mark Linderman, and the new WCTV station director, John Dalton. Three birthdays were recognized: Ken Paust, Dec. 2; Mark Linderman, Dec. 28; and Marilyn Fulton, Dec. 31st.
Tom Bivens read the resignation of Renee Doty, board secretary. Renee indicated that she felt she had accomplished her goals with the board after seven plus years of service. Her resignation was accepted by the board, and the open position will be filled.

Approval of Minutes
Board accepted the minutes of the November 15, 2005 meeting as mailed. Dave Burns moved to accept the minutes and Ed Hoffman second, minutes passed.

Treasurer’s Report
Jeff Plasterer reported that Gillam & Zetzl currently does the bookkeeping for WCTV. A line item adjustment will move funds into the appropriate fund to pay the bookkeeping charges. Willard Brown moved to accept the move with Dave Burns second. Motion passed.

Following up on last month’s suggestions, Jeff Plasterer reported that our operating reserves would earn a higher rate of interest using a Silver Eagle Account with Wayne Bank. This account is currently paying 3.91% interest. Daryl Greene moved to open a Silver Eagle Account with Dave Burns second. Motion carried.

Updated signature cards for the banks have been signed. Ed Hoffman motioned, with Daryl Green second, to accept the signature cards. Motion carried.

The monthly Treasurers Report indicates that the budget is balanced for the year. Dave Burns moved to accept the budget with Willard Brown second. Treasurers Report approved.

Board Development
Tom Bivens suggested that a Board Development Committee would evaluate current members, look at open spots to be filled, and suggest potential board members. Kim Poinsett heads up this committee with Jeff Plasterer, Daryl Greene, and Marilyn Fulton also serving.


2006 Projected Budget
Jeff Plasterer reported the proposed 2006 budget allows for staff consisting of the Director, two technical positions, and one support position of 30 hours per week. The fund raising amount is reduced to reflect a new and reduced staff and should be easily attainable. Plasterer pointed out that this budget is for a rebuilding year. Daryl Green moved to accept the budget with Dave Burns second. The budget was approved by the board.


In Other Board Discussions
Dave Burns offered food for thought. He suggested seeking volunteers for an ad task force, recommended a classical music channel for channel 21, and asking Dr. Makris for some underwriting.
Ed Hoffman suggested open membership meetings be held more frequently than once a year.
John Dalton announced a Holiday Open House at WCTV on Thursday, December 22nd from 2:00-4:00 pm. All are invited to attend.
John Schuerman indicated that the upgrades at WCTV are essentially completed with some “tweaking” left to do.
Jeff Plasterer thanked Tom Bivens for serving as Interim Director and doing an outstanding job in that capacity. Ed Hoffman moved to extend an opportunity for Tom Bivens to serve as a board member, with Jeff Plasterer second. The motion carried.


Meeting adjourned by Kim Poinsett.
Adjourn - 12:20