December 13th, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Board Chair Margaret Barlow called the meeting to order at 11:45 a.m.
Members in attendance were Roberta Taylor (vice chair), Tony Capizzi (treasurer), Robert Bradley, Lela Estes, Mark Madry, Aaron Sheaffer, Vicki Souve', and Mary Wiseman.
Also attending was Randy J. Bellinger, representing the City of Dayton; John Rocco, executive director of DATV, and Dee Jividan of DATV. Guests included Bill O'Neal and Tony Ballmann representing Merrill-Lynch and Jack Newell and Carrie Falda of Dover Partners.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: On a motion by T. Capizzi, seconded by L. Estes, the agenda was approved unanimously.
BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS: M. Barlow thanked board members for their work during the year.
MINUTES: On a motion by T. Capizzi, seconded by R. Taylor, minutes of the October 11 meeting were unanimously approved.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer T. Capizzi reported that DATV investments are doing well. On a motion by R. Taylor, seconded by V. Souve', the report was approved as presented. T. Capizzi introduced the guests, who presented a market review.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Executive Committee: A proposed bylaws change requiring that board members be individual members of DATV was recommended. There will be a vote at the February meeting.
Nominating Committee: Chair R. Bradley presented a motion that the three members whose terms are ending be re-appointed to the board for three-year terms. They are Lela Estes, Mark Madry, and Aaron Sheaffer. For a fourth vacancy--the unexpired term of the late Ed Dorsey--a letter will be sent to Priority Boards in the city in search of a candidate. Also, officers nominated for 2000 included M. Barlow, chair; R. Taylor, vice chair; B. Jones, secretary, and T. Capizzi, treasurer. On a motion by L. Estes, seconded by M. Madry, the officers were elected unanimously.
The Personnel and Development Committees did not meet.
DATV Board Minutes December 13, 1999
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: J. Rocco asked that the board approve a motion to appoint him trustee of the 403B retirement plan. On a motion by A. Sheaffer, seconded by R. Taylor, the action was unanimously approved. Mr. Rocco announced that D. Jividan has resigned. He also asked that by the February meeting, board members make him aware of their interest in attending Alliance or NATOA conferences in 2000.
CABLE ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS: Randy Bellinger attended in Tim Strach's absence and reported that Mr. Strach has resigned from his position with the city, effective Dec. 31.
OLD BUSINESS: Goals recommended for consideration for 2000 included the following:
--Increase the building of relationships with the community
--Consider construction of another studio
--Develop a marketing plan for DATV
--Continue to work for the financial stability of DATV
--Consider professional development needs of J. Rocco and staff.
--Consider how well needs of various segments of the community are being met
--Add a staff person with the sole responsibility of searching out and contacting organizations in the community.
For the February meeting, J. Rocco will develop a plan to address the proposed goals. T. Capizzi asked that dollar estimates be included.
ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by R. Bradley, seconded by L. Estes, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Jones, Secretary
John Rocco, Executive Director