June 7, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Board Chair Margaret Barlow called the meeting to order at 11:55 a.m.
Members in attendance were: Roberta Taylor (vice chair); Robert Bradley, Ed Dorsey, Mark Madry, Aaron Sheaffer, and Mary Wiseman. Guests included William Pace and Charlie Foley and Chris McCaskey of Battelle & Battelle.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: On a motion by R. Taylor, seconded by E. Dorsey, the agenda was approved as presented.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZEN COMMENT: William Pace, currently on indefinite suspension as an independent producer, thanked the board for the opportunity to speak and requested that he be able to have his show aired on DATV. M. Barlow thanked Mr. Pace, indicating that the request would be considered by the board.
BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by R. Bradley, seconded by R. Taylor, minutes of the April 12 meeting were unanimously approved.
TREASURER'S REPORT: On a motion by E. Dorsey, seconded by A. Sheaffer, the treasurer's report was approved. After questions were answered by Mr. Foley, the audit report was accepted on a motion by E. Dorsey, seconded by A. Sheaffer.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Executive Committee: The committee met, but there were no major issues. Information on a volunteer suspension is included in the executive director's report. The TCI transfer to Time-Warner is scheduled for June 30. A motion by A. Sheaffer, seconded by M. Madry, to have the chairperson send a letter of gratitude to Dan Van Zandbergen, former TCI general manager, was unanimously approved.
Personnel Committee: The committee did not meet. However, M. Madry reported that the executive director's evaluation has been completed. The information will be given to the Executive Committee.
Development Committee: J. Rocco reported on the possibility of a benefit gospel concert for which research is being done. R. Taylor recommended that if the concert is scheduled in November, definite plans be made by August.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: J. Rocco indicated he had received information from DMG, the consultant who conducted the salary survey, indicating that all DATV salary ranges should be increased by 3.2%. Barring objections from the board, he will implement the increases. He will send a letter to members of the Ohio Senate Finance Committee urging defeat of an amendment to HB 283, relating to public cable rights-of-way. Mr. Rocco also briefly outlined details of the recent suspension of Detrick Davis, an independent producer.
OLD BUSINESS: On the issue of DATV paying for cable for members of the board, trustees voted 5 to 4 against the proposal through a survey conducted by the executive director.
Regarding the request of W. Pace to have privileges reinstituted, members expressed support for the decision to revoke privileges. On a motion by M. Barlow, seconded by M. Madry, the board unanimously rejected Mr. Pace's request for the suspension to be rescinded.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Jones, Secretary
John Rocco, Executive Director