HCTV Board Meeting
Hardwick Town Hall
October 30, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 6:39 PM by Steven Freihofner.
Present were: Kurt Bos, David Mitchell, John Klee, Nancy Kellog, Rachel Kane (7:50), Steven Freihofner, Board Members; Leif Goldberg (Executive Director); Monty Shatney.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the annual meeting held on July 24, 2013.
– Dave Mitchell moved to add the date of the annual meeting to the annual meeting minutes as it was omitted. John Klee seconded. Passed unanimously.
– Kurt Bos moved to accept annual meeting minutes as amended. John Klee seconded. Passed unanimously.
Profit and Loss, and, Balance Sheet Standard statements dated October 28, 2013, were distributed. Leif went over them, explained the financial state of affairs to the Board. Financial condition of HCTV quite improved over that four or five years ago, when HCTV was exploring merger with Lamoille County PEG, at Comcast suggestion.
Programming. Internet presence on various platforms discussed as a way to make available HCTV programming to non-cable subscribers. For example, in addition to existing web platforms on which some HCTV programming (i.e., basketball) is available, an HCTV web site through which much more programming could be accessed would be long term goal; and other links through interested organizations, i.e., creating a link to Woodbury Selectboard meetings on a Woodbury Town website.
Raffle/fundraising. Leif will connect with Jon Lussier to get his views on another HCTV raffle. Last year’s proceeds were not as good as the year before, possibly because of later start. But reception to raffle by Town just as good. Some ideas for consideration included: keep ticket numbers limited, but reduce amount of premium from $1000 to $500; winner of raffle could collect by filling up shopping cart with goods in a limited period of time, which may be recorded and presented on HCTV.
Steve Freihofner advised that as he is no longer on the Woodbury Selectboard, and his HCTV’s director position is that designated for the Board’s government representative, he must step down and be replaced by a current government representative. John Klee asked for nominations to fill slot vacated by Steven. Kurt Bos nominated Monty Shatney, presently on the Woodbury Selectboard. Nancy Kellog seconded. There were no further nominations. Monty Shatney was unanimously elected to the fill the government representative/director slot on the HCTV Board, for the rest of the current term, until July, 2014.
Technical. Kurt Bos noted that the quality of the transmission over cable was quite poor and should be addressed. Some cameras are out for repair, but have not come back yet. Discussion of camera replacement strategy: technology is about to change, should new camera be compatible with technology on the horizon, current tech, or combination? Decision best made closer to time when new camera needs to be purchased.
Kurt Bos moved to adjourn at 8:20 PM, Nancy Kellogg seconded, passed unanimously.
Minutes recorded by Steven Freihofner.