| A. | | | Opening |
| 1. | | Call to order |
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President Cole called the meeting to order at 5:07 PM.
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| 2. | | Attendance |
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Board members present:
Blazek,
Cole,
Katzenstein,
Longo,
Manos,
Middlemiss,
Starr,
Wetzel
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Board members absent:
Ash
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| 3. | | Approval of minutes |
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The minutes of the July 7 board meeting were approved as distributed
(Cole, 2nd by Blazek, passed on a voice vote with 7 ayes, no nays or
abstentions).
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| 4. | | Treasurer's report |
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Treasurer Blazek distributed a printed report for July, reporting income of
$315 from donations.
Expenses were $573.42 for a tuner and power supplies (reimbursing Wetzel) plus
a telephone bill of $51.
Resulting balances in all accounts totaled $19,917.36.
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| 5. | | Correspondence |
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Blazek reported receiving property tax bills from Kern County ($655.35 for
Laurel Mountain equipment and facilities) and San Bernardino County ($143.16
for B Mountain), as well as a California state invoice of $20 for our
corporate filing fee.
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| 6. | | Announcements |
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Wetzel reported that he had succeeded in selling the surplus Day Sequerra HD
radio equipment for the Booster for $500.
Longo reported that she is now a full-time employee (administrative assistant)
at Adelman Broadcasting.
(Following discussion, there was consensus that no conflict of interest is
likely to exist.)
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| B. | | | Committee reports |
| 1. | | Standing committees |
| | a. | Nominating |
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Middlemiss reported that West Katzenstein has agreed to assume the
responsibilities of Treasurer for the remainder of Mr. Blazek's term in that
office.
Blazek will remain as a member of the Board and handle the next mass mailing.
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| | b. | Operations |
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Wetzel reported that the Channel 11 digital converter box had to be reset to
restore service after the station's signal ceased to be broadcast.
Installation of the new TV translator power supplies is pending.
Meanwhile, the FCC has approved construction permits for new FM rebroadcast
frequencies for KLOS and KPFK.
New crystals have already been received for those frequencies, but installation
and testing will have to be completed before the Booster can resume translating
these radio stations (hopefully within a few weeks).
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| | d. | Telephone recorder messages |
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There were inquiries about Channel 11 (off the air for a while) and KCET
(Channel 55 discontinued, analog broadcast now carried only on Channel 59).
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| D. | | | New business |
| 1. | |
Middlemiss nominated Katzenstein to succeed Blazek for the remainder of the
current Treasurer's term, effective at the meeting's conclusion and
transitioning for a period estimated at two months.
(Motion seconded by Blazek and carried on a voice vote, 8-0-0)
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| 2. | |
Blazek moved that Katzenstein be added to the bank signature card(s).
(Seconded by Manos, passed 8-0-0 by voice)
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| 3. | |
Blazek moved that the Board approve expenditures associated with transitioning
the Treasurer's office.
These costs, not to exceed $300, will allow for software updates (Quicken,
Filemaker), and fresh banking and bookkeeping supplies.
(Seconded by Manos, passed 8-0-0 by voice)
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| F. | | | Closure |
| 1. | |
Next meeting: 5:00 PM,
September 8, 2008 (in lieu of Labor Day),
Vaughn Realty Meeting Room, Ridgecrest
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| 2. | |
Adjournment:
There being no further business, President Cole adjourned the meeting at 6:07
pm.
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