MINUTES of ACTV Board of Directors Meeting

Date: July 13, 2006

Call to Order:

The meeting convened at 7:38 PM, Isaac BenEzra presiding.

Board Members present: Jim MacAllister Isaac BenEzra, Paulette Brooks, Anna Carter, Josna Rege

Members absent: Ernie Urvater, Rev. Bobby Wallace, Mary Paris

Others Present: Bruce Arbour, Larry Kelly

Quorum status: This constitutes a quorum of the Board.

President’s Report

—President BenEzra read a draft of his “state of the station” piece for the forthcoming Annual Report.

—Alliance for Community Media Conference Report

Mr. BenEzra also gave a report on the July 5-8 ACM Conference in Boston, which he attended on behalf of ACTV. His remarks focused on on three main issues:

1. Emerging Media

2. Scouting for Future Executive Director

3. Networking

MOTION:

A motion was made and seconded to:

Renew ACTV’s ACM membership ($350).

The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comment

Community member Larry Kelly attended the board meeting with questions about ACTV’s intentions regarding the 2007 July 4^th parade. Mr. BenEzra made it clear to Mr. Kelly that ACTV is not in the business of running parades, and that any action taken by a member of ACTV’s board was taken as an individual, not on behalf of ACTV. Mr. Kelly was satisfied with the response.

New Program Manager Search

Sadly, Program Manager Ken Carroll has given notice; he and his partner are moving to New York and he will be leaving within three weeks. The Board discussed the components of and timeframe and process for a new search, starting with a review of the job description for Ken’s replacement, consistent with anticipated future needs. Jim MacAllister volunteered to conduct an exit interview with Ken and the rest of the staff, and to report back to the board with any recommended changes in the job description. Ken has done a terrific job as Program Manager and he will be missed by us all.

New Executive Director Search

The first meeting of the search committee for a new Executive Director will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 18^th at Isaac BenEzra’s house.

Approval of Minutes

The Draft Minutes for the April, May, and June Board meetings and the June 28^th special board meeting were presented to the board for approval.

MOTION:

A motion was made and seconded to:

Approve the draft minutes as amended.

The motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report, May 2006 (Anna Carter: see attached report)

MOTION:

A motion was made and seconded to:

Accept the May 2006 Treasurer’s Report, subject to audit.

The motion passed unanimously.

IED’s Report, June 2006 (Bruce Arbour—see attached report)

Contract/License Update (Paulette Brooks)

The meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Josna Rege

Clerk, ACTV Board of Directors