MINUTES FOR THE BOARD MEETING 1-07-2007
3 JANUARY, 2007
Executive Session:
Board Members Present: Jane B; Jose T; Cheryl A; Jessica L; and Matt D
Non Board Members: Noemi V; Bob G
Discussed legal matters.
General Board Meeting :
1. PETITION FROM GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF DEC. 20.
Brief discussion pertaining to quorum issues.
2. CHECK FOR LAWYER.
A check was required by the lawyer as a retainer for $2000.00. Vote of approval was requested.
VOTE: 5- Yes. Passed
3. PATTY’S PETITION: Patty was not present at meeting and there were no copies of the petition so this item was tabled.
General member asks for a subcommittee to address “conflict of interest” issue raised by Patty’s petition.
4. SUB COMMITTEE TO HANDLE THE LAWSUIT:
General member suggests forming a subcommittee to handle the lawsuit. This group would meet with the lawyer and make regular updates to the Board. The committee would be comprised of 2-current board members and possibly 2-former board members.
One board member objects, stating he would prefer to seek out other, newer members, including self, to be on the subcommittee.
More discussion around subcommittee membership. A preference is expressed that Jose not be on the committee.
More discussion on subcommittee
It is proposed that Jane and Adam be the board reps.
VOTE: 3-Yes; 1-No; 1-Abstention. Passed
OTHER SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS:
After some discussion from members on and off the board, it is proposed that Noemi and Libby also be members on the subcommittee.
VOTE: 3-Yes; 1-No; 1-Abstention. Passed
5. PETITION TO REMOVE CATHY SANTOSUS:
Discussion around the pertinence of lawyer approval to remove Cathy. It is agreed upon that lawyer approval is not a relevant issue in light of most current circumstances, and most recent discussion with lawyer.
A general member suggests that the board could “suspend” Cathy for the duration of the lawsuit. Vote to “suspend” Cathy Santosus immediately for filing a lawsuit against VFR; disruptive behavior; and other reasons. Also suspension from any and all committees radio programs, and other duties she is involved with at the station effective immediately.
VOTE: 4-Yes; 1-No. Passed
Letter to be written and distributed to the Board. Phone call to be made to Cathy tonight and/or tomorrow so that she is aware of the ruling. Certified letter to be sent.
6. STUDIO SECURITY
It is suggested we send it back to the Program Committee.
VOTE: 5-Yes. Passed
7. COMUTER PASSWORDS AND SECURITY
It is suggested we send it back to the Operations Committee to formulate a proposal.
VOTE: 5-Yes. Passed
8. FUNDRAISING:
Board member expressed number of fundraising ideas, including Tee-shirts and Note Cards, etc. Looking for feedback. More details coming.
9. GENERAL MEETING AGENDA:
Past GM notes will be located, and unfinished agenda items will be identified. A suggestion from the floor for an agenda item was “discuss a process for approving minutes”
MEETING ENDED AT 9:05PM
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