Braintree Community Access and Media Inc.

1/17/02 minutes

Apr 28, 2002

IN ATTENDANCE: Anthony Bono, Lorraine Kohr, Mark Troy, Robert Lombardi, and Richard Bielecki

ALSO PRESENT:


Mr. Bono opened the meeting at 7:08 p.m. and the Board answered to a Roll Call.

Mr. Bono announced that BCAM would be covering the Charter Commission Breakfast. There was some discussion on programming and what should be covered.

RE: Minutes

MOTION: by Mr. Lombardi to approve minutes of the regular session of 1/8/02 with addition of date
SECOND: Ms. Kohr

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED

MOTION: by Mr. Lombardi to approve minutes of the executive session of 1/8/02 with addition of date
SECOND: Ms. Kohr

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED


RE: Treasurer Report

There was a discussion on Purchase Orders. We will have approval of board on all POs. Mr. Lombardi explained the form and the current POs outstanding.

MOTION: by Ms. Kohr to approve PO# 0001 for $572.07
SECOND: Mr. Troy

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED

MOTION: by Mr. Troy to approve PO#0002 for $298.90 for Quickbook Pro
SECOND: Ms. Kohr

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED

MOTION: by Mr. Troy to approve PO#0003 for $80 for PO Box
SECOND: Ms. Kohr

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED

MOTION: by Mr. Bielecki to approve PO#0004 for 322.00 for Cleaning bill
SECOND: Ms. Kohr

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED




Re: Corporation

There was a discussion on corporation and IRS number. We need a 12 page request form filled out. Bill Hewig will be taking care of this. This will take 24-48 days. BELD will hand carry a check to Mr. Bob next week. The corporation has to send payroll taxes to IRS. Need to se up plan. Bill Hewig will be looking at Articles of Organization and Ed Ryan will look at By-Laws.

Re: Mail

We have received 2 letters and 3 resumes for position.

Re: Interviews

There was a discussion on what type of interview to have.

MOTION: by Mr. Bielecki that any Board member can open mail as needed
SECOND: Mr. Troy

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED

There was discussion on when to start interviews and how long.

MOTION: by Mr. Lombardi that Clerk contact three individuals
SECOND: Ms. Kohr

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED

There was further discussion on panel interview and when to interview other candidates.

Re: Vehicle

There was discussion on bill of sale and title. Insurance is needed for auto, studio, equipment, liability etc. We will solicit bids form Jordan Insurance(Mr. Bono). Mr. Lombardi will also solicit a bid from Gately, Morgan & Gilfoyle. Estimate from BELD was $13,0000.


Re: General

Question as raised as how students are covered. Mr. Troy asked if it was appropriate to solicit input on programming. He will talk to Steve concerning regular programming. There was discussion on Agenda items for future meetings. These include; painting of van and bids, Marketing/communications, Vehicle maintenance, Petty cash.

There was discussion concerning logo. We would use on business cards, word template, etc.

Mr. Lombardi will speak with BELD on email addresses.

MOTION: by Mr. Troy to accept bids for insurance
SECOND: Mr. Bielecki

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED


There was further discussion on interviews and drug tests.

Re: Election ads

There was discussion on whether we should accept election ads.

MOTION: by Mr. Lombardi to allow local political figures to use BCAM
SECOND: Mr. Bielecki

There was discussion on motion. Should we allow everyone. What should the fees be.

AMENDMENT: by Mr. Lomabardi allow any local organization to advertise on BCAM
SECOND: Mr. Troy

Ms. Kohr believes this gives us latitude. We should set guidelines.

VOTE: 4-0(4 ayes with 1 abstain (Mr. Bono)

Vote on original motion.

VOTE: 4-0 not in favour (4 nays with 1 abstain (Mr. Bono)

There was discussion on interview questions.

MOTION: by Mr. Troy to move into executive session to review interview questions. Board will only come out of executive session to adjourn
SECOND: Mr. Lombardi

UNANIMOUSLY VOTED

Meeting went into Executive Session

The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Richard Bielecki
Secretary/Clerk