MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING held at 715 George St. N., on 30 May 2000, at the hour of 4:45 p.m. in the afternoon. P R E S E N T : Emily Addison, Al Kirkcaldy, Cliff Rutledge, and Chris Tonelli. R E G R E T S : Grant Ball, Andra Kelly, and Nancy Logger. Also Present : Clay Jones, Summer Programme Co-ordinator, and John K. Muir, General Manager. Notice of this meeting having been made to all Directors, the meeting was declared duly constituted and called to order at 5:10 p.m., with Emily Addison acting as chair and secretary. An agenda was agreed upon and discussion followed. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the previous Board of Directors' meeting, held on 28 April 2000 were approved with the changes of 'NOTION' to 'MOTION' and the removal of one extra comma. Chair's remarks: The Chair's remarks were discussed in a later part of the meeting. Business arising: There was no business arising. Committee reports: Sponsorships and Earned Revenue: Al Kirkcaldy presented a verbal report. It was announcement two new sponsors have signed on since the last Meeting, and that various lead we being pursued for other sponsors. It was noted that no further sponsors sought for the Summer season as it is now well advanced. Board Development and Social Secretary: Emily Addison presented her report (see attached). Announcement in regards to Trent Radio's locational plans is to be prepared for the students return in the Fall. Spoken Word Archive: The committee is on leave for the Summer season. Membership and Fundraising: There was no report and there will be one next Meeting. Propaganda and Community Links: There was no report. Megaganda and Foreign Links: Various computer languages and being learned. Music: No report was submitted. Operations Report: John Muir presented the Operations report along with the financial statements ended 30 April 2000 (see attached) It was noted that there is little money left for the summer season and every new sponsorship helps. It was also noted that "Steaming" campaign has performed well and a new computer will be purchased to "stream" Trent Radio's broadcast signal to the Internet as soon as there is time. Until them streaming continues intermittently from a computer located as Trent Radio. The need for a new roof and foundations repairs was discussed. It was noted that these items can be reviews in two years when the mortgage and bank loan are paid. The application for renewal of Trent Radio's broadcasting licence to the CRTC was extensively presented. It was noted that the application was handed in and accepted late. The application submitted was much more detailed and demanding than required by the CRTC to provide information to the CRTC and guidance to Trent Radio. Included in the application is a case for an independent Board rather than one based on a representational model. The Programme Director was thanked for her part in pulling the application together in very little time. During a sponsorship negotiation a question arose as to whether declaring the owner as such would circumvent their limited liability. This matter is to be looked into. An application has been made under the Ontario Work Study Program (OWSP) for eight position. It is similar to the previous year last year save for the Radio Drama position being substituted for a Computer and Network role. position. The Summer Career Placement Hiring committee met, reviewed all the resumes, conducted interviews and carefully deliberated. Clay Jones was hired and being present was introduced to the Board. Summer Program Coordinator. The Summer Program Coordinator presented his first report (see attached). Clay Jones was thanked for his efforts. Other Business A committee was formed as the General Manager's Contract Committee. Emily Addison, Cliff Rutledge and a continuing Board member will be recruited to make up the committee. The committee will report back at the August Meeting. It was noted that the next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday 27 June 2000, at 715 George Street North. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. _________________________________ ________________________________ Emily Addison, President Nancy Logger, Secretary