MINUTES of KXNM BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING - Wednesday October 18, 2017
Directors Present: Art Swenka, John Griego, Ladd Hagmaier, Barbara Kinney, Bill Simms, Dixie Swenka, Randy Wright
Directors Not Present: Rhoda Geduld, Jo Onarheim, Norm Onarheim
Art Swenka called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
A quorum was met with seven of ten directors present.
AGENDA: Ladd Hagmaier made a motion to accept the agenda as submitted; Dixie Swenka seconded the motion and all directors approved it.
MINUTES: Ladd Hagmaier made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 27, 2017 meeting as submitted. Dixie Swenka seconded the motion, and all directors approved it.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Art Swenka provided an update on Scoop (an Internet Service Provider) as a backup for Wi-Power for connectivity to the tower. Scoop has a more direct route from the studio to the tower than Wi-Power, and would be used when Wi-Power is out-of-service. Scoop has upfront equipment costs (about $2,772), and there are questions about its reliability to work when Wi-Power is down. Bill Simms will work with Dwayne Parker at Scoop to resolve any connectivity issues and to negotiate these services as a gift-in-kind to the station.
B. Daniel Boone did not attend the meeting and was unable to demonstrate streaming because of unforeseen work commitments. Directors requested a special meeting to learn more about streaming at time when Daniel is available. Directors also recommended that the proposed contract with StreamCasting (a streaming service) be reviewed by Ernest Sanchez, Esq. before it is approved.
C. Art Swenka described plans to stream local high schools football and basketballgames. Before broadcasts can begin, there are issues to be resolved with the streaming contract, identifying a commentator, agreements with each of the four high schools served by the station including equipment and facilities requirements, and which games to broadcast since only one game can be streamed at a ti
TREASURER’S REPORT: John Griego provided and explained a detailed P&L Statement and Balance Sheet through October 18, 2017. The financial reports show a revenue surplus since July 2017 and project an increase for FY17 over FY16’s revenue. John attributed this to increased underwriting sales, and particularly to Art Swenka’s success in reinstating inactive underwriters.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT: Peggy Schwebach was not present and had previously informed the station of a schedule conflict with the board meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported on using Plateau’s fiber optic connection to the Internet for the station’s Website, office computers and telephone system to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). Plateau would provide these services as a gift-in-kind, saving station about $180 per month.
Bill reported that the resuming the Moriarty FFA Commodity show is still pending, and that the Archeology in your Backyard needs to be aired three times each week instead of two. Art Swenka approved a third show to be aired on Thursday’s at 12:15 p.m.
Bill said that the project to replace the florescent lighting with LED lighting is more than halfway completed, and that LED lighting is brighter and cheaper to operate.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Art Swenka and Dixie Swenka reported on the “X-Change” program that is scheduled to air on Saturday’s from 10 – 11 a.m. The X-Change is a free community service from KXNM Radio tentatively to be hosted by Bob Taylor.
Directors suggested that additional promotion is needed for the show and recommended that a poster describing the program be created, and posted in businesses throughout the coverage area. Randy Wright agreed to develop a poster for the X-Change this week, and submit it to Dixie Swenka for approval and distribution.
OLD BUSINESS: No old business was presented or discussed.
Bill Simms applauded Art Swenka for his outstanding underwriting sales and service that have contributed significantly to the station’s financial strength and for other improvements.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 15, 2017 at 2 pm at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
Dixie Swenka motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m. and it was approved.
Submitted on 10/19/2017 Approved:
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
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Directors Present: Art Swenka, John Griego, Ladd Hagmaier, Barbara Kinney, Bill Simms, Dixie Swenka, Randy Wright
Directors Not Present: Rhoda Geduld, Jo Onarheim, Norm Onarheim
Art Swenka called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
A quorum was met with seven of ten directors present.
AGENDA: Ladd Hagmaier made a motion to accept the agenda as submitted; Dixie Swenka seconded the motion and all directors approved it.
MINUTES: Ladd Hagmaier made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 27, 2017 meeting as submitted. Dixie Swenka seconded the motion, and all directors approved it.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Art Swenka provided an update on Scoop (an Internet Service Provider) as a backup for Wi-Power for connectivity to the tower. Scoop has a more direct route from the studio to the tower than Wi-Power, and would be used when Wi-Power is out-of-service. Scoop has upfront equipment costs (about $2,772), and there are questions about its reliability to work when Wi-Power is down. Bill Simms will work with Dwayne Parker at Scoop to resolve any connectivity issues and to negotiate these services as a gift-in-kind to the station.
B. Daniel Boone did not attend the meeting and was unable to demonstrate streaming because of unforeseen work commitments. Directors requested a special meeting to learn more about streaming at time when Daniel is available. Directors also recommended that the proposed contract with StreamCasting (a streaming service) be reviewed by Ernest Sanchez, Esq. before it is approved.
C. Art Swenka described plans to stream local high schools football and basketballgames. Before broadcasts can begin, there are issues to be resolved with the streaming contract, identifying a commentator, agreements with each of the four high schools served by the station including equipment and facilities requirements, and which games to broadcast since only one game can be streamed at a ti
TREASURER’S REPORT: John Griego provided and explained a detailed P&L Statement and Balance Sheet through October 18, 2017. The financial reports show a revenue surplus since July 2017 and project an increase for FY17 over FY16’s revenue. John attributed this to increased underwriting sales, and particularly to Art Swenka’s success in reinstating inactive underwriters.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT: Peggy Schwebach was not present and had previously informed the station of a schedule conflict with the board meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported on using Plateau’s fiber optic connection to the Internet for the station’s Website, office computers and telephone system to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). Plateau would provide these services as a gift-in-kind, saving station about $180 per month.
Bill reported that the resuming the Moriarty FFA Commodity show is still pending, and that the Archeology in your Backyard needs to be aired three times each week instead of two. Art Swenka approved a third show to be aired on Thursday’s at 12:15 p.m.
Bill said that the project to replace the florescent lighting with LED lighting is more than halfway completed, and that LED lighting is brighter and cheaper to operate.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Art Swenka and Dixie Swenka reported on the “X-Change” program that is scheduled to air on Saturday’s from 10 – 11 a.m. The X-Change is a free community service from KXNM Radio tentatively to be hosted by Bob Taylor.
Directors suggested that additional promotion is needed for the show and recommended that a poster describing the program be created, and posted in businesses throughout the coverage area. Randy Wright agreed to develop a poster for the X-Change this week, and submit it to Dixie Swenka for approval and distribution.
OLD BUSINESS: No old business was presented or discussed.
Bill Simms applauded Art Swenka for his outstanding underwriting sales and service that have contributed significantly to the station’s financial strength and for other improvements.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 15, 2017 at 2 pm at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
Dixie Swenka motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m. and it was approved.
Submitted on 10/19/2017 Approved:
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
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