MINUTES KXNM BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday –December 5, 2018
Present: Art Swenka, Dixie Swenka, Babbi Baker, Bill Simms, Randy Wright
Not Present: John Griego, Ladd Hagmaier, Norm Onarheim, Keith Smith
Visitor: Nancy Brockerman, Past President, Auxiliary to VFW Post 3370 and KXNM donor
Art Swenkacalled the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
A quorum was met with 5 of 9 directors present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Dixie Swenka motioned to approve the agenda for the December 5, 2018 meeting, and the minutes from the October 17, 2018 meeting as submitted. Babe Baker seconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Report on tower repairs – Art Swenka reported that John Chidesterisworking to find a new contractor to install Jumpers after contacting and scheduling several contractors, who ultimately were not able to do the job.
b. Update on Radiologik testing – Bill Simms reported that Radiologik testing is ahead of schedule, and that an on-air test is scheduled in 2-4 weeks. Elizabeth Tinninsolved the issue of placing funding announcement at the beginning and ending of shows allowing testing to continue. Additionally, Elizabeth is currently completing the playlist. Bill recommended keeping Simian as a backup for several months after Radiologic is operational, and Dixie Swenka wants several staff trained to use Radiologik before it becomes fully operational.
The board thanked Bill and Elizabeth for their exemplary work, which is even more impressive, since they were self-taught on using Radiologik.
c. Update on auto-pay – Art Swenka reported that he wants to keep auto-pay, but needs a report on auto-pay expenditures. Art will
work with Joyce McKinnisto develop an “auto-pay verification report” that was suggested by Babbi Baker.
d. Update on Weebly and Website development– Dixie Swenka reported that the website: KXNM.org cannot be updated until Weebly provides the correct login and password. Dixie will contact Weebly and request this information, so that work on updating the website can begin.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Schedule the annual meeting and election of officers (Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) – Art Swenka opened discussion on scheduling the annual meeting, which must be scheduled in the first quarter of the year in accordance with the by-laws. Babbi Bakermotioned to schedule the annual meeting and election for January 16, 2019. Bill Simms seconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Art Swenka substituting for John Griego, Treasurer, provided copies of the October, November and Year-To-Date financial statements. Art explained the purpose of several expenses including purchasing a console, software, domain name fee, and property taxes for 2017 and 2018.
Directors commented that the financial reports are comprehensive and complement financial oversight. Randy Wrightmotioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Babbi Baker seconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committee to Honor Founding Directors:
Babbi Baker, Dixie Swenka, Joyce McKinnis and Randy Wright
Babbi Baker reported on the progress to honor and recognize the founding directors. Babbi and Kory Bakerinstalled furring strips in the conference room and framed photographs offounding directors, officers, siting directors and directors emeritus. They look professional and have a pleasing appearance. Babbi said that the engraved brass plaques honoring Barbara Kinney and Blake Williams are a work in progress. She also needs a photograph of Doug Mills, a founding director.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported that the station received a major music collection of 157,000 songs by 4,200 artists from Ron Johnson, a DJ friend of Bob Taylor. Bill excitedly described it as a“lifetime collection”which he said is perfect with over three terabytes of information on the artist, genre, art work, etc. Futhermore, the collection is registered and licensed with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC). Directors discussed ways to recognize the donor, promote the music and encourage other donations.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Art Swenka initiated a discussion of succession planning, which will continue at future board meetings.
Nancy Brockerman, attended the meeting as a visitor and commented that adding the recording date of the Estancia Valley Weatherco-hosted by Bill Simmsand Kerry Jones would be beneficial to listeners, since the show is often recorded on Friday, but not broadcast until Monday. Directors thanked Nancy for providing refreshments at the meeting, which were enjoyed by all attending.
The next Board of Directors Meeting, which is theAnnual Meeting and Electionis scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
RandyWright
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
12/07/2018
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Wednesday –December 5, 2018
Present: Art Swenka, Dixie Swenka, Babbi Baker, Bill Simms, Randy Wright
Not Present: John Griego, Ladd Hagmaier, Norm Onarheim, Keith Smith
Visitor: Nancy Brockerman, Past President, Auxiliary to VFW Post 3370 and KXNM donor
Art Swenkacalled the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
A quorum was met with 5 of 9 directors present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Dixie Swenka motioned to approve the agenda for the December 5, 2018 meeting, and the minutes from the October 17, 2018 meeting as submitted. Babe Baker seconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Report on tower repairs – Art Swenka reported that John Chidesterisworking to find a new contractor to install Jumpers after contacting and scheduling several contractors, who ultimately were not able to do the job.
b. Update on Radiologik testing – Bill Simms reported that Radiologik testing is ahead of schedule, and that an on-air test is scheduled in 2-4 weeks. Elizabeth Tinninsolved the issue of placing funding announcement at the beginning and ending of shows allowing testing to continue. Additionally, Elizabeth is currently completing the playlist. Bill recommended keeping Simian as a backup for several months after Radiologic is operational, and Dixie Swenka wants several staff trained to use Radiologik before it becomes fully operational.
The board thanked Bill and Elizabeth for their exemplary work, which is even more impressive, since they were self-taught on using Radiologik.
c. Update on auto-pay – Art Swenka reported that he wants to keep auto-pay, but needs a report on auto-pay expenditures. Art will
work with Joyce McKinnisto develop an “auto-pay verification report” that was suggested by Babbi Baker.
d. Update on Weebly and Website development– Dixie Swenka reported that the website: KXNM.org cannot be updated until Weebly provides the correct login and password. Dixie will contact Weebly and request this information, so that work on updating the website can begin.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Schedule the annual meeting and election of officers (Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) – Art Swenka opened discussion on scheduling the annual meeting, which must be scheduled in the first quarter of the year in accordance with the by-laws. Babbi Bakermotioned to schedule the annual meeting and election for January 16, 2019. Bill Simms seconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Art Swenka substituting for John Griego, Treasurer, provided copies of the October, November and Year-To-Date financial statements. Art explained the purpose of several expenses including purchasing a console, software, domain name fee, and property taxes for 2017 and 2018.
Directors commented that the financial reports are comprehensive and complement financial oversight. Randy Wrightmotioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Babbi Baker seconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committee to Honor Founding Directors:
Babbi Baker, Dixie Swenka, Joyce McKinnis and Randy Wright
Babbi Baker reported on the progress to honor and recognize the founding directors. Babbi and Kory Bakerinstalled furring strips in the conference room and framed photographs offounding directors, officers, siting directors and directors emeritus. They look professional and have a pleasing appearance. Babbi said that the engraved brass plaques honoring Barbara Kinney and Blake Williams are a work in progress. She also needs a photograph of Doug Mills, a founding director.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported that the station received a major music collection of 157,000 songs by 4,200 artists from Ron Johnson, a DJ friend of Bob Taylor. Bill excitedly described it as a“lifetime collection”which he said is perfect with over three terabytes of information on the artist, genre, art work, etc. Futhermore, the collection is registered and licensed with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC). Directors discussed ways to recognize the donor, promote the music and encourage other donations.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Art Swenka initiated a discussion of succession planning, which will continue at future board meetings.
Nancy Brockerman, attended the meeting as a visitor and commented that adding the recording date of the Estancia Valley Weatherco-hosted by Bill Simmsand Kerry Jones would be beneficial to listeners, since the show is often recorded on Friday, but not broadcast until Monday. Directors thanked Nancy for providing refreshments at the meeting, which were enjoyed by all attending.
The next Board of Directors Meeting, which is theAnnual Meeting and Electionis scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
RandyWright
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
12/07/2018
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