KXNM Board Meeting on Wednesday – February 19, 2020
Present: Art Swenka, Dixie Swenka, Babbi Baker, Frank McKinnis, Ladd Hagmaier, Bill Simms, Keith Smith, Randy Wright, Lacey Comer
Not Present: John Griego
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 eight of the nine directors present.
AGENDA:Dixie Swenka motioned to approve the agenda for the February 19, 2020 meeting as submitted. Frank McKinnisseconded the motion and directors unanimously approved the agenda.
MINUTES: Ladd Hagmaier motioned to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2020 as submitted. Bill Simmsseconded the motion and directors unanimously approved the minutes.
OLD BUSINESS: The directors unanimously voted to move to executive session to discuss proprietary information about the station at 2:15 p.m. and returned to the public meeting at 3:15 p.m. No visitors were present during either the public meeting or during executive session.
NEW BUSINESS: Art Swenkadiscussed issues with the Bluetooth connection during remote broadcasts that caused interruptions, and discovered that the connection works best within two feet of the equipment.
Dixie Swenkaannounced that Elizabeth Tinnin hasresigned and that her duties will be covered by Lacey Cromerand by Dixie, until a part-time radio technician can be hired.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Art Swenka acting forJohn Griego, Treasurer,distributed copies and discussed financial statements including the
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Income by Comparison.
Art reported that revenues are up because of HS sports broadcasts, but that expenses exceeded revenue in January because of attorney fees.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: No Committee Reports were presented.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported that Austin Burch is the station’s new engineer, and that he completed the installation of the new server rack and organized the equipment and the myriad of connecting cable. Bill was impressed with the quality of Austin’s work and has asked him to organize the equipment, cables and especially the grounding at the transmitter building.
Bill discussed a meeting withDixie Boyle, who has created five new Archaeology in Your Backyardshows about the historic Shaffer Hotel in Mountainair. One show will feature paranormal phenomenon at the hotel. Bill also commented that the other shows he produces are doing well and noted the Carey Jones, co-host of the Weather Showhas received very positive feedback from listeners.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Art Swenkareported on a meeting with Pattern Energy to discuss a partnership with area high schools. Directors discussed how a partnership could help students gain valuable experiences generally not available in the classroom.
Babbi Baker andRandy Wright agreed to create talking points for Art’s next meeting with Pattern Energy that would describe how the partnership would help students improve their business and social skills, inspire creativity and innovation and strengthen relationships in their schools, families and communities.
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
RandyWright
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
February 20, 2020
Present: Art Swenka, Dixie Swenka, Babbi Baker, Frank McKinnis, Ladd Hagmaier, Bill Simms, Keith Smith, Randy Wright, Lacey Comer
Not Present: John Griego
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 eight of the nine directors present.
AGENDA:Dixie Swenka motioned to approve the agenda for the February 19, 2020 meeting as submitted. Frank McKinnisseconded the motion and directors unanimously approved the agenda.
MINUTES: Ladd Hagmaier motioned to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2020 as submitted. Bill Simmsseconded the motion and directors unanimously approved the minutes.
OLD BUSINESS: The directors unanimously voted to move to executive session to discuss proprietary information about the station at 2:15 p.m. and returned to the public meeting at 3:15 p.m. No visitors were present during either the public meeting or during executive session.
NEW BUSINESS: Art Swenkadiscussed issues with the Bluetooth connection during remote broadcasts that caused interruptions, and discovered that the connection works best within two feet of the equipment.
Dixie Swenkaannounced that Elizabeth Tinnin hasresigned and that her duties will be covered by Lacey Cromerand by Dixie, until a part-time radio technician can be hired.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Art Swenka acting forJohn Griego, Treasurer,distributed copies and discussed financial statements including the
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Income by Comparison.
Art reported that revenues are up because of HS sports broadcasts, but that expenses exceeded revenue in January because of attorney fees.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: No Committee Reports were presented.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported that Austin Burch is the station’s new engineer, and that he completed the installation of the new server rack and organized the equipment and the myriad of connecting cable. Bill was impressed with the quality of Austin’s work and has asked him to organize the equipment, cables and especially the grounding at the transmitter building.
Bill discussed a meeting withDixie Boyle, who has created five new Archaeology in Your Backyardshows about the historic Shaffer Hotel in Mountainair. One show will feature paranormal phenomenon at the hotel. Bill also commented that the other shows he produces are doing well and noted the Carey Jones, co-host of the Weather Showhas received very positive feedback from listeners.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Art Swenkareported on a meeting with Pattern Energy to discuss a partnership with area high schools. Directors discussed how a partnership could help students gain valuable experiences generally not available in the classroom.
Babbi Baker andRandy Wright agreed to create talking points for Art’s next meeting with Pattern Energy that would describe how the partnership would help students improve their business and social skills, inspire creativity and innovation and strengthen relationships in their schools, families and communities.
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
RandyWright
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
February 20, 2020