MINUTES KXNM BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday –APRIL 17, 2019
Present: Art Swenka, Dixie Swenka, Babbi Baker, John Griego, Ladd Hagmaier, Bill Simms, Randy Wright
Not Present: Norm Onarheim, Keith Smith
Visitor: Jim Goodman, Publisher and Owner of the Sports Page
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 7 of 9 directors present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Ladd Hagmaiermotioned to approve the agenda for the April 17, 2019 meeting and the minutes from the March 20, 2019 meeting as submitted. Babbi Bakerseconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Bill Simmsreported on replacing the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) at the tower. The malfunctioning UPS connected to the transmitter was replaced with a new 1,500 Watt unit that provides twice the power of the old one. The new UPS will provide 8-15 hours of battery backup during a power outage. The UPS was purchased by Bill Simmsand Art Swenka,who donated it to the station.
B. Dixie Swenkareported that the student intern, who is majoring in communications at Western Florida University will start on May 22, 2019 and work until school resumes in late summer. Dixie has a plan for the intern to experience first hand how the station operates from the broadcasting booth to behind-the-scenes and everything in between.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Dixie Swenkaand Randy Wrightdiscussed a future presentation on grant opportunities from David Persadat MetaSoft Systems, Inc. MetaSoft provides grant information to nonprofits from over 120,000 foundations, and will make an online presentation at the next Board of Directors meeting scheduled for May 15, 2019.
TREASURER’S REPORT: John Griego, Treasurer, distributed copies and discussed financial statements including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Income by Comparison. John reported that revenue is up and expenses are down for the same reporting period last year. Net revenue is +$9,435 from Jan-Apr, and last year at this time, it was –$2,327. This is a significant improvement, and moves the station closer to being financially self-sustaining.
Directors commented that the financial reports are comprehensive and complement financial oversight. Ladd Hagmaiermotioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Randy Wrightseconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Babbi Bakerreported that brass recognition plaques honoring and noting years of service for Barbara Kinney (2011-2018) and Blake Williams(2007-2017) are ready to order, and would be installed before the next Directors meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported on the shows he produces or oversees including the FAAStock and Commodity shows, Archaeology in Your Back Yard, Weather and Firearms Safety. Bill indicated that the Estancia FAA show is improving, but still slow at times. Dixie Boylecontinuesto write and host excellentArchaeology in Your Back Yard shows. Bill co-hosts the Weather show with Kerry Jones, who says that the Weather show is now a major part of the US Weather Service’s mission.
Bill also discussed the transition to Amadeus from Audition, the station’s audio editing software. Three computers are upgraded to Amadeus and remaining computers will be upgraded soon. Bill says that Audition will continue to work for hosts, who edit from their computers at home.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Art Swenkadiscussed a potential partnership with local high schools to broadcast football and basketball games. This has generated a lot of interest, and it is likely that broadcasts will begin this summer. Other partnerships with Mesalands Community Collegeand Torrance Countyare being considered.
Art also announced that Max Calvertwas hired as the salesperson for the station, and during his first week signed several new underwriters. Hiring Max also frees up Art to pursue the partnerships and initiatives that he discussed earlier in the meeting. Art also reported that the Elm and Cottonwood trees on the east side of the building were removed after causing issues with the septic system.
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
RandyWright
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
04/19/2019
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Wednesday –APRIL 17, 2019
Present: Art Swenka, Dixie Swenka, Babbi Baker, John Griego, Ladd Hagmaier, Bill Simms, Randy Wright
Not Present: Norm Onarheim, Keith Smith
Visitor: Jim Goodman, Publisher and Owner of the Sports Page
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 7 of 9 directors present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Ladd Hagmaiermotioned to approve the agenda for the April 17, 2019 meeting and the minutes from the March 20, 2019 meeting as submitted. Babbi Bakerseconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Bill Simmsreported on replacing the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) at the tower. The malfunctioning UPS connected to the transmitter was replaced with a new 1,500 Watt unit that provides twice the power of the old one. The new UPS will provide 8-15 hours of battery backup during a power outage. The UPS was purchased by Bill Simmsand Art Swenka,who donated it to the station.
B. Dixie Swenkareported that the student intern, who is majoring in communications at Western Florida University will start on May 22, 2019 and work until school resumes in late summer. Dixie has a plan for the intern to experience first hand how the station operates from the broadcasting booth to behind-the-scenes and everything in between.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Dixie Swenkaand Randy Wrightdiscussed a future presentation on grant opportunities from David Persadat MetaSoft Systems, Inc. MetaSoft provides grant information to nonprofits from over 120,000 foundations, and will make an online presentation at the next Board of Directors meeting scheduled for May 15, 2019.
TREASURER’S REPORT: John Griego, Treasurer, distributed copies and discussed financial statements including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Income by Comparison. John reported that revenue is up and expenses are down for the same reporting period last year. Net revenue is +$9,435 from Jan-Apr, and last year at this time, it was –$2,327. This is a significant improvement, and moves the station closer to being financially self-sustaining.
Directors commented that the financial reports are comprehensive and complement financial oversight. Ladd Hagmaiermotioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Randy Wrightseconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Babbi Bakerreported that brass recognition plaques honoring and noting years of service for Barbara Kinney (2011-2018) and Blake Williams(2007-2017) are ready to order, and would be installed before the next Directors meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported on the shows he produces or oversees including the FAAStock and Commodity shows, Archaeology in Your Back Yard, Weather and Firearms Safety. Bill indicated that the Estancia FAA show is improving, but still slow at times. Dixie Boylecontinuesto write and host excellentArchaeology in Your Back Yard shows. Bill co-hosts the Weather show with Kerry Jones, who says that the Weather show is now a major part of the US Weather Service’s mission.
Bill also discussed the transition to Amadeus from Audition, the station’s audio editing software. Three computers are upgraded to Amadeus and remaining computers will be upgraded soon. Bill says that Audition will continue to work for hosts, who edit from their computers at home.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Art Swenkadiscussed a potential partnership with local high schools to broadcast football and basketball games. This has generated a lot of interest, and it is likely that broadcasts will begin this summer. Other partnerships with Mesalands Community Collegeand Torrance Countyare being considered.
Art also announced that Max Calvertwas hired as the salesperson for the station, and during his first week signed several new underwriters. Hiring Max also frees up Art to pursue the partnerships and initiatives that he discussed earlier in the meeting. Art also reported that the Elm and Cottonwood trees on the east side of the building were removed after causing issues with the septic system.
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
RandyWright
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
04/19/2019
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