`Olelo: The Corporation for Community Television
Minutes of the Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 2000
`Olelo Classroom
1122 Mapunapuna Street
Honolulu, HI 96819

Board Members In Attendance: Linda Colburn, Dee Darby, Rochelle Gregson, Gary Honda, Joseph Lapilio, Janis Reischmann

Absent Board Members: Susan Doyle, Robert Mougeot, Marilyn Yoza

Staff: Dawne Deponte, Keali'i Lopez, Lurline McGregor, Michelle Ogata, Rona Shibuya

I. Board Vice Chair Joseph Lapilio called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.

II. Public Comment

Jim Brewer: Followed up on an e-mail recommendation from the ASAC committee that the Board be expanded to 15 members and that the additional six would be elected. Brewer expressed concern that lelo users were not notified of the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA) decision to cap `Olelo's budget. He also suggested that it is a conflict of interest for Oceanic to have three members on the lelo Board.

Jeff Garland: Garland was concerned that the decision of the DCCA's capping `Olelo's budget was not shared with the public. He asked if the organization had an updated self-sufficiency plan. He asked if the Board would make its own meeting comments and public comment available to the DCCA. Garland also requested that written material he submits to the Board be included in the official meeting minutes.

James Jones: Jones asked the Board to reconsider his suspension.

David Mulinix: Speaking for his fellow newly elected ASAC members, David said they are excited about working with the board and are trying to give good input and support for `Olelo. David voiced concern about the budget cap, that the Board did nothing to fight the action and that people weren't notified in advance.

III. Approval of October 24, 2000 Minutes

Dee Darby - before we approve the October 24th minutes, Jim wanted to change item #9 to delete "thanked lelo for letting him use the facility" and just say "appealed to have James Jones' suspension lifted." Time of adjournment should read 10:50 p.m. Joseph and Rochelle approved amending October 24th 2000 minutes. Dee Darby couldn't approve because was absent On October 24th meeting.

IV. Reports

Chair's Report: Joseph Lapilio reported on behalf of Susan Doyle. Regarding the nominating committee, Susan requested that Dee, Janis, Marilyn and Joseph serve on the nominating committee with Joseph functioning as committee chair. Linda Colburn and Dee Darby approved the nominating committee.

President's Report: See Attached.

Finance Committee: Dee Darby moved that the budget be approved; Joseph Lapalilo seconded the motion and the committee approved the budget. Operating Budget for the year 2001 was approved. This year's capital improvement budget is largely dedicated to purchasing replacement gear. We received requests from the Hawaii State Legislature, the need for upgrades to our satellite facilities in Kahuku and Waianae, and the purchase of a half-dozen high-quality handicams. The largest expenditure is for air conditioning. Dee Darby noted the addition of full-time trainers and suggested that the move will create a better training program.

Strategic Planning Committee: Strategic planning committee did not have a report.

Program Committee: The program committee met and set an orientation meeting for new Access Services Advisory Committee (ASAC). The newly elected member of ASAC were approved by the Program Committee. These three (3) new members are: Caprice Salvador, David Mulinix and Nalani Mattox. The other two (2) members of ASAC are Dennis Ragsdale and Jim Brewer.

V. Adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Linda M. Colburn, Secretary