`Olelo Community Television
Minutes of the Board of Director's Meeting
Friday, January 26, 2001
`Olelo Classroom
1122 Mapunapuna Street
Honolulu, HI 96819

Board Members In Attendance: Linda Colburn, Susan Doyle, Rochelle Gregson, Gary Honda, Robert Mougeot Janis Reischmann, Marilyn Yoza

Absent Board Members: Dee Darby, Joseph Lapilio

Staff: Napoleon Arline, Maria Behic, Richard Braunskill, Leah Kihara, Keali'i Lopez, Lurline McGregor, Michelle Ogata, Sparky Rodrigues, Rona Shibuya, Alan Sutterfield, Carissa Williams

I. Board Chair Susan Doyle called the meeting to order at 3:22 p.m.

II. Public Comment

Jim Brewer:
Expressed his appreciation for a new sense of openness that he received from a recent meeting. He raised concerns about suspensions and `Ölelo 's stance regarding adjustments to funding caps.

Jeff Garland:
Raised concerns about Board meetings held during the day and changes in the cap and the recent Decision and Order.

James Jones:
Asked the Board to edit December 13th minutes before approval to include the following sentence, "place clear and fair equitable procedures for administrative remedies." He raised concerns about the Lokahi room's limitations for conducting producer meetings. He also relayed producers' concerns about scheduling, suspensions, edit bays that were not "user friendly."

Chair Susan Doyle called a five minute recess.

III. Approval of December 13th 2000 Minutes

IV. Reports:

Chair's Report:
Board member Bob Mougeot declined reappointment to the `Ölelo Board. The chair acknowledged his service and thanked him for being such a strong asset to the board. Doyle noted her own decision not to continue on the `Ölelo Board and thanked members for their support. Doyle expressed the board's position that it should refrain from discussing the details of individual suspensions or personnel matters in a public forum that could compromise the confidentiality of such matters.

Doyle cited board-approved changes in the last year designed to encourage expansion of volunteer leadership and participation in the organization, citing the development of ASAC as an example. She commended the remaining board members for their efforts and thanked everyone for the privilege of having served as the Chair for the last several years.

President's Report:
Lurline opened her report with a video presentation entitled "Report to the Community". The program highlighted organizational achievements and success over the last decade.

The next three board meetings are tentatively scheduled for April 27th, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., (annual meeting), July 27th , 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and October 26th, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (budget meeting)

Lurline advised the board of changes associated with the Wai'anae satellite site.

Consistent with recommendations from board member Darby, it was proposed that the board consider assigning the finance committee to track the Wai'anae project developments and attendant leasehold improvement budget that may be needed.

Wai`anae High School has given `Ölelo five years essentially free rent, similar to the relationship at Kahuku, which currently involves a maximum of $100.00 per month as a contribution for electricity. Renovation costs for Wai'anae are not expected to exceed $150,000. Bob moved that the finance committee be given the authority to approve an amount for renovations not to exceed $150,000.

The motion was approved.

Regarding the recent D&O, Lurline indicated that she was not aware that a new Decision and Order was being considered until she received a final, signed copy in the mail. Lurline called DCCA for clarification on a number of items, including the cap on channels. She was informed that requests for additional channels could be considered on a case by case basis. The matter of the cap was considered by the Finance Committee last year. It recommended that the decision not be appealed at that time.

The committee acknowledged that it was within DCCA's prerogatives to structure a new D&O to meet the needs of the community. Board member Yoza acknowledged that she was not part of the negotiations and that she learned of the D&O provisions when the order was published.

Nominating Committee:
The nominating committee recommended nominating for re-appointment the current sitting board members Rochelle Gregson and Dee Darby for a second term. The nominating committee also recommended Mike Masuda for consideration. Masuda, a First Hawaiian Bank employee was proposed as a candidate with strong finance expertise.

Information about additional candidates would be shared with the board for review and consideration upon receipt of same.

Board approved nominating committee recommendations.

The nominating committee will also follow up on a request from Kathy Matayoshi regarding the board selection process and submission of a slate of officers for approval at the annual board meeting on April 27th .

Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee had no additional information to report.

Strategic Planning Committee:
Strategic planning committee is continuing work on the strategic plan. The committee will meet again and will have a report at the following board meeting.

Program Committee:
The program committee reported on a productive orientation meeting with ASAC representatives.

V. Adjourned at 4:34 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, Linda M. Colburn, Secretary