President Gerald Kato called the December 8, 1997 meeting of the Board of Directors of `Olelo: The Corporation for Community Television to order at 1:07 p.m.

ATTENDEES

Gerald Kato, Mildred Higashi, Robbie Alm, Heather Giugni, Susan Doyle, Phil Bossert.

Gerald Kato made an announcement pertaining to the way in which the Board meetings are to be conducted. Board meetings are intended for the benefit of Board members. It is an opportunity for Board members to discuss and make decisions on policies affecting `Olelo. Input from the audience that contributes to the decision making in the past has been useful to the Board. To avoid straying from the issues on the agenda, comments from the audience will be limited to items up for action by the Board. Comments must be directly related to the issues before the Board. If any questions of detail come up, audience members may be asked to talk to staff after the meeting. Comments should be directed to the Chair and be limited to no more than 3 minutes. If any one in the audience has suggestions or questions regarding `Olelo operations they are asked to submit them in writing to the Board President or the Executive Director for consideration.

MINUTES

Director Bossert moved and Director Giugni seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the June 24, 1997. Director Bossert moved and Director Giugni seconded the motion to approve the minutes of August 12, 1997. Motion approved unanimously..

1998 Budget Proposal:

Executive Director Lurline McGregor reported that the current 1998 Business and Budget should be reviewed by the Board with the understanding that a three year Business and Budget Plan are in the final stages and will be ready to present to the Board by the next meeting.

In addition, staff is seeking approval at this point with the understanding that we have not yet received confirmation of the 1998 cable fees.

Staff is proposing to expand its focus on the community, as compared to last year's focus on the education component of our services. Some of the budget allocation are towards activities that will help to increase programming and to promote programming. In addition to approving the budget the Board is asked approve up to $300,000 in capital funds to supplement the grants to be given to educational and government entities. A more comprehensive capital budget will be presented at the next Board meeting.

Director Bossert moved and Director Alm seconded the motion to approve the 1998 budget. Motion approved unanimously

Conrado Bush, representing the Aloha Community Television, asked for details on the deprecation amount of $500.000. Executive Director Lurline McGregor informed him it included everything in the building and was primarily production equipment. Conrado Bush asked what was included in tenant expenses. Lurline McGregor informed him that it primarily utilities. Jeff Garland asked if the depreciation was for equipment only. Executive Director Lurline McGregor explained that it included everything in the building, and was primarily production equipment. Jeff Garland also asked if the building depreciation was included and what the building deprecation percentage was. Executive Director Lurline McGregor confirmed that the building was included and declined to provide an approximate percentage amount.

Task Force Report:

Report given by Mildred Higashi. Phil Bossert and Mildred Higashi chaired the Task Force Committee with members: Jim Brewer; Chris Conybeare; Arlene Kim Ellis; Les Ihara, Jr.; Ian Lind; Hae Okimoto; and Marilyn Yoza. The Task Force facilitator was Sue Diciple. The Task Force report is in response to Senate Concurrent Resolution 275, mandating `Olelo to conduct a comprehensive review of its current status and future goals for public, education, and government access services. A complete report is due by the end of the month to the Legislature. Phil Bossert reviewed the specific recommendations.

Director Alm moved and Director Doyle seconded the motion to adopt the Comprehensive Review Task Force report and to send it to the Legislature. Motion approved unanimously.

Gerald Kato asked that the Task Force Report be sent to the Legislature within a week's time, after which it could be released to the public. Mildred Higashi requested that the Executive Director send letters of appreciation to the Task Force members.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

President Gerald Kato reported that Sandy Davis had resigned from the Board and he expressed his appreciation for her service to `Olelo. Notification will be sent to Don Carroll of Oceanic of the vacancy. Terms for Phil Bossert, Dennis Ogawa and Gerald Kato will all end on December 31, 1997, they will all be seeking reappointment for another term. Gerald Kato appointed Heather Guigni and Mildred Higashi to an ad hoc Nominating Committee for the purpose of sending a list of nominees to the DCCA and Oceanic for consideration. The committee is responsible for gathering the names and forwarding the list by December 15, 1997.

Gerald Kato reported that he and Mildred Higashi have been participating in the DCCA's statewide meetings, which included representatives from all the access organization in the state. The group is working on a proposal that is expected to be brought to the Board and to the public for input sometime within the next month.

Gerald Kato named Susan Doyle to an ad hoc committee to review `Olelo's by-laws and to make recommendations at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.

STAFF REPORT

Lurline McGregor reported that during her three-month tenure she has reviewed the organization's procedures and policies and will be making some changes. Some changes have already begun as seen in the 1998 Business Plan, that includes expanding community programing. Playback problems have been addressed and have been reduced to an average of one preventable error per week. Additional staff will be hired to increased our outreach capability. In order to be closer to clients, Lurline, Keali`i and the CPMs will be moving to the front of the building.

Gerald Kato expressed his appreciation to staff for their dedication and hard work throughout the year, and wished everyone a happy holiday.

Director Bossert moved and Director Alm seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Directors of `Olelo: The Corporation for Community Television at 1:36 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.