Board President Gerald Kato called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.

I. Minutes
The minutes of the April 1, 1998 Board of Directors’ meeting were approved as presented.

II. Reports
Gerald moved to take the Board Agenda out of order by starting with the Finance Committee Report.
The motion was seconded.

A. Finance Committee

1. Bob reviewed financial statements with Board members and invited Auditors to discuss their Memorandum of Advisory Comments.
   
2. The Board unanimously approved the Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants for `Olelo: The Corporation for Community Television December 31, 1997 and 1996.
3. Bob questioned `Olelo’s status regarding its Year 2000 compliance efforts associated with equipment and computers. Lurline replied that she and Kit, Director of Technical Services discussed this. They are awaiting more updates from the vendor of our equipment. For the moment, it is her understanding that there should be no major problems.
   Bob asked Lurline to provide a status report for presentation at the next Board meeting.
   
4. Bob raised questions about the rent that `Olelo pays at the Mapunapuna Street address.
   Lurline indicated that the rent renegotiations with the Trustees of the Damon Estate are in progress.
   

1. Gerald reported on the outcome of a series of mediation sessions with the CTPA to discuss and resolve their concerns. An agreement was drafted and included issues such as:
   Board minutes being available 30 days after the Board meeting. If for some reason this is not possible, a notice will be posted as to why they are not ready and when they will be ready.
   Board agendas will be posted three working days before the Board meeting. A working day is defined as Monday through Friday.
   Proposed changes to the by-laws will follow the amendment process in the bylaws.
   
2. Appointments of Producers to the Board: The recommendation was to refer this to the Program Committee. It was seconded and passed unanimously.
   
3. Gerald mentioned that the public had asked that we videotape the Board meetings. Questions were raised about applicable By Laws references to this practice.
   Gerald moved to refer this to the By Laws Committee headed by Susan Doyle. It was seconded and passed unanimously.
   Susan said that Miki Lee is reviewing the By Laws and preparing revisions which will be reported to the Board along with recommendations at the next scheduled Board meeting.

1. Lurline mentioned that `Olelo purchased new cameras and playback equipment with digital capability.
   Bob asked how this would affect `Olelo’s assets status since new equipment was being purchased and the old equipment remained on the books as assets to `Olelo as well. Old equipment would remain in service for the duration of its usefulness and would be phased out as appropriate.
   
2. A library of tapes: Bob asked if `Olelo had owned a library of 3/4" and High 8 tapes. Lurline replied “No,” the tapes do not belong to us. They belong to the Clients.
3. Videotape of Channel 9 news clip was presented to the Board by Lurline. The videotape highlighted the new Media Resource Center at Waianae. The Waianae High School students were shown utilizing newly acquired skills and equipment as part of their ` Olelo sponsored training. Junior Ekau, Community Project Manager was interviewed for his instructional efforts to bring television programming expertise into the community, and to inform participants of the opportunities available to individuals interested in doing their own programming. `Olelo has provided approximately $60,000 worth of equipment for use by the community for public access at the Media Resource Center.
4. Members of the Board congratulated Lurline for the staff’s efforts to help the community make this a successful project.
5. Lurline mentioned that the Mid-Year Volunteer Event was very successful and well attended by staff and clients. The Lokahi Room was dedicated at that event for client use.
6. Board member, Bob Mougeot, Lurline McGregor, Keali`i Lopez, Associate Executive Director; Miki Lee, Director of Operations; Community Project Managers, Nalani Mattox, Tammy Toma and Michele Turner; and Angela Angel, Training Coordinator, attended the National Alliance Conference in Portland, Oregon. Lurline reported that `Olelo won three “hometown” awards for programming excellence. Lurline also reported that workshops were very rewarding and educational. The workshops focused on developing community public awareness for public access and other issues relevant to community television initiatives.

1. Phil reported the progress of discussion with the DCCA and Statewide Educational entities. He stated the group was close to an agreement but, some work was still needed. The neighbor islands may be left out of the current agreement. The configuration of membership and specific funding formulas are still under discussion. The Board discussed the impact of set percentages and how Capitol funds and channel support might be handled.
2. Acceptance of the statewide agreement hinges upon `Olelo signing a new agreement with DCCA. Further exploration of the impact of this condition is required.
   Bob moved to give the Executive Committee the authorization to finalize the agreement between `Olelo and DCCA. He also suggested that Phil continue to work out the agreement, while staff investigate the DCCA/`Olelo agreement ramifications. Mildred seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

1. Heather reported that the Program Committee has developed guidelines for creating a subcommittee as a means of improving communications with producers and clients. The creation of a five member subcommittee would broaden client/user involvement, and would provide customer input to the Board on policy makers.
   Keali`i explained that nominations for this committee will take place in August, which will allow the group to meet before the September Board meeting.
   There was also a discussion concerning the composition of such a subcommittee and whether or not it was permitted in the By Laws. The Board agreed that the proposed approach was permissible.
   To make the committee’s role clear, it was recommended that the subcommittee be called the Access Services Advisory Committee to the Program Committee.
   
2. Heather moved to create an Access Services Advisory Committee made up of clients to work with the Program Committee. Susan seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

1. Mildred reported that the Ad Hoc Committee will be making a full report to the Board in September, and that staff was finalizing reports.

• Brian Lee introduced himself to the Board as a producer with 'Olelo since 1991. Brian thanked the Board for posting the public board agenda a week ahead of time. He also thanked the Board for the Lokahi Room dedicated for the clients use. Brian commented that he felt the mission of 'Olelo was “weak.” According to his findings in a published July program guide, 'Olelo needed to have more local programming in a month’s time. According to his rough estimation, there were only 40 new programming shows aired in July. He suggested that this could be improved with better follow up and training. Gerald suggested Brian help support others’ increased involvement by sharing his talents and expertise with them, and thanked Brian for his comments.