4. Lurline also mentioned receipt of a letter from Senator Lea Ihara requesting withdrawal of his earlier grant request. However, Senator Ihara would like to keep this matter pending. He might request a grant later, but is not seeking any action at this time.

5. Bob asked if the $4,000 requested by Senator Ihara is a loan.

6. Lurline clarified that Senator Ihara is seeking a grant, not a loan.

7, Lurline also reported that 'Olelo is completing the budget for next year.

8, The HENC agreement development is coming to a close. A current draft of the HENC agreement was received today, copies of which are in the Board packet. Lurline recommended that a Board meeting be scheduled after members have a chance to review the HENG agreement.

9. Bob asked about the time limits for the HENC agreement approval. Lurline replied that HE~C had originally planned on a November 1 approval. Therefore, action as soon as possible, is in order. The Board discussed the time needed to frame a reasonable response to the HENC agreement.

10 Mildred asked about possible impact of the agreement date on staff at the University of Hawaii and the Department of Education funded through 'Olelo grants. Gerald said he would look into the matter.

11. Gerald stated that the delay involved crafting language acceptable to the lawyers for the HENC agreement.

12. Phil mentioned that as a result of a meeting between HMS, DOE, and UH the funds may be treated as temporary/interim funding. He also stated that once the agreement was approved, HENC needed to submit guidelines and proposals. This interim funding might avert the necessity to shut down their programs or interrupt activities.
 
 

14. The Board further discussed having attorneys review the HENC agreement before taking final action.

15 Bob asked Lurline what percentage of the new equipment purchases were digital and analog. Lurline replied (inclusive of the satellite facilities) digital equipment made up more than half of the total. She went onto state that we are also replacing cameras, and will continue to have all formats available to clients.
 

2. Bob further reported that having some carry-over of funds for the next year would be beneficial, and recommended that efforts continue to save as much money as possible.
 

2.  Lurline also mentioned that our attorneys have not yet reviewed the DCCA contract. The board members requested that this document be reviewed by counsel. At this point the DCCA contract is pending attorney's review accordingly.
 

3. In the interim Lurline contacted three auditors. Their opinion of this audit is that it would be of limited value to the organization. would potentially cost up to $50,000.00. The matter is on hold until we can give them more specific information from Clyde.

5, Bob asked if our relationship with DCCA and the Legislature would be jeopardized if we did not conduct the audit.

6 Lurline replied that it was not a binding resolution. She further stated that some Legislators have made it clear to her that 'Olelo is not obligated to do the audit.

7 Marilyn suggested that we might want to wait to approve an extended audit based on the information received from the client/viewer survey.

8. Bob asked Lurline to draft a letter to the Legislature to express the Board's views that an audit covering three previous years of activities is not the best use of 'Olelo's resources.
 

2. Lurline reported that we will have four openings at the end of this year, inclusive of one Oceanic appointment as well as filling ending positions for Mildred and Heather. Phil is also resigning from the Board at the end of this year.

3. Lurline further reported that Marilyn most likely will be reappointed by Don Carroll of Oceanic. Three other nominations are recommended to be forwarded to the DCCA for consideration. The three applicants are Gary Honda, a community producer, recommended by the Access Services Advisory Committee, Joe Lapilio of QLCC, and Rochelle Gregson of Aloha United Way.

5. Wendy Arbeit commented that the CTPA would like to submit two more names,. Brian Lee and Ray O'Leary, to be accepted as Board nominations.

6. Gerald asked if there was any other discussion relating to the Board nominations. Jeff Garland responded by saying the ASAC Committee did not seek public input regarding Board nominations.

7. Mr. O'Leary reported that he spoke with Ms. Matayoshi last week about 'Olelo Board nominations and was told that the nominations have not been closed and recommended that he submit his nomination immediately. He also mentioned that he did not see the bulletin posted for Board nominations, and that he was not aware of the closing date.

8. Miki reported that an announcement was posted in the media center and 'Olelo's Island Info channel bulletin board.

9. The Board members further discussed Board nominations and traits that would make good appointments to the Board based on the goal of achieving diversity and balance.

10. Gerald reported that it had been moved and seconded to forward the three names to the DCCA. Those three names were Gary Honda, Joe Lapilio, and Rochelle Gregson. The Board agreed unanimously.