| A. | | | Opening |
| 1. | | Call to order |
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President Cole called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.
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| 2. | | Attendance |
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Board members present:
Blazek,
Cole,
Katzenstein,
Manos,
Middlemiss,
Starr,
Wetzel
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Board members absent:
Ash,
Longo
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Visitors:
Roy Mayhugh
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| 3. | | Approval of minutes |
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The minutes of the August 4 board meeting were approved as corrected
(Cole's motion, seconded by Wetzel, passed with 7 ayes, no nays or
abstentions).
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| 4. | | Treasurer's report |
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Blazek presented a printed financial report covering both July and August.
The July figures were unchanged from last month's report.
No income was reported for August, while expenditures amountedto $917.16,
including $798.51 paid for property taxes, $50 for telephone service, and
$48.65 reimbursed to Wetzel for equipment purchase.
Balances in all accounts at the end of August totaled $19,008.98.
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| 5. | | Correspondence |
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Blazek reported receiving FCC construction permits for FM frequencies 98.9 and
99.5 MHz.
Also, the Booster's request for a Maturango Junction booth just north of Lugo's
Flooring on Balsam Street was approved (the event is Saturday, October 25), and
we received formal announcement of the Community Broadcasters Association
conference, October 26-28 in Las Vegas.
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| 6. | | Announcements |
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The Community Dinner will be held Saturday, November 22.
Mr. Starr is to coordinate the sale of tickets on the Booster's behalf.
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| B. | | | Committee reports |
| 1. | | Standing committees |
| | b. | Operations |
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Wetzel reported that, following receipt of crystals for FM frequencies 98.9 and
99.5 MHz, the translators were rebuilt for KLOS and KPFK respectively, and both
stations are now on the air at those new frequencies.
Also, the initial installation of a power supply and a Pineapple Technologies'
amplifier "pallet" for Channel 39 was completed successfully, and orders have
been placed for four additional pallets to convert the remaining ITS units.
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| | c. | Publicity |
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According to Middlemiss, a press release was sent to both Ridgecrest
newspapers, and the News Review printed it.
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| D. | | | New business |
| 1. | |
The Board authorized expenditure(s) not to exceed $4,000 for the purpose of
upgrading as many as four of the Booster's ITS translators, including
amplifiers, power supplies, fans, etc.
(Middlemiss, 2nd by Manos, passed 6-0, Wetzel abstaining).
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| 2. | |
The Board authorized payment of advance registration fees of $250 for each of
three (maximum) representatives to attend the Community Broadcasters
Association conference, October 26-28, in Las Vegas; the total expenditure for
that purpose not to exceed $750.
Travel, lodging, and meal expenses are to be borne by the attending
participants.
(Middlemiss, 2nd by Manos, passed 7-0-0).
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| F. | | | Closure |
| 1. | |
Next meeting: 5:00 PM,
October 6, 2008,
Vaughn Realty Meeting Room, Ridgecrest
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| 2. | |
Adjournment:
There being no further business, President Cole adjourned the meeting at 6:25
pm.
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