Storms on April 11 are the cause of signal impairment for Redwood Community Radio’s KLAI (90.3 FM).
Update May 3, 2017
On Tuesday, May 2nd professional climbers from Six Rivers Communications in Eureka installed a signal antenna to restore service to much of the area served by the original antenna array. Due to the nature of the temporary antenna the signal is not quite as strong and will not reach as far as before the damage occurred. We are working with our consulting engineer on a permanent replacement that will restore full service, and will last for years to come.
Update 4/28/2017
We're looking at Tuesday, May 2 to mount a temporary antenna. Weather forecast looks good, and highway 101 should be open by then.
Update 4/26/2017
Highway 101 is closed again, so a repair crew won't be able to get to the transmitter site. Replacing the antenna is a high priority, and may happen as soon as the highway opens, except on the weekend, due to increased (overtime) cost for the tower climbers. We're hoping for Friday or Monday.
Update 4/24/2017
Depending on road and weather conditions a temporary antenna will be installed on Thursday, April 27. The signal will not be as strong as with the original antenna array, but at least there will be a signal.
Depending on road and weather conditions a temporary antenna will be installed on Thursday, April 27. The signal will not be as strong as with the original antenna array, but at least there will be a signal.
Strong winds had broken off one antenna completely, and severely damaged a second one, making it non-functional. The antennas were part of a three antenna array that serves Northern Mendocino and parts of Southern Humboldt county. They’re installed on a tower high atop Cahto Peak west of Laytonville.
KLAI is a repeater for KMUD, the non-commercial station licensed to Garberville. KMUD started broadcasting in 1987, and KLAI started as a low power translator, financed and installed largely by volunteers in the early 1990s.
The installation also transmits Radio Bilingue, a non-commercial radio network based in Fresno, California, on their station KVUH, 88.5 FM. The two radio stations share equipment and an antenna array. Radio Bilingue has programs in Spanish and English, music and news. The two organizations jointly installed the equipment in 2006, at the same time increasing the KLAI signal to 500 watts, and KVUH to 1,000 watts.
KMUD provides daily local and regional news at 6 pm, and call-in talk shows six days a week and a vast range of music. Community support is critical to keep both stations on the air.
The stations will be reinstalling antennas as soon as possible. It may take several weeks for equipment to arrive and for the weather to be sunny and calm enough for tower climbers to complete their work.
For more information see http://kmud.org and http://radiobilingue.org. Both stations also broadcast on the internet.
Top photo: Antenna broke and fell to the ground.
Middle photo: Tower site on April 15, 2017
Bottom photo: Tower on September 15, 2014
Middle photo: Tower site on April 15, 2017
Bottom photo: Tower on September 15, 2014
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Redwood Community Radio Board of Directors
February 14, 2017, 3:30 pm
Healy Senior Center, Redway CA
Roll call
BOARD-APPOINTED: Christine Doyka, Treasurer Sarah Scudder
MEMBER REPS: Secretary Rob Bier, Maria Savage
PROGRAMMER REPS: Interim President Jimmy Durchslag, Zack “Doopi” Gonzalez
ABSENT: Cody “Comfy” Dillon, Mark Marchese
STATION MANAGER: Cynthia Click
GUEST: Sarah Starck
Approval of December and January minutes
Bier moved adoption of December minutes. Doyka seconded. Passed with six yea votes, Scudder abstaining. Scudder moved adoption of January minutes, with additional language in summary of financial report. Insert “-to-actual” following “budget” in second sentence. Savage seconded. Passed unanimously.
Approval of agenda
Bier moved adoption of the agenda, with elimination of items b through e under New Business, saying all would be covered in the Management Report. Scudder seconded. Passed with six yeas. Durchslag abstained.
Management report
Click detailed problems discovered with termites attacking the back wall. There may be other infestations, but this is all that was evaluated. She has a proposal, including rodent control, from Terminex and is seeking others. Based on that proposal, Durchslag moved to authorize expenditure of $1,200 for termite extermination and repair of the rear wall. Scudder seconded. Passed with six yeas. Gonzales abstained. Click is also seeking contractors to clean attic prior to installing new telephone system, another project for which she is seeking proposals. She is looking for an electrician to install wiring for a security light in the front of the building. Click said she was also seeking solutions for the wintertime pond on the handicapped parking pad.
Finance committee report
Scudder reviewed problems with producing timely financials for the Board. She also expressed a desire to develop historical data, particularly on the disposition of the Fitch and Mapes-Bouck bequests. Discussion turned to the need to make Durchslag a check-signer. Apparently, the credit union requires the name of the Board vice president, a post vacated by Durchslag in becoming interim president. Bier moved appointing Gonzales vice president. Scudder seconded. Passed unanimously.
Old business
a. Station-transmitter link report from Technical Director
Despite unease about the cost estimates, Click was directed to proceed and to keep the Board informed.
b. Confirm email approval of Joanne Pardini for seat on Grievance Panel
Scudder moved approval. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously.
New business
a. Policy Manual
Bier moved to approve latest version for distribution, with the understanding that this document is always a work-in-progress. Savage seconded. Passed unanimously.
b. Programmers Agreement
Scudder moved approval. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. Approve Jimmy Durchslag as a check signer
Doyka moved approval. Savage seconded. Passed unanimously.
Closed session – Legal
Committee reports
Programmer representatives
Durchslag reported on the Jan. 14 programmers meeting, attended by 32. Lady Flava (Eden Goldberg) has declared for the open programmer representative seat.
Mediation – Doyka
Meeting dates for training have been set on two weekends in March.
Management Evaluation
Evaluation set for March 15. Committee will be Durchslag, Savage, Bier and Doyka
Elections – Durchslag
Agreement that elections for Management Evaluation and Mediation Committees should be eliminated from the policy manual, having been honored in recent years more in the breach than the observance.
Committee meeting schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all meeting take place at KMUD, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway CA. Persons planning on attending a meeting should confirm beforehand that no changes from this schedule have taken place.
A. Board of Directors March 14, 3:30 pm, Healy Senior Center
B. Development Feb. 28, 3:00 pm
C. Executive Feb. 21, 10:00 am
D. Finance Feb. 28, 1:00 pm
E. Pledge Drive Feb. 21, 1:00 pm
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January 10, 2017, 3:30 pm
Healy Senior Center, Redway CA
Roll call
BOARD-APPOINTED: Christine Doyka, Treasurer Sarah Scudder
MEMBER REPS: Secretary Rob Bier, Maria Savage
PROGRAMMER REPS: Vice President Jimmy Durchslag, Zack “Doopi” Gonzalez
STATION MANAGER: Cynthia Click
ABSENT: Cody “Comfy” Dillon, Mark Marchese
GUEST: Daniel P. Murphy
Approval of December minutes
Clerical error kept draft December minutes out of meeting package. Deferred to February.
Approval of agenda
Bier moved adoption. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously.
Discussion and questions for management
There was discussion of the agenda for the annual meeting on Jan. 22. Doyka suggested 1) remarks by the president, 2) report from the treasurer, 3) comments by individual Board members, 4) statements from Board candidates, if any.
Finance committee report
Durchslag and Bier, among others, pointed out errors in the budget-to-actual spreadsheets. These will probably prevent a budget-to-actual statemen from being presented at the annual meeting. There was extended discussion of how to correct such repeated errors. Scudder noted that for two years now, the budgeted pledge drive goals have been exceeded. She pointed out the overage in staff pay, saying it was due primarily to the many transitions during the year.
Old business
Transmitter link
Questions arose as to why this item is again on the agenda when there has been no plan or budget presented. Click said equipment for the link envisioned by Technical Director Simon Fresh does not exist. Scudder moved to table until such time as a budget is submitted. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously.
New business
Security lighting
Several expressed frustration with the lack of progress on this task. Bier moved to authorize proceeding with installation, utilizing the $7,000 designated for the task in April. Scudder seconded. Passed unanimously. Click will pursue.
Replacement of President Daniel P. Murphy
Scudder moved making Durchslag interim president until officers are selected in April. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously. Possible candidates were discussed for the vacant programmer representative seat. Without a willing candidate at the moment, it will remain vacant.
Committee reports
Programmer representatives
Durchslag reminded all of the quarterly programmers’ meeting on Jan. 14.
Development – Jeanette Todd
Discussion revolved around Todd’s efforts to make certain that on-air messaging about fundraising hew to established themes and avoid confusion or conflicts. There was agreement that Todd, as development director, was the appropriate person to be responsible for this.
Mediation – Doyka
The committee is looking at options for training programs.
Emergency Preparedness – Todd
Funds raised at the Democracy Now fundraiser were earmarked for emergency preparedness. Agreement that it should go on the February agenda.
Management Evaluation
Click’s interim evaluation will take place at the end of March.
Committee meeting schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all meeting take place at KMUD, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway CA. Persons planning on attending a meeting should confirm beforehand that no changes from this schedule have taken place.
Board of Directors Tuesday, Feb. 14, 3:30 pm, Healy Senior Center, Redway
Development Tuesday, Jan. 24, 3:00 pm
Executive Tuesday, Jan. 17, 11:00 am
Policy At the call of the chair
Finance Tuesday , Jan. 24, 1:00 pm
Pledge Drive Thursday, Jan. 19, 3:00 pm
Board Talk Show Wednesday, Jan. 11, 7:00 pm
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December 13, 2016, 3:30 pm
Healy Senior Center, Redway CA
Roll call
BOARD-APPOINTED: Christine Doyka, Mark Marchese
MEMBER REPS: Secretary Rob Bier, Cody “Comfy” Dillon, Maria Savage
PROGRAMMER REPS: Vice President Jimmy Durchslag, Zack “Doopi” Gonzalez, President Dan Murphy
STATION MANAGER: Cynthia Click
ABSENT: Treasurer Sarah Scudder
GUESTS: none
Approval of October and November minutes
Murphy moved approval of both. Durchslag seconded. Passed unanimously.
Approval of agenda
Murphy moved addition of 2017 budget approval to consent calendar and a closed session. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously, with one abstention. Bier moved adoption of amended agenda. Durchslag seconded. Passed unanimously, with one abstention.
Open time
No speakers
Consent Calendar
a. Authorize Simon Frech, Daniel P. Murphy, Cynthia Click and Sarah Scudder as check signers on Southern Humboldt Community Credit Union account.
b. Approve 2017 budget (second approval).
Murphy moved approval. Savage seconded. Passed unanimously.
Management report
Click reported that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has changed its accounting requirements for funding recipients, resulting in a delay of the first check until 2017. She reviewed plans for year-end funding promotions and the Jan. 22 annual meeting and volunteer appreciation party. Durchslag moved appropriation of $3,000 for the event. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously.
Closed session -- legal
Finance committee report
Scudder provided a narrative report via email. Financial documents were not available.
Old business
a. Transmitter link budget
Desired equipment does not exist. Doyka moved to table. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
b. Rivendell costs
An extended discussion took place. Click said the start-up work is nearly done. Murphy moved to table. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. Policy manual
Durchslag expressed concern that the current draft contained changes only through March, 2016. Changes to election dates and to manager evaluation were not included. He moved sending it to the Policy Committee for completion. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously.
New business
a. Appoint Anon Forrest of Mendocino as CAB member
Murphy moved appointment. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously.
b. Reappoint as Grievance Panel members Larry Bruckenstein, Carol Van Sant, David Ordoñez and Sandra Tilles
Durchslag moved reappointments. Dillon seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. Funding Plan
Members expressed perplexity over this first attempt. Murphy moved that additional work be pursued. Gonzales seconded. Passed unanimously.
d. 2017 Spring Fundraising: ‘Muddy Gras’ event?
After some discussion, there was general agreement that this was a matter for the Development Director.
e. Annual payout to staff for unused vacation days
Durchslag took exception to this policy and moved to send it to the Policy Committee for reconsideration. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
Committee reports
Programmer representatives:
Durchslag noted Jan. 14 programmers’ meeting and said revised programmers’ agreement would be on agenda there.
Pledge drive – Durchslag:
There was discussion of Board members calling those who had not paid their pledges in the past year.
Building and Grounds – Murphy:
The defective slab for handicapped parked was briefly discussed.
Mediation – Doyka:
Recent joint meeting of Mediation Committee and Grievance Panel went well. New forms are being prepared for both.
Management Evaluation – Murphy:
Although Click had requested a three-month review, she said having responsibility for the music director job made it impractical. Reverted to six-month review.
Committee meeting schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all meeting take place at KMUD, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway CA. Persons planning on attending a meeting should confirm beforehand that no changes from this schedule have taken place.
A. Board of Directors January 10, 3:30 pm, Healy Senior Center
B. Development Thursday, Jan. 5, 3:00 pm
C. Executive Monday, Dec. 19, 11:00 am
D. Policy Friday, Jan. 6, 11:00 am
E. Finance Tuesday , Jan. 3, 1:00 pm
F. Board Talk Show Wednesday, Jan. 11, 7:00 pm
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Back to put you in beast mode the Animal Party returns to the beginning with KMUD at the Portuguese Hall on Saturday March 11th in Arcata.
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Doors open at 8pm (will call opens at 7pm) show ends at 4am.
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Redwood Community Radio Board of Directors
November 10, 2016, 3:30 pm
Healy Senior Center, Redway CA
Roll call
BOARD-APPOINTED: Christine Doyka, Mark Marchese
MEMBER REPS: Secretary Rob Bier, Cody “Comfy” Dillon
PROGRAMMER REPS: Vice President Jimmy Durchslag, Zack “Doopi” Gonzalez, President Dan Murphy
STATION MANAGER: Cynthia Click
ABSENT: Treasurer Sarah Scudder, Maria Savage
GUESTS: none
Approval of October minutes
No minutes being available, Doyka moved approval in December. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
Approval of agenda
Bier moved removal of item Xd. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously
Murphy moved approval of amended agenda. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
Consent Calendar
WHEREAS Ms. Jama Chaplain has declined opportunities to participate in KMUD’s problem solving procedures, and
WHEREAS she has submitted multiple requests for the same information, taking numerous hours of staff time and affecting their ability to fulfill their job obligations,
THEREFORE, the KMUD Board of Directors resolves that no Redwood Community Radio staff or Board member shall spend business time responding to any communications from Ms. Jama Chaplin regarding RCR, to include written and spoken communication, as well as through a third party.
The Board of Directors further resolves that Ms. Jama Chaplin is no longer a volunteer in good standing of Redwood Community Radio.
Bier moved approval. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously.
Management report
Durchslag moved that RCR re-hire Stacey Edmund as RCR’s auditor, and that she keep the Board informed of her progress. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
Durchslag, Doyka and Savage were appointed to conduct a three-month review of the station manager.
Finance committee report
Doyka moved first approval of the 2017 budget. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously. Must be approved a second time at the December meeting.
Old business
a. Transmitter link budget
Durchslag moved to table the matter, in view of the fact that some information is not yet available. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously.
b. Rivendell costs
Bier moved to table. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. Pacifica participation
Following extended discussion, Murphy moved to table. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously. Click was asked to explore a reduction in the annual fee.
New business
d. Durchslag moved to authorize Cynthia Click, Simon Frech, Daniel P. Murphy and Sarah Scudder as check signers on RCR’s Southern Humboldt Community Credit Union account, and to remove Jeanette Todd and Julia Minton as signers on that account. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously.
e. Approve policy manual
Changes have been entered in master version, but formatting problems prevent it from being available. Bier authorized to fix those problems. Bier moved to table. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously.
f. Approve policy manual, by-law changes revising dates for Board elections
Murphy moved approval. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously. Both changes will require a second vote.
g. CAB report
After discussion, Doyka directed to thank the CAB and note that the requirement for recording Board meetings has been eliminated.
II. Committee reports
a. Programmer representatives
b. Member representatives
c. Correspondence Secretary – Doyka
d. Development
Low return on Arcata Halloween event raises question of whether to continue it.
e. Pledge drive – Durchslag
f. Policy – Dillon
g. Building and Grounds – Murphy
h. Mediation – Doyka
Mediation Committee and Grievance Panel will meet jointly Dec. 9.
i. Management Evaluation – Murphy
III. Committee meeting schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all meeting take place at KMUD, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway CA. Persons planning on attending a meeting should confirm beforehand that no changes from this schedule have taken place.
A. Board of Directors December 13, 3:30 pm, Healy Senior Center
B. Development Nov. 29, 3:00 pm
C. Executive Nov. 17, 11:00 am
D. Policy Nov. 16, 11:00 am
E. Finance Nov. 29, 1:00 pm
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Redwood Community Radio Board of Directors
October 11, 2016, 3:30 pm
Healy Senior Center, Redway CA
Call to order Opening comments from the President; meeting ground rules.
Roll call
BOARD-APPOINTED: Christine Doyka, Treasurer Sarah Scudder
MEMBER REPS: Cody “Comfy” Dillon, Maria Savage
PROGRAMMER REPS: Vice President Jimmy Durchslag, Zack “Doopi” Gonzalez, President Dan Murphy
STATION MANAGER: Cynthia Click, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: Jeanette Todd
ABSENT: Secretary Rob Bier, Mark Marchese
Approval of September minutes
Doyka moved approval. Scudder seconded. Passed unanimously.
Approval of agenda
Murphy moved approval. Durchslag seconded. Passed unanimously.
Open time
Margaret Lewis said that since joining the Mediation Committee she’s become more aware of procedures. She said changes are happening at the station right now with old staff and new staff. Suggested that procedures and processes be shared with members, staff, etc. because then everyone can be sure that they are being followed. She was spurred to come today by the resolution on the Consent Calendar and she doesn’t believe that policy has been followed to spur this action.
Betty Etter objected to the resolution on the consent calendar. She thinks RCR failed to warn, talk with or work with Jama Chaplin before putting this resolution out publicly. She has known Jama for 30 years and thinks she is all about the good and necessary details.
Murphy, Dillon, Durchslag and Marchese spoke statement in response to the speakers.
Consent Calendar
Murphy moved to table resolution to add “whereas” language. Durchslag seconded. Passed with six in favor. none opposed, one abstention.
Manager’s Report
Click said she is lacking just a little bit more information about the CAB and Mediation Committee members. She will email the Board with what she needs. Murphy moved to table this until the November meeting. Scudder seconded. Passed unanimously.
Old business
a. Transmitter link budget
b. Rivendell costs
Murphy moved to table a and b. Dillon seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. 2017 budget
After some discussion, Murphy moved to table. Dillon seconded. Passed unanimously.
New business
a. Pacifica payment, participation
Todd noted that KMUD stills host its archive with Pacifica, but she has had trouble with them in customer service for it. Pacifica’s financial difficulties were noted. Technical Director Simon Frech is exploring other options for hosting the archive. We get Democracy Now! through Pacifica. We have heard that we would be able to get Democracy Now! directly. The difference would be $4,000 annually for Democracy Now, the archive, and shows that we get occasionally to cover Public Affairs shows. Murphy moved to table. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously.
b. Durchslag moved to authorize Cynthia Click as check signer for all Redwood Community Radio accounts at Community Credit Union of Southern Humboldt. Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. Murphy moved to keep the Membership Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Party as one event in January and to amend policy, procedures and bylaws to reflect this. Dillon seconded. Passed unanimously.
Committee reports
Member representatives
Savage reported that a friend from Island Mountain would like to throw a party at the Mateel and give the proceeds to RCR.
Community Action Board (CAB)
There will be a meeting at the Healy Senior Center on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 pm.
Development
Upcoming events: Two Halloween parties and food vending at the Casual Crop Exchange, Sunday, Oct. 23.
Management Evaluation – Murphy
Click said she would like to have a three-month review in January. Murphy moved to have the Management Evaluation committee perform a three-month review of the new Station Manager in mid-January. Scudder seconded. Approved unanimously.
Elections – Durchslag
Second-year board members are recommended for Elections Committee membership. Durchslag and Murphy are interested in being on the committee. Jim Lamport was the referee last year; committee will check to see if he is interested in helping again.
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Redwood Community Radio Board of Directors
September 6, 2016, 3:30 pm
Healy Senior Center, Redway CA
Call to order Opening comments from the President; meeting ground rules, including appointment of a director to make note of and call upon, in order, those seeking the floor.
Roll call
BOARD-APPOINTED: Christine Doyka, Mark Marchese
MEMBER REPS: Secretary Rob Bier, Cody “Comfy” Dillon, Maria Savage
PROGRAMMER REPS: Vice President Jimmy Durchslag, Zack “Doopi” Gonzalez, President Dan Murphy
STATION MANAGER: Jeanette Todd
ABSENT:
Treasurer Sarah Scudder
GUESTS:
Hillary Hatcher, Bob Froelich, Siena Klein
Approval of August minutes
Doyka noted that the PSRC had been listed incorrectly as, “Committee;” “Council” is correct. Dillon moved approval, with the change. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
Approval of agenda
Durchslag moved approval. Dillon seconded. Passed unanimously.
Consent Calendar
Board Grievance Policy, Addition to 5.1.1:
The Board may initiate a grievance and seek mediation at its own determination. The President shall represent the Board and Redwood Community Radio in any mediation or other, related proceedings.
Bier moved that the policy change be sent to the Policy Committee for further consideration. Murphy seconded. Bier reported that Bob Froelich had met with Dillon, Murphy, Todd and himself, asserting, among other things, that the proposed policy would turn the existing problem-solving process on its head. If so, this would be an unintended result. Passed unanimously.
Management report
Todd spoke of the impending resignation of Beth Comes-Westkamper after 21 years on the KMUD staff. She speculated aloud about possible staff realignment, saying that no decisions had been made yet.
Discussion and questions for management
Bier noted that as of July 16 the P&L showed a total for fundraising events of $15,778.23. He asked whether, in view the investments of money and volunteer time, the effort was worth it. This set off an extended discussion of event fundraising. Todd pointed out that the visibility gained for the station does not show on the balance sheet, but is very important. Durchslag asked what would replace it. It was pointed out that the bulk of event fundraising, including Reggae on the River, has not landed on the balance sheets yet.
Finance committee report
Scudder being absent, there was no report.
Old business
a. Grass Roots Radio Conference
Gonzalez said there would be a meeting soon and suggested adding GRC to the committee reports on the agendas.
b. Transmitter link costs
Murphy moved to table the matter until a budget could be provided. Marchese seconded. Approved unanimously.
c. Rivendell costs
Durchslag moved that the provided report be sent back and improved to include a detailed budget, the task of training programmers, and the hours needed for that and other implementation activities. Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously.
d. CAB organization
Klein joined the discussion of whether to stay with regional CABs or to re-establish a central one. Marchese moved to integrate existing CABs into one, with Klein as chair. Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
Closed session – Personnel
Murphy moved the hiring of Cynthia Click as station manager. Durchslag seconded. Passed unanimously.
Committee reports
Programmer representatives
Member representatives
Development – Todd
Pledge drive – Durchslag
Policy – Dillon
Emergency preparedness – Todd
Input - Durchslag
Committee meeting schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all meeting take place at KMUD, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway CA. Persons planning on attending a meeting should confirm beforehand that no changes from this schedule have taken place.
A. Board of Directors Tuesday, Oct. 11, 3:30 pm, Healy Senior Center, Redway
B. Pledge Drive Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1:00 pm
C. Development Immediately follows Pledge Drive
D. Executive Wednesday, Sept. 8, 11:00 am
E. Policy Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10:00 am
F. Finance Tuesday, Sept. 27,1:00 pm
G. Board talk show October 12, 7:00 pm
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August 9, 2016, 3:30 pm
Healy Senior Center, Redway CA
I. Murphy called meeting to order and read mission statement.
II. Roll call
BOARD-APPOINTED: Christine Doyka, Treasurer Sarah Scudder,
Mark Marchese
MEMBER REPS: Secretary Rob Bier, Cody “Comfy” Dillon, Maria Savage
PROGRAMMER REPS: Vice President Jimmy Durchslag, Zack “Doopi” Gonzalez, President Dan Murphy
STATION MANAGER: Jeanette Todd
III. Approval of July minutes
Wording was added to show that Todd should pursue the Free Speech Radio idea on her own time. “Committee Reports” was added. Bier moved approval; Murphy seconded. Approved with two abstentions, by Marchese and Gonzales.
IV. Approval of agenda
Scudder moved approval; Doyka seconded. Passed unanimously.
V. Open time
Jama Chaplin praised the work done for the station by Betty Miller and Hillary Hatcher. She also expressed concern regarding the station’s finances. Murphy thanked her for the historical perspective.
Also present: Betty Miller, Hillary Hacker.
VI. Management report
Todd said she and Music Director Cynthia Click were working on Federal Communications Commission and Corporation for Public Broadcasting compliance issues. She estimated that the station had netted about $12,000 from coffee and merchandise sales at Reggae on the River. The station’s PG&E bills have increased substantially since the power upgrades; she is seeking remedies.
VII. Consent Calendar
a. Policy 6.4, Program Selection and Review Council, second reading:
To ensure adequate community representation in the selection of programming on RCR, a Program Selection and Review Council (PSRC) will consist of RCR Program Director(s), Program Assistant(s) and a minimum of 5 active programmers or listeners. Programmer Representatives on the Board of Directors, other Staff or Volunteers may be solicited to help recruit new members to the PSRC. Applicants for membership on the PSRC should apply to the Program Director for review. All applications will be reviewed and put to a vote by the council. The Station Manager shall oversee the ongoing participation of the PSRC in programming decisions. Input, such a comments or complaints regarding programming will be forwarded to the PSRC for review. Input shall be documented in programmer files by the Program Director(s).
Murphy moved adoption; Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
VIII. Old business
a. Grass Roots Radio Conference
There was consensus that work on this needs to start now. Scudder moved creation of a committee; Murphy seconded. Passed unanimously.
Savage, Gonzales, Dillon and Scudder volunteered to serve. There was agreement that there should also be community members.
b. Six-month budget review
Minor revisions were proposed for line items, including reducing car donations, increasing underwriting cash revenues, reducing underwriting trade revenues. Transmitter rents are uncertain for the time being.
Doyka moved approval of the revised budget; Bier seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. Employee benefits
The Board asked Todd for some dollar figures for use in October budget-making.
IX. New business
a. Transmitter link
Durchslag moved to table; Scudder seconded. Passed unanimously
b. CAB organization
Durchslag moved to table, with agreement that Central CAB Chair Sienna Klein be asked to join the discussion at the next Board meeting. Dillon seconded. Passed unanimously.
c. News department survey
Todd noted opportunity for sending a survey with the upcoming silent letter. She asked Members to give suggestions.
d. Board Grievance Policy, Addition to 5.1.1:
The Board may initiate a grievance and seek mediation at its own determination. The President shall represent the Board and Redwood Community Radio in any mediation or other, related proceedings.
Murphy moved approval; Bier seconded. Approved with eight yea votes; Dillon abstained.
X. Committee reports
a. Programmer representatives
Widespread unhappiness reported over malfunctioning control board in studio C. [It was repaired two days later.]
b. Development
Work is proceeding on the lineup for the Arcata Halloween show. The Camo Cowboys release party is set.
c. Policy
Work will begin on revisions to programmers agreement.
d. Emergency preparedness
XI. Committee meeting schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place at KMUD, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway CA. Persons planning on attending a meeting should confirm beforehand that no changes from this schedule have taken place.
Board of Directors Tuesday, Sept. 6, 3:30 pm, Healy Senior Center, Redway
Development Tuesday, Aug. 23, 3:00 pm
Executive Friday, Aug. 19, 11:00 am
Policy Wednesday, Aug. 17, 10:00 am
Finance Tuesday, Aug. 23,1:00 pm
Orientation & Retreat Fri. & Sat., Sept. 16-17, Benbow
Board & Staff Wednesday, Aug. 17, 11:00 am
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