2004-10-28 Board of Directors
BEVERL Y CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
BEVERLY COMMUNITY ACCESS MEDIA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
October 28,2004
PRESENT: D.Berman, R.Dunn, P.Earl, M.Jaworski, W.Kosmowski, T.Scully,
T.Musante; Board Members
R. McCausland, Executive Director
The meeting was convened at 5:35 PM by D. Berman.
The minutes of the September 23 2004 Board Meeting were reviewed and approved with
one name spelling correction.
Financial Report was presented by D. Berman. He explained that the budget based upon
the Comcast Franchise Fee originally started at $150,000 with a 2.5% increase each year.
Comcast currently has approximately 13,500 subscribers. D. Berman is working on the
budget with the bookkeeper. A January to Decemberyear was used to determine an
annual budget figure. Using this method caused some confusion of actual expenditures
versus annual budget numbers. Some one time or seasonal expenses can skew the
numbers as well. (ie. Insurance). It has taken until now to get the numbers needed to
project a budget. P.Earl suggested that the bookkeeper and accountant come to a meeting
and that a narrative budget explanation be done for the Board. D. Berman agreed to
arrange for it.
Beverly High School Reconstruction Plan: D.Berman and R.McCausland met with Dr.
Hayes and were assured that BevCam would be included in the planning for the high
school. The proposal for 2006 would have BevCam staying in the current location and
then moving to the new building. There has been no final decision regarding the high
school at this point. All agreed that we should be looking at alternative scenarios as there
is no guarantee as to what the outcome will be but it is best to be prepared. P.Earl
proposed a sub-committee to determine options. W.Kosmowski and T.Scully agreed to
serve on the committee.
Development Committee: D. Berman reported that the committee has met several times.
W. Kosmowski will be Chairman with P.Earl and D. Berman serving on the committee.
W. Kosmowski stated that they would like to better define an overfill picture of BevCam.
He further stated that resources are necessary and he has begun to explore possibilities.
They have identified two projects, one being the archiving of the Ted Josephs programs,
which is moving along. The second is a BHS Scholarship, which would be funded by
BevCam and others to be determined and would go to a BHS student involved in media.
W. Kosmowski continues to pursue a grant from the Essex Heritage Commission, which
is assumed to award $5000. and would require matching funds. He stated further that
there is a need to develop a five-year master plan including a vision, goals and how to
achieve them, as well as metrics to measure progress. Discussion centered around ways
to acquire resources, including sponsorship levels that are yet to be defined and ways to
promote BevCam, such as a short video, open houses, auctions and other marketing
ideas. There was further discussion of the goal for more local programming. P.Earl
suggested training grants from local businesses. M.Jaworski would like to bring in
community non-profits and encourage them to do programming. All agreed that further
work toward a greater proportion of local programming is a goal.
Executive Director's Report: R.McCausland reported that new magnetic sign age for the
van has been acquired. The new studio set has been completed. He reported further on
the productions that have been completed and those that are planned. He updated
memberships and training participants. He reported that the Metropolitan Area Panning
Commission would be meeting at BevCam on Friday November 19 at 12:30 for lunch
and tour and a presentation at I :30. The Board members are welcome to attend.
At 7:35 PM a motion was made to adjourn for Executive Session
The meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.
Next meeting: Wednesday, November 17,2004 at 5:30PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Toni Musante
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