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BATV BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 23, 2013 7:45 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – BATAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER
CALL TO ORDER: The board meeting was called to order at 7:49 am.
ROLL CALL: Board members in attendance were as follows: Dillenburg, Berger, West,
Davis, Miller, Wolff, Matter, Inglese @ 8:07. Staff: Brens, Deitchman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion made Berger, 2nd by Wolff. A voice vote was taken
and approved by all.
STATION MANAGER’S REPORT – Deitchman has been busy with Franchise agreement
and audit.
Third show has successfully launched, "Its News to Me". BATV now has a monthly, bimonthly and bi-weekly shows running! Deitchman gave an update on the studio’s SD
cameras vs. the end product being HD. All cameras that are checked out to public are HD
– except for the studio cameras. We need to come up with an interim solution for studio
shoots so that the studio shows are not such poor SD quality. Suggest trying to cable in
some of the remote HD cameras into the TriCaster. This may be some work, but will
help until we get funding for true HD Studio cameras.
An LTE card needs to be purchased from Sprint (this is an upgrade over 3G) to help with
remote area taping. Motion for Holly Deitchman to sign a 2-year contract with Sprint for
the LTE card – made by Wolff, 2nd by Davis. All approved
PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S REPORT – School started back on Tues, the 20th. Been
working on getting everything ready for football season. Chad is stepping down from
editing of “On the Town” – Jen is going to be working with a student on possibly taking
over the editing.
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT – Allen and Wolff pulled all cables at the high
school; HDI components are now in place at the school. Going to get paint on the
announcer's booth, but wasn't sure if logo can be displayed. Davis offered up to make a
large logo sticker for the booth.
HR COMMITTEE – None
MARKETING COMMITTEE REPORT- Soft launch of the new site is going on today –
the 23rd of August..official launch on Monday, 26th.
Facebook “likes” have over doubled in past couple of months (over 800 to date) since ad
has been taken out.
Check out - Rt 25 Cow - likes BATV and Batavia football.
Football banners should be in today.
Shirts are in production and should be ready by first football game.
Sept 28 is the date that has been set for the volunteer picnic at Engstrom Park.
TREASURER’S REPORT (INCLUDING FINANCE COMMITTEE) – Deitchman had
copies of the audit to present to board. This is first year on a “full-year” cycle. Audit went
very smooth due to QuickBooks. Deitchman also presented info on the re-franchise
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BATV BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 23, 2013 7:45 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – BATAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER
agreement with Comcast/City…proposal from Comcast is a 10 year agreement; BATV
will provide 5-year capital improvement plan to prove need for capital investment funds
from Comcast, then will agree to review future improvements in the 4th year for the
remaining 5 years. Comcast wants to offer 35 cents a subscriber – will not cover needs of
BATV.
BATV will ask for a percentage or a flat fee from Comcast. Deitchman and Robbie
McBeath put together a report for Comcast showing the needs for BATV (this was
requested from Comcast). Check out the BATV…30 Years in the Making video on our
website (also made by Robbie).
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS - Two board positions will be opening up; Secretary and Treasurer. Will
be looking for nominations next month.
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMENTS – Wolff made note that there is a lot going on
in the Studio - by staff and volunteers – thanks from him!!
Deitchman has sold $3200 in sponsorship so far for the football season. 6 - $500 sold and
2 - $100 sold (sponsorships)
Corn boil is being held tonight! 10 x 10 booth spot will be set up. Pre-selling DVD’s.
ADJOURNMENT –Motion made by Inglese, 2nd by Berger. Meeting was adjourned @
8:46 am.
Line prepared by:
Lynn Hogan
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