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Metro Community Access Network Society Board of directors meeting minutes October 12, 1994 Attending: David Trueman, David Murdoch, David Towers, Joan B-H, Renee D., Laura J., Kevin N., Peter H. The meeting started with some discussion on the present bylaws and the manner in which they are being evaluated for the purpose of proposing changes at the first general meeting. There was some discussion of the elections to be held at the annual general meeting. Hugh Wright will be asked to give his opinion on how the meeting and elections may be held properly. Must we change the bylaws now or can we put changes off until later? The nominating committee will propose a slate of 12 directors for the elections. Joan gave her recommendation that Joan Macintosh be accepted to the board and named as chair of the communications committee. Kevin Nugent moved that the board accept Joan Macintosh onto the board and as chair of the communications committee. Seconded by Peter Henry. No dissenting votes cast. Motion carried. There was a motion to accept the verbal resignation of Ellen S. by Peter Henry. Seconded by Laura Jantek. No dissenting votes were cast. Motion was passed. Kevin Nugent was advised to write a note to Ellen Sherlock accepting her verbal resignation and thanking her for the valuable contribution she has made to the organization. The to do list was reviewed and revised. There was some discussion about the money expected from the provincial government. The subject of NSF cheques and what to do with them was raised. David Towers moved that NSF cheques be returned with a note asking that a 'good' cheque be written for $12 plus a donation to cover the bank charge. David Trueman seconded. No dissenting votes cast. Motion carried. David Towers has been looking into where the 50k from the government should be invested. He will make a reccommendation by the next meeting. David Trueman stated that he could really use a co-op student to help in the development of Chebucto Suite. Kevin Nugent was asked to begin writing a PAT agreement. The discovery center will need a 486dx/33 with 8 meg. RAM for their public access terminal. Commercial content: Various options were discussed on the subject of how commercial content will be approached. A brainstorming session ensued and the decision was made to investigate what other community networks are doing. There was a motion to accept the policy of requiring a self addressed stamped envelope from anyone wanting a receipt for under $50. For amounts over $50, a receipt will be given upon request. Moved by David Towers, Seconded by Renee Davis. No dissenting votes were cast. Motion carried. Someone is needed to work with a Canadian Author on a 3-8000 word article about the Chebucto Free-Net for his book. A first draft is needed by mid Dec. The book should be out by the G7 conference. There was some discussion of the brochures. They should be updateable online. This will be maintained under the communications area. Freenet name: We need to determine what our obligations are to NPTN as an operating freenet. Ellen S. has the relevant documents. The next two meetings will be Tuesday October 25, and Wednesday Nov. 2. Same time, same place. Regarding the demo to be held during sci-tech week, David Trueman will talk to Tom Regan and Bernie will be asked to help in making teachers aware. The demo will be 7:30 on the 19th at the Dal. business school. Laura Jantek asked that we endorse Joan B-H's application to sit on the provincial gov't committee with a letter of support. It was mentioned that we need a volunteer coordinator. -- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kevin Alexander James Nugent, aa006@chebucto.ns.ca Board member, Metro [Halifax] Community Access Network Society. Board member, Telecommunaute's Canada/Telecommunities Canada. "Chebucto Free-Net, a new kind of community." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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