MEETING MINUTES
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- Call to order
Marta Varga called the meeting to order on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 7:10 p.m. The Board meeting took place at the station at the Sand Point City Building.
- Roll call
Marta called the roll. The following persons were present:
Board members present: Jim Brown – President; Austin Roof – Secretary / Treasurer; Mary Olsen – Board member
Board members excused: Marta Varga – Vice President; Jack Foster, Jr. – Board member
KSDP staff present: Kells Hetherington – General Manager; Shannon Sommer – Administrative Assistant
General public present: Louise Zeile
- Approval of Agenda
Jim made a motion to approve the agenda. Mary seconded the motion. The motion passed.
- Approval of minutes from last meeting
Minutes will be approved at the next regular meeting.
- General Manager’s Report
Kells reported that the station has installed a new internet service with the help of the Alaska Public Broadcasting Commission’s Discretionary Fund. Will Johnson flew from Fairbanks in mid July to do the installation. The new internet service is ten to twelve times faster than the more expensive internet service with TelAlaska currently used by the station.
The station was awarded a thirty five hundred dollar Management Assistance grant by the Rasmuson Foundation in Anchorage. This is a reimbursable grant for the station to bring a woman from the Foraker Group to Sand Point to work on QuickBooks with Shannon and Kells. The Board is welcome to participate in the financial training.
Engineers Chuck Lakaytis and Gray Hartig and Dillingham General Manager Rob Carpenter are finally moving forward with the King Cove FM radio translator license transfer.  Gray and Chuck are filing the paperwork through Larry Miller, an FCC attorney in Washington, D.C., to register the new location of the radio translator with the FCC. The Dillingham School Board will officially approve the license transfer at its August meeting. When KSDP has the approval, it will move forward on the engineering visit needed to make the translator upgrade a reality.
The tower light situation will be rectified when Justin Godbehere installs the part that needs to be replaced at the transmitter site. This should start the top light flashing again.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is about to rule on our rural bonus grant application check here. CPB is moving very slowly on this.
Kells reported a major grant opportunity with the Alaska Public Broadcasting Capital Grant – Round Six – Program. Last year, the program provided KSDP funding for a comprehensive studio renovation. The station is in the final stages of its grant reporting for the project. When complete, the station will receive about eight thousand dollars more from the grant award.
- Old Business
There was no Old Business
- New business
a)Â Â Â Â Â Mary Olsen and Austin Roof were sworn in as KSDP Board members.
b)Â Â Â Â Â Kells updated the Board on the Merrill Lynch account.
c)     The Board looked at the ventilation system proposal. They want more information on the subject. They also recommended that the project be made part of a grant application.
d)Â Â Â Â The Board wants more budget details for the King Cove translator upgrade and for the replacement of the ground system in Sand Point.
- Public Comments and Discussion
During Kells’ General Manager Report, Jim Brown asked how much longer until the translator in King Cove is transferred to KSDP.  Kells responded saying that we should have it by October, and said Dillingham is making it a very lengthy process.
Mary wants monthly statements of the station’s bank accounts and asked if the station had thought of moving its account to an Alaska bank. Kells responded saying, Shannon and he would research local banks. Jim Brown would also like board meeting packets sent to each member a few days before the meeting. Austin Roof asked about funding a scholarship program. The scholarship would be for a college or vocational school bound student.
The Board would also like to see more local programming, such as: live and recorded programs, Silver Salmon Derby coverage, Culture Camp reports, and more field reporting.
- Adjournment
The Board will next meet on September 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  Jim adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:Â Shannon Sommer, Administrative Assistant
Minutes reviewed by: Â Kells Hetherington, General Manager
MEETING MINUTES
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- Call to order
Marta Varga called the meeting to order on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 5:15 p.m. The Board meeting took place at the station at the Sand Point City Building.
- Roll call
Marta called the roll. The following persons were present:
Board members present: Marta Varga – Vice President / Secretary / Treasurer; Jim Brown – Board Member; Jack Foster, Jr. – Board Member
Board members excused: Robbe Gilmour – Chairman; Jack Foster, Jr. – Board Member; Joanna Karlsen – Board Member
KSDP staff present: Kells Hetherington – General Manager; Shannon Sommer – Administrative Assistant
- Approval of Agenda
Jim made a motion to approve the agenda. Jack seconded the motion. The motion passed.
- Approval of minutes from last meeting
Minutes will be approved at the next regular meeting.
- General Manager’s Report
Kells reported on the installation of the new studio furniture, as well as other improvements taking place as part of the major renovation. He mentioned a few minor completions. The new mic booms require side mounts in order to slide down (the part has been ordered). The lower step in the on-air studio must be removed and the new radio console in the production studio must be hooked up to the telephone hybrid for interviews.
The transmitter site has been cleared of wood, rusted cables and assorted debris that were scattered around.
KSDP has started to receive payments from NOAA for its tower lease.
The tower light has not been working properly due to a piece of blown electrical equipment located in the tower shack. The part has been ordered.
The station has been awarded $50,000.00 in the state capital budget. The grant will be used to replace the ground system at the transmitter site, as well as to renovate the FM radio translator in King Cove.
During the last Board meeting, a transfer agreement prepared by FCC attorney Larry Miller was signed. The agreement was sent to Dillingham. Dillingham wants a four thousand dollar payment for the transfer.
Virgil is leaving for salmon fishing then moving to California. Katherine Ford (KK) will be replacing Virgil.
There are four candidates running for three seats on the Board.
- Old Business
a)     Marta made a motion to approve payment for the transfer of King Cove radio license. Jim seconded the motion and the motion passed.
b)Â Â Â Â Â To date, the production room window has not been fixed.
c)     The tower light problem has been identified. A new piece of equipment has been ordered.
- New business
a)     Jim made a motion to approve the Board election, and the election ballots. Marta seconded the motion and the motion passed.
b)Â Â Â Â Â Kells reported to the Board the state capital grant award success.
c)Â Â Â Â Â Board members toured the new production and on-air studios.
d)Â Â Â Â Two Board members signed checks.
- Public Comments and Discussion
- Adjournment
The Board will next meet on June 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  Jim adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:Â Shannon Sommer, Administrative Assistant
Minutes reviewed by: Â Kells Hetherington, General Manager
Title: Vice President
Marta Varga
Elected: Spring 2009
Length of Term: 2 years
Appointed: Spring 2008
Length of Term: 1 year
*Varga won the most votes in the 2009 election.
Marta Varga has been the head librarian at the Sand Point Public Library for more than thirty years. During her tenure, the library has expanded and undergone a wide variety of improvements. Mrs. Varga and her husband Frank own the leading taxi business in Sand Point. She left Hungary, followed her dreams and fell in love with husband Frank hoping to have a lifetime adventure.
Greetings!
As most of you are aware this last month we had our annual board election. This year we had one seat opening for a one (1) year term.
Two parties ran: James ‘Jaimo’ Webster and Marta Varga.
The race was very close but here are the results:
Marta Varga: 18 Votes
James Webster: 25 Votes
Thank you so much everyone for being a part of our community radio station, we would not be who we are without you!!
Aleutian Peninsula Broadcasting, Inc.
KSDP Radio P.O. Box 328 Sand Point, Alaska 99661 Phone: (907) 383-5737 Fax: (907) 383-5271
Board of Directors Meeting
KSDP Radio Station Office
Tuesday, November 23, 2012
5:30 P.M.
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll call
III. Approval of agenda
IV. Approval of minutes
V. Reports
a.) General Managers Report
b.) Administrative
c.) Programming
VI. Old Business
VII. New business
a.) Generator Update
b.) Personnel
c.) Credit Card EFT Payment
VIII. Public Comments and Discussion
IX. Next Meeting
X. Adjournment
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who helped make this a very successful raffle! Your support of KSDP helps make our community a better place!
Here are the official winners of this years Membership Raffle:
1 Round Trip Pen Air Ticket: Herman Samuelson
46″ Flat Screen TV: Tim Stathis
Pyrex 6 Piece Mixing Bowl Set: Lisa Wilson
Apple iPod Shuffle: Denise Godbehere
Keurig Elite: Peter Gronholdt
Pyrex 4 Piece Glass Bakeware Set: Amber Shoemaker
Anchor 15 Piece Baking Essentials Set: Kim Gundersen
Rubbermaid 40 Piece Storage Set: Vernon Wilson
Rubbermaid 24 Piece Storage Set: Glen Gardner Jr.
XboX 360 Gamer Bundle: John Lucking
89 Piece Cordless Drill Set: Robbie Gilmore
1 Case Peter Pan Salmon: Vernon Wilson
1 Peter Pan Sweater: Ken Johnson
Samsung Blue-Ray Player: Kim Gundersen
Thank you again to everyone who participated! We look forward to having an even better raffle next year!!
Board of Directors Meeting
KSDP Radio Station Office
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
5:30 P.M.
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll call
III. Approval of agenda
IV. Approval of minutes
V. Reports
a.) General Managers Report
b.) Administrative
c.) Programming
VI. Old Business
a.) Membership Meeting
b.) Company Credit Card
c.) Cold Bay Translator
VII. New business
VIII. Public Comments and Discussion
IX. Next Meeting
X. Adjournment
Name: David Dillard
Joined KSDP: February 2012
Previous Work: Worked in family restaurant, taught at Skagit Valley College and a c0mmercial fishermen.
Biography: Was the son of a Navy man, so he traveled to many places. He attended Western Washington University, receiving degrees in Music as well as Philosophy.
Aleutian Peninsula Broadcasting, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
Sand Point School Library
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
5:30 P.M.
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll call
III. Approval of agenda
IV. Approval of minutes
V. Reports
a.) General Managers Report
b.) Administrative
c.) Programming
VI. Old Business
VII. New business
a.) KSDP Budget/P&L
b.) General Manager’s Salary
c.) Survey Results
d.) Strategic Planning
VIII. Public Comments and Discussion
IX. Next Meeting
X. Adjournment
On either Thursday or Friday (January 19 or 20, 2012) KSDP will be temporarily down in order to allow for scheduled maintenance of our transmitter. The window for this black out will be from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!
CITY OF SAND POINT
MAYOR
Mayor Martin Gundersen – Office Exp. 2014
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dennis McGlashan Jr. Seat A – Exp. 2013
Allan Starnes Seat B – Exp. 2014
Shirley Brown Seat C – Exp. 2013
Jack Foster Jr. Seat D – Exp. 2014
Marita Gundersen Seat E – Exp. 2012
Karen Johansen Seat F – Exp. 2012
SAND POINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY CHAMBERS
Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:00 pm
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Minutes: Minutes of Regular Meeting on December 13, 2011
REPORTS:
1. Finance Officer
2. Administrator
3. DPS Director
4. Public Works Director
5. Harbor Master
6. Fire Chief
HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, AND RESOLUTIONS
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Administrator Contract
2. Job Applicants
3. QTT Liquor License Application (Arch Rock Lounge)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION: TDX
ADJOURNMENT
Aleutian Peninsula Broadcasting, Inc.
Meeting of Board of Directors
Sand Point School Library
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 5:30PM
AGENDA
a. Call to Order
b. Roll Call
c. Approval of Agenda
d. Approval of Minutes
e. Report from General Manager
f. Old Business
- Swearing in of Board Members
g. New Business
- Resolution for language change of FY 12 State Grant
h. Public Comments and Discussion
i. Next Meeting
j. Adjourn
KSDP will be scheduling a tentative board meeting to be held on December 22, 2011. The purpose of this meeting will be to swear in new Board Directors as well as declare officers.
As always the public is welcome to join us and we look forward to seeing you there. Time and location TBA.
Board of Directors Meeting
KSDP Office, Sand Point City Building
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
7:00 P.M.
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll call
III. Approval of agenda
IV. Approval of minutes
V. General Manager’s Report
VI. Old Business
a.) King Cove Project Update
VII. New business
a) Election of Officers
VIII. Public Comments and Discussion
IX. Next Meeting
X. Adjournment
Dear Board Members:
The last few weeks have been very exciting ones for KSDP. Let me share with you some of the more electrifying events that have occurred.
- As most of you know we held our annual board election last Thursday on the 22nd of September. There were 4 seats available and 7 people running. The race was very close on all ends, and we are able to announce that the new board of directors for the 2011-2012 session will be:
o  Luke Meinert (3 year term)
o  Dan Williams (2 year term)
o  Jim Brown (2 year term)
o  Marta Varga (1 year term)
Jack Foster will continue in his seat for another 2 years. Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all who ran. We at KSDP are looking forward to seeing the radio station advance to new levels this upcoming year. We also want to extend our sincerest thanks to Mary Olsen and Laura Clark Bean for being such excellent assets to our radio station over this last year. THANK YOU!
- On the week of the 14th I had the opportunity to fly out to Anchorage for a Fundraising and Development Conference that was put on by the APBC and Coast Alaska. The focus of the conference was how to improve your stations underwriting and membership departments. These are two areas that KSDP needs to give some much needed attention. Some key ideas that were taken away from the classes were: membership drives, creating value for our radio station, community involvement, and corporate relations. Much good came from this trip and I am very excited to discuss several of the ideas that came out of it with the board during our next meeting.
- The radio station needs to have a board meeting to welcome in the new members and discuss officer positions. It will be best to have this meeting sometime in the month of October so that it will qualify as occurring in the 2nd quarter. Please be in touch if there are times that do not work for you in October.
Sincerely
Austin Roof
General Manager
Aleutian Peninsula Broadcasting, Inc.
