Minutes of Genesee Free-Net Board of Directors Meeting May 25, 1999

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Call to Order:  4:30 p.m.
 

PRESENT

Potrafka, Chick-Whiteside, Shepherd, McNiff, Brown, Lotfi, Stone, Viele.
 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no Public Comments.

MINUTES

As the minutes are now approved electronically, there is no longer a need to keep this as an Agenda item.

OFFICERS' REPORTS

Board Chair:

Potrafka apologized for recent problems with e-mail and discussed Darby's renewal report figures.

Secretary:

Nothing to add

Treasurer:

In the absence of Preston, Potrafka reviewed the Treasurer's report. Any questions should be e-mailed to
Preston.

Marketing and Outreach:

Viele has nor heard from Goldfarb yet.

Web Site Committee:

Stone noted that he is a little behind, but that great progress has been made cleaning the links. Discussion ensued re Montrose project database. Thomas clarified the confusion regarding statistics.

Training Committee:

McNiff mentioned that while no GFN classes had been scheduled, GDL was still offering basic Internet classes to the public.
 

System Administration Committee:

Thomas discussed servers and future plans to improve security. Discussion centered on issues of for-profit   businesses benefitting from non-profit organizations. McNiff suggested legal advice be sought on the matter.
 

Montrose Modems:

McNiff updated the Board on the latest developments. A letter is being composed to request two modems and support for three years.
 

New Meeting Date & Time Frequency:

Potrafka stressed that the GFN Board needs to meet to set goals and discuss long range plans and proposed an evening meeting. Potrafka is concerned that GFN is spinning its wheels and needs to re-visit goals to get back on track. June 15th was agreed upon for a four hour meeting. Refreshments will be provided.
 

Renewal of System Contracts:

 Motion made by Stone to set up re-occurring six-month  period for contract renewals. (Currently Baker and
  Thomas.) Motion supported by Chick-Whiteside. Motion carried unanimously.

Complaint Letter:

 Thomas indicated that the letter had been forwarded to Merit. Merit appreciated the gesture as it will now give them something to  go on concerning the problem. (Thomas stressed that this is not a GFN  problem.)

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 15 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Valerie A. McNiff,
SPHR Executive Director
Genesee District Library System
G-4195 W. Pasadena Avenue, Flint, MI  48504