Minutes of Genesee Free-Net Board of Directors Meeting February 24, 2000

Call to Order: 5:15 p.m. by Chair, J. Preston
 

PRESENT

PUBLIC COMMENTS

OFFICERS' REPORTS

Preston commented on the transition process with the  incoming Treasurer, Schwartz.

Secretary:

No report.

Treasurer:

Preston distributed the Financial Report depicting income and expenses through February 24,00. Motion to accept the reports as presented made by Potrafka. Motion supported by Viele. Motion carried unanimously. The Bank Statement had not arrived as of February 24. Preston is investigating the matter.

Finance Committee:

No report.

Web Site Committee:

No report.

Office Committee:

No report.

System Administration Report:

Thomas distributed a graph that demonstrates an increase  in "no tokens available." The graph actually depicts that
 while the total number of hours has not increased significantly in the last month, more members are accessing the system in a shorter time  period. GFN is now peaking at 100 modems, and is currently just one of two groups using the community modem pool. Thomas recommended buying additional modems, and if purchased immediately should be operational within six weeks, according to Merit.  Chick-Whiteside made a motion to approve purchase of twenty modems. Viele supported the motion.

Discussion centered on the fact that while membership numbers have not increased fifty modems have been added. Motion carried unanimously. The modems will be ordered from J. Russell of Merit. Schwartz added that some of her students had commented on the fact that they were frequently disconnected from the GFN. Thomas offered several possibilities for the disconnects, and Schwartz will relay the information back to the students.Discussion ensued regarding the recent e-mail "bombing" and the increased load on the FALCON T-1 line. Thomas has blocked the myfamily.com member from sending mail and sent the party an e-mail. To preserve the integrity of the system, Thomas was instructed to take any necessary steps for prevention.

The decision was made to continue the block until the  member calls.
 

Strategic Plan Committee:

Potrafka discussed the details and that the date is April 8 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Viele will check with Lotfi regarding final arrangements. Those in attendance agreed that the form sent out to the Board was poorly worded and unclear.
 
Sami Norona:

The Board commented on the fine letter penned by Preston to Mr. Norona. No feedback has been received from the recipient.

Signature Cards:

New signature cards were produced. Motion made by Potrafka to authorize the Treasurer to sign for amounts up to $500.00 and to require two signatures for amounts in excess of  $500.00.The Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer are authorized.Viele supported the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
 

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