Kentucky Broadcasters Association

Board of Directors Meeting

January 12, 2006

PRESENT:  Rene’ Bell, Alan Burton, Jim Carter, Brooke Cary, Keith Casebolt, Jim    Freeland, Tim Gilbert, Ed Henson, Henry Lackey, Steve Langford, Paul Lyons, Beth Mann, Ed Mastrean, Bryan McFarland, Steve Newberry, Dawn Sciarrino, Tim Singleton, Mark Thomas,  Randy Thompson, Tom Ulmer, J.T. Whitlock, Gary White, Patti Pullen.

 ABSENT:  David Jernigan.

• Minutes of the October 6, 2004 board of directors were approved as presented.

            Motion:  Ed Mastrean.  Second:  Steve Langford.  Vote:  Unanimous

• The year-end treasurers report was presented by David Harrod, CPA and representative of the KBA’s accounting firm of Harrod and Associates.  The report for the period ending November 30, 2005 was reviewed and accepted by the board.

Motion:  Tom Ulmer.  Second: Mark Thomas.  Vote: Unanimous

OLD BUSINESS:

• The board of directors heard an update on the status of the WKYT-TV Property Tax Audit, conducted by the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet.  As of this date revenue officials had not presented to the television station a final list of property it deems “essential or related to the broadcast of the stations signal.”   , The board voted, upon completion of the Revenue Cabinets report to share the information with the KBA membership and ask stations to determine what impact the action may have on their station(s).  Also, the board agreed to send the membership proposed language that has been drafted to change and clarify the Kentucky Statute (KRS 132.200(5)) related to this issue.

Motion:  Steve Langford.  Second: Jim Carter.  Vote: Unanimous.

• Past chairman Steve Langford WAVE-TV informed the board that another attempt would likley be made in the state legislature to have passed a bill that would ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts for on-air personalities.  Langford said he expected a bill would be filed in the current session and efforts were already underway by the KBA to oppose the measure. 
• Gary White presented to the board the KBA’s first Annual Report.  The publication featured the accomplishments and highlights of the association in 2005, membership report and financial statements.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Chairman Randy Thompson asked that KBA legal council Dawn Sciarrino be appointed to the board of directors as a non-voting member.  The action received the approval of the board.

Motion:  Mark Thomas.  Second: Bryan McFarland.  Motion:  Unanimous.

• Steve Newberry LLC chairman announced the KBA’s annual group lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. will be March 14-15, 2006. 

• The KBA president/CEO was authorized to enter into an agreement with Century Bank of Lawrenceburg for the purpose of securing a Mortgage on the KBA headquarters building.  The terms of the loan agreement shall be for a 5-year period at the rate of 6.95 %.  The amount to be financed shall be $516,301.24.  The monthly note payment shall be $10,234.21.

Motion:  Henry Lackey.  Second: Tom Ulmer.  Vote:  Unanimous

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT:

• Beth Mann reported several training seminars and other events will be held in 2006.  These activities include; NAB Leadership Conference, Annual Spring Road Trip with Sean Luce,  Political Advertising Seminar with Dawn Sciarrino,  Programming and On-Air Workshop with Mike Carta and the Annual Meeting at Lake Barkley. 

OTHER BUSINESS:

• J.T. Whitlock Kentucky Emergency Alert System (EAS) chairman recommended that engineer Greg Happel be named technical coordinator for the Kentucky EAS plan.   Kentucky broadcasters will be asked to cooperate with Mr. Happel on the updating and rebuilding of the Kentuckyd EAS. 

      Motion:  Bryan McFarland.  Second: Paul Lyon.  Vote:  Unanimous

• The KBA president/CEO was directed to seek applications for the possible creation of  a paid “Technical Advisor” position for KBA member stations and for the purpose of assisting with the Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program. (ABIP).  Motion:  Alan Burton.  Second: Steve Langford.  Vote: Unanimous.