REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
November 1, 2016
A.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative, Inc.’s Board of Directors
was called to order by Director Ken Pulice. at 7:09 p.m.
B.
ROLL CALL
Attending the meeting at the King Salmon office is Directors Ken Pulice, Wilton “Ray”
Cottle, Steve Jones, David Scott and Courtney Hoiby. Sandra “Sandy” Alvarez and
Robert “Bobby” Larson attended via teleconference. Interim Manager Tanya Moorcroft,
Dennis Niedermeyer and Recording Secretary Mary Swain were also present.
C.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated October 4, 2016. Ray moved to approve the
minutes. Steve seconds the motion. Discussion: Motion passes unanimously.
2. Reorganizational Board Meeting dated October 6, 2016. David moved to approve
minutes. Courtney seconds the motion. Motion passes unanimously
D.
CORRESPONDENCE
E.
INTERIM MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Report attached – Short Discussion.
F.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
G.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
1.
Phil Ferrazzi – Asked about the status on replacement for Todd. Ken stated
that the job is posted with a close date of November 30.
H.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
I.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Strategic Plan – Waiting on paperwork from Mike.
2. General Manager Search – Ken told the board the job posted today. David
voiced his concern the posting could have waiting until the board met tonight
so changes could be suggested and changed if warranted. Sandy agreed and
had a couple suggestions. The board decided the suggested changes could be
addressed in the interviews. Courtney stated members of the board want
different things; some want someone who knows the industry really well,
some want a strong manager and some feel the education is important
J.
NEW BUSINESS
1. LTE – Dennis addressed the project in regards to USF. Minimum standards
are LTE and if BBCP does not go in that direction then USF support will end.
USF accounts for 80% of the revenue for BBCP. There is a broadband
Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative Board of Directors Officers
President Ken Pulice.
Vice President Steve Jones
Secretary/Treasurer Courtney Hoiby
requirement now. Satellite transport will not meet the required standard of
10/1. HLR must happen in order to get LTE to work. BBCP has been keeping BBTC
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a float. In the new support structure all money has to be used for operation and
buildout.
Billing System – Tanya expressed concern with Centerra and the cost break down.
Contacted NISC for a total cost to switch over.
ATA Winter Conference – Mary needs to know if you would like to attend by Dec
12th. Hotel has been reserved already as they fill up fast and can be canceled without
a penalty.
Christmas Bonus – We will not have enough mileage to do that this year. Discussed
previous year’s bonuses. Board agreed to a prime rib and will discuss at the next
meeting about more. Sandy asked if BBTC has ever done an employee of the year
award? That has not been done in the past.
Bay Cable – Ken has been in contact with Microcom in regards to offering Dish
Network to our customers. Dennis commented if there is money after meeting
obligations to the Alaska Plan then maybe you could do something for Bay Cable
(BCI) BBTC could sell transport to BCI. Currently you do not have a cable plant that
can deploy content down 3000 feet. Currently your loops are at 12,000 feet. Phil
confirmed the distance. A requirement for triple play is 3000 feet loops. Dennis
recommended asking GVNW to do a study. There are regulatory requirements that
will change if you use the telephone loops for triple play. BCI is projected to lose
about $21,000 this year.
Contracts/Leases – Ken asked if the Rapids Camp lease was looked at by a lawyer?
Tanya did not know. The lease site at Leader Creek has been sold recently. Board
reviewed new lease. Manger is able to sign the new lease.
Resolution 16-05 – Authorized Signers on Wells Fargo. Courtney moved to approve
to Resolution 16-05. Ray seconds the motion. Short Discussion. Motion passes
unanimously.
8. Personnel Policy – Section XVIII – Courtney moved to approve Personnel
Policy – Section XVIII. David seconds the motion. Short Discussion. Motion
passes unanimously.
K.
CHECK REGISTERS
1. Ray moved to approve check register 1, 2, and 3. Courtney seconds the
motion. Short Discussion. Motion passes unanimously.
L.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Short discussion.
M.
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
1. David – I have not met Bobby face to face.
2. Steve – Would like the front office space redone before the 2 year mark.
3. Sandy – Strategic Plan was positive. Glad to hear we are going to be doing
budgets.
4. Bobby – Welcome to David. Strategic planning was good. LTE interesting.
Looking forward to seeing our GM applications.
5. Ray – Good strategic plan meeting.
6. Courtney – Strategic planning session was good, would have been good for
Dennis to have been there.
Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative Board of Directors Officers
President Ken Pulice.
Vice President Steve Jones
Secretary/Treasurer Courtney Hoiby
7. Ken – Thank you everyone for coming tonight. Had a good first meeting that I
presided over. Would like a conference system with microphones. However I
would not like to get microphones before we got new conference chairs.
N.
ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Ken Pulice adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
APPROVED BY_______________________________________
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Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative Board of Directors Officers
President Ken Pulice.
Vice President Steve Jones
Secretary/Treasurer Courtney Hoiby