Nominations for Board of Directors.
Kruth introduced Eric Severance, partner in E and E Consulting,
who was nominated to join the Board and approved unanimously.
M/S/A Peterson/Reedy/Unanimous
Status Report.
General: Kruth discussed the Federal Information Exchange and World Wide Web Consortium. Potential for linking with organization in Hawaii.
Executive Director: Reviewed contract with Scott Ross as Executive Director. Authorized Ross to seek funding on behalf of TCSF. Motion for approval of contract with Scott Ross as Executive Director. M/S/A Gilanfarr/Severance/Unanimous
Sustainability Curriculum Program: Sue Rae Irelan identified upcoming events (Community Leaders in Classrooms workshop, February 28; Issue Framing Session, date to be announced; and teacher preparation workshop May 9-10). Sue Rae identified funding sources being pursued and the need for immediate supplementary funding for the May workshop and curriculum development subcontractor. Sue Rae announced her intention to step down as program manager after the May workshop and the need to hire a replacement.
Information Technology Program: NTIA Grant progress remains steady. The Tahoe Basin Wide Area Network (TBWAN) currently has 23 of 25 homepages completed (waiting for USFS and NLTVCB). Plans to reorganize the TCSF homepage including the current addition of on-line discussion forums and chat. Statistics package to be added to all TBWAN homepages by next week. Long-term management needs require that a Request for Proposal be sent out (to all local ISP's and TTCN) for equipment to support TBWAN and regional GIS program. Severance discussed packaging turn-key solutions to provide connectivity and complete solutions for organizations.
Regional GIS: GIS manual and glossary of terms completed and distributed by Heather Babcock. Steps for regional GIS are: 1) feasibility study, 2) equipment, 3) administration of pilot project (ie. Third Creek/Incline Park), 4) public comments/support, 5) education/schools/curriculum. Peterson suggested that Irelan contact Elizabeth Carter on SNC faculty as a resource.
Financial Report: Reedy
distributed TCSF balance sheet, income statement and financial
reports. Sue Rae distributed copies of current draft program and
organization budgets. Jim Reedy requested an opportunity to review
further. Discussion and approval to use this drafts presented
(corrected as noted) for grant pursual purposes. M/S/A Gilanfarr/Peterson/Unanimous.
Report on Grant/Funding Efforts to Date. Ross
and Irelan distributed Funding Budget reports. Scott Ross authorized
to pursue funding sources. M/S/A Gilanfarr/Reedy/Unanimous
Other Business. Gilanfarr
suggested pursuit of other funding sources including the Kalmenowitch
Fund and the Buck Trust.
Next Meeting Date/Adjournment.
Next meeting scheduled for 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April
2nd, 1997.
Meeting Attendees. In attendance were Board members Jim Baetge, Lori Gaskin, Mary Gilanfarr, Joseph Kruth, James Reedy, Vance Peterson, and Eric Severance; Executive Director Scott Ross; Program Manager Sue Rae Irelan; Assistant Program Manager Heather Babcock.