ALGOMA DISTRICT COMMUNITY NETWORK (ADnet)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
January 21, 2003
Board Room, Algoma Insurance Brokers
855 Queen Street, Sault Ste. Marie
12:10 pm to 1:40 pm
Name |
ADnet Member Affiliation |
Present/Regrets |
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Charlie Whitfield, ADnet President |
SSM EDC |
Present |
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Greg Punch, ADnet Secretary-Treasurer |
GHC |
Regrets |
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Dan Friyia |
SE CFDC |
Regrets |
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Allan Frederick, ADnet Director |
SSM PUC |
Present |
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Lynn MacKenzie, ADnet Director |
Algoma Family Serv. |
Regrets |
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Julian Piwowarski, ADnet Director |
SAH |
Present |
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Jerry Dolcetti, ADnet Director |
City SSM |
Present |
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Art Callegari, ADnet Director |
HSCDSB |
Regrets |
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Tom Marinelli, ADnet Director |
OLGC |
Teleconference |
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Norma Diamond, ADnet Director |
M,NSTC |
Regrets |
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Peggy Storey-Inkster |
Sault College |
Regrets |
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Observer(s)/Delegates |
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Jason Brunette, IT Officer |
MNSTC |
Present |
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Pav Pottekkat |
ADSB |
Present |
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Ross Weatherby |
AIB |
Present |
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Tom Caldwell |
ONTelcom |
Present |
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Tracy Cant |
ONTelcom |
Present |
Marty Wyatt |
PUC Telcom |
Present |
Staff |
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Wilf Lefresne, Executive Director |
Staff |
Present |
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Darlene Walsh, Administrative Assistant |
Staff |
Present |
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Emile Malvaso, Market Development Officer |
Staff |
Present |
Charlie Whitfield opened the meeting at 12:10 pm
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved.
PRESIDENT’S OPENING REMARKS: Charlie Whitfield
Charlie noted that no quorum was present and all motions would be written than posted by email for electronic approval. Charlie welcomed the visitors and thanked Ross Weatherby for preparing the Board room for our use. Charlie confirmed that O.N.Telcom has the fibre lite between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie at this time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: 2003 – 01 Moved by: Allan Frederick Seconded by: Jerry Dolcetti
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors accepts the Minutes of November 19, 2002. To be submitted for approval electronically.
Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives for 2003: Directors have until February 14, 2003 to review and/or ask for clarification on the document. On February 14, 2003 if no amendments are forwarded the following Motion will be considered carried. The attached document states the next steps in implementation.
MOTION: 2003 – 02 Moved by: Jerry Dolcetti Seconded by: Tom Marinelli
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors endorses the document “Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives for 2003” as presented on January 21, 2003. To be submitted for approval electronically by February 14, 2003.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Allan Frederick
Allan reviewed Financial Statements of December 31, 2002 noting year end adjustments are pending.
The Board was informed that the Committee has reviewed the first draft of the budget.
Charlie asked for note on the Cashflow chart stating the current cash position.
MOTION: 2003 – 03 Moved by: Allan Frederick Seconded by: Julian Piwowarski
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board accepts the Financial Statement of December 31, 2002 as presented. Carried.
Telematics and Implementation Committee: Tom Marinelli
The T & I Committee plans to start working on a Communication Plan in April. The next meeting date is February 4th, 2003.
Executive Director: Wilf Lefresne presented his report and reviewed some of the issues
Library Project: ADnet will include the Libraries from the NEOnet and North Bay areas in a new contract with Southern Ontario Libraries (SOL), providing ADnet an additional revenue source of 10% of revenue for administration. The ADnet Libraries have had operational funding continued to March 2004.
Cellular Project: Currently meeting with Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. (NOHFC) and FedNor in order to finalize the funding for this project.
Infrastructure Project: Charlie Whitfield asked if completion would meet the contract date, Tom Caldwell stated that there should be no problem.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nominating Committee: The current policy has the Directors who have one year left on their term forming the Committee. This years Committee members will be: Peggy Storey-Inkster as Chair, Art Callegari, Dan Friyia, Julian Piwowarski and Norma Diamond.
MOTION: 2003 – 04 Moved by: Julian Piwowarski Seconded by: Jerry Dolcetti
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the follow Directors form the Nominating Committee for 2003: Peggy Storey-Inkster, Art Callegari, Dan Friyia, Julian Piwowarski and Norma Diamond.
FUTHERMORE that the structure of the Committee be confirmed by the issuance of an ADnet Policy Document. Carried.
Presentation on Insurance Policy: Rob Walz, Algoma Insurance Brokers
Mr. Walz gave a presentation on ADnet’s present insurance policy and the quoted cost for 2003 at the present coverage would be $10,000 approximately. Staff is currently researching other companies and requesting quotes.
Jerry Dolcetti left the meeting at 1:15 pm.
Julian Piwowarski raised the concern about the following government programs: Smart System for Health (SSH) and Integrated Network Project (INP). How do these programs affect ADnet (and other CBNs) and the Joint Venture with regards to the lack of an equal playing field for competition.
POST MEETING NOTE: Greg Punch has requested that this item be addressed at the March 18th Board of Directors meeting.
PRESIDENT’S CLOSING REMARKS: None
The Board meeting closed without a resolution at 1:40 pm
MEETING DATES:
Telematics and Implementation Committee: February 04/03 – Tom Marinelli/Wilf
Finance and Administration Committee: February 11/03 – Greg Punch/Darlene
Board of Directors Meeting: March 18/03
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Chairman Charlie Whitfield Recording Secretary Darlene Walsh