ALGOMA DISTRICT COMMUNITY NETWORK (ADnet)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

November 25, 2004

Bridge conference call hosted by Tom Marinelli

11:10 am to 12:05 pm

Name	ADnet Member Affiliation	Present/Regrets
Tom Marinelli, ADnet President	OLGC	Present
Peggy Storey-Inkster, ADnet Vice-President	Sault College	Present
Charlie Whitfield, ADnet Director	SSM EDC	Present
Dan Friyia, ADnet Director	SE CFDC	Present
Allan Frederick, ADnet Director	SSM PUC	Present
Lynn MacKenzie, ADnet Director	Algoma Family Serv.	Regrets
Rejean Raymond, ADnet Director	Dubreuilville	Regrets
Jerry Dolcetti, ADnet Director	City SSM	Present
Art Callegari, ADnet Director	HSCDSB	Regrets
Chris Wray, ADnet Director	Michipicoten (Wawa)	Present
Pav Pottekkat, ADnet Director	ADSB	Present
Observer(s)/Delegates
Staff
Wilf Lefresne, Executive Director	Staff	Regrets
Darlene Walsh, Administrative Assistant	Staff	Present
Emile Malvaso, Market Development Officer	Staff	Present

Tom Marinelli opened the meeting at 11:10 am

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Agenda approved with the additional of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. contract re: Cellular project under new business.

PRESIDENT’S OPENING REMARKS: Tom Marinelli

Tom reviewed Wilf Lefresne’s medical condition and explained the need to change the location of the meeting from Wawa. Tom informed the members that the Executive Committee had appointed Charlie Whitfield as interim Executive Director.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

MOTION: 2004 – 20 Moved by: Charlie Whitfield Seconded by: Pav Pottekkat

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board members accepts the minutes of September 16, 2004 as presented. Carried.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES -

1. Cellular Telephone Project: Both the FedNor and Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp (NOHFC) contracts are signed or ready for signature. The contract between Superior Wireless Inc (SWI) and ADnet, which requires both of the above, is ready for signature. ADnet would like to sign both the SWI/ADnet contract and the Lease Agreement with SWI at the same time. Allan Frederick asked for a summary of all the contracts for the Directors as to their liability. Charlie Whitfield suggested the summary would be prepared by the first week of December. Charlie will work with both Emile and Wilf with regards to the SWI lease agreement. Dan Friyia asked what amount we are negotiating for: Tom stated that the amount is between $500,000 and $750,000 over the term of the project. Emile stated that ADnet never informed SWI of an amount. Dan Friyia suggested that someone needs to lead the negotiation with SWI; Tom asked Charlie to take on this role. Charlie agreed and requested the assistance of Dan Friyia, Chris Wray and Emile Malvaso.

2. Intern Project: Emile informed the Board members that ADnet was unable to find a qualified applicant for the FedNor Intern Program. Staff has submitted a proposal to Human Resource Development Canada (HRDC).

3. Library Project: Staff has submitted a claim to Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) for the outstanding invoices. There maybe a possible extension of this project in the New Year; a letter will be sent to the Libraries.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

MOTION: 2004 –21 Moved by: Allan Frederick Seconded by: Peggy Storey-Inkster

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors approves the Financial Statement as of October 31, 2004 as present. Carried.

MOTION: 2004 – 22 Moved by: Allan Frederick Seconded by: Peggy Storey-Inkster

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors approves the following vouchers:

Vouchers 2004-09 ($55,012.59) and 2004 -10 ($13,807.48). Carried.

Jerry Dolcetti questioned if there would be a shortfall for the 2005 budget.

Tom Marinelli will discuss the budget with Chris Wray.

COMMITTEE/REPORTS

Executive Committee: Tom Marinelli - no meeting since October

1. Committee will kept on top of the SWI/ADnet contracts.

Telematics and Implementation Committee: Charlie Whitfield - no meeting

Communication Committee: Pav Pottekkat and Chris Wray

Pav and Chris will provide a draft committee mandate (marketing) by December 31, 2004 for the January Board meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Planning Session: Charlie asked that the notes be forwarded to him for the Business Plan

2. Business Plan: Charlie has put the plan on hold, while he fills the interim Executive Directors position.

Chris Wray came on-line at 11:55 am

3. MOTION: 2004- 23 Moved by: Pav Pottekkat Seconded by: Chris Wray

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors of Algoma Community Network Inc. authorize the President to sign the NOHFC legal agreement for Project #22007 (Cellular Telephone Project) on behalf of ADnet. Carried.

PRESIDENT’S CLOSING REMARKS: Tom Marinelli

Tom stated that ADnet dropped the ball on the Cellular Project, but we will move forward immediately.

Tom suggested that the next Board meeting be held in Wawa on January 20, 2005. Chris Wray suggested that a March or April meeting might be better. Members decided that there is a need to hold a meeting in Wawa and January 20^th would be the date to aim for.

Tom asked if anyone had a problem with have the Board meeting today by teleconference, and if anyone had a problem with the “bridge” number. There were no problems.

ADJOURNMENT:

MOTION: 2004 – 24 Moved by: Chris Wray Seconded by: Peggy Storey-Inkster

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting closes at 12:05 pm to meeting again on January 20, 2005 in Wawa or at the call of the Chair. Carried.

MEETING DATES: Next Board meeting is proposed for January 20, 2005 in Wawa.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Tom Marinelli

Work: 416-224-7100 Home: 905-877-1896 Cell: 416-817-6737

Fax: 416-224-7042

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Chairman Tom Marinelli Recording Secretary Darlene Walsh