ALGOMA DISTRICT COMMUNITY NETWORK
(ADnet)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
November 8, 2006
Rm G1705,
443 Northern Avenue E
Sault Ste.
Name
|
ADnet
Member Affiliation |
Present/Regrets |
|
|
|
Present |
|
Tom Marinelli, ADnet
Director |
OLGC |
Regrets
|
|
Chris Wray, Interim
Secretary/Treasurer |
Michipicoten (Wawa) |
Regrets |
|
Jerry Dolcetti,
ADnet Director |
City SSM |
Present
|
|
Allan Frederick,
ADnet Director |
SSM PUC |
Present
|
|
Hans Hinding, ADnet
Director |
Northern Credit Union |
Regrets
|
|
|
ADSB |
Regrets |
|
Charlie Whitfield,
ADnet Director |
SSM EDC |
Regrets
|
Germain Dalcourt, ADnet Director
Staff
|
HSCDSB |
Regrets |
|
|
Staff |
Present |
|
Darlene Walsh, Administrative
Assistant |
Staff |
Regrets |
|
Pam Pertteli, Admin.
Replacement |
|
Present |
No Quorum
Agenda
President’s
Opening Remarks: The
President introduced Pam Pertteli as
temporary assistant due to Darlene Walsh being on medical absence in
The President noted a member notified her of
his last-minute unavailability. Thus a quorum was not present. Members agreed
to hold the meeting as an information session and conduct the necessary
business by electronic means as per organizational policy.
Approval
of Minutes:
Motion: 2006 –25 Moved by: Allen Frederick Seconded by: Jerry Dolcetti
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of
Directors approves the Minutes of October 11, 2006 as presented.. Approved in
principle but no quorum present. Needs electronic follow-up.
Business
Arising From Minutes:
Cellular Project
Wilf Lefresne confirmed the receipt of $50,000
from TBayTel via electronic transfer.
Caren Naismith of TBayTel joined the meeting
via teleconference. Jerry Dolcetti, speaking on behalf of the Board, forcibly
expressed ADnet’s concerns about the lack pf progress on the cellular project
and in particular the delays at Searchmont and the extension of the Batchawana
site completion date to June 2007. The Directors want a detailed time line for
the work that remains to be completed, complete with dates and the reasons for
the work. Caren agreed to provide the
requested report.
Update on
No Change
Financial
Report: Jerry Dolcetti
Motion: 2006-26 Moved by: Jerry Dolcetti Seconded by: Allan
Frederick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of
Directors approves the Financial Statements of October 31, 2006. Approved in principle but no quorum present.
Needs electronic follow-up.
Motion: 2006-27 Moved by: Allan Frederick Seconded
by: Jerry Dolcetti
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of
Directors approves Voucher 2006-10 ($33,840.14). . Approved in principle but no quorum
present. Needs electronic follow-up.
Committee
Reports: No specific committee reports
were issued. The previously noted discussions concerning the Cellular Project
covered the main material of interest.
New
Business: no new business
Office Move
The ADSAB office lease expires on 30 Nov 06. The staff acquired new
office accommodations in the
The Directors reviewed the budget for the move and set-up of new office
and found no issues.
ACTION ITEM: Finance
Committee and staff are to identify a method that will get the ADnet message to
government. – Ongoing. Staff and
Board members need to use every formal and informal opportunity to make elected officials at the
federal, provincial and municipal level aware of ADnet’s achievements and
continuing need for support.
President’s Closing Remarks: None
Meeting closed without a motion at 5:00 pm.
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Chairperson Peggy Storey-Inkster Recording
Secretary Pam Pertteli