Minutes of the KPFK Local Station Board
Meeting of August 31, 2011

A special meeting of the KPFK Local Station Board was held on Wednesday, August
31, 2011, 7:12 PM at Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012,
the Chair (Dutch Merrick) being in the chair and the Secretary (John P. Garry
III) being present. No minutes were approved. The Fiscal Year 2012 station
budget was approved.
Twenty members were present, constituting a quorum: Ken Aaron, Chuck Anderson,
Ankine Antaram (7:28), Fred Blair, Lydia Brazon, Omar Burdet, John Cromshow,
Aryana Gladney, Leonard Isenberg, Kim Kaufman, Fred Klunder (7:19), Jim
Lafferty, Brenda Medina (7:41), Dutch Merrick, Margie Murray, Michael Novick,
Summer Reese, Lawrence Reyes, John Wenger, Lamont Yeakey.
Three members were excused: Rodrigo Argueta, Ali Lexa, Sequoia Olivia Mercier.
One member was absent: John Parker.
Also present: Bernard Duncan (KPFK General Manager), Terry Goodman (Audio
Recordist). Jason Lord (Sound Board), John P. Garry III (Secretary) and members
of the public.
Authority and Notice: This meeting was authorized by the LSB by a motion
approved at its meeting of August 17, 2011. The location was emailed to the
board on August 23, 2011 and posted on KPFK.org and other websites beginning on
August 24, 2011 (see Appendix A).
Audio Recording: The audio of the meeting is available for a limited time at
the following site:
http://uploading.com/files/e9be5e1d/klsb110831.mp3/
I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL (7:12)
The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 7:12 PM.
EXCUSED ABSENCES (7:15)
The excused absence requests of Argueta, Lexa and Mercier were accepted without
objection.
PROCEDURES FOR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR (7:16)
The Chair reiterated procedures for audience participation.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:17)
Aaron acknowledged Reese's efforts with KPFK radio host Harrison on an 8-hour
hurricane broadcast for WBAI. Novick recognized yesterday as the end of Ramadan
and today as the last day of the Black August Commemoration. The Chair
acknowledged and thanked Novick and Reyes for finding meeting locations. Reyes
acknowledged the Chair for showing up early for meetings and for on-air
announcements.
AGENDA APPROVAL (7:19)
Reese moved to drop minutes approval, II, III, XV and XVI and hold a budget-
only meeting. Motion passed by a show of hands: Yes-11, No-4.
PUBLIC COMMENT 1 (7:27)
Public comment was heard for six minutes.
IV. LSB BUDGET & EXPENDITURES UPDATE AND DISCUSSION (7:32)
Reese gave a brief report on board expenses for the upcoming year.
Kaufman distributed two budget documents to the board: "Budget Figures for
Fiscal Year 2012" and "Pacifica Foundation Income Statement," followed by
discussion.
Point of order from Aaron: You have to call on the people who haven't spoken
before you go to someone to speak a second time. Discussion continued. Point of
order from Reyes: Objected to the manner in which members sought to be
recognized.
V. KPFK STATION BUDGET & EXPENDITURES NOTES BY STATION GENERAL MANAGER (7:51)
The General Manager presented the station budget and reported on the recent
pledge drive.
Reese moved to extend 15 minutes for the General Manager to finish presenting
the budget. Motion passed by a show of hands: Yes-17. The General Manager
finished his report.
VI. KPFK STATION BUDGET & EXPENDITURES REPORT BY BOARD TREASURER & DISCUSSION
The General Manager took questions from the board.
Aaron moved (amended by Reese): The LSB approves the capital expense of
acquiring a new transmitter for Mount Wilson with appropriate financing to be
determined by management.
PUBLIC COMMENT II (8:38)
Public comment was heard for four minutes.
VI. Continued (8:42)
Lafferty moved to end debate. Motion passed by a show of hands: Yes-15, No-4.
Aaron's amended motion was passed by a show of hands: Yes-17, No--1, Abs--1.
VI I. STATION BUDGET APPROVAL (8:54)
Kaufman moved (amended by Novick and Murray) to approve the budget. Line 5020
"Corporate Match" shall be renamed "Employer Match," a cover letter shall be
included to explain why the KPFK LSB wants to make the change, and if the PNB
does not accept the new language the PNB shall hold a roll call vote to
establish language for the entire Pacifica network.
Novick moved to amend Line 5020 "Corporate Match" be renamed "Employer Match."
Murray moved to amend Novick's amendment: A cover letter shall be included to
explain why the KPFK LSB wants to make the change, and if the PNB does not
accept the new language the PNB shall hold a roll call vote to establish
language for the entire Pacifica network. Accepted by Novick as a friendly
amendment.
Point of order from Reyes: Public comment should be heard before voting.
Without objection, so ordered by the Chair.
Novick's amendment (amended by Murray) passed by a show of hands: Yes-20, No--
0.
PUBLIC COMMENT III (9:10)
Public comment was heard for six minutes.
VII. Continued (9:16)
Kaufman's amended motion passed by a roll call vote; Yes-13, No-2, Abs-4.
Yes-Aaron, Blair, Brazon, Cromshow, Isenberg, Kaufman, Lafferty, Murray,
Novick, Reese, Reyes, Wenger, Yeakey
No-Anderson, Burdet
Abstain-Antaram, Gladney, Klunder, Medina
Present not voting--Merrick
PUBLIC COMMENT IV (9:18)
Public comment was heard for four minutes.
Lafferty moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned without objection at 9:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted by John P. Garry III, Secretary
(these minutes were approved on September 10, 2011)
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Appendix A-Public Notices
Emailed by Dutch Merrick on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 8:47:39 PM:
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Dear fellow LSB Members,
Our next LSB Budget meeting to be held on August 31st from 7pm sharp until 10pm
will be held at:

Angelus Plaza / Cafeteria - 4th Floor
255 S. Hill Street, L.A. 90012

(Michael Novick generously connected me with these folks and I've finalized the
details with them this evening.)

Parking building for Angelus Plaza NEXT to
Angel's Flight (train) on WEST side of street at
3rd Street and across from Grand Central Market.
Metro Station at 4th St. & Hill St.

Access & open wrought iron gates: push box button,
Security Guard will ask your confirmation which will
be "Angelus Plaza meeting/Cafeteria KPFK."

Park in parking structure and access the elevator to
the 3rd Floor, get off on 3rd Floor and go RIGHT down
the hall to in front of Library and catch the elevator to
4th FLOOR CAFETERIA. First floor Security Desk
should have doors open. REVERSE PATTERN AFTER
CLOSE OF MEETING TO GET TO PARKING GARAGE.

Please secure parking structure by keeping all gates closed
after parking inside so cars will be secure and safe, etc.
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Emailed by Terry Goodman, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 9:09:01 PM

A special meeting of the KPFK Local Station Board to address the
proposed budgets, income and expenditures for the Station and Board
will be held on August 31, 2011 from 7:00 pm sharp until 10:00 pm in
the 4th Floor Cafeteria at Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street, L.A.
90012.

The entrance to the parking structure is on the North (actually
Northwest) side of Hill Street near 3rd Street, adjacent to Angel's
Flight and across from Grand Central Market in the heart of downtown
Los Angeles' historic Bunker Hill district. The building crosses over
Third Street and is fully handicap accessible.

There's a nearby Metro Station at 4th St. & Hill St. or you can walk
two blocks South (actually Southwest) from the Civic Center Station.

If entering the Angelus Plaza building from the sidewalk rather than
from its parking structure, you'll need to be buzzed into the first
floor lobby by the guard at the Security Desk. Press the call button
on the intercom box next to the entry doors and wait for an
acknowledgement. Your verbal confirmation to the guard will be
"Angelus Plaza Meeting/Cafeteria KPFK."

If entering the Angelus Plaza building from its parking structure,
tell the lot attendant "Angelus Plaza Meeting/Cafeteria KPFK" on entry
to avoid parking fees. Note your vehicle location, take a parking
level elevator to the 3rd floor, exit to the RIGHT and follow the
hallway along (crossing over Third St.) to the main elevator in front
of the Library. Take that main elevator up to the 4th Floor
Cafeteria. Reverse this pattern after the meeting to locate your
vehicle.

Refs:
http://www.kpfk.org/lsbpnbmenu/93-calenderandnotices/5166-local-station-board-
8312011-700-pm.html
http://www.kpfk.org/eventcal.html?task=view_detail&agid=2177&year=2011&month=08&
day=31
http://www.kpftx.org/pacalendar/cal_show1.php?eventdate=20110831

Photos:
http://www.city-data.com/businesses/477698302-angelus-plaza-senior-activity-los-
angeles-ca.html
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Appendix B-Approved Agenda
Proposed Agenda for KPFK LSB Meeting of 8-31-2011 7pm- 10pm
Held at Angelus Plaza
(all times include board questions and discussion)
I. Call to Order promptly at 7pm, (-Please arrive early to ensure quorum at the
outset)
Roll Call, Excused Absences, Procedures for disruptive Public and Board
behavior,
General Announcements, Agenda approval, August meeting Minutes approval (20
min)
Public Comment I (7.5 min)
IV. Local Station Board Budget & expenditures update and discussion (20 min)
Public Comment II (7.5 min)
V. KPFK Station Budget & Expenditures notes by Station General Manager (15 min)
Public Comment III (7.5 min)
VI. KPFK Station Budget & Expenditures report by Board Treasurer & Discussion
(65 min)
Public Comment IV (7.5 min)
VII. Station Budget approval (10 min)
c/o D.M. v1.0 total 180 minutes (3 hours)