Chebucto Community Net Board Minutes
August 14, 1997


Present:  Peter Morgan, David Trueman, Ben Armstrong, Rob Currie,
          Joan Waldron, Bernie Hart, Doug Rigby, Michael Colborne

Absent:   Peter Mortimer, Charles MacDonald


Doug Rigby presented the treasurer's report and brought the Board
up to date on the accounts from January until July.  He presented
an overview of the financial situation regarding the summer
students.  Doug will be presenting monthly updates.

David Trueman presented a request for money to hire at least one
co-op student to work on CSuite  during the fall.  The cost would
be $5,000.  He expressed concern about the danger of the CSuite
project losing momentum if no students are hired.  He mentioned
CCN's good track record of obtaining funding for co-op students
and we should, as much as possible, take advantage of these 
opportunities.  Doug Rigby expressed concern about the cash-flow
problem CCN is experiencing.  Rob Currie pointed out that September is
traditionally a good month for membership revenue.  Fundraising efforts 
should also help to alleviate the situation.

Resolution:  Bernie Hart moved that one co-op student be hired for the fall
term.  Ben Armstrong seconded.  Motion carried.

David Trueman asked Doug to prepare a six month financial projection.  Doug
agreed to do this, once he has enough data.  David suggested using the 
Finance Subcommittee to help develop a projection.

Bernie Hart suggested that CCN was ready for an executive director.
Joan Waldron commended the professionalism of current office staff.

The charitable status issue was deferred, due to the absence of Peter Mortimer.

Bernie Hart presented a report on Telecommunities Canada 1997.  Although the
financial situation looks good, there may be a temporary cash flow 
problem until all the bills are paid.

Resolution:  David Trueman moved that up to $5,000 be moved temporarily from
the CCN bank account to the Telecommunities Canada bank account.  Joan 
Waldron seconded. Motion carried.

The commercial policy was discussed.  Michael Colborne will speak with John
van Gurp and report at the September 24 meeting.

The concept of "in kind" volunteer time in lieu of payment for accounts was
discussed, in response to a subscriber request.  After discussion, it was 
agreed to treat this as an individual request, rather than create a new 
policy.  The member's account will be renewed, and their
name will be sent to Charles MacDonald, the volunteer coordinator.

Joan emphasized the importance of keeping a hard copy of the board minutes on
file.  Joan and Blaine will set up a system in the CCN office to keep 
board minutes.  Currently no one is responsible for posting board minutes 
to the archives.  Michael agreed to do this on a regular basis.  He will 
set up a meeting with office staff to learn how to do this.  A hard
copy of each set of minutes will also be sent to Blaine for filing.

David mentioned the possibility of selling disk quota to generate revenue. 
He anticipated that this could be a successful program.  David will bring 
a proposal to the September 24 meeting.

Michael agreed to draft and distribute a letter to Industry Minister John
Manley in response to his recent speech concerning universal access.

The CCN mission statement will be the agenda for the next meeting on
September 3.

Joan will convey the Board's thanks to Tara Dunn for her work this summer. 
David will convey the Board's thanks to David Murdoch for his work 
coordinating the students this summer.

David Trueman reported on the status of the equipment upgrade.  New equipment
is now being configured.  Extra disc space should be available within the 
week.


Minutes prepared by Michael Colborne