Chebucto Community Net Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 1999 Present: Joyline Makani, Andrew Wright, Sue Newhook, David Murdoch, Doug Rigby, Bernie Hart, Peter Morgan, Richard Rudnicki, Michael Colborne. 1. Richard reported on his management services work from the previous meeting. 2. Michael reported on recent Policy Committee issues. He will develop guidelines clarifying the role of the Committee and the Board regarding sanctions for members. 3. Motion: That CCN hold its Annual General Meeting on April 13. Moved: Sue Newhook; seconded: David Murdoch. Carried. Joyline will check on the availability of the room at the North Branch Library. 4. Michael reported on the status of Board vacancies. The Nominations Committee will be looking for four new Board members. 5. David Potter's suggestion of a confidentiality agreement for CCN volunteers was referred to the Technical Committee. A report will be brought to the next board meeting. 6. Sue will get specifications for a web site contest and make recommendations to the Board. 7. David reported on CCN services that have been purchased by the Halifax Regional Development Authority. The RDA has accepted a quotation for two dedicated lines, a file server, and email accounts. This agreement will result in part-time employment opportunities for CCN volunteers. 8. David has been invited to speak at the Community Learning Network conference in Ottawa. 9. Andrew reported on the Y2K information in the latest issue of the Beacon. A press release has been issued to promote it, and Andrew has been interviewed by the Daily News. 10. Andrew proposed a personal computer workshop where people could bring their computers and have them upgraded to Y2K compliance. He will develop a proposal. Next meeting: March 9, 1999. Minutes prepared by Michael Colborne.