Chebucto Community Net Board Minutes
November 26, 1997
                                   
   PRESENT: Peter Morgan (Chair), Peter Mortimer, Rob Currie, Joan
   Waldron, David Trueman, Ben Armstrong, Michael Colborne, David
   Murdoch, Sharon Parker, Bernie Hart
   
   The meeting was called to order at 7:20.
   
   Sharon Parker was introduced. Sharon is a professional prospect
   researcher with Dalhousie's Capital Campaign office.
   
   Peter Mortimer presented a variety of structural views of CCN: legal,
   functional, system and site. The main point was to capture the
   complexity of CCN. Discussion followed on how we could move forward.
   
   ACTION: Bernie Hart and Joan Waldron to initiate a process to capture
   roles of key players.
   
   ACTION: David Trueman to lead an effort to view CCN goals from
   different perspectives via selected case studies.
   
   There was a general discussion of how the current monetary surplus
   should best be used. The results are captured in the following
   motions:
   
   MOVED by Bernie Hart; seconded by Joan Waldron: that we hire a person
   at $1200/month for 9 months to carry out posted duties with respect to
   volunteer coordination and fund raising. CARRIED.
   
   MOVED by David Trueman; seconded by Rob Currie: that the $600 cost of a
   DalTech Continuing Education course for Blaine Murphy be covered by
   CCN. CARRIED.
   
   MOVED by David Trueman; seconded by Joan Waldron: that Blaine Murphy's
   salary be increased by $2/hour subject to financial prudence in
   consultation with the Treasurer. CARRIED.
   
   MOVED by Joan Waldron; seconded by Bernie Hart: that 10% of the current
   surplus be retained in a special fund for future upgrades and
   emergencies. CARRIED.
   
   Michael Colborne presented the Halifax Regional Library's Urban CAP
   proposal.
   
   MOVED by Peter Mortimer, seconded by Joan Waldron: that the Board
   approves a strong letter of support for the Urban CAP proposal.
   CARRIED.
   
   ACTION: Michael Colborne agreed to circulate a definitive Commercial
   Policy before the next meeting.
   
   MOVED by Peter Mortimer, seconded by Joan Waldron: that Sharon Parker
   be asked to join the board. CARRIED.
   
   NEXT MEETING: a social event at Peter Morgan's house on December 17th.
   
   Meeting ADJOURNED at 9pm.


   Minutes prepared by David Trueman.