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Mr. Friedman asked for the history of payments made from CALOP to University City. Ms. <br />Watson explained that payments ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 had been made to the City <br />every year. Mr. Friedman stated that CALOP did not authorize and was not aware of money <br />being paid from its fund to the City and CALOP did not receive appropriate service from the <br />City. Mr. Friedman would like the funds recaptured and is willing to approach City Council <br />regarding the matter. Financial information will be discussed at the next meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Friedman reported that CALOP financial statements will be sent the Friday before each <br />meeting. He also distributed Missouri Sunshine Law books to the commission members. He <br />would like the financial statements and books placed in the CALOP binders that are being <br />produced for each commission member. <br /> <br />Mr. Friedman had nothing further to report. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made <br />by Mr. Wilcox, seconded by Ms. Weston, and approved. <br /> <br />Mr. Nickels asked commission members to provide any suggestions they may have on how bills <br />and invoices go through. <br /> <br />Mr. Friedman, Ms. Weston, and Mr. Kirchherr reported on activities of the Education Committee. <br />The Committee’s goal is to provide opportunities for students to learn about communications <br />and film production. Discussion was held on issues relating to this type of project such as <br />content approval, providing structure for students, and the amount of latitude given for freedom <br />of expression. The Committee reported that Daphne Dorsey, PR Coordinator for University City <br />Schools, submitted a proposal for CALOP assistance with their “It’s Cool to Be Smart” <br />campaign. The Committee will follow up with school personnel to discuss this request. <br /> <br />The Committee will continue to develop ideas and resources for this project, and will schedule <br />additional meetings as needed. <br /> <br />Mr. Nickels announced that there were vacancies on the commission that need to be filled until <br />a formal election takes place. A motion for Ed Nickels to fill the vacancy of chairman was made <br />by Mr. Wilcox, seconded by Mr. Kirchherr, and approved. A motion to appoint Eleanor Mullin to <br />fill the vacancy of Vice-Chairman was made by Mr. Wilcox, seconded by Mr. Friedman, and <br />approved. A motion to appoint Mae Etta Weston as Secretary was made by Mr. Wilcox, <br />seconded by Mr. Friedman, and approved. <br /> <br />Mr. Nickels asked that the commission think about whether there will be a grant round in the fall. <br />There was also discussion about how to promote CALOP. Ms. Roche suggested that grant <br />recipients be required to promote CALOP at the end of their films. Discussion was also held on <br />using public service announcements as a way to educate the public about the grant program. <br /> <br />There being no further business before the commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />4 <br />