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Vice Chairperson’s Report No report. The report on the Oral History project was provided by Mr. West and Mr. Welsch. Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was provided by Genise Lay. Ms. Lay reported that there were three financial statements from June 2007 through August 2007 provided to the commission: the June report was updated to include additional revenues and expenditures since its submission at the July 2007 meeting; funds returned by David McCahan were recorded on the July report. Ms. Lay also relayed that expenditures for the #15 Princeton project will appear on the September financial report. Ms. Lay reported that the budget request submitted by CALOP and the final budget printed by the Finance Department were the same. A copy of the comparison will be provided to the commission. It was determined that the projected revenue amount listed in the August report was incorrect. A correction will be made and provided to the commission. Grant Round Mr. Nickels noted that the grant round deadline is Monday, October 1, 2007. Ms. Lay will assemble packets for each commission member to include the applications and an analysis sheet for each application. Mr. Nickels asked that each commissioner provide comments at the review meeting. In the event a commissioner is unable to attend the meeting, comments should be forwarded to Genise Lay. An analysis sheet showing the commission’s aggregate score of each application will be prepared and maintained in each applicant’s file. Mr. Nickels also asked for any suggestions for streamlining the process. Mr. Nickels asked that the commission consider answers to any general questions that the applicant’s might have. He also noted that the interviews should be about a half hour each. The commission agreed to review the applications on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at 6 p.m. Liaison Report 1. Wehrenberg Theatres First 100 Years: Byington has completed research and the script, assembled five to 10 minutes of production, and would like to meet with CALOP. An invitation to appear at the next meeting will be extended to the filmmaker. 2. William Clark Aftermath of Glory: James Scott has scheduled interviews, submitted a six-minute DVD, and would like to make a request for funds. Mr. Scott must submit a written request indicating the amount of funds needed and why, which the commission will review at its October 18 meeting. 3. Mississippi Ironclads is in. 4. Hidden Treasures is in. 5. Knock, Knock America is in final editing. 6. A Portrait of Edward Dowling may be in the last filming stages. 7. The Sutter Meyer House project may be in its last filming stages. 8. A Sewer Runs Through It: Boyd is shooting film. 9. A Monument in Skip Berger’s Garage: David McCahan returned funds due to the story being run of Channel 5 and the monuments being placed before completion of the film. 2