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Minutes of the CALOP Meeting nd University City City Hall, 2 Floor Conference Room Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:00 PM Commission members present: Ed Nickels, Eleanor Mullin, Mae Etta Weston, James Reeves, Dennis Riggs, and City Councilmember L. Michael Glickert. Commission members absent: Eric Friedman, Gladys Creer, Bob Wilcox and Marla Roach. Also present: Genise Lay, Rob Tygett, and David Noble. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mr. Nickels at 6:10 PM. Reading and Approval of Minutes The commission reviewed minutes from June 26, 2008. Ms. Lay informed the commission that Mr. Riggs proposed an amendment to the liaison’s report on Knock, Knock America regarding censorship to read “offensive language had to be bleeped in accordance with FCC regulations.” A motion to approve the minutes as amended was made by Mr. Reeves, seconded by Ms. Weston, and approved. Guests The Commission heard from Rob Tygett, Director of the St. Louis City Public Library Film Department. Mr. Tygett informed the commission of the library’s ongoing interest in obtaining films by local filmmakers, including films funded by CALOP. The library is interested in purchasing CALOP films, preferably in DVD/digitized format. After hearing from Mr. Tygett, a motion was made by Ms. Mullin that CALOP agree to enter into a contract with St. Louis City Public Library to supply copies of CALOP films to the film department. The motion was seconded by Ms. Weston and approved. David Noble, filmmaker presented a 10-minute film clip of the film project Roof on Fire to the commission. Mr. Noble reported that the film was 90% finished and was fine tuning the film. Mr. Noble estimated that he would complete the film by the end of the calendar year. After the presentation, Mr. Nickels relayed to Mr. Noble that the third grant payment would be issued. Knock, Knock America The commission discussed the film Knock, Knock America which was submitted by Rebecca Rivas for CALOP approval and final payment. Although the film was completed, contract violations related to copyright, first presentation, and releases are at issue. Offensive language was also bleeped from the film. Discussion was held on the importance of ensuring grantees comply with contract terms. The commission also talked about adopting methods to ensure compliance such as thorough review of contract terms with grantees. A motion was made by Ms. Mullin to authorize final payment to Rebecca Rivas and to include a letter addressing the areas of the contract which were broken or not complied with. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reeves and approved. Grant Round Update Trailblazers. Filmmaker Curtis Minor was asked by the commission to reformat his project and provide a revised proposal in writing. Mr. Nickels reported that Curtis Minor revised his grant application as requested; as such, a contract has been prepared for Mr. Minor. U-City Sleuths: Uncovering the Stories a Hidden Community. Filmmaker Edie Barnard was asked to reformat her project and provide a revised proposal in writing. Mr. Nickels 1