In attendance:

Scott MacPherson, E.D.
Jennifer Myszkowski, President
Carey Baker, Clerk (remote)
Daniel O’Sullivan, Treasurer
Ismary Santiago (remote)
Gloria Caballero
Vinnie Bonilla
Jayne Melendez (remote)

Not in attendance:

Keishia Archeval
Mike Hines
Carolyn Rogers-Harris, R.I.P.

Call to order: 6:35pm

Accept prior meeting minutes – February 20, 2025

• Motion to accept prior meeting minutes Dan
• Second: Ismary
• Vote is unanimous, the motion carries.

Directors Report

P and L

Balance Sheet

• As Spring begins, activity at the studio is increasing. Two key content partnerships are highlighted this month:
  • A local wrestling promotion is now hosting events in the studio’s theater, with the first event drawing a packed house.
  • The studio is expanding its collaboration with Cultural Agora through the Borricoridor project, which connects Puerto Rican performers with the diaspora. Comedian Marian Palbon’s upcoming show is nearly sold out.
  • Looking ahead, event production will ramp up in April, with a busy schedule in May and June.
• Capital Projects:
  • A proposal from Keiter Builders outlines three projects:
    • Installing blinds in the office and conference room.
    • Installing door articulators on front and vestibule doors.
    • Demolishing and replacing the building cornice.
  • The proposal lacks a contingency plan, and an itemized budget has been requested. $63,000 is available for the work, and additional funding sources are being explored.
• Repairs & Maintenance:
  • MJ Moran restored a damaged system after three days of work. Labor costs will be significant, and an insurance claim may be filed if expenses exceed the deductible.
  • Keiter Builders is consulting on a long-term solution.
  • An exterminator has been contacted for short-term pest control.
• Policy Update:
  • The Mayor’s office has proposed a PILOT policy requiring nonprofits to pay 25% of their property’s assessed value (~$6,000 annually for the studio).
  • The policy goes before the City Council on March 18th, and discussion is encouraged to anticipate political challenges.
• Financial Requests:
  • Replace the studio’s damaged video monitor (cost up to $1,000).
  • Use municipal project funds to offset the 2025 PILOT payment and continue payments from the account as long as funds allow.
    • Motion to replace the studio’s damaged video monitor (cost up to $1,000)
      • Motion: Gloria
      • Second: Ismary
      • Vote is unanimous, the motion carries.
    • Motion to use municipal project funds to offset the 2025 PILOT payment,
      • Motion: Dan
      • Second: Gloria
      • Vote is unanimous, the motion carries.
  • Motion to access a line of credit up to 80,000 from banks
    • Motion: Dan
    • Second: Carey
    • Vote is unanimous, the motion carries.
• New bookkeeper onboarded.

Old Business

• Review 2025 committee assignments
• Marketing/Development Committee:
  • Marketing update
  • Ticketing – recouping funds
  • Membership update
  • Newsletter and linking our news and events to it
  • Presence of Board at events in our space
  • Grants and other fundraising
  • Sponsorship
  • Update board page
• Facility & Technology Committee:
  • Check-in on sign repair
  • Replacing BoxCast for video hosting
  • Building Insurance
  • Egress from the studio during shows, people on ramp, etc.
  • Cornice repair and other improvements
• Personnel Committee
  • Current staff check-in
  • Managing the event space
• Diversity:
  • Establishment of youth advisory committee
  • Diversity statement update
  • Latest anti-racism consultant actions
• Finance Committee:
  • Update re: MOU with the city
  • Budget update
• Editorial Committee:
  • Editorial requests

New business

• none

Task review and due dates

• Editorial committee update
• Scott to talk to ACLU
• Scott to make a document with everything in one place

Motion to Adjourn

• Motion to adjourn Gloria
• Second Jayne
• Vote is unanimous, the motion carries.

Adjourn 7:59 PM