The Ocean Shores Radio Advisory Board reviewed the station27s quarterly financials for its $144,600 biennial budget, discussed line-item variances and authorized operational changes to reduce costs while addressing maintenance needs.

Budget takeaways
- The board said the biennial budget totals $144,600 and described the quarterly review process; the chair noted the station is roughly $7,300 ahead year-to-date as of the third quarter (3 of 8 quarters) in the current biennium.
- Board members identified categories where spending is ahead or behind projections: communications and operating leases showed pressure, while office supplies and professional services were tracking favorably.

Cleaning and maintenance decisions
- The board reported a staffing change for cleaning services: the previous cleaner (Anna) had invoiced $280 for a period, and the station moved to a lower-cost provider at $100/month with weekly service. The board noted the change occurred after execution of an MOU with the city.
- Members discussed persistent carpet odor in the studio and options: a professional steam clean as a lower-cost near-term remedy versus full carpet replacement, which requires moving studio furniture, obtaining three bids, and routing proposals through the city for approval if required by procurement rules.
- Sewer-department staff (Ricky) offered to run a camera inspection of the sewer line under the building before replacement, because an underlying break could explain the recurring smell.

Procurement and next steps
- For carpet replacement the board agreed to collect three bids and forward proposals to city staff (Nicole) for review; larger repairs or replacements likely require city-level procurement processes and possibly council approval depending on final cost.
- For smaller services such as a professional carpet cleaning, members suggested using professional services classification in the budget and checking whether prevailing-wage or other procurement rules apply.

What was acted on
- The board confirmed the cleaning-services switch and noted reduced monthly expense; no formal vote to replace the carpet was taken at this meeting. Members asked staff to get bids and bring proposals to the next agenda for formal action.

Context: The board also discussed studio accessibility and delivery problems caused by the station lacking a dedicated postal address, and the broader question of whether the city can provide analog lines or other infrastructure support as part of facility maintenance under the MOU.