Cable TV - 1996 - 08_08Members Present:
Donald Wing
Ty Westfall
Bill Huber
Sherry Bennett
Eric Willard
Members Absent:
Doug Dreggors
Mark Pacheco
Staff Present:
Michael Stanger
Donna Miller
With a quorum of the committee present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen Cable TV
and Telecommunications Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairperson Don
Wing at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 1996 in the meeting room of the Allen
Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. The following items were
discussed:
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The June 13, 1996 minutes were approved as written with a motion made by Ms.
Bennett and seconded by Mr. Westfall. All approved.
The July 11, 1996 minutes were approved as written with a motion made by Ms.
Bennett and seconded by Mr. Westfall. All approved.
MINUTES
CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
August 8, 1996
Members Present:
Donald Wing
Ty Westfall
Bill Huber
Sherry Bennett
Eric Willard
Members Absent:
Doug Dreggors
Mark Pacheco
Staff Present:
Michael Stanger
Donna Miller
With a quorum of the committee present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen Cable TV
and Telecommunications Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairperson Don
Wing at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 1996 in the meeting room of the Allen
Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. The following items were
discussed:
MEOW-TIN"Tely-TIFITSUP Hum
The June 13, 1996 minutes were approved as written with a motion made by Ms.
Bennett and seconded by Mr. Westfall. All approved.
The July 11, 1996 minutes were approved as written with a motion made by Ms.
Bennett and seconded by Mr. Westfall. All approved.
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CTTAC Minutes
August 8, 1996
IV
None present. Mr. Wing read a section of the July 18, 1886 Council Meeting minutes
where a citizen complained about the length of years for a water tower antennae lease
agreement. Discussion included committee consensus that (a) the committee would like
to participate in decisions over such matters, as they can provide a great deal of
industry expertise; and (b) the committee would like to emphasize their identity as a
telecommunications board, not just a cable TV board. Mr. Huber suggested the City
of Allen investigate what other municipalities are doing about this issue (i.e. rules,
regulations, term lengths, control).
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Mr. Stanger reviewed a revised task list and passed around plans and a draft of the new
City Council Chambers. Mr. Stanger updated the committee on a general staffing
agreement between the City and AISD for students to run the channel. There are no
other definite staff personnel at this time, but a Public Information Officer has been
proposed. Mr Stanger asked the committee to vote on approval of the task list and the
mission statement.
Mr. Wing inquired about the committee budget. Mr. Stanger said the City Council
would like the committee's suggestion on where the budget money should come from.
Members suggested water tower antennae leases and franchise fees.
Mr. Stanger reviewed the draft policy with committee members. Members requested a
number of revisions without changing the basic meaning of the draft, and asked staff to
take the policy to the City Council without return to the Cable TV and
Telecommunications Board.
Mr. Stanger asked the committee for suggestions on naming the government channel.
Mr Huber suggested we make this a contest for school children. All members agreed
this was a good idea. Mr Stanger will check with Tim Carroll at an appropriate time.
Members restated their desire that the public access channel be delayed indefinitely
Motion was made by Mr. Huber and seconded by Ms. Bennett to approve the task list
and mission statement. All approved.
No new business for the next meeting's agenda.
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CTTAC Minutes
August 8, 1996
VII.
A. Calendar - The next regular meeting set for September 12, 1996.
B. Items of Interest to the Committee
Mr. Stanger passed around the latest TCI franchise check, and a TCI customer
mail out. Ms. Bennett and Mr. Huber notified staff of new work numbers.
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Mr. Willard moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Westfall seconded. This meeting
was officially adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 12th day of September, 1996.
Don Wing, Chairperson
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