Cable TV - 1996 - 10_10MINUTES
CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
October 10, 19%
Members Present:
Donald Wing
Ty Westfall
Bill Huber
Doug Dreggors
Sherry Bennett
Members Absent:
Eric Willard
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 7:02 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 1996 in the meeting room of the Allen
Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. The following items were
discussed:
The September 12, 1996 minutes were approved as written with a motion made by Mr.
Dreggors and seconded by Ms. Bennett. All approved.
None present. Mr. Stanger advised the committee that Mr Knipp, Public Works,
received several complaints about TCI'S fiber installation. Specific problems were
Thoreau Lane and Boyd Elementary school where utility mains and service lines were
cut by TCI contractors. Mr Stanger distributed maps showing TCI's fiber backbone
under construction.
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October 10, 1996
Before officers were elected, Mr. Huber was sworn in and received his committee
member certificate.
Mr Huber made a motion for Mr Wing to continue as Chairperson and Ms. Bennett
seconded. All were in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Huber made a motion for
Mr. Dreggors to continue as Vice -Chairperson and Ms. Bennett seconded. All were in
favor and the motion passed. Ms. Bennett made a motion for Mr. Pacheco to continue
as Secretary and Mr. Westfall seconded. All were in favor and the motion passed.
V DISCUSS NEEDS OF ALLEN MAJOR BJJSINESS COUNCILON NIN
ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Mr. Stanger reported that several businesses in the Major Business Council are getting
mixed messages from Southwestern Bell about the availability of advanced
telecommunications in Allen. Mr. Stanger is still awaiting a return phone call from
Southwestern Bell for clarification. Mr. Huber will contact the Allen area
representative and have them call Mr. Stanger.
VI. DISCUSS POLICY REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL CAB . TV CHANNEL
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Mr. Stanger passed out the third draft and gave a detailed review of each paragraph
beginning with Section 7 Mr. Huber suggested a few minor changes which were noted
by Mr. Stanger. Mr. Stanger asked members to review the policy and bring any
comments or suggestions to the next scheduled meeting.
Mr. Stanger suggested the Library small conference room or the Bethany Lakes
Lakeside Clubhouse. After a brief discussion, members agreed they preferred the
Bethany Lakes Clubhouse. Mr Huber would like a map showing how to get to the
clubhouse by the next meeting.
No new business for the next meeting's agenda.
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October 10, 1996
A. Update Concerning TCps Compliance With Franchise Agreement
Michael Stanger passed out a letter he sent to TCI regarding the $50,000
construction bond check that is due and showed members the videotape
equipment that has been installed.
B. Calendar
The next CTTAC meeting will be November 14, 1996.
C. Items of Interest to the Committee
A TXDOT roadway project update was passed out to members.
A tower lease list was passed out to members.
VIII. ADJOURN
Mr Huber moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Bennett seconded. This meeting
was officially adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
These minutes vead and approved this 14th day of Novembe 19
Don Wing, Chairperson Mark Pache o, Secretary
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