Cable TV - 1997 - 03_13MINUTES
CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
March 13,1997
ATTENDANCE.
Members Present:
Donald Wing
Doug Dreggors
Sherry Bennett
Eric Willard
Mark Pacheco
Ty Westfall
Members Absent:
Bill Huber
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, March 13, 1997 in the meeting room of the Joe
Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 East Bethany, Allen, Texas. The following items
were discussed:
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The February 13, 1997 minutes were approved as written with a motion made by Mr
Dreggors and seconded by Mr. Westfall. A correction to the meeting place was made.
All approved.
III. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
None.
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IV. CONSIDER ADVICE TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING TCI RATE FILING
Copies of Allen and McKinney rates sheets, and FCC forms 1240, 1205, and 1215
were handed out to each member. Mr Stanger reviewed the forms in detail. Mr.
Stanger explained that the committee has the option to 1) fight the increase with
attorneys which costs could run very high, 2) spend a small amount of money toward
an audit, or 3) do nothing at all. Members agreed that it is not a financial advantage to
fight the increase, but would like the request to be audited. Only if the audit indicates
possible irregularities will the committee advise the council to fight for a reduction.
Mr. Willard will obtain a quote for audit fees and Mr. Stanger will check with other
municipalities.
Board members asked staff to get clarification from TCI that this rate increase request
would include the upgrade and there will not be another increase when the upgrade is
complete. The Board wants to avoid another rate increase before June 1998. Mr
Stanger will contact TCI.
Board members would like to alert The Allen American of the rate increase request and
place a press release stating the Board's dissatisfaction.
V. CONSIDER CONTRIBUTION OF $250 TOWARD ATTORNEYS' MEETINGS
WITH FCC
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Mr Stanger reported to the board that staff would like to continue to pursue this issue
and will monitor the situation in case it becomes unfeasible to continue. Mr. Willard
made a motion to approve the $250 payment and Mr Dreggors seconded. All
approved.
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A. Update: TCI's Compliance with Franchise Agreement
Mr. Stanger reported to the Committee JoAnn Holtzclaw left a message saying
the City's channel, currently #95 would be moved to channel 6.
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B. Items of Interest to the Committee
Mr. Stanger updated the Committee on the progress of taping the City Council
meetings.
Mr. Stanger routed information to the Committee about another possible area
code change request from the Public Utility Commission. Members asked staff
to contact other close municipalities to see if it would be worthwhile to
participate in fighting this request. Mr Stanger will report back to the
Committee.
Calendar
Next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 1997 at the Bethany Lakes Clubhouse.
Members and staff agreed to meet at the Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. in order to
have dinner prior to the April 10, 1997 meeting.
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Mr Pacheco moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr Westfall seconded. This meeting
was officially adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 10th day of April, 1997
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Don Wing, Chairperson
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Mark Pachedp, Secretary