Cable TV - 1998 - 03_12BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Doug Dreggors
Carl Johnson
Bill Kapka
Eric Willard
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sherry Delling
Don Wing
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger
Arm Maas
GUESTS PRESENT:
Holly Rorshack, of Southwestern Bell
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the committee present, the regular meeting of the Allen Cable
TV and Telecommunications Advisory Committee was called to order by Vice -
Chairperson Doug Dreggors at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 1998 at the
Municipal Annex Conference Room, One Butter Circle, Allen, Texas. The
following items were discussed:
It. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 3, 1998 "SPECIAL
CALLED" TOWN MEETING
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made a Motion to approve the minutes as written
from the March 3, 1998 meeting. Mr. Kapka seconded. The
Motion carried 4 for, and 0 against.
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MINUTES
CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 12, 1998 — 7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Doug Dreggors
Carl Johnson
Bill Kapka
Eric Willard
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sherry Delling
Don Wing
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger
Arm Maas
GUESTS PRESENT:
Holly Rorshack, of Southwestern Bell
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the committee present, the regular meeting of the Allen Cable
TV and Telecommunications Advisory Committee was called to order by Vice -
Chairperson Doug Dreggors at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 1998 at the
Municipal Annex Conference Room, One Butter Circle, Allen, Texas. The
following items were discussed:
It. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 3, 1998 "SPECIAL
CALLED" TOWN MEETING
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made a Motion to approve the minutes as written
from the March 3, 1998 meeting. Mr. Kapka seconded. The
Motion carried 4 for, and 0 against.
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III. STAFF PRESENTATION OF DRAFT TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Michael Stanger gave an update and overview of the Telecommunications Plan
and advised the Committee of his contact with the A.I.S.D. representative,
Charley Spearman. The public input from the March 3, meeting was discussed
with respect to the Tele -Education Services. Mr. Spearman advised that some of
the items proposed were already in the works; he also suggested Penny Jones of
the A.I.S.D. be contacted as she is handling these issues and would be able to
provide a current status report. The school district is on spring break this week;
therefore, Ms. Jones was unable to attend this meeting, but Mr. Stanger advised
there is an interest on the school's part to be involved with the City on these
issues.
Michael Stanger then introduced Holly Rorshack of Southwestern Bell, who gave
an outline of her qualifications and her position with SWB. Ms. Rorschack
reviewed some of the recent changes brought about by Texas HB -2128, which
opened up the telecommunications market. She advised there are over 200
telecommunication companies doing business in Texas and most of the
competition is in the business end, not residential.
Michael Stanger gave an update on the Legislative Committee meeting, which he
attended on February 25, 1998. The topic was franchise agreements and
representatives of the cities say the rights of the cities need to be protected. The
Utility companies say the opposite. The Legislators were split on the issue.
Carl Johnson inquired if SWB had access to information about the number of
Internet users in Allen. Also the Committee requested any information available
on when XDSL would be rolled out in Allen. Ms. Rorschack said she would
check into this and would call Mr. Stanger Tuesday with any information she had.
Ms Rorshack advised the Committee she would be glad to take on the role of
advocate for them with SWB. There being no further questions she then left the
meeting.
IV. DISCUSS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Michael Stanger opened the topic of visioning exercises and advised he was
prepared to lead them in this at this meeting if the Committee so desired, or since
some of the Committee was not able to attend this meeting, a workshop could be
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set up on a Saturday morning. After discussion the Committee decided to wait
and have a Saturday workshop when all the Committee members could be
present. The time was set at 8:30am until noon and the following dates were
proposed.
Option 1. Saturday, March 28, 1998.
Option 2. Saturday, April 4, 1998.
Mr. Stanger will contact absent members, Chairman Don Wing and Sherry
Delling and then advise everyone of the date best suited for all.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
A. TCI Compliance with Franchise Agreement.
Michael Stanger advised the Committee that TCI sent a check to the City
for $74,000 in lieu of the $85,000 for liquidated damages. The letter sent
with the check stated that the $74,000 was in resolution of this matter.
Upon advice from the City Attorney, Don Crowder, the check was not
cashed and Mr. Crowder will write a letter to TCI informing them that this
is not acceptable and interest will start to accrue immediately, unless
payment is made in full.
B. Items of Interest to the Committee.
Michael Stanger advised the Committee he will attend the TCI meeting on
March 25, as it is helpful and informative to network with the other
attendees: and he invited Committee members to join him.
C. Calendar.
Next regular meeting will be on April 9, 1998 at the Municipal Annex
Conference Room, located at One Butler Circle at 7:00pm. Prior to this
meeting there will be a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning
Commission, time to be announced at a later date.
VI. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Motion.
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MOTION: Mr. Willard moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Johnson
seconded. The Motion carried with 4 for, 0 against. This
meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 4th day of April, 1998.
Don Wing, Chainnan
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Sherry De1 i g, Secretary 1j