Cable TV - 1998 - 05_14MINUTES
CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14,1998 — 7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Don Wing
Carl Johnson
Bill Kapka
Sherry Delling
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Eric Willard
Doug Dreggors
Remy Tholen
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger
Arm Maas
GUESTS PRESENT:
None
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
Chairperson Don Wing at 7:02 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 1998, at the Municipal
Annex Conference Room, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. The following items
were discussed:
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 4, 1998,
WORKSHOP MEETING
MOTION: Ms. Delling made a motion to approve the minutes of the
minutes as written for the April 4, 1998, meeting. Mr. Kopko
seconded. The Motion carried 4 for, and 0 against.
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May 14, 1998
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 9, 1998, REGULAR
MEETING
MOTION: Mr. Kopko made a motion to approve the minutes of the
minutes as written for the April 9, 1998, meeting. Mr. Johnson
seconded. The Motion carried 4 for, and 0 against.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 23,1998, JOINT
MEETING WITH P&Z COMMISSION
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the
minutes as written for the April 23, 1998, meeting. Ms. Belling
seconded. The Motion carried 4 for, and 0 against.
III. CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
IV. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING
A STUDY OF NEW CABLE TV RATES FILED BY TCI
E Michael Stanger gave an outline of the new rates filed by TCI and the
recommendations filed by C2 Consulting upon completion of it's review and after
discussion the Committee decided to make the following motion.
MOTION: Mr. Johnson made a Motion that the Committee recommend
to City Council that the recommendations made by C2
Consulting be approved. Ms. Delling seconded, and the motion
carried 4 for, and 0 against.
Don Wing advised that TCI was to publish a rate change notice in the local paper
under the legal section on or about April 22. Ann Maas will research and get
copy for committee members.
The Committee discussed the many complaints received on TCI and Michael
Stanger advised that there is a form 329 that can be filed with the FCC. He will
find out what needs to be done to file this.
V. DISCUSS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN.
Michael Stanger led a discussion on the Telecommunications Plan and after
discussion recommended the Committee go with the Community Network as the
topic for the Telecommunications Plan.
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May 14, 1998
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VI.
The Committee held further discussion on the various ways to set up a community
network and gave thought to the possibility of doing something wireless, which
would have low labor and capital expenditure. Bill Kapka and Sherry Delling
advised they would get information about microwave and satellite possibilities
and report back at a later date.
A. TCI Compliance with Franchise Agreement.
Michael Stanger advised the Committee that he is still awaiting a final
recommendation from the City Attorney, Don Crowder, on whether it
would be cost effective to pursue the liquidated damages issue with TCI.
B. Items of Interest to the Committee.
None.
C. Calendar,
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The next regular meeting will be on June 11, 1998, at the Municipal
Annex Conference Room, at 7:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURN
Mr. Johnson announced he had to leave the meeting and since there was no longer
a quorum the meeting was adjourned by Motion.
MOTION: Mr. Bill Kapka moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Carl
Johnson seconded. The Motion carried with 4 for, 0 against.
This meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 11 th day of June 1998.
Don Wing, Chairman Sherry Deft g, Secret