Cable TV - 1998 - 11_12MINUTES
CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 1998 — 7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Don Wing
Bill Kapka
Eric Willard (Arrived late)
Doug Dreggors
Carl Johnson
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sherry Delling
Remy Tholen
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger, Acting City Manager (Absent)
Ann Maas, Administrative Secretary
OTHERS 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 Chair Don Wing
at 7:13 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 1998, at the Municipal Annex Conference
Room, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. The following items were discussed:
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 8, 1998, REGULAR
MEETING.
MOTION: Doug Dreggors made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 8,
1998, meeting with a correction to the next meeting date. Bill Kapka
seconded. The Motion carried 4 for, and 0 against.
None present.
Discussion on citizen complaints about TCI; staff advised most of the complaints were
in regard to loss of service due to cabling work. All calls were referred to Ricky Allen
at TCI for resolution.
IV. DISCUSS TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN
Eric Willard led with a discussion on policy governance. He advised that he had visited
the web site that came up in discussion last month, and was very pleased with the vast
amount of information available on policy governance. The group then held discussion
on policy governance ends policy 1.1 safety After discussion the Committee decided
they would like to have a presentation from the Police and Fire Departments on the
means of communication they use and if there is a disaster recovery plan in place. The
thought being that this committee could offer advice on the best communication means
available. Staff will make arrangements for presentation.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
A. TCI Compliance with Franchise Agreement.
Cabling upgrade is in progress, but the committee would like to know if the
target date for completion is still December 1. Staff will contact Ricky Allen
for an update.
B. Items of Interest to the Committee.
Bill Kapka advised that he has set up a speaker for next month's meeting. He is
Ted Jones of Raytheon and he will have a 10 -minute video presentation on the
Halo Angel Program.
C. Calendar
Y Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday December 2,
1998, at Eldorado Country Club at 7:OOpm.
Y Next regular meeting Thursday, December 10, 1998, in the Municipal
Annex Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.
VI. ADJOURN
CTTAC Minutes
November 12, 1998
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III. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None present.
Discussion on citizen complaints about TCI; staff advised most of the complaints were
in regard to loss of service due to cabling work. All calls were referred to Ricky Allen
at TCI for resolution.
IV. DISCUSS TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN
Eric Willard led with a discussion on policy governance. He advised that he had visited
the web site that came up in discussion last month, and was very pleased with the vast
amount of information available on policy governance. The group then held discussion
on policy governance ends policy 1.1 safety After discussion the Committee decided
they would like to have a presentation from the Police and Fire Departments on the
means of communication they use and if there is a disaster recovery plan in place. The
thought being that this committee could offer advice on the best communication means
available. Staff will make arrangements for presentation.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
A. TCI Compliance with Franchise Agreement.
Cabling upgrade is in progress, but the committee would like to know if the
target date for completion is still December 1. Staff will contact Ricky Allen
for an update.
B. Items of Interest to the Committee.
Bill Kapka advised that he has set up a speaker for next month's meeting. He is
Ted Jones of Raytheon and he will have a 10 -minute video presentation on the
Halo Angel Program.
C. Calendar
Y Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday December 2,
1998, at Eldorado Country Club at 7:OOpm.
Y Next regular meeting Thursday, December 10, 1998, in the Municipal
Annex Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.
VI. ADJOURN
CTTAC Minutes
November 12, 1998
Page 3
MOTION: Bill Kapka moved to adjourn the meeting. Doug Dreggors seconded. The
motion carried with 5 for, and 0 against. This meeting was adjourned at
8:10 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 10" day of December, 1998.
Don Wing, Chairman
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Eri pard, Secretary