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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCable TV - 1997 - 02_13MINUTES CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING February 13, 1997 ATTENDANCE embers Present Donald Wing Doug Dreggors Bill Huber Eric Willard Mark Pacheco Ty Westfall Members Absent: Sherry Bennett Staff Present: Michael Stanger Donna Miller lJiwn on • E R DO Cl NNUMMKIIIAM cwxoi@,Loj' lu 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, February 13, 1997 in the meeting room of the Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 East Bethany, Allen, Texas. The following items were discussed: The December 12, 1996 minutes were approved as written with a motion made by Mr Dreggors and seconded by Mr Westfall. All approved. The January 9, 1997 minutes were approved as written with a motion made by Mr. Dreggors and seconded by Mr. Pacheco. All approved. IV CITIZEN'S COMMENTS A. Mr Carroll was unable to attend the meeting, but was able to talk to Mr. Page 2 of 3 CTTAC Minutes February 13, 1997 Stanger by telephone. Mr. Stanger said it was all probably a misunderstanding, but Mr. Carroll did want to make the board aware of his situation. B. None uu 111el M1 I BOOM pep:] a &M M LWIF5.4 Inv;; 114 V41 RIM FLOX11.01 Mr. Stanger reported to the committee that he has Vied unsuccessfully to have the policy reviewed at several Finance/Administration Committee meetings. The City Manager has reviewed the policy and suggested not giving access to community producers due to lack of staff to help produce videos for others. Mr Pacheco agreed because it is uncertain how much time and staff will be required. Mr. Pacheco suggested that for the first year only using city government video, plus community - produced videos that are ready to cablecast, and review the policy again in one year to consider offering production services to the community. Mr. Stanger will make appropriate changes to the policy and carry forward to the Council's Finance - Administration Committee. VI. REPORT OF STAFF CONCERNING TO FRANCHISE ISSUES Mr. Stanger reported he met with JoAnn Holtzclaw on February 13 and discussed the following: lack of responsiveness to the City; customer complaints; channel line-up changes; notification to customers; TV guide listings; video equipment repairs; and TCI re -organization. Ms. Holtzclaw asked Mr. Stanger to get a recommendation from the committee as to how they would like the upgrade activated (all subscribers at once, or a section as available). Mr. Huber made a motion to recommend activating the upgraded service to subscribers as soon as possible without jeopardizing the contractual obligations. Mr Willard seconded. All approved. Mr. Stanger will notify JoAnn Holtzclaw Mr. Wing stated the franchise agreement specifically states TCI must give An subscribers and the City Manager at least thirty days notice prior to a rate notice. Mr. Wing suggested we require TCI to contact each subscriber, not through the newspaper, but by mail; and send them written notification requiring them to do so. All members agreed. Mr Stanger will write a letter to TCI. VII. OTHER BUSINESS I A. Report of Chairman: Mayor's Connect -with -Mission Conference Page 3 of 3 CTTAC Minutes February 13, 1997 Mr. Wing attended this conference and gave a detailed report of the meeting. At the request of the Committee, staff agreed to send copies of the conference minutes to every member. B. Items of Interest to the Committee Mr. Stanger reported that he had met with the high school video instructor, who said they were very excited about taping the council meetings. The students will be at the next City Council meeting just to watch how the meeting is conducted, will begin working with the video equipment the following week, and plan on taping their first meeting in March. C. Calendar At the request of members, staff promised to schedule future Committee meetings at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center. Mr. Willard moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Huber seconded. This meeting was officially adjourned at 8:22 p.m. These min tes read and approved this 13th day of March, 1 n Don Wing, Chairperson Mark Pachecc Secretary