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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCable TV - 1997 - 10_09MINUTES CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING October 9, 1997 ATTENDANCE Members Present Donald Wing Doug Dreggors Sherry Bennett Bill Huber Bill Kapka Carl Johnson Members Absent: Eric Willard Staff Present: Michael Stanger Donna Miller Prior to the meeting, Ms. Bennett notified members that she was getting married on November 1, and introduced her finned, Robert Delling. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A OUORUM 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 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 1997 at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 East Bethany, Allen, Texas. The following items were discussed: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Dreggors moved to approve the August 14, 1997 minutes as written. Mr. Huber seconded. The motion carried six for and none against. III. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None present. IV Two new members were present, therefore each member introduced themselves and gave information of their work history and interests in the board. C0 Page 2 CTTAC Minutes October 9, 1997 Mr. Dreggors moved to re-elect Don Wing as Chairperson. Mr. Huber seconded. The motion carried five for and one against Mr. Wing did not vote. Mr. Johnson moved to re-elect Doug Dreggors as Vice -Chairperson. Mr. Huber seconded. The motion carried five for and one against. Mr. Dreggors did not vote. Mr. Johnson moved to elect Sherry Bennett as Secretary. Mr. Kapka seconded. The motion carried five for and one against. Ms. Bennett did not vote. V ANNUAL READING OF THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE Ms. Bennett read the Cable Ordinance as prescribed in the Committee's by-laws. VI. DISCUSS ISSUES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY The following items were discussed. Mr. Stanger gave the new members a brief update regarding TCI. The list of suggestions from the August 14, 1997 minutes were reviewed. Members suggested Tim Carroll be invited to the next board meeting to provide an update as to where the school is regarding cable TV. Mr. Johnson suggested TCI send out a general survey asking the citizens what they want on their TVs and computers. Mr. Huber suggested an article be placed in the Municipal Messenger stating TCI dates of events, what the cable board is doing for Allen, and board meeting dates and times. Mr. Stanger will create the article. Mr. Stanger suggested that the list of suggestions be used to generate a telecom strategy or action plan, and gave a brief explanation. Mr. Johnson suggested short term tum -around. Steps included investigation, implementation, and recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Huber inquired about the Council meetings being taped Mr. Stanger updated the new members on this situation, and will provide an update at the next board meeting regarding staffing. Mr. Kapka mentioned the names of residents who may be interested in volunteering. Mr. Stanger will check with them. Page 3 CTTAC Minutes October 9, 1997 VII. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE RESELLERS Mr. Stanger notified members that representatives from Telegent, and MCI Metro have called him to learn of the City's requirements. Mr. Stanger suggested using an interim agreement with both until a policy is created. Mr. Johnson suggested requiring a performance bond. Mr. Huber suggested careful selection of companies so the citizens of Allen receive good service, and to check with other communities who have resellers. Mr. Kapka suggested creating a set dollar amount and percent to chargelcollect from each company Mr. Wing asked who collects the 911 fees, and suggested the resellers be required to carry insurance to indemnify the City VIII. NEW BUSINESS Members would like to have AISD and TCI representatives at thew next meeting. IX. OTHER BUSINESS A. Update: Council Action on TCI Cable TV Rates Mr. Stanger advised that he was meeting with TCI next week to discuss the three cent decrease. B. Update: TCI's Compliance with Franchise Agreement - Reviewed. C. Update: EAS Tariffs on ISDN Newspaper article was read and correspondence reviewed. D. Items of Interest to the Committee FCC Pre -emotion of Local Zoning Mr. Stanger stated the City's Community Development Department feel the required specific use permit should take care of this issue; but that COG is working on a model ordinance, and he suggested the Committee should advise P & Z and Council with respect to the technological and legal aspects of the issue. Mr. Huber and Mr. Wing stated this should be a planning and zoning issue, and they should look into this situation because Allen will be a hot spot for towers and antennae. FCC Ruling on Troy. MI vs TCI Issue discussed and article read. Mr. Wing asked Mr. Stanger to obtain a copy of Troy's phone franchise ordinance. E. Calendar Next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 1997 at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center. Page 4 CTTAC Minutes October 9, 1997 X. ADJOURN Ms. Bennett moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Dreggors seconded. The motion carried with six for and none against. This meeting was officially adjourned at 9:40 p.m. These minutes read and approved this 13th day of November, 1997 Don Wing, Cham l Sherry Dg ling, Secreta'