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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCable 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. 0 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. 0 Page 2 CTTAC Minutes March 12, 1998 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 Page 3 CTTAC Minutes March 12, 1998 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. I Page 4 CTTAC Minutes March 12, 1998 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 I Sherry De1 i g, Secretary 1j