Minutes_Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission 11 2 10MINUTES OF CABLE COMMUNITY TELEPROGRAMMING COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 2010
CITY HALL ANNEX — 2nd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM #2
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pauline Maloney, Sr. Carol Hoverman, Alan Vincent, Jennifer Tigges.
MEMBERS ABSENT: George Herrig. Two seats are vacant on the Commission.
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Barefoot, Mediacom
Kathy McMullen, Mediacom
Craig Schaefer, Loras College
Craig Nowack, City of Dubuque
Ms. Maloney called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.
Acceptance of the Agenda
Upon a motion by Sr. Hoverman, seconded by Mr. Vincent, the agenda was accepted 4 - 0.
Approval of the Minutes of the September 14, 2010, Meeting
Upon a motion by Ms. Tigges, seconded by Sr. Hoverman, the Minutes of the September 14, 2010,
Meeting were approved 4 — 0.
PEG Digitization
Ms. McMullen informed the Commission of Mediacom's plans to move most of the PEG channels to
the digital broadcast basic tier on or about December 20, 2010, and use the freed -up bandwidth to
offer faster Internet service. Mediacom will provide a simple DTA box for free indefinitely to local
customers so they can still see the PEG channels. Ms. Tigges was glad that CityChannel 8 will
remain on the analog tier so it can continue to inform local subscribers of the change. Ms. Tigges
moved to accept the information on the PEG channels move to the digital tier and hopes that
CityChannel 8 can remain analog as long as possible, that Mediacom will promote the move in the
community, and that a free digital tuner will be provided along with assistance in hooking it up. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Vincent and approved 4 — 0.
Access Equipment & Expenditures
Mr. Schaefer presented a request for $82,698 for new studio cameras and a new switcher to replace
existing equipment that is about 16 years old. He noted that his existing switcher is not compatible
with the new cameras and the new switcher is not compatible with the old cameras. Ms. Tigges
expressed some concern that the request was for more than half of the existing balance of the PEG
fund. Mr. Nowack informed her that with the change in the franchise the fund gets four payments over
the course of the year rather than the majority of the money up front, and that he expects a fair
amount of money yet this fiscal year. Mr. Vincent moved to approve up to $86,000 for the Loras
request. The motion was seconded by Sr. Hoverman and approved 4 — 0.
Mediacom Cable Report
Mr. Barefoot reported that he has been helping Roosevelt Middle School find a temporary work-
around for an old switcher that died so they can continue their live, televised morning announcements.
Cable TV Report
Mr. Nowack reported on various programs now in production at the City. Tomorrow he meets with the
City Manager regarding the Cable TV FY12 budget.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Sr. Hoverman, seconded by Mr. Vincent, the meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
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