Minutes_Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission 7 5 11MINUTES OF CABLE COMMUNITY TELEPROGRAMMING COMMISSION MEETING
July 5, 2011
CITY HALL ANNEX — 2nd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM #2
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pauline Maloney, Sr. Carol Hovemian, Jennifer Tigges, Alan Vincent.
MEMBERS ABSENT: George Herrig. Two seats are vacant on the Commission.
OTHERS PRESENT: Craig Schaefer, Mediacom
Craig Nowack, City of Dubuque
Ms. Tigges called the meeting to order at 4:10 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 June 7, 2011, Meeting
Upon a motion by Ms. Maloney, seconded by Sr. Hoverman, the Minutes of the June 7, 2011, meeting
were approved 4 — 0.
Public Notice
Mr. Schaefer provided an updated on the activities of and recognition received by Loras College
students as a way of expressing appreciation for the funding of production equipment.
Access Equipment & Expenditures
Mr. Schaefer requested funding for a software upgrade for the Cablecast automation software that
runs the shared educational access channel and for camera - mounted lights for field production
cameras. Ms. Maloney moved up to $2,000 for the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Vincent and approved 4 -0.
Mr. Nowack presented a funding request on behalf of the Dubuque Community School District for a
Cablecast Silver Assurance plan and an MP3 player and installation in the control room rack at The
Forum. These requests constitute the first phase of a plan to use the Cablecast automation and
expand the live capabilities for the school district's educational channel. Sr. Hoverman moved to
approve up to $3,000 for the request. The motion was seconded by Ms. Maloney and approved 4 -0.
Mediacom Cable Report
No one was Mediacom was present to provide a report.
Cable TV Report
Mr. Nowack informed the Commission that the grant- funded LED lights arrived last week and will get
their first use at the opening reception for Art on the River next week. Soon they will begin measuring
the lights in order to purchase cases in which to carry them. He then provided an update on the
productions in progress and upcoming timeline for program premieres.
Adjoumment
Upon a motion by Mr. Vincent, seconded by Ms. Maloney, the meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
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