Minutes Cable Teleprogram. 5 3 05
MINUTES OF CABLE COMMUNITY TELEPROGRAMMING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 3, 2005
CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY - 2ND FLOOR BOARD ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Maria Araeipour. Sr. Carol Hoverman OSF, Jennifer Tigges, Burton
Everist
MEMBERS ABSENT: Three seats remain vacant on the Commission
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Barefoot, Mediacom
Merrill Crawford, Cable Franchise Administrator
Mr. Everist called the meeting to order at 5:49 p.m.
1. Acceptance of the Agenda.
Upon a motion by Sr. Hoverman, seconded by Ms. Araeipour, the agenda was
accepted as published.
2. Approval of the Minutes of the November 9, 2004 Meeting.
Upon a motion by Ms. Tigges, seconded by Sr. Hoverman, the Minutes of the
November 9,2004 Commission meeting were approved as distributed.
3. Public Comment.
There was no one present to address the Commission.
4. Access Equipment Expenditures.
The Commission discussed the remaining approximate $2,000 of unspent access
equipment obligation from the current franchise, and the pending access capital
equipment grants which are a part of the newly renewed franchise. Also discussed was
insurance and procedures for dealing with lost, stolen and damaged equipment.
Mr. Barefoot reported on the arrival of digital servers and mini-DV camcorders.
Mr. Crawford distributed copies of the access handbook for editing and revision.
Mr. Barefoot led a discussion of the most pressing needs for studio cameras and the
order of priority for spending the first capital equipment funds as they become available.
5. Access Programming.
Mr. Barefoot reported on programming activities of Gary Olsen with the Dubuque
Community Schools, remodeling of space at Hempstead High School to include a TV
studio.
Mr. Everist talked about a program series under development with live call-in
questioning.
6. Mediacom Cable Franchise Renewal.
Mr. Crawford told Commissioners that the City Council had approved the proposed
franchise agreement, a Cable Right-of-Way Ordinance, and renewal of an existing hub
site lease with Mediacom. The new agreement and Ordinance will take effect upon
publication in the Telegraph Herald, which is no small task. He distributed copies of the
new agreement and Ordinance and the Commission discussed setting agenda time at
future meetings to systematically learn the elements of the agreement.
7. Mediacom Cable Report.
Mr. Barefoot highlighted the activities of a local church in producing a detailed biblical
series, and led a discussion on radio streaming.
8. Cable Franchise Administrator Report.
Mr. Crawford had nothing additional to report.
9. Future Agenda Items.
Other than inclusion of a learning moment regarding the new franchise, no additional
agenda items were proposed.
10. Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Sr. Hoverman, seconded by Ms. Araeipour, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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