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7. Cable Contract Oversight Committee Mr. Baker reported on his efforts at contract payment compliance specifically about RCN’s quarterly payments. 8. Verizon Update Mr. Ellis reported that as of August 31 2005 Verizon had 90% of the overhead wiring complete but no underground or multifamily wiring. On August 29, 2005 the Selectmen approved the Issuing Authority Report. A discussion was had about matters which should be included in the license along with the pending federal legislation. 9. Studio Operations Update Mr. Akimchuk reported that 2 Open house Forums (Rep. Kaufman) have been aired, one new show about alternative music is being aired on tape (due to potential lyrics issues) and the Lexington Blue Sox Championships were aired. Equipment failures in the subtitling machine, playback systems and linear device as well as other equipment are a critical issue. Mr. Akimchuk presented a budget and suggested replacement order for the much needed equipment. A motion was made and passed that, if there are funds in the account, a Chyron subtitle machine be purchased. 10. Access Corporation Update Lexmedia and the Town signed the contract. Takeover will be on October 1, 2005. 11. Board of Director’s Update The Board went on a retreat. The Executive Director listing will be posted. Jim Akimchuk is Acting Executive Director. The next meeting of the Board is September 26, 2005. 12. CAC Financials Update A discussion was held concerning the estimated PEG account. 13. Complaint Reports. Several complaints were received in June all Verizon related. August complaints concerned one for RCN and one for Verizon (request for information). 14. Wireless Update Ed Vail attended a meeting on the use of state land for antennas in which the carriers would build monopoles themselves. Mr. Vail answered questions for the Appeals Board. He is considering suggesting that an application fee be charged to wireless carriers of $5,000.00. There is one application in progress. Mr. Vail will craft a map of wireless site in Town. 15. Town/Library Liaison report This matter was tabled until the October meeting.