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b.Ken Pogran read the email report from Tom Steel of RCN: i.Tom is unable to attend due to the on-going license transfers. Numerous evening hearings. ii.Will appear on Monday at Selectman’s meeting with a representative of TPG Capital. The representative of TPG Capital will have a PowerPoint. Suzie Barry indicated she wanted the presentation ahead of time, as well as the name of the person presenting. iii.LexMedia will have three HD channels on RCN (613, 614, and 629) with programming following the SD channels. iv.Discussion of RCN HD channels for LexMedia led to conversation with Verizon’s Jill Reddish about Verizon potentially making HD channels available, as well. v.RCN has arranged a meeting with Dorinda and the IT team to ensure a smooth transition. vi.Dorinda indicated that once things were up and stable the new location for the head-end has been working fine. vii.Tom indicated he has not forgotten about the license amendment. It’s low priority behind the license transfers. viii.Tom was unaware that a letter had gone out about replacement of older DVRs. He looked in to it and discovered they’re eager to retire the old DVRs to facilitate system-wide upgrades. 3.Selectmen’s Report – Suzie Barry a.Nothing at this time. 4.Chairman’s Report a.Ken introduced prospective new member, Rita Vachani. b.Ken reminded the committee that even if Rita is appointed, there will still be an opening. Ken said he thought it would be good for the committee if additional members would have a media (rather than technical) background. Dorinda also suggested that a business / contractual background would be helpful.