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LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2008 Attendance: Present were Members: Jeanne Canale, Chair; David Becker, Maria Kieslich, Ken Pogran, John Rommelfanger and David Buczkowski; Guests: Harry Forsdick and Shelby Kashket from LexMedia; Jane Lyman from Comcast and Jill Reddish from Verizon The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. 1. Minutes The Minutes from the January 17, 2008 meeting were accepted by unanimous vote. 2. Comcast Report a. Ms. Lyman submitted an updated amendment to the Comcast License for the I-Net containing an adjusted date and upfront payment of fees. Mr. Becker inquired about penalties for not meeting the I-Net removal date. b. Comcast has agreed to let RCN use its conduit at the Senior Center (1475 Massachusetts Avenue) c. Ms. Lyman stated that the upcoming transition from analog to digital should be seamless for its customers. No purchase of a separate box will be necessary for at least 2 or 3 years. 3. Verizon Report a. Verizon will be sending out notification of complete digital conversion within a week. A new set top box will be required. The basis on which they will be provided to subscribers is to be determined. Verizon will be using an outside vender to assist it. b. On the Avalon Bay complaint Ms. Reddish stated that the access agreement is only for new tenants. The landlord has to allow access to the old buildings. 4. LexMedia Report a. All papers have been signed for the Kline Hall sublease and for the $400,000 grant for the build out. The first $200K has been requested. b. On February 20, 2008 the first meeting with Avalon, the contractor and the architects was held. Construction could start as soon as February 25, 2008 and be complete by the middle of May. There is another meeting set for February 27, 2008. Regular progress reports will be provided.