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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-27-CAC-MIN CAC Meeting Notes Date: April 27,2006 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Location: Cary Hall Quorum Present: Maria Kieslich, Jeanne Canale, Dave Becker, David Buczkowski, John Rommelfanger Others: George Preston; Alan Lazarus; Jim Gonzalez. Jeanne Krieger Minutes and Actions of this Meeting Approval of Minutes Minutes for the March meeting were approved. Comcast Report rd Jane Lyman not the following report: Comcast has tried to avail to find a 3 party payment center. Comcast would like to cease its search. The Committee discussed alternative solutions such as seeing what business Verizon may have found, or using an ATM-like box that Verizon uses the Burlington Mall. If a change is required to the contract, the CAC may also consider asking for monetary consideration to drop the requirement. G. Preston, ED of LexMedia has asked that Comcast OK a technician so LexMedia can check the I-net. Action Item: J. Canale to make request of Jane Lyman for the technician resource RCN Report Tom Steel was not available for the meeting. He did send a report and this was distributed by J.Canale. A copy will be filed by the Chair with these minutes. There was a brief discussion about how the new bill to the Senate on cable franchises would require only 1% of fees for the local level. It was decided that committee members would pursue contact with both of the senators to voice the displeasure over this bill. LexMedia Report: SCOLA- after repair, it appears that the signal is coming in sporadically. It may be a receiver problem. In addition, the dish is not bolted to the roof, which could mean future damage. In response to the loss of service, there have been 19 total complaint calls about SCOLA to LexMedia. On the other side, the foreign language department head want to used media as a major component of her plan and SCOLA fits nicely into this. To retain SCOLA is still under consideration by LexMedia. LexMedia Board Meeting 2/27/06 1 Action Item: G. Preston will present future committee with estimates for repairing the receiver. He is also charged with contacting the new facilities director for the schools, Mr.Hardigan about securing the dish to the roof. Chairperson Report: The last payment from Comcast came in on time and was confirmed. The Town was to receive a check on 3/15 from RCN. It did not and this has been brought to the attention of the Town Manager. The Town Manager has ordered an audit of the CAC accounts, going back a few years. A report on the audit will be provided to the CAC. Steve Ellis sent an official resignation letter to the CAC. RCN will be providing a fiber feed from the Selectmen’s Room to the LexMedia studio to enable live feeds. A report on how and when this will be accomplished will be provided to the CAC and passed on to LexMedia. It was determined that a discussion with Comcast about a similar live feed should take place. The CAC and LexMedia will have a meeting to get this conversation going. Action Item: J. Canale to ensure the RCN is charged for interest for late bill. By the next meeting, the CAC should have sent a bill to RCN for the interest. RCN Amendment: The RCN amendment to their contract on the build-out passed the Selectmen 3-2. Verizon Negotiations Major Issues: Verizon wants to be able to leave town after 3 years yet insists on a 15 year contract. Underground coverage for those that were missed with the unfinished RCN buildout The negotiating committee is willing to recommend that Verizon NOT be awarded a contract if no progress on negotiations can be made. Other considerations – additional bandwidth for the library,for the LexMedia studio or other monetary consideration. Financial Report Due to the continued lack of transparency of information available in the report as currently present, another meeting with the comptroller will be scheduled. The goal of the meeting is so that CAC members can quickly glance at this, or another, report and tell how much money is in the account and any monies that hit the account from cable providers. LexMedia Board Meeting 2/27/06 2 Action Item: Jim Gonzalez, if and when made an member of the CAC by the Selectmen, will be responsible for the meeting with the comptroller. Complaints None Wireless Application The review of the Verizon tower at 1666 Mass Ave continues. Old Business Jim Gonzalez will be recommended to the Selectmen as a new member. New Business The AV proposal for the Town, which includes the live broadcast of the Selectmen’s meetings, needs to be reviewed by the Committee. Action Item: J.Canale to resend to all members. Adjournment 8:00pm th Next Meeting: May 18 . LexMedia Board Meeting 2/27/06 3