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Town of Lexington
Communications Advisory Committee
Minutes of the Meeting of Thursday, May 21, 2015
Call to Order:
CAC Chair Ken Pogran called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the meeting
room at LexMedia, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington.
Members Present:
Ken Pogran, Chair; Dorinda Goodman, Frank Cai, David Becker, Dave
Buczkowski, Linda Roemer, Nick Lauriat, Steve Iverson, and Ben Moroze.
Members Absent:
Maria Kieslich, Smita Desai.
VOTE to approve
1.Review and minutes, April 16 meeting – Minutes were approved
unanimously.
2.Service provider reports – No service provider representatives were present.
3.Selectmen’s Report – Joe Pato and Suzie Barry were in attendance, but no Selectman’s report
was offered.
4.Committee photograph for Town Annual Report – David Tabeling took group photographs
of all members in attendance.
5.Chairman’s Report
a.Cable TV service for the Community Center – Ken stated that all three cable
service providers need to install service at the Community Center. Jill Reddish
is requesting letter from town adding the Community Center to list of
buildings requiring service. Dave Becker is drafting letters to all service
providers requesting CC service.
b.Meeting with Suzie Barry and Rob Addelson re PEG accounting – Ken
reports having had a useful meeting and that concerns raised previously were
“laid to rest.” Ken reports that Rob A. has offered assistance with interpreting
financial reports as needed. Suzie Barry said that she agrees with Ken’s
statements about the meeting.
6.LexMedia update
a.Florence DelSanto reported on the ice and water damage to parts of the
LexMedia building. Rugs and walls were damaged, but will be repaired once
contractor(s) found.
b.The changeover to the new RCN server is complete.
c.The archive server has been moved from the DPW to Cary Library. The fiber
connection at Cary will result in faster transfer speeds.
VOTE to approve
7.Discussion of LexMedia Q3 report and draft CAC response; CAC
response – Committee members voted to approve the CAC response.
8.Cable TV service in Town buildings – Dave Becker reiterated that all three cable service
providers need to provide free basic cable service to town buildings. More than
one list of such town buildings exists, though, with different authors. Florence
DelSanto cited her preference for having functioning monitors from all three
providers in broadcast locations to monitor originating programs as they are
broadcast.
9.Task group update: Improving wireless communications in Lexington – The task group, with
members Ken Pogran, Ben Moroze, Frank Cai, and Dorinda Goodman, met for
th
the first time on May 7. The task group will evaluate the relationship between
carriers and the Zoning Board of Appeals for any needed changes. It will also
review recent changes in FCC regulations.
VOTE(S) to approve
10.CAC contributions to Selectmen’s Goal Setting: Discussion and
individual contributions
a.Wireless communications –Joe Pato said that he “likes” the document created
by Ken Pogran for this goal. The committee voted to approve Ken’s
contribution re: this goal with edits as discussed.
b.Emergency notifications – Ben Moroze spoke on this goal. He noted the
variety of types of emergency notifications and also the variety of methods of
delivery. No centralized place for sign-up exists, he said, and noted the
potential value of having such a place (web site, etc.). The committee voted to
send this contribution to the Selectmen.
c.Improving communication between CAC and Town administration re PEG
funds administration – This item was not discussed due to the absence of its
sponsor, Maria Kieslich.
11.Wireless applications — Frank Cai reported that Verizon would like to upgrade their
equipment at 177 Bedford Street.
12.Complaints – Frank Cai reported there were no complaints in April. Upcoming assignments:
Linda Roemer (June), Ken Pogran(July).
13.8:05 p.m. Adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Iverson