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Minutes of the June 13 2007 Meeting
Lexington Communications Advisory Committee
Taken by Jim Gonzalez
Meeting was called to order at 6:33pm. In attendance were CAC members Dave
Buczkowski (presiding in Jeanne Canale’s absence), Jim Baker, John Rommelfanger,
Linda Roemer, Jim Gonzalez. This constituted a quorum. Town Manager Carl Valente
was present. Attending from LexMedia were Harry Forsdick, Ephraim Weiss, George
Preston, Shelby Kashket, and Alan Lazarus. Jill Reddish of Verizon joined at 6:37pm.
Ed Vail joined at approximately 6:40pm.
Minutes of the February 17, 2007 and May 17, 2007 CAC meetings were accepted,
unanimously.
Jane Lyman was absent, and no written report from Comcast was received.
Tom Steel was absent, and no written report from RCN was received.
Jill Reddish reported transition of the Kite’s End subscriber line to RCN.
Carl Valente presented hardcopy of financial information, which had also been emailed
to CAC members, regarding funds available for Kline Hall. Carl stated that the higher
projected figures were based on data gathered since the previous projection had been
made. The Committee voted unanimously in favor of Dave Buczkowski’s motion to
recommend release of up to $400,000 from the PEG account in support of the Kline Hall
construction. The recommendation and lease are to be presented to the Board of
Selectmen at their meeting on July 9.
It was noted that Verizon’s licensing bill was in committee.
No change reported on RCN Ascertainment.
LexMedia presented on Kline, Hall, Comcast I-Net issues, digital drops from the three
providers, and educational channel programming (including termination of SCOLA).
The LexMedia subcommittee described plans for the annual performance review.
John Rommelfanger presented his latest recommendations on WiFi.
Ed Vail reported on progress of bylaw changes, and several wireless applications.
There was no news on complaints (?)
There was a discussion of email received from Kevin Johnson regarding the alleged sale
of “clickstreams” by ISP’s.
Outgoing CAC member Jim Baker offered some parting comments. The CAC expressed
well wishes.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30pm.