HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-20-CAC-min.pdf Minutes from the Communications Advisory Committee on Thursday, November 20,
2003.
Present were: Steve Ellis (acting Chair), Dave Buczkowski, Tim Counihan, Connie
Rawson, Jeanne Canale, Dave Becker, Bill Koefed and Miriam Boucher(secretary).
The minutes from the November 16 and November 20 meetings were approved.
Steve gave a report on the current status of the revisions to Form 100 Most of the
comments are from the cable companies. There were only four from communities. The
cable companies wish to eliminate the requirement for disclosure of financial
information, as it is proprietary and confidential. Steve is reviewing the comments. If
anyone would like to view the comments they can be accessed at
www.state.ma.us/drou/catv
Dave Becker gave a report on the results of the special meeting. He would like to begin
formal negotiations with Comcast. On advice from Peter Epstein, the document includes
a desired structure and dates for the negotiations.
The current state of the LCMC business plan was discussed.
Steve will investigate getting an article into the town warrant about the desired change in
accounting practices in relation to the monies received from the cable companies.
The report from RCN was read.
The meeting was adjorned.
Respectfully submitted,
Miriam Boucher, Acting Secretary