HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-20-CAC-minTOWN OF LEXINGTON
COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2010
PRESENT
CAC Members: Jim Goell, Chair, Dave Becker, Dave Buczkowski, Ken Pogran, Linda
Roemer, John Rommelfanger; George Burnell, Selectmen Liaison
Others: Frank Cai, Smita Desai, John Zhu
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at about 6:35 pm.
2. Minutes: The minutes of the November 18, 2010 meeting were approved.
3. Carriers: Submitted statements were read.
4. MDU issues with Verizon: Verizon has not been able to get some MDUs to allow them to
install FIOS. The committee decided not to get involved unless a complaint was lodged.
5. BOS Liason, George Burnell: Nothing to report
6. Chairman's report:
A. The PEG contract has been signed by the Town and LexMedia.
B. The Chair has submitted the annual report.
C. There were no comments about the list of sound improvement actions submitted by Pat
Goddard.
D. Shelby Kashket plans to work with the Library to resolve sound issues in their large
meeting room.
E. The suggestion of a weekly video news program for the high school was discussed.
7. Equipping room G -15 for Video: The committee was informed by Carl Valente that funds
would be included in the budget to equip room G -15 for video. Dave Becker will look into
the plans and report back to the committee.
8. Carrier reporting: Rather than monthly reporting, it was suggested that quarterly reporting
with additional reports as needed would better meet our needs now that the CATV systems
are largely in place. It was agreed to have the Chair draft a letter for committee review.
9. Press release: The committee agreed to submit a press release on the LexMedia contract to
the Minuteman. Linda Roemer agreed to write it.
10. LexMedia Promotion: Maria Kieslich's plan for promoting LexMedia broadcasts of
government meetings was reviewed. The committee agreed to proceed. John Rudy proposed
that a matrix rating scheme be used to set priorities. The Chair will forward it to Maria.
11. Wireless Subcommittee: No activity.
12. Complaint Procedure: The complaint procedure drafted by Linda Roemer was approved
with minor modifications.
13. Publication of Complaint Procedure: It was decided not to publicize the procedure in the
Minuteman.
14. December Complaints: There were no complaints in December.
15. Executive Session: The following voted in favor to go into executive session to consider the
application of Frank Cai for membership on the CAC: Jim Goell, Dave Becker, Dave
Buczkowski, Ken Pogran, Linda Roemer and John Rommelfanger.
16. Candidate Vote: After the Executive Session, the committee voted to recommend Frank Cai
for appointment to the CAC to the Selectmen.
17. The meeting adj ouned at about 8:15 pm.