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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/2000 . � . � r► Telecommunications Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley December 4, 2000 7:00 P.M. City Hall Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by ChaiYperson Bible. Members Present: Rollin Bible, Jerry Brown, Scott Hugstad-Vaa, John Magnusson, Dale Rodell, David Westbrook Members Absent: Others Present: Charles Grawe, Mark Moore, Ellen Martin, Pat Kankovsky, Steve Guzzetta 2. Approval of A enda Mr. Bible asked for changes to the agenda. No changes were requested. Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimous. 3. A�proval Minutes of September 11 and November 6, 2000 Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Rodell, to approve the minutes of September 11, 2000. Motion passed unanimous. Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes of November 6, 2000. Motion passed unanimous. 4. Continue Public Hearing on Wide Open West Competitive Franchise Application Mr. Bible continued the public hearing on the Wide Open West Competitive Franchise Application. Mr. Bible asked if anyone wished to speak on the issue. No one spoke on the issue. � � Mr. Moore said he received a message from Eric Brown of Wide Open West indicating that Wide Open West would not have a representative in attendance. He said he did not receive any further information from Wide Open West. � • -� Mr. Guzzetta said Wide Open West has not contacted the City's Attorney's Office since the Attorney requested additional information. He also noted that Wide Open West has withdrawn its proposal which was on hold in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Guzzetta recommended the Committee close the hearinQ. Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Brown, to close the hearing until such time that Wide Open West requested its application be reactivated. Motion passed unanimous. 5. 4th Quarter Complaint Loa Mr. Nloore reported most problems are with unburied cable lines. All complaints submitted to date have been resolved. Ms. Martin said a new procedure has been implemented for line bunals. Mr. Moare said there had been calls about the forced mib ation from the analog converter box to the digital box. Ms. Martin said Charter will be mib ating from analog boxes to digital boxes in February 1. The migration will free up bandwidth and provide for a new navigator. She said the digital box �vith pay-per-view capability would be available for $6.95 and a box without pay-per-view capability would be available for $2.00. Ms. Martin said the cost increase seen by the customer would vary depending on the specific cable programming package. Ms. Martin said the analog boxes will be retired. Mr. Bible requested that a technical supervisor attend the next meeting to explain how digital HDTV signals will be carried on the system. 6. ProQramming and Equipment Issues Mr. Moore said he previously distributed a memo outlining the issues for a public access plan. He said he obtained copies of policies used by other organizations. Mr. Bible asked how many inquires were received regarding public access during the last quarter. Mr. Moore said six inquires were made for the use of a camera, use of an editing system, and playback services. No requests were made for a studio. Mr. Moore said a camera is available, but no policies have been formulated to address liability and training issues. Mr. Bible requested that Mr. Moore distribute the policies of other organizations. He also requested Mr. Moore create a draft policy to be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Grawe asked if the Committee desired to include the Cities of Farmington and Rosemount. Mr. Bible said he so desired. Mr. Moare noted he installed a new rack for the equipment. He said he expects a new character generator soon. 7. Other There were no other items. + • • r _ 8. Adj ourn Mr. Rodell moved, second by Mr. Westbrook, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.