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Telecommunications Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
September 13, 2010
7:00 P.M. Municipal Center
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Chair Westbrook called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Members Present: Rollin Bible, Jerry Brown, Scott Hugstad-Vaa, John Magnusson,
Dale Rodell, Da�id Westbrook
Members Absent:
Others Present: Charles Grawe
2. Approval of A eg nda
MOTION: Mr. Hugstad-Vaa moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion passed 6— 0.
3. Approval Minutes of June 7, 2010
MOTION: Mr. Magnusson moved, second by Mr. Rodell, to approve the minutes of
June 7, 2010. Motion passed 6— 0.
4. 3 Quarter Complaint Lo�s
Mr. Grawe reported no complaints for the quarter.
5. 3 Quarter Coordinator's Report
Mr. Grawe briefly reviewed the staff activity.
6. Charter Communications Issues
Several members raised issues with the HD signal or converter boxes. Several noted that
the new digital transmission seems to "lock up" on some of the HD channels and that the
non-�ID signals are not always working. One member reported difficulty receiving video
on demand with his new box. Several noted that there are channels that show up on the
program guide, but when they attempt to purchase those channels, they are unable to
complete the transaction. The Committee members asked if Charter has made a final
decision as to implementing "dumb terminals" or not.
7. FCC Rulemakin¢ and Other Franchise Issues
Mr. Grawe reported no new major rulemaking.
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g• E-Commerce and Business Develo ment Issues
Mr. Grawe reported no new issues.
9• Othe�es
Mr. Grawe provided a brief update on the status of the various C1earWire proposals and
noted the recent flooding in Galaxie Park has raised new issues for pole location
10. Adi ourn
MOTION: Mr. Brown moved, second by Mr. Hugstad-Vaa, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed 6- 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.