HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/2013 Telecommunications Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
June 3, 2013
7:00 P.M. Municipal Center
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Chair Westbrook called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rollin Bible, Jerry Brown, Scott Hugstad-Vaa, John Magnusson,
Dale Rodell, David Westbrook
Members Absent:
Others Present: Charles Grawe
2. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Grawe requested the addition of the election of officers. Mr. Brown requested the
addition of the status of the digital transition and notification.
MOTION: Mr. Brown moved, second by Mr. Hugstad-Vaa, to approve the agenda as
amended. Motion passed 6— 0.
3. Anproval Minutes of March 4, 2013
MOTION: Mr. Rodell moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes of March
4, 2013. Motion passed 4— 0. (Mr. Hugstad-Vaa and Mr. Westbrook abstained)
4. Election of Officer
MOTION: Mr. Bible moved, second by Mr. Brown, to elect David Westbrook as Chair.
Motion passed 6 - 0.
MOTION: Mr. Bible moved, second by Mr. Hugstad-Vaa, to elect Jerry Brown as Vice
Chair. Motion passed 6— 0.
MOTION: Mr. Brown moved, second by Mr. Bible, to elect John Magnusson as
Secretary. Motion passed 6— 0.
5. 2nd Quarter Complaint Lo�s
Mr. Grawe briefly reviewed the complaints.
6. 2nd Quarter Coordinator's Report
Mr. Grawe briefly provided a verbal update of the staff activity. He noted the cable
control room equipment upgrade project has been delayed until January 2014 due to the
new law exempting cities from sales tax.
7. Franchise Renewal Update
Mr. Grawe briefly reviewed the negotiating points and issues identified by the city's
attorney.
MOTION: Mr. Bible moved, second by Mr. Brown, to direct staff to write a memo to
the City Council outlining the negotiating issues that may require policy-maker input and
provide options for possible direction. Motion passed 6— 0.
8. FCC Rulemakin� and Other Franchise Issues
Mr. Grawe reported no new issues.
9. E-Commerce and Business Development Issues
Mr. Grawe noted development along 147'�' Street has been proceeding rapidly.
10. Other Issues and Staff Updates
Mr. Brown asked that staff inquire with Charter as to the status of the transition from an
analog hybrid to all digital signal.
11. Adj ourn
MOTION: Mr. Brown moved, second by Mr. Bible, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
passed 6- 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.