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Sherburne Wright Cable Commission <br /> Meeting Minutes from 10-09-14 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> b. Charter Converter Update - Vose discussed Charters conversion from old style <br /> analogue to digital, which created channel changes for all government access channels <br /> and Channel 19. Vose noted that Charter is seeking to impose a service fee for the box <br /> upgrades and that Charter's intent is to continue charging for boxes located in each <br /> Member City. Vose reviewed bulk account options versus individual invoices for each <br /> box, and suggested to each City not to pay invoices until an agreement is finalized. <br /> Commissioners discussed a possible option to purchase the boxes, box failure rates, and <br /> the possibility of using 3rd party boxes. It was also discussed that Charter is offering free <br /> boxes for a year to their users, but aren't making the same offer to franchise holders. <br /> Carol Sindt from Charter discussed the January 15, 2015 service fee deadline. Sindt also <br /> explained that Charter does expect that there will be negotiations to discuss. <br /> Commission Members asked for an extension due to timing concerns with our next <br /> Commission Meeting. <br /> 5. Equipment Report - Bill Bruce presented the equipment report. Bruce also discussed the <br /> recent repair and upgrade issues in each member city. Bruce also noted that SCALA <br /> Bulletin Board Software upgrades have been finished in all member cities. He described the <br /> status of the HD Equipment transition and mentioned that vendor AV Solutions has given <br /> the commission a $5K discount on each of 5 new HD TriCasters. Bruce discussed <br /> upcoming equipment install phases in each city and recommended equipment purchases. <br /> He discussed Monticello's request for commission help adding on to their audio system. <br /> Bruce mentioned the history of the Monticello chambers and that he was still researching <br /> options. <br /> Commissioner Auger motioned to table the Monticello audio upgrade request to the <br /> next Commission Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Bart, unanimous ayes, motion <br /> carried. <br /> 6. Programming Report - Mark Davis presented the programming report. Davis discussed <br /> programming projects during the busy summer months for parades, festivals, coronations, <br /> concerts, and Movie in the Park events. Davis also discussed Ad Council PSA's that can be <br /> played on government channels, commission member projects completed, provided an <br /> update on the status of City Works projects under construction, and videotaping of <br /> upcoming winter sports events. <br /> 7. Commission Business <br /> a. Employee Committee Update - Wolbeck provided an employee committee update. <br /> Committee Members met prior to the October 9th Commission Meeting and discussed <br /> City Works videos and the future hiring of an Intern to assist with scripting and <br /> productions. Discussion was also held on volunteers, development of job descriptions <br /> for the script writer and an intern position. <br /> 8. Upcoming Meeting Date - The next Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, <br /> January 8, 2015 at the City of Buffalo. <br /> 9. 'ourn -Meetin djourned at 2:36 p.m. <br /> Chair, Tina Allard Secretary, Gina olbe• <br />