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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 analogue <br /> to digital,which created channel changes for all government access channels and Channel <br /> 19. Vose noted that Charter is seeking to impose a service fee for the box upgrades and <br /> that Charter's intent is to continue charging for boxes located in each Member City.Vose <br /> reviewed bulk account options versus individual invoices for each box,and suggested to <br /> each City not to pay invoices until an agreement is finalized. Commissioners discussed a <br /> possible option to purchase the boxes,box failure rates,and the possibility of using 3rd <br /> party boxes. It was also discussed that Charter is offering free boxes for a year to their <br /> users,but aren't making the same offer to franchise holders. <br /> Carol from Charter discussed the January 15,2015 service fee deadline. Carol also <br /> explained that Charter does expect that there will be negotiations to discuss. Commission <br /> Members asked for an extension due to timing concerns with our next Commission <br /> 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 Bulletin <br /> Board Software upgrades have been finished in all member cities. He described the status of <br /> the HD Equipment transition and mentioned that vendor AV Solutions has given the <br /> commission a$5K discount on each of 5 new HD TriCasters. Bruce discussed upcoming <br /> equipment install phases in each city and recommended equipment purchases.He discussed <br /> Monticello's request for commission help adding on to their audio system.Bruce mentioned <br /> the history of the Monticello chambers and that he was still researching 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 update <br /> on the status of City Works projects under construction,and videotaping of upcoming winter <br /> 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 for <br /> the script writer and an intern position. <br /> 8. tcoming Meeting Date-The next Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday,January <br /> 8,2015 at the City of Buffalo. <br /> 9. Adjourn-Meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m. <br /> Chair,Tina Allard Secretary, Gina Wolbeck <br />