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Sherburne Wright Cable Commission Meeting Minutes from 09-08-16 Page 2 of 3 b. Franchise Requests in Commission Member Cities - Vose informed the Commission that Frontier in Delano has made application to provide video services, and Century Link is rolling out a competitive video product in the Twin Cities. Vose noted that Charter has contested the Frontier Franchise Agreement and the Commission discussed their concern with the Commission's liability of contesting future franchises. The Commission is insured through the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust and if the Commission is sued, the League Insurance Trust should kick-in. It was also discussed that the suit would most likely be against the specific member City and the League insurance does cover franchise litigation minus a deductible. The Commission directed review of the policy by the Executive Committee to ensure terms are consistent. Discussion was held on if Frontier is granted a franchise, that they would be required to provide programming for the government channel and SWTV. Commissioner Kern motioned to direct the Executive Committee to review policy verbiage and to report back to the Commission for consideration. Seconded by Commissioner Leonard , unanimous ayes, motion carried. c. Hi-Definition - Vose provided an update on Hi-Definition. Frontier offers H.D. and S.D. and the commission still wants Charter to offer H.D. The Charter deal is done in St. Cloud, but now they are not willing to offer it to other MN Franchises. The Commission will be required to do a Needs Assessment approximately three years prior to renewal. 5. Equipment Report - Bill Bruce presented the equipment report. Bruce discussed the VieBit Upgrade, school outreach efforts, the Nexus HD Upgrade, summer productions and Movie in the Park events. Bruce also discussed the trailer file recorder, volunteer appreciation and outreach, and reviewed equipment repairs and upgrades in member cities. 6. Programming Report - Mark Davis presented the programming report. Davis discussed programming projects completed during the summer months for member cities including Movie in the Park events, parades, coronations, and music concerts. Davis also reported on the City Works Public Safety video, Expo's, and various projects completed for member cities. 7. Commission Business a. Employee Committee Update - Gina Wolbeck provided an employee committee update. Committee Members met prior to the September 8`'' Commission Meeting and conducted an employee review for Mark Davis. The Committee recommended the following: 1) continuing to work with Big Lake on the public safety City Works video with completion by December 31, 2016, 2) Start the process for the next City Works video, 3) Start up monthly updates again and continue on a regular basis, 4) continue with live shoots in each community on a regular basis including sporting events, and 5) the committee proposed a 2% increase effective January 1, 2017. Commissioner Wolbeck motioned to approve a 2% salary increase for Mark Davis effective January 1, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Auger, unanimous ayes, motion carried. b. Charter Invoices - Bill Bruce reminded member cities not pay any invoice charges from Charter relating to cable until the commission Attorney Robert Vose completes discussions on this issue with Charter.