TC 04-06-05
Telecommunications Commission
Regular Meeting
April 6, 2005
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
L.T. Guttadauro called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Andrew Radle, Eric Klein, L.T. Guttadauro
Commissioners absent: Steven Ting, Charlon McIntosh
Staff: Rick Kitson, Linda Lagergren
Guests: Linda Grodt, Andrea Dorry
APPROVAL OF MARCH 2, 2005 MINUTES
I. Andy Radle made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Eric Klein seconded the
motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral: Andrea Dorry, Executive Producer of the Better Part, suggested a Commissioner apply for a
position on the KMVT board. It was noted that a prior commissioner, David Eggleston, was recently
appointed to the KMVT board.
Written: Commission reviewed the following written communications.
2. February 24, 2005 - Comcast letter regarding Franchise Fee Reports
3. March 8, 2005 - Comcast letter regarding addition ofKNTV weather channel
4. March 10, 2005 - Comcast monthly service report for February 2005
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Update on VOIP articles for Scene - L.T. Guttadauro asked for comments on the articles.
Guttadauro will complete the final wrap-up article and email to all commissioners for
comment.
6. Review of the e-Government Mission Statement and Objectives - The commission
asked to have this item continued to the June meeting.
Kitson said he would the municipal code language changes to the City Council in May.
NEW BUSINESS
7. 2005 Goals and Work Plan - The Commission briefly discussed this item. They agreed
they would work on renewing or clarifying the Commission Charter and review the annual
contract with KMVT.
8. Frequency of Meetings -- The Commission would like to continue to meet monthly,
however they agreed to tour Comcast facilities in the months of May, possibly July and
October.
Reports from:
9. City of Cupertino - No report
10. Comcast - The Commission reviewed the annual franchise fee reports and the February
monthly service report. Guttadauro asked Kitson to check with Comcast to see KNTV
weather was added to limited basic on Channel 186.
MISCELLANEOUS
II. Activities Calendar - The tour of Comcast Call Center was added to May 4th. It was
suggested to tour the Comcast head end facility in July. There was a suggestion to possibly
cancel the July or August meeting for summer vacations.
12. Action Item List - Guttadauro confirmed inviting Gary Schutz to discuss the triple play
strategy.
ADJOURNMENT
Andy Radle made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 4th to tour
the Comcast Call Center in Morgan Hill. Eric Klein seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed
SUBMITTED BY:
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Linda Lagergren, Recor ing Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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L.T. Guttadauro, Chairperson