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TC 04-06-88Cable Television Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 6, 1988 Cupertino City Hall -- Conference Room MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:.02 p.m. by Leonard Batchelor, Chairman ROLL CALL Committee members present: Leonard Batchelor, Bill Fletcher, Dorothy Schmid, Jane Chiavacci(arrived 7:.10 p.m.) Absent Committee members: Michelle Mann Staff Present: Donna Krey, Community Relations Officer Eliott Margolies, Channel 30 Director Carol Frausto, Community Relations Assistant Guests Present: Joe Wilcox, General manager of United Cable Television APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 1988 Batchelor moved to approve the minutes with no changes and Schmid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. STAFF REPORT Krey introduced new staff member Frausto and said she has not recieved any complaints recently regarding United Cable service. REPORT FROM JOE WILCOX, UNITED CABLE Wilcox submitted copies of a status report outlining subscriber statistics for March and a summary of customer complaints. There were 13 complaints in March, four relating to the late fees, three relating to billing questions or problems. He spoke about promotions underway through United. Krey suggested Wilcox draft an article for the Cupertino Scene regarding late fees. Committee members discussed present cable guide and on-screen electronic program guide for the future. Wilcox said that Channel 32 would be temporarily set up on another Channel by June 1988 and then put back on 32 by Jan. 1, 1989. Wilcox assured the committee that Channels 30, 29 and 53 would not be moved. Committee members discussed UCTV and UA merger and Wilcox reported that the .5tockholders for both companies have not yet voted for the plan, nor has the FCC approved the merger. When approved, he said the merger would probably not affect Cupertino subscribers. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR NEXT REGULAR CTVAC MEETING, MAY 4 Krey recieved a letter from the City Attorney's office suggesting a public hearing at the next CTVAC meeting on May 4th, inviting people from Gill Cable area for input regarding Gill Cable. Fletcher moved to support the public hearing on May 4th and Chiavacci seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Batchelor said if needed a half-hour meeting could be held before the public hearing, which would be scheduled at 7:30 p.m. in the Council chambers. DISCUSSION OF BUDGET FOR 1988-89 FISCAL YEAR Krey said she met with City Finance Director Snyder for a preliminary budget proposal. Batchelor indicated there is $66,000 for next years budget including the 1987-88 rollover. Funding from the franchise fee for next years budget was estimated at $54,000 The committee proposed DISCUSSION OF BUDGET FOR 1988-89 FISCAL YEAR, CONT. to increase funding in most of its activities. Chiavacci began discussion regarding increase in community involvement and promotion of Channel 30. Further discussion on outreach projects will be placed on a future agenda. Batchelor moved to allow Margolies to purchase items discussed with money out of the remaining fixed asset acquisition budget, not to exceed $6,500 and Schmid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Joe Wilcox left 8:15 p.m. HOMETOWN VIDEO FESTIVAL ENTRY FEES Margolies said $60 he paid for entry fee will be reimbursed by the city. NFLCP JULY CONVENTION FUNDING Commission discussed scholarships and grants. Krey said she would find out if grant funding can be used to subsidize trips to the NFLCP convention. Chiavacci moved to accept applications for such grants until May 15,1988 and look at them at the first meeting in June and Schmid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Batchelor asked Krey to renew the committee's membership. VCR AWARDS - ADDITIONAL FUNDING The budget was overspent by $100. Fletcher moved to approve an added expenditure of $35 toward Cupertino's portion of the VCR awards and Chiavacci seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF MODIFICATIONS FOR PRODUCER AGREEMENT Margolies said a shortened version of the original agreement could be used for renewals. He volunteered to draft a clause to attach to the producer agreement and he will bring the amendment at the next meeting. REPORT FROM ACCESS COORDINATOR Margolies reported an increase in local participation including Los Altos groups regarding the portapack training. Commission discussed the possibility of groups paying producers to do the work instead of doing the production themselves. Margolies discussed future equipment replacements by United Cable. Current and future projects include: publicity workshop, school district teachers involvement, a Channel 30 call-in show with Konnyu, hometown video festival (taped entry sent) and he mentioned a new live "talk back" show under consideration. ADJOURNMENT Chiavacci made a motion to adjourn; Schmid seconded and Batchelor adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.