MASHPEE CABLE AND ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2015
TOWN HALL – WAQUOIT MEETING ROOM
Present: Andrew Eliason
Dan Riley
Lolita McCray
Also Present: Tom Mayo – Assistant Town Manager
Andrew Eliason, Chairman Pro Tem, called the meeting of the MCAT Board to order at 1:07 p.m.
Roll Call was taken.
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Dan Riley motioned to accept the minutes of November 25, 2014; Andrew Eliason seconded the motion.
VOTE: Yes-2; 1-Abstain.
Roll Call Vote: Andrew Eliason, yes Dan Riley, yes Lolita McCray, abstain.
Budget Status Update…Andrew Eliason reported Account 7317 has a current balance of $150,190.31.
Tom Mayo presented 2 requests for funding for the Town CIP budget---namely:
- $30,069 for IT for an upgrade and replacement of all access points in Town Hall, Police, Fire, Fire Substation, Council on Aging, and the Library.
- $30,000 for School Department to provide adequate, reliable wireless access throughout the school district.
MOTION: Lolita McCray motioned to recommend the Board of Selectmen approve $30,069 to be used to upgrade and replace all access points in Town Hall, Police, Fire, Fire Substation, Council on Aging, and the Library, as needed. Dan Riley seconded this motion.
VOTE: Yes-3. Unanimous.
Roll Call Vote: Andrew Eliason, yes Dan Riley, yes Lolita McCray, yes.
MOTION: Lolita McCray motioned to recommend the Board of Selectmen approve and reserve an encumbrance not to exceed $30,000 to provide adequate, reliable wireless access for the school district, pending further clarification to MCAT Board of the specific needs by a representative of the school IT department. Dan Riley seconded this motion.
VOTE: Yes-3. Unanimous.
Roll Call Vote: Andrew Eliason, yes Dan Riley, yes Lolita McCray, yes.
Mashpee Community TV
Dan Riley asked about the status of Mashpee TV/Town issue. Tom Mayo responded that there were significant questions raised and there have been discussions held.
Control Room
Tom Mayo advised that there was an issue with the titler and David DelVecchio is going to speak with Peter Zawadzki about it. Andrew Eliason mentioned that a while ago he spoke with John Gamache, who said he would be available if need arises. Tom Mayo said they have 2 technicians working for Town to cover meetings and that John is back-up.
Discussion
MCAT Board raised the questions: Is this Board still necessary? Could this Board call meetings, as needed?
Tom Mayo said Board absolutely needed since there are still cable funds to be allocated for Town use. Tom checked with the Town Manager and said Joyce agreed MCAT Board could schedule meetings on an as-needed basis.
ACTION ITEMS
- Andrew Eliason to invite Mary O’Keeffe to attend next MCAT Meeting.
- Tom Mayo to arrange with School IT Department representative to attend MCAT Meeting.
Next Meeting…1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Town Hall Waquoit Meeting Room.
Adjournment… Dan Riley motioned to adjourn the meeting; Lolita McCray seconded the motion; and the motion was passed. The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Giliberti
Recording Secretary
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