Rutland Cable Advisory Committee
September 10, 2014 - 6:30 PM
Wood House
Present: Paul Mattson, Addison Redfield, Kathy Clark, Ray Becker, & Brenda Savoie
Selectmen Skip Clark was also present.
Paul called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
A motion to accept the Minutes of July 9 (Ray/Addison) passed 5/0.
A motion to accept the Minutes of August 13 (Ray/Kathy) passed 4/0. Brenda abstained.
Bills & Accounts
The current account balance is $78,736.08. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented (Addison/Brenda) passed 5/0.
Paul asked to be copied on all bills so he can keep an updated account balance.
Old Business
Progress on Contract Renewal for Cable License
After review and discussion of the final suggestions from Town Counsel, the Committee agreed to move forward to the next step in the process.
A motion to approve the license agreement for the purpose of moving forward to the next step (Addison/Ray) passed 5/0.
Paul with check with Jackie O’Brien regarding separating quotes for the sprinkler system, electric, and building supplies for the new studio.
Station Manager Minutes
Addison and Paul recently met with representatives from Bay Path. An account has been set up with Rexel Electric Company out of Worcester that will allow Bay Path to place orders for the electrical portion of the project. The HVAC portion will be over $25,000 and will need to go out for bid .
Addison noted an issue with the wall between the new studio and the library storage area. It was recommend that and extra layer of sound proofing be added. Addison is proposing blown-in insulation with 5/8” wall board in that area.
New Business
Paul received a letter from Howard Root on the Charter-Comcast deal. Skip will provide to the Selectmen for the upcoming public hearing.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. All were in favor. The next meeting will be held on October 1st.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Savoie
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