RUTLAND CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2014
Opened: 6:33 P.M.
Present: Paul Mattson, chairman; Raymond Becker; Kathy Clark; Addison Redfield
Absent: Brenda Savoie
Minutes: June 3, 2014 accepted as presented July 9, 2014 not available
Treasurer’s Report: Bill(s) $5,000.00 to Bill Senecal for design work. Balance on hand $78,770.91 (includes 2014 $10K payment from Charter)
Old Business:
Committee members read and approved the new Charter contract and all additions and changes included by Paul Cranston, atty. Ray moved that after reviewing the changes made by Atty. Cranston we are in favor of the revised contract and copy to be sent to Charter. 2nd Addison; unanimous.
It was further stipulated that any revisions or discussions should be between Charter and Atty. Cranston, without having to go through our committee. Paul is to receive copies of changes to share with committee.
Paul presented his list of people who should receive keys to the new studio/control room/meeting room, etc. It was agreed that the CAC would pay for our own keys and the necessary locks for the build-out area. There was some discussion on which doors would require locks. A total of six (6) locks/keys will be required for Cable area and meeting room access.
Paul gave everyone a homework assignment to look over the job description for CATV manager and make any comments or suggestions at next meeting.
New Business:
Koopman Lumber estimate of materials was discussed—we are still waiting for an estimate for the suspended ceiling materials. A question was raised as to why we had requested the quote from Koopman: Answer: Koopman was recommended by Bay Path and we needed a materials kist, which Koopman was willing to provide.
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Paul stated that we will need telephone lines/hook up in the meeting room and control area—probably office space as well—Paul is looking into that. Charter has been paying our phone bill.
Comcast/Charter Merger: Addison reported on his attendance at the Paxton Cable hearing. Addison was the only attendee. There were some questions from the Select Board and Cable Committee, but very few answers. Addison said that he thought the BOS should hold a hearing—our Charter subscribers deserve the opportunity to voice their concerns and/or questions. Paul stated that he had forwarded the Merger contract to Paul Cranston who returned it with a clean bill of health as to the legality of the contract. There was much discussion about the contract and Ray stated that he felt the hearing needed to be held.
Addison moved that the CAC suggest that the BOS hold a hearing regarding the Charter/Comcast Merger contract. 2nd Ray. Unanimous
Next Meeting: Wednesday September 10, 2014 6:30 P.M. The Wood Studio
Adjourn: 8:28 P.M.
Addison Redfield, sec protem
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