Rutland Cable Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes – September 9, 2015
Present were: Chairman Paul Mattson, Ray Becker, Kathy Clark, Addison Redfield, Brenda Savoie, and guest Skip Clark.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
Minutes
Tabled until next the meeting
Bills and Accounts
Paul reported the current balance is $267,978.73.
A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented (Addison/Brenda) passed 5/0.
Old Business
Station Manager’s Minutes
Addison reported:
- Most of the primer has been painted on the walls. Paint will go on in the near future.
- Bay Path is reading to install the ceiling. A quote from S & S for ceiling tiles came in at $2,041. Waiting on additional quotes for comparison.
Old Laptop disposal
A motion to approve of the disposal of the old laptop (Ray/Addison) passed 5/0.
New Business
RFP Review
Paul reviewed the proposal with details on equipment provided by the consultant. It includes everything needed for the Control Room, Blair Room, and Main Meeting Room and is ready to go out for bid pending approval by the Committee. The Studio portion will be done at a later date.
Addison asked if the proposal is for the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Paul indicated it was, in terms of the scope for our needs. In the event of equipment failure, a replacement will be provided within 24 hours.
A motion to empower the Chair to request a minimum of three bids for equipment as presented (Addison/Ray) passed 5/0.
Paul reported that after numerous phone calls and emails to Charter, the Internet/Phone/Cable has been finally moved from Campbell St. to the new Studio.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 21 at 6:30 PM.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. All were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brenda Savoie
Recording Secretary
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