Minutes of the Tuesday, June 5, 2006 Local Access Channel Advisory Committee Meeting
Members Present: Andrew Dunn
Bob Glorioso
Len Golder
Jim Parr
Also present: Anne Van Tine
Lew Halprin
The meeting was called to order at 7:55Pm at the Stow Town Building. Those present discussed the following:
On motion by Glorioso, seconded by Golder the committee unanimously approved the minutes of April 16, 2006.
Dunn noted prior to the presentation of the coordinator's report that while Van Tine is paid for 87 hours per month, there are often hours worked in addition to those, for which she is not paid each month.
Coordinator's Report:
A bill is pending before Congress which would cut the cable franchising funds available to local communities from 2.5% to 1% of gross revenues.
Van Tine proposed a priority schedule to deal with submissions from organizations. Dunn suggested that these questionable materials be shown at 3:00 AM. Van Tine passed out copies of amended section
On motion by Dunn, seconded by Glorioso, vote unanimous, the committee approved a new TV equipment sign out form
Van Tine reported that she had purchased 4 sets of Fostex MKII headphones on recommendation by Scott Glorioso who works in the audio industry.
On motion by Golder, seconded by Glorioso, vote unanimous, the committee authorized Van Tine to spend up to $200 for equipment as needed between meetings of the committee.
A discussion of tripods revealed that Van Tine, Halprin and Glorioso were in agreement that the committee needed to purchase a fluid head tripod. Dunn suggested several manufacturers from which to pick.
Halprin reported that work is progressing on the construction of the video cabinets for Hale and Town Hall. He proposed the purchase of two 15” LCD TVs at a cost of $200 each to be used as monitors
Van Tine believes the current monitors are acceptable, and that the LCD TVs will take up too much space within the cabinet.
Glorioso suggested trying the cabinets as approved, without the monitors, adding them later if they are deemed necessary.
The committee decided against the purchase, and agreed that the cabinet should be tested as designed and approved before any modifications are made.
Halprin also proposed the purchase of a DVD recorder or computer hard disk for back up recording. Dunn expressed concern about loss of picture quality due to compression.
Van Tine prefers large format DV recording for masters, and Dunn suggested DV recorders for masters in all recording locations.
On motion by Dunn, seconded by Parr, vote unanimous, the committee authorized up to $300 for the purchase of one 15” LCD TV to be installed in the lobby of the Town Building and be tuned to Channel 9.
Motion by Dunn, seconded by Glorioso, committee authorized up to $500 be paid to Lew Halprin for a video mixer previously approved by the committee (1/5/06), purchased by Halprin.
Dunn expressed concern that the BOS viewed the committee as the “AV Department of the town,” citing examples of the Warren Room table being purchased with LACAC funds.
Van Tine made the point that the governance document instructs LACAC to operate under the direction of the town. Dunn reiterated he wanted the committee members to be aware of LACAC’s original purpose
Dunn will not renew his term which expires 6/30/06, but will stay on as an associate member. On motion by Golder, seconded by Glorioso, vote unanimous, Andrew Dunn accepted as Associate Member of LACAC
On motion by Dunn, second by Glorioso, vote unanimous, committee authorizes the purchase of a DV recorder/player similar to the one already owned.
The next LACAC meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 19, 7:30 in Town Building. Among other agenda items will be the discussion of Priority scheduling and proposed handbook changes regarding suc
On motion by Glorioso, seconded by Parr, vote unanimous, meeting adjourned at 10:30PM.
Prepared by: ____________________________________
James Parr
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