Minutes of the LACAC Meeting December 20, 2010
Members Present:
Steve Dungan, Chris Funkhouser, Lisa Lavina, Len Golder
Also present: Anne VanTine, Lew Halprin, Rick Rollins, Jonathan Daisy
The meeting was called to order at 7:300 pm
Approval of Minutes
With a motion by Dungan and second by Lavina, the minutes of the April 13, 2010 meeting were unanimously approved.
Update – Coordinator’s Report
1 – Introduction of Jonathan Daisy, Stow TV volunteer
2 - Mention of Kathy O’Keefe’s contributions to Stow TV, great addition to the team.
3 – Reinforced the value that the programming guidelines have provided as the amount of requests to air pre-produced programs increases.
4 – Third floor meeting room is done, need a window treatment for light management.
5 – IT and the Town Nurse are sharing the station space.
6 – Lew has completed a permanent set up in the First Parish Church. The hanging mikes are working well.
Stow TV Finances
Discussion of potential spending of Capital Equipment funds annually to make up the imbalance from Ongoing Maintenance income
Stow TV Budget to Town Manager
After discussion of the budget and an annual spending plan, Dungan moved, and Golder seconded approving the budget provided the budget was reduced by $9,000 from the equipment line. Unanimously approved
Report to Comcast
Dungan moved, and Funkhouser seconded to accept the annual report to Comcast, dated Dec. 21, 2010. Unanimously approved
Review of Coordinator’s Contract
Dungan moved and Golder seconded approval of the 2011 contract for the Coordinator at the same rate and number of hours as in previous year. Unanimously approved
New Equipment
Dungan moved and Golder seconded to approve the purchase proposal up to the limit of $2,750. This included $300 for modulator, $1400 for two TRV950 cameras, and up to $1000 for server disk expansion. Unanimously approved
Comcast Negotiations
Halprin gave an update on negotiations of the Comcast contract which expires in 2012. Dungan recommends that Halprin attend the Selectmen’s meeting to discuss plans and goals for the coming contract.
New Business
Compensation for recording video events – After discussion, it was concluded there will be no change to our current practice.
Video Monitor – Discussion of adding a video monitor that would air Stow TV to the lobby of the Town Building. Straw poll of the voting members was 3 in favor, 1 opposed. Dungan suggested Halprin include this in his conversation with the Selectmen.
Streaming Meetings – discussion of the topic concluded with all agreeing that Halprin could further investigate the possibility without commitment to move in that direction.
Dungan moved and Funkhouser seconded adjourning the meeting at 9:50 pm
This was unanimously approved.
Prepared by: _________________________________
Lisa Lavina
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