Minutes of the LACAC Meeting March 29, 2011
Members Present:
Steve Dungan, Chris Funkhouser, Bob Glorioso, Lisa Lavina. Joined later by Len Golder
Also Present:
Anne Van Tine, Lew Halprin
Meeting called to order at 7:35pm
Coordinator’s Report
- Pursuing usage rights to one piece of music performed by Sounds of Stow.
- Stow TV team travelled to local electronics show to learn more about trends in equipment.
- Converting videos to DVD and mpg files.
- Review projected expenses and income.
Minutes
Dungan moved and Glorioso seconded that we approve the minutes of December’s meeting as written. Approved unanimously.
Contract Renewals
Discussion of the renewal of employment contracts with Kathy O’Keefe and Lew Halprin, and the service(maintenance) contract with Unique Media Systems (Michael Ridinger).
Dungan moved and Lavina seconded that we approve the proposed contract renewal for Kathy O’Keefe. Approved unanimously.
Glorioso moved and Dungan seconded that we approve the proposed contract renewal for Lew Halprin. Approved unanimously.
Dungan moved and Lavina seconded that we approve the maintenance contract with Unique Media Systems (Michael Ridinger). Approved unanimously.
Disposal of Equipment
Stow TV team has identified scheduler equipment that is no longer in use and will explore re-sale before sending for disposal.
Comcast Negotiations
Lew Halprin, Chair of the Cable Committee reported:
We’re in the mark-up stage of reviewing the contract. Nearing the stage of engaging an attorney for proper management of the contract proposal we send to Comcast.
Dungan moved and Glorioso seconded that we approve a request to spend up to $6,000 during the remainder of 2011 to retain the services of Attorney Bill August for the purposes of contract negotiation preparations. Approved unanimously.
Video on Demand and Streaming
Discussion regarding exploration of working with an outside vendor to stream and provide on demand replaying of Stow TV cablecasts. Lew Halprin will develop a proposal outlining the nature of a test and will bring to a future meeting.
New Business
Steve Dungan announced he will be leaving the Board of Selectmen after the May election and will therefore no longer be the Board’s liaison to our committee. Brief discussion of Steve staying on as a committee member.
Adjournment
Dungan moved and Golder seconded that the meeting adjourn at 8:50pm. Approved unanimously
Prepared by: _________________________________
Anne VanTine
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