LACAC Meeting Minutes for June 29, 2011
Members Present: Chris Funkhouser, Bob Glorioso, Lisa Lavina
Also Present: Anne Van Tine and Lew Halprin
Meeting was called to order at 7:35pm
Coordinator’s Report
Review of final expenses for FY11. Overall spending was down from FY10.
Discussion to clarify the intent of the allocation for attorney expenses related to contract renewal. All agreed the intent was for CY 2011, rather than FY2011.
Minutes
Glorioso moved and Funkhouser seconded that we approve the minutes of the March 29, 2011 meeting. Unanimously approved.
New Equipment
Review of list of equipment needs. Current need centers on data storage and backup as well as some additional equipment needs for the volunteers to use. Glorioso moved and Funkhouser seconded that we authorize Anne to research prices and spend up to $8,000. Unanimously approved.
Contracts Update
The Comcast contract with the Town is due for renewal in November of 2012. The Cable Committee is still in the markup stage. Among the issues at hand are determining the prospective costs for conversion to HD, and requesting an increase to the rate share. All agree that we need to have attorney Bill August get involved at this point. A request was made for updates on progress at all subsequent meetings.
Old Business
Update from Lew on equipment disposal: a firm in Sudbury will sell all on Ebay for a 30% commission.
New Business
Anne announced that Gary Bernklow will be joining the committee as the representative of the Board of Selectmen. She also confirmed with the Town Clerk that we may add Steve Dungan as an Associate Member with approval by the committee. Glorioso moved and Lavina seconded approving Steve Dungan as an Associate Member
Adjournment
Funkhouser moved and Glorioso seconded that we adjourn at 9pm. Unanimously approved.
Prepared by: _________________________________
Lisa Lavina
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