LACAC Meeting Minutes for October 2, 2013
Members present: Bob Glorioso, Lee Pappas, Lisa Lavina
Also present: Stow TV Coordinator Anne VanTine, Lew Halprin
Meeting was called to order at 7:40pm.
Meeting Minutes
Pappas moved, and Lavina seconded to approve the minutes of the May 16th and April 24th meetings. Unanimously approved.
Town Meeting Plans
Discussion focused on preparations of the Stow TV coverage of the Oct 28th Town Meeting at Hale Middle School auditorium.
Stow TV Finances
Committee was brought up to date on recent expenditures as well as budget balances.
Projects and Operations
- Ongoing projects at the Town Hall and High School are nearing completion.
- Wiring of Center School is presenting some challenges that are being managed through the Center principal and the school district’s facilities staff.
- Hale Video Club’s teacher/sponsor has left Hale. The Hale principal is working on filling the role.
- Domain hosting was discussed.
Spending Approval
Research has yielded three options for purchasing tapeless camera. Lavina moved, and Pappas seconded, to approve an allocation of up to $8,000 for the purchase of tapeless cameras and required accessories. Unanimously approved.
Government Channel
The committee will review Stow TV guidelines for coverage of public government meetings and events in light of the designation of a public access government channel for the community.
Video on Demand (VOD)
The committee reviewed options for access of Stow TV programs via VOD and after discussion, Pappas moved, and Lavina seconded, that we explore using Vimeo Pro with initial access limited to the staff and volunteers of Stow TV, the LACAC, and the Stow Cable Committee.
Modulator Improvements
Pappas moved, and Lavina seconded, to provide contingent approval of an allocation of $1,400 ($550 over the original approval) for modulator improvements, after a review of the revised proposal. Unanimously approved.
Adjournment
Lavina moved, and Pappas seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30. Unanimously approved.
Prepared by: _________________________________
Lisa Lavina
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