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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCable Advisory Board 1999 Minutes �n�rsi�r� 1 Oth Floor, Lansing City Hall • 124 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4058 • FAX (517) 483-7630 Telecommunications and Cable Advisor Board �n` Meeting Notice ' The Special Meeting of the Board is scheduled for t:? Tuesday, November 23' At 5:30 pm in the Council's Conference Room. If you have a conflict with this meeting time, please contact Karen Schmidt at 483-4058 at your earliest convenience. We are hoping to get a quorum together in order to discuss Franchise Agreement Requirements and putting together a recommendation for the Council. �n�rsi�r� I Oth Floor, Lansing City Hall • 124 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4058 • FAX (517) 483-7630 AGENDA LANSING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Council Conference Room City Hall November 23, 1999 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order ' 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes ' `='' 4. Public Comment on Agenda Items 5. Action/Discussion • Grants • Franchise Agreement Requirements • Public Access/Local Origination Equipment and Facilities • City Website • New Membership Solicitation • Port of Entry Project • Capitol Area Media Coalition Development 6. Reports • Vice-Chair • ATT's Representative • Public Service Department • Law Department 7. Other 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. cn�rsi�r� s r i r pill 1 Oth Floor, Lansing City Hall • 124 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4058 • FAX (517) 483-7630 AGENDA SIl ABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Council Conference Room City Hall November 10, 1999 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Public Comment on Agenda Items 5. Action/Discussion • Grants • Public Access/Local Origination Equipment and Facilities • Franchise Agreement Requirements • City Website 6. Reports • Vice-Chair • ATT's Representative • Public Service Department • Law Department 7. Other 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. i i c�C L'17 1 Oth Floor, Lansing City Hall • 124 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4058 • FAX (517) 483-7630 AGENDA LANSING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Council Conference Room City Hall October 13, 1999 5:30 PM :> 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes , C, \Y m y �1 cz:, 4. Public Comment on Agenda Items 5. Action/Discussion • Grant Policies • Application and Grant Dates • Low Power FM Radio Service 6. Reports • Vice-Chair • Attorney • AT&T Representative • Public Service Department 7. Other 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. MINUTES TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLE ADVISORY BOARD City Council Conference Room 124 West Michigan Avenue Wednesday, September 8, 1999 at 5:30 pm CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. r- COMMITTEE MEMBERS = _ ► -', David Koskinen, Chair ; Greg Starks, Vice Chair Michael Blonde, Member Ida Bryanton, Member (arrived at 5:50 pm) r � Sherie Davy, Member -� Luke Schafer, Member(arrived at 5:55 pm) OTHERS PRESENT Dan Danke, Public Services Maureen Daughtery-Rosenbaum, AT&T Jack Jordan, Law Department Karen Schmidt, CITY-TV PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS No public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MR. BLONDE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 1999, MEETING AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. REPORTS ATT Representative Ms. Daugherty-Rosenbaum of ATT discussed the letter dated June 21, 1999, sent to Chairperson Koskinen from John Rawcliffe, ATT General Manager. She emphasizedthe companies morale with the buyout of TCI by ATT. Engineers are working on the fiber connection between East Lansing and Lansing. ATT cannot rollout Internet until the systems are compatible. Channel changes are not yet ready to be announced. ACTION/DISCUSSION Election of Officers. MR. SCHAFER MOVED THE APPROVAL OF GREG STARKS FOR CHAIR OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE ADVISORY BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE 7/00. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. MR. SCHAFER MOVED THE APPROVAL OF SHERIE DAVY FOR VICE CHAIR OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE ADVISORY BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE 7/00. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Closed Captioning Letter from Dolores Beyer Mr. Jordan stated that the City was not in violation of the ADA by not offering Closed Captioning since the price is not currently offered at a reasonable expense. He followed with discussions he had with other PEG entities at the CMT Conference on this issue. The technology is not reasonable for PEG channels to offer. Mr. Blonde handed out information he had obtained regarding the equipment needed for Multi-lingual Closed Captioning Systems. The prices that he was able to obtain were approximately$800.00 per one (1) hour of offline programming. This also had a five (5) day turnaround time. Mr. Blonde proposed that Ms. Schmidt contact Ms. Beyer to find out if there is anything specific that the Board may assist her with and whether she would be interested in volunteering her time to perform these tasks if the Board purchased a PC and software for her to use. Information Packets from Meridian Township Mr. Starks informed the Board about a meeting he attended regarding a Regional Franchise and explained that these packets were a way of sharing information at this time. REPORTS Public Service Department Mr. Danke reported on an active summer. Two (2) Telecommunication Permits were recently requested to run Fiber Optics Service through the City. A couple other companies, Williams and Phone USA, are looking to get permits. He informed the Board that the State seems to be things without permits. OTHER Mr. Jordan also referred to the letter from John Rawcliffe, ATT General Manager, to Chair Koskinen. The timeliness of ATT parent tranfer to TCI does not seem to be correct. He would like to see them submit an Agreement with the terms of the Franchise as first signed by Continental. Mr. Jordan will prepare a letter for the Chairs' signature to ATT. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Submitted by Karen Schmidt CITY-TV Manager proved by David Koskinen, Chair DATE OTHER Mr. Jordan also referred to the letter from John Rawcliffe, ATT General Manager, to Chair Koskinen. The timeliness of ATT parent tranfer to TCI does not seem to be correct. He would like to see them submit an Agreement with the terms of the Franchise as first signed by Continental. Mr. Jordan will prepare a letter for the Chairs' signature to ATT. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Submitted by Karen Schmidt CITY-TV Manager �pr'oved by David Koskinen, Chair DATE ( f z7 CLERK AGENDA LANSING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Council Conference Room City Hall July 14, 1999 5:30 PM This meeting is cancelled due to the Chair not being able to be present. We would like all members present for the election of officers. At this time, this is the only agenda item for committee. Next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 1999. AGENDA LANSING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Council Conference Room City Hall July 14, 1999 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Public Comment on Agenda Items 5. Action/Discussion a Election of Officers 6. Other 7. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. MINUTES TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLE ADVISORY�BOARD--' City Council Conference Room ' :��� - ; : �• 124 West Michigan Avenue ��,, -_ , , Wednesday, June 16 .r,f;aJ i I r CLEn , CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS David Koskinen, Chair Greg Starks, Vice Chair Michael Blonde, Member Ida Bryanton, Member Sherie Davy, Member Luke Schafer, Member OTHERS PRESENT Jack Jordan, Law Department Karen Schmidt, CITY-TV ACTION/DISCUSSION CMT Conference in Cincinnati. MR. SCHAFER MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINANCING FOR JACK JORDAN AND GREG STARKS TO THE CMT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN CINCINNATI JULY 7— 11. MOTION CARRIED, 6-0. Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Request MS. DAVY MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXPEDITURE OF $200.00 FOR THE RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO COVER SOME OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CMT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN CINCINNATI JULY 7-11. MOTION CARRIED, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Submitted by Karen Schmidt CITY-TV Manager Approved b David Koskinen,rChai ` t DATE dLJV_f1AJV0F [ 1 Oth Floor, Lansing City Hall • 124 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4058 FAX (517) 483-7630 AGENDA LANSING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Council Conference Room City Hall June 9, 1999 5:30 PM V 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Public Comment on Agenda Items 5. Action/Discussion • Grant Policies • CMT Conference in Cincin iati 6. Reports • Vice-Chair • TCI Representative • Public Service Department 7. Other 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn. MINUTES _ TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLE ADVISORY BOAR ` ' City Council Conference Room 124 West Michigan Avenue �� ..yiy Wednesday, May 12 f'`�' CITYCLE „ CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS David Koskinen, Chair Greg Starks, Vice Chair Michael Blonde, Member Ida Bryanton, Member Sherie Davy, Member OTHERS PRESENT Dan Danke, Public Service Jack Jordan, Law Department Karen Schmidt, CITY-TV APPROVAL OF MINUTES MR. BLONDE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 1999,AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED, 5-0. ACTION/DISCUSSION Letter from MediaOne regarding Transfer of Cable System to UACC Midwest, Inc. Mr. Jordan discussed how he had called MediaOne to ask about where the documents relating to MediaOne's transfer had gone. He was told that the information was sent to the Clerk's office. There is no paperwork of any such information. Mr. Jordan stated his desire for UACC Midwest, Inc. to sign an Acceptance and Guarantee form, which would then go to the Board and the Committee on General Services for information. Letter from Dolores Beyer— Closed Captioning of City Council Meetings Mrs. Schmidt called Dolman Technologies for pricing information. Mr. Blonde will provide the Board with more information at the next meeting pertaining to Closed Captioning hardware and software. MGTV has used it a few times. It is rather expensive to do, being more timely to use during a live production. Mrs. Schmidt stated that when this discussion came up 5 years ago, the poll of the Councilmembers was to take CITY- TV off the air because there were no funds to support such a service. Mr. Jordan was not sure if there is a public push for this. Once the Board receives more information pertaining to the cost of the service a letter will be sent to Ms. Beyer. Mr. Jordan will see what the timetable is on compliance from the Americans Disabilities Act. Regional Franchise There was discussion of a broad based meeting to be held Wednesday, June 2 with Meridian Township to go over issues of importance to both Boards. Letter from Grace & John Iverson regarding Court TV Ms. Davy mentioned that she had seen many announcements on television pertaining to the change in channel line-up. MediaOne will be contacted to see if they responded to this letter. RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE. 4t"Annual Progress Report on Capital Spending Upgrandes & Rebuilds Discussion took place pertaining to the Social Contract for schools. MediaOne needs to inform the Board whether the schools are as yet hooked up. RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE. Letter from Angel Aguilar regarding Cable Grant Ms. Schmidt shall write a letter to Mr. Aguilar explaining that there is no more Grant Money left for FY 1998-99 and that he needs to apply during the next application period. He is to be invited to the next Board meeting if he would like to discuss this further. REPORTS Vice Chair Starks Vice-Chair Starks after giving background information, Mr. Starks urged Board members to E-Mail comments to FCC Chairman Kinnard regarding the increase availability in local ownership of small radio stations. The Opinion article from the Lansing State Journal by Colleen McNamara was passed out to Boardmembers. Dan Danke, Public Service Mr. Danke is currently reviewing two Telecommunication permit requests. Norlight would like to run a cable through the City (NW-SE)but more information is needed from the company. Phone Michigan(McCloud Group)requests permit to supply phone service. He expects within the next couple of weeks a request from KMC Telecommunications. OTHER Mr. Jordan stated that has been no news with regards to the ECI lawsuit. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Submitted by Karen Schmidt CITY-TV Manager Ap roved by(avid Koski `en Chair 7^ DATE 1 1 I Oth Floor, Lansing City Hall • 124 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4058 FAX (517) 483-7630 AGENDA LANSING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATION Council Chambers — Tenth F or City Hall April 1/2, 1999., r-- David Koskinen, Chair ' - Gregory Starks, Vice Chair --- Beth Aldrich, Member Ida Bryanton, Member Luke Schafer, Member Mike Blonde, Member \ -% c Sheri Davy, Member 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF„MI U PIES 4. PUBLIC CO MEN T ONI AGEND ITEMS S. ACT,ION/D S IS ION Letter fr ediaOne egarding Transfer of Cable System to UACC Mi , est, Inc. • etter f om Dolore Beyer re: Closed Captioning of City Council Meetings 6. FOR INFORMATIO ONLY • Notification fr m MediaOne about Channel line-up 7. REPORTS a. Vice-Cha'r b. MediaO a Representative I 8. OTHER 9. PUBLIC COMMENT 10. ADJOURN MINUTES TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE ADVISORY BOARD City Council Chambers 124 West Michigan Wednesday, March 10, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT i- David Koskinen, Chair Gregory Starks, Vice Chair Michael Blonde, Member Sherie Davy, Member V Luke Schafer Member G� Ida Bryanton, Member- arrived @ 5:50 p.m. �J MEMBERS ABSENT Beth Aldrich, Member OTHERS PRESENT Terese Horn, Council Staff Dan Danke, Public Service Margo Vroman, Law Department John Duley, Citizen APPROVAL OF MINUTES MR SCHAFFER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 99 1998, AS SUBMITTED. MOTION SECOND AND CARRIED, 5-0. ACTION/DISCUSSION John Duley Presentation — Port of Entry Proj ect/LAPTOPPS Mr. Duley presented the Board with a copy of the Abstract "Port of Entry Computer Learning Center." He briefed the Committee on the background of the development of the project. He explained the advantages of the project for parents and children and people in various walks in life: education about computers, providing computers, training, and access to computers. He reviewed the Abstract Report and explained the goals of the project. The goals of the project are listed in the Abstract Report. Mr. Duley briefed the Committee on the financial support that the project has or will receive. He stated that they have a $517,000 grant application into Kellogg. Even though this year no money was available, they still are on the list and hope that the grant will be up coming soon. Over the course of three years they will give away ten computers. Computers will play a large role in enhancement of education. High-speed access to cable hook-up could be a consideration in the future. There may be free-access through cable system. Mr. Duley reviewed the commitments from various entities. FOR INFORMATION ONLY Communication from Councilmember Meyer re: Cable Grants There was discussion about the intent of the letter from Councilmember Meyer. The Board discussed providing a letter to Council explaining the franchise fee and its uses. Council needs to have a fundamental understanding of the purpose of the franchise fee agreement. However, the Board determined that it would be best to get 2 a breakdown of the distribution of monies from the franchise fee before attempting to explain its uses to Council. STAFF IS TO PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH A BREAKDOWN OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES FOR THE FRANCHISE FEE. RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE. OTHER Ethics Training Tape Ethics Manual was passed out to the Board members. The Board viewed the training tape and signed the appropriate forms. REPORTS: Vice-Chair Starks Vice-Chair Starks stated that there are other systems to get high-speed Internet access such as ISDN. He explained some advantages of high-speed access. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Submitted by Terese Horn Senior Secretary Lansing City Council A roved by David Koskinen, Chair (. lJ . E 3 cn�si�r� �. Imp, Pill 1 Oth Floor, Lansing City Hall • 124 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4058 • FAX (517) 483-7630 AGENDA LANSING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Tenth Floor Conference Room City Hall David Koskinen, Chair Gregory Starks, Vice Chair Beth Aldrich, Member Ida Bryanton, Member Luke Schafer, Member Mike Blonde, Member Sheri Davy, Member 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS S. ACTION/DISCUSSION • John Duley Presentation -- Port of Entry Project/LAPTOPPS 6. FOR INFORMATION ONLY • Communication from Councilmember Meyer Re: Cable Grants 7. REPORTS a. Vice-Chair b. MediaOne Representative 8. OTHER 9. PUBLIC COMMENT 10. ADJOURN C1`A `1 e-cl LA/1�S%/I/G 1 Oth Floor, Lansing City Hall • 124 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4058 • FAX (517) 483-7630 AGENDA LANSING CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Tenth Floor Conference Room City Hall David Koskinen, Chair Gregory Starks, Vice Chair Beth Aldrich Member ` Ida Bryanton, Member Luke Schafer, Member ' Mike Blonde, Member - -,.p Sheri Davy, Member 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS S. ACTION/DISCUSSION • John Duley Presentation -- Port of Entry Project/LAPTOPPS 6. FOR INFORMATION ONLY • Communication from Councilmember Meyer Re: Cable Grants 7. REPORTS a. Vice-Chair b. MediaOne Representative 8. OTHER 9. PUBLIC COMMENT 10. ADJOURN