HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 11/18/2013 MINUTES
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
December 9, 2013
PRESENT
Walter DeVille, Mary Ann Kelly and Lyle Smitson
ABSENT
None
CITY STAFF
Lisa Aguilar, City Attorney and Kim Womack, Director of Public Communications
Mr. Smitson called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum.
CONSIDERATION FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
No absences
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MINUTES
Mr. DeVille motioned to accept the October meeting minutes with Ms. Kelly seconding; all
Commissioners present were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
City Secretary has told Commission that they will not take appointments to City Council until
there are more than two applicants. Ms. Womack urged Commissioners to spread the word about
Commission vacancies.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SCHEDULED MEETING
Ms. Kelly motioned to move up the December meeting to December 9, 2013 at 12 p.m. due to
Ms. Womack being out of town with Mr. Smitson seconding; all Commissioners present were in
favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COMPLAINTS
Commission discussed Mr. DiCarlo's complaint letter about the time slot selection at the lottery.
The Commission asked a letter be sent to invite Mr. DiCarlo to discuss this issue at the next
Commission meeting.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RULES AND PROCEDURE
UPDATES
Rules and Procedures updates will be presented to City Council in January for action.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FINANCIALS
PEG funds have been moved to a separate organization number as to separate funds from General
Fund. An Excel spreadsheet will be created for PEG expenditures.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Ms. Womack will make changes to the Annual Report to include that City took on encoding and
scheduling of the 2 public access channels.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TOUR
No action was taken. Optional tour after the meeting for anyone interested.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PEG PROGRAMMING
Mr. DeVille asked if it possible to have "occasional" producers. Ms. Womack noted that it is
possible. Ms. Womack suggested PAUGs join to hold a "How to" class. Ms. Kelly requested
that Ms. Womack create a promotional brochure for public access.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING STUDIO UPDATE
Ms. Womack updated the Commission on studio. The City Manager has approved having the
studio in the basement of City Hall. Ms. Womack is working with the Engineering Department to
establish a timeline and contractors.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PAUG LOTTERIES &UPDATES
Mr. Gordy said PAUG 10's lottery went well and will have 8 new programs.
Mr. Suver said the PAUG 18's lottery went well and picked up some new programs.
Discussion on updates to Rules and Procedures and electing board members was held. Issue
regarding Channel 18 elections resolved at the board meeting.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS
Mr. DeVille motioned to accept the PAUG 10 media delivery log of October with Ms. Kelly
seconding; all Commissioners present were in favor. Ms. Kelly motioned to accept PAUG 18
media delivery log of October with Mr. DeVille seconding; all Commissioners present were in
favor.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Chairperson Election
Updates to 2014 Calendar
PAUG Promotional Material
Detailed Financials
PAUG 18 Media Delivery Log
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mr. DeVille motioned for the meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.