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CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
June 16, 2014
PRESENT
Amy Aldridge Sanford, Korey Hardeman and Lyle Smitson
ABSENT
Mary Ann Kelly and Walter DeVille
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
Mr. Smitson motion to excuse Dr. Sanford's absence with Mr. Hardeman seconding; all
Commissioners present were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MINUTES
Mr. Hardeman motioned to accept the May meeting minutes with Dr. Sanford seconding; all
Commissioners present were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MR.DiCARLO'S COMPLAINT
Mr. DiCarlo discussed his complaint regarding some producers turning in the same show with
different show name and producer but it is the same content. He claimed that this is monopolizing
the channel. He also said this prevents diversity of programming.
Mr. Smitson, Mr. Hardeman and Mr. DiCarlo had a discussion about what constitutes have a
show/program.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RULES AND PROCEDURES
Mr. Smitson said he thinks that proxies are needed but there should be limitations. After
discussion the issue was tabled until all Commissioners are present and staff can bring
recommendations.
Issues that need to be addressed:
1) Proxies
2) Faux producers
3) Name of the shows
4) Continued shows
Ms. Womack said it is time to update the Rules and Procedures
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DELIVERY OF PROGRAMMING
TO CITY OFFICES
Will be tabled and will be part of the Rules and Procedures.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROGRAM GUIDE
No response from Time Warner.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS
Mr. Hardeman motioned to approve Channel 18 media delivery log for May with Dr. Sandford
seconding; all Commissioners present were in favor. Dr. Sanford motioned to approve Channel
10 media delivery log for May with Mr. Hardeman seconding; all Commissioners present were in
favor.
PUAG UPDATES
Mr. Gordy said everything is going smoothly. The Channel lost four programs but added two
programs. He explained that Channel 10 and 18 have identical programs. Same programs can't be
shown on both channels.
Mr. Suver was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Rules and Procedures
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mr. Smitson motioned for the meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.