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Chairperson Robert`Bob"White,Vice Chairperson Dr. Bruce Stratton, Steve West ` ':)
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Connie Gutierrez
City Staff
Susan Cable, Director of E-Government Services, Lisa Aguilar, Assistant City Attorney and Holly
Houghton,E-Government Services
Cable Operators
Vicki Triplett,Time Warner Cable
Chairperson Bob White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum. The
minutes from February 19, 2007 meeting were reviewed. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to approve the
minutes and Steve West seconded the motion.All Commissioners approved.
1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TEN YEAR RECIPROCAL
FIBER LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND
GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC, ("GRANDE") FOR CITY USE OF
APPROXIMATELY 83 MILES OF GRANDE FIBER, AND GRADE USE OF
APPROXIMATELY 19 MILES OF CITY FIBER; PROVIDING FOR REFUND OF
$100,000 SECURITY FUND ESTABLISHED IN GRANDE CABLE FRANCHISE —
Ogilvie Gericke, City's Director of MIS, explained that the agreement between the City of
Corpus Christi and Grande Communications would allow City use of Grande's fiber in areas the
City has been unable to install fiber and use of$24,000 earned from the $100,000 security fund
interest. He also mentioned there are no restrictions on the use of the fiber, which could
potentially be used for the City's WiFi system. Steve West agreed that the City is getting a very
good deal with this agreement. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to approve the agreement. Steve
West seconded. All Commissioners approved.
2. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEALS—_Mr. Ronald
Dennis explained that he was out of town and did not realize he was in violation by missing two
tape drop-offs and felt he should have been notified by the PAUG. Mr. Bob White clarified that it
wasn't the PAUGs responsibility to make sure the producers do not violate the rules of
procedures and ensured Mr. Dennis understood the Rules and Procedures for Public Access
Cablecasting. Dr. Bruce Stratton motioned to grant the appeal. Steve West seconded. All
Commissioners approved.
3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL REGARDING CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION VACANT
POSITION — Bob White explained that he called the applicants and out of four of them, two
were no longer valid and one has a conflict. He asked anyone who was interested to apply and
noted the position would not be filled until May.
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4. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT — Vicki Triplett, Time Warner Cable, discussed their
community projects.
5. STAFF UPDATES — Susan Cable reminded the Commissioners that the updated Rules and
Procedures for Public Access Cablecasting and appropriation of the cable operators pass through
grants for public access equipment were going to City Council on March 20,2007.
6. PAUG UPDATES—Jack Gordy, Channel 10 PAUG, submitted an updated quote from Best Buy
for the computer and printer, since the original equipment was no longer available. William
Lumry, Channel 18 PAUG, stated he is not fully updated on the funding requests, but Channel 18
is doing well.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT—none
8. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS — Bob White reminded everyone that two Commissioners
will attend both the Channel 10 and Channel 18 lotteries.
9. ADJOURNMENT — Steve West motioned to adjourn. Dr. Bruce Stratton seconded the motion.
All Commissioners approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.