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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 07/21/2008 MINUTES ,,,k2 3456> CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ro pyo July 21,2008 FAL/�/` dr" ti © 2 d! y LTJ v PRESENT \`� ' 64, ; Vice Chairperson Steve West, Carolyn Moon, and Leo Estrada \>CD� ABSENT Connie Gutierrez City Staff Lisa Aguilar,Assistant City Attorney,Annie Leal and Bernice Lopez,E-Government Services Cable Operators Vicki Triplett,Time Warner Cable Company Steve West called the meeting to order at 12:00p.m. and verified the necessary quorum. Carolyn Moon motioned to approve the minutes from the June 16, 2008, meeting and Steve West seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. 1. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEALS— a. "Gospel Express" — Mr. Logan was unable to attend and asked Jack Gordy, PAUG President for Channel 10, to represent him. Mr. Gordy stated that Mr. Logan was aware he was in violation and would not do it again. Carolyn Moon motioned that a violation be given to Mr.Logan. Leo Estrada seconded. All Commissioners approved. b. "Shelter from the Storm" — Mr. Doug Hoffman was present. He stated that it was an oversight on their part. Carolyn Moon motioned that a violation be given to Mr. Hoffman.Leo Estrada seconded. All Commissioners approved. c. "Soaring to New Heights"- Mr. Tim Hanson was present to represent the program. He stated he understood they were in violation and would not let it happen again. Carolyn Moon motioned that a violation be given to Mr. Hanson. Leo Estrada seconded. All Commissioners approved. 2. APPOINTMENT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR CABLE COMMUNICATION COMMISSION - Carolyn Moon made a motion to recommend Ms. Sandra Maddox. Mr. Estrada seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO REVISE THE LIST OF ACCEPTABLE FORMATS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAMMING- Steve West advised that the Resolution would need to be revised to grandfather only four producers/programs using the Consumer DV tapes. Carolyn Moon made a motion to approve the Resolution as amended. Mr. Estrada seconded. All Commissioners approved. SCANNED .. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO FORM A COMMITTEE FOR REVISION OF RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS CABLECASTING- Carolyn Moon motioned to table this item until all Commissioners are present. Leo Estrada seconded. All commissioners approved. 5. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CABLE OPERATOR COMPLAINTS —Annie Leal, explained that Jack Gordy, PAUG 10 President, had not received responses back from Time Warner on three complaint letters he sent. Time Warner did respond to four previous complaints. The responses stated that there were problems with Time Warner's computer not saving updated schedules. The problem was resolved and all programs were being aired as scheduled. 6. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS COMPLANTS- NONE 7. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS — Annie Leal informed the Commissioners that a letter was sent to the producer for Channel 18. 8. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT—NONE 9. PAUG UPDATES—Jack Gordy, Channel 10, explained that his time slots are nearly full. Jesse Nesmith, Channel 18, stated that a producer is using old VHS tape recordings and is converting them into DVDs. This is why the programs being aired are several years old. 10. STAFF UPDATES-Staff Liaison for Cable Communication Commission Annie Leal introduced Kim Womack and Meagan Stahla as the new staff liaison who will be taking over the responsibilities for the Cable Commission starting in September. Kim Womack asked the Commissioners to be patient as they learn the procedures for the Commission but they were looking forward to taking on the responsibilities. PUBLIC COMMENT — Mr. Joe Obrien stated he found it unacceptable that his cable bill has increased without any notification from Time Warner. Mr. Obrien was also upset that he cannot speak to anyone at the local office regarding his complaint. 11. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS — Carolyn Moon expressed her experience in purchasing a Filco box for the digital transition. Steve West advised that the Filco is a better box. 12. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING— Steve West motioned to adjourn. Carolyn Moon seconded the motion.All Commissioners approved.The meeting adjourned at 12:30p.m.