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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Cable Communications Commission - 08/18/2008 • I MINUTES CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION _August 18,2008 (c:::? • '• PRESENT ` ^~ i Chairperson Connie Gutierrez,Vice Chairperson Steve West and Leo Estrada Carolyn Moon arrived at 12:15 P.M. ABSENT - '' Vicki Triplett,Time Warner Cable City Staff Lisa Aguilar,Assistant City Attorney,Annie Leal and Bernice Lopez,E-Government Services Cable Operators Absent Connie Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. and verified the necessary quorum. Steve West motioned to approve the minutes from the July 21, 2008, meeting and Leo Estrada seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. 1. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATION APPEALS— a. "Centro De Fe, Gerardo Gonzalez Ministries & Mujer Creacion Especial" — Jerry Gonzalez, Gerardo Gonzalez and Susana Gonzalez were unable to attend and asked Jack Gordy, PAUG President for Channel 10, to represent them. Mr. Gordy stated that Mr. Gonzalez was in a hurry and forgot to put the program identification. He is aware of the violation and would not do it again. Steve West motioned that a violation be given to Jerry Gonzalez, Gerardo Gonzalez and Susana Gonzalez. Leo Estrada seconded. All Commissioners approved. b. "Bill Cornelius TV"—Mr. Eric Hammonds was present. He stated that it was a mistake and he put the commercial of the Expo Conference on the program. Mr. Hammonds was not aware of the Rules and Procedures, in which he is now aware of and the commercial has been pulled from their programs and will not happen again. Steve West motioned that a violation be given to Mr. Hammonds. Leo Estrada seconded. All Commissioners approved. c. "Defenzor TV" - Mr. Homer Villarreal was present for his appeal. He stated it was a technical problem which is now fixed. He was unaware that he could rotate programs while he was experiencing this problem. He stated it should not happen again. Leo Estrada motioned that warning be given to Mr. Villarreal. Carolyn Moon seconded. All Commissioners approved. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO THE CABLE COMMUNICATION COMMISSION - Carolyn Moon made a motion to recommend Mr. Louis Hoelscher. Steve West seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved. SCANNED 3. 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 two complaint letters he sent. Time Warner did respond to five previous complaints. Mr. Gordy stated that the response time for the complaints is too long. He is not able to get in contact with Vicki Triplett, Time Warner, when he leaves a message. Annie Leal advised Mr. Gordy to use email as a way of communication, when trying to get a hold of someone from the Administration Office and offered to provide the City's contact information. 4. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS COMPLANTS- NONE 5. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEDIA DELIVERY LOGS—NONE 6. CABLE OPERATOR REPORT—NONE 7. PAUG UPDATES — Jack Gordy, Channel 10, explained that his time slots are completely full. He will also have four programs next month who have not turned in tapes. Also, stated that when a committee is appointed for the changes of the Rules and Procedures that the recommended changes be in writing. Jesse Nesmith, Channel 18, stated that there are no problems to report. The producers are working on the transition to change to DVD and will be ready by September 1. 8. STAFF UPDATES- Annie Leal explained that next month the Public Information Office will take over the City staff duties.However,we are available to provide assistance. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT—NONE 10. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS—Carolyn Moon asked that we please include Jack Gordy's original complaint letters in the agenda packets. Connie Gutierrez thanked everyone for praying for her and also thanked the Commissioners for stepping up while she was out. 11. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING—Carolyn Moon motioned to adjourn. Steve West seconded the motion. All Commissioners approved.The meeting adjourned at 12:30p.m.