5/13/2003 CABLE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Jin-Ofishohmmoti n d-t i r installation and network interface of Reverse 911 telephone lines. Lolita McCray seconded this motion; and it was unanimously passed. School Committee.. Melissa Murphy requested time on next meeting agenda. This was agreeable to the Board. Andy advised that he reviewed the work that was done and they did a great job. Jing Chisholm added that lie's pleased that we're getting students to work the cameras. Joyce commented that the upgraded studio here is incredible and working very well. Bill Shea...Jim Chisholm suggested Bill Shea be placed on retainer. Following discussion consensus was reached to retain Bill Shea at$2500. Joyce will draw up a draft contract for his services for one year, guarantee $2500. for the year, Cable Advisory Board will pay this retainer from Media Access .Account No. 73175380 Motion: Lolita McCray motioned to accept William Shea as our Conununications Consultant for a term of 1 year at a retainer of$2500 per year to be paid in 2 payments (one in July and one in December). This notion was seconded by Jim Chisholm, and was unanimously approved. Comcast...Ander advised that a letter dated May 5 to Joyce Mason from Mary O'Keeffe with Comcast's quarterly check attached was received. Jing Marr and Jinn Chisholm ill review account figures and will give update of available funds at next meeting. Bob Fensterrnalcer...Bob distributed list,of equipment needed to be upgraded or replaced at the studio. He explained what was needed and what benefits would be achieved. Andy stated they'd take the request under consideration and would review with Bob at next meeting on June 10. Some. of the issues discussed with Bob included: Package requested would enable live Town Meetings and things like that. Previously Mashpee borrowed this equipment but no longer available from Orleans. 0 Do we have insurance if someone damages the equipment? MaryO'Keeffe responded that Access users are responsible and that Comcast is self-insured for major equipment. o Equipment needs to be for public access to Mashpee resident. Comeast put in approximately$20,000 into the new studio. Anything in this proposal that should be clone by Comcast? Orleans and Mashpee are the only 2 communities where access studio owned by Comcast. Mashpee seems to be only Committee that meets monthly. Schedule of Meetings...Next Meeting: June 10, 2003, at 3 p.m., Town Hall Meeting Room 2. M tiont Lolita McCray motioned that the Commission hold no meetings in July and August and that the meeting following June 10 will be September 9, 2003 at 3 p.m. at Town Hall. Jing.Chisholm seconded this motion; and it was unanimously approved. Aou ment...Jinn Chisholm motioned to adjourn the meeting; this was seconded by Lolita McCray; and was unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted n xillberti ea cording Secretary