10/9/2012 CABLE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Minutes

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i l FUND REOUEST David DeWecchio provided a written infrastructure upgxtLde funding request in the am unt of$14, 059.40. This upgrade would include VEEM backup and replication for Town lull server;would replace access points with newer Motorola Access Points that enable IT to centrally r anage these devices;and would replace 2 old UPS units that are not network manageable. A copy ofDavid's detailed request and pricing document is attached to the printed set of these minutes. Motion: Andre lian motioned to allocate an amount not t exceed$141,1for the purchase 1 backup and replication software,for wireless access points,and for on-line UPS for I4orrn tion Technology epa trnent; Peter Cohen seconded the notion. VOTE: Yes—3. Roll Call Vote: Andrew Elias n,Yes f..olita McCray,yes Peter Cohen,yes rodtzn Issues Andrew Eliason commented that some ofthe operators in the Control Room wouldlike more training on use of the titler. David id elVecehio said there is a huge manual and he will bring it down to the Control Room. Andrew said something should be published telling people how to use the microphones. He said maybe something simple as placing a nate instructing plaeement'w uld be helpful. Andrew said audio delay is still bothersome.to the operators. He said he explained there is no solution but maybe someday that room could have better speakers or run a direct feed. Andrew said this is just an update..,doesn't require anything right now. Andrew suggested that-we should probably be looking for more operators. Joyce reminded the Board that once the Community TV corporation is up and running they will be taking over the broadcast studio. Next Iletin The next MCAT meeting is to be held f p.m.on Tuesday,November 13,2012,Town Hall Meeting Room 1, d gour rnmen Andrew Eliason motioned to adjourn the meeting; Lolita Mc ray seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at :10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .x ieco GI ibertirding Secretary