7/9/1998 CABLE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Minutes

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r. rl.'J}fry NWREECALtOZORY Present : Chairperson; Andrew Eliason, Jim Chisholm, Joe Dellagala, Lolita McCray, and Lew S . Schwartz . Also Present : Joyce Mason; Assistant Town Administrator, and Bob Fensternaker; Mediaone Access Coordinator. Chairman, Andrew Eliason called theri�eeting to order at 3 : 10 p .m. . Introduce Board Secretary Jennifer Ahearn Board secretary, Jennifer Ahearn was introduced to the committee . 2 . Roll call - Mr. Eliason suggested that everyone go around the room and introduce themselves . . . Guest Bob Fensternaker,, Media One Access Director - Mr. Eliason recognized Bob Fensternaker, Access Coordinator from Mediaone who is here was there to give a presentation regarding the use of digital equipment . Mr. Fensternaker distributed a packet to all committee members for review. He explained that the first page was a list of contacts, or people who are currently using the mediaone facilities . This is followed by the hours of operation, which are, he added, very flexible and designed to meet the needs of the community . Lastly .is a list of operating procedures for the year 2000 . These were put together by all of the access coordinators at Mediaone s that everyone would know what to expect when they carne in to use the facility. Mr. Fensternaker stated that on the inside of the folder was proposal to move channel. 1.7 into the digital realm. fairly lengthy presentation ensued consisting of a thorough explanation of the advantages of upgrading to digital equipment and an informal. ' question and answer period. During the question and answer phase, committee members were given a chance t -voice their ideas and concerns regarding possible upgrade . Mr. Fensternaker told committee members that one of the major advantages of using digital cameras that he would like the committee to consider is that there appears to be no 1%%generation loss ' ' . He also stated that the picture is noticeably clearer.