11/13/2018 CABLE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Minutes

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6. Mashpee Community Television updates, if any Bill Nay reported there have been some problems with Channel 18. The channel was down for at least a week,He said the modulator was changed out and that one malfunctioned and it was changed out again. It was noted it was not a high def modulator and Bill stated maybe during the renewal process this could be addressed which should be a priority issue. Bill noted the committee would pay for it if that's what it takes. There was a discussion on how there was no sound at the beginning of town meeting and Mashpee TV needs to take this seriously to remedy this situation. Bill Nay stated the Federal Communications Commission is proposing a ruling regarding section 61A1 of the Communications Commission Act of 1984 amended in 1992. They are considering a policy that would reduce funding for in kind services with public, educational and governmental licenses. Those services include pay channels, senior citizens discounts, INet, schools, libraries. FCC is trying to promote broadband growth. He said the ruling was made in September and we have until tomorrow at midnight to give any kind of response or comments. He stated he attended the Selectmen's meeting and encouraged them to write a letter of opposition to the FCC. Bill referred to a letter from Senator Markey's office co-signed by 10 other senators opposing FCC's proposal. He stated this was reported in the Mashpee Enterprise. Lola suggested there needs to be more communication between Mashpee TV and MCAT members. Final comments by Board members or public. None 7, Additional Topics: This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed. S. Schedule next meeting date. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 1;00 p.m. 9. Adjourn Motion: Lola McCray moved to adjourn, seconded by Dan Riley. Vote unanimous 3-0 Meeting adjourned 1.:25 p.m.