HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CABLE-1992-05-26 CABLE ACCESS ADVISORY BOARD
May 26, 1992
MINUTES
Present: Jim Blizzard, Rick Gray,Harvey Gitlin,Eloise Greene, Peter Hess, Robert Manvell,
Joe Powers,Lauren Stefanelli (7:23 PM), plus Jean Dorancy.
1. Meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.
2. Robert Manvell was designated as the minute-taker. Minutes of April 28, 1992 were approved.
3.Amendments to Agenda/Announcements: Jim Blizzard mentioned the possible addition of an
Annual Review of ACC. He also brought up concept of getting the South Side
Community Center on the I-Net.
4.Public Comment: Jean Dorancy asked about a followup to policies on repeats and programming
as discussed at last month's meeting. Rick distributed a sheet of recommendations which
addressed these issues and a significant amount of discussion ensued. The main issue
was centered around the problem of scheduling reruns. Rick referred this item to old
business.
5. Report of the Access Coordinator:Lauren spoke about the Hitachi decks which have arrived and
are set up. Jim will "test" these units in the next week. She also talked about Barbara's
response to questions regarding equipment purchases under the 2% capital expenditure.
The desire is to spread the purchases over the course of the year rather than "lump" all the
purchases together at the end of the year.Eloise asked about the desirability of a meeting
with Barbara to discuss these questions. This may be the next step in the process if not
quickly resolved. There was some discussion regarding the advisability of requesting an
hourly rate quote for the installation of equipment. Lauren was asked to come back with
an hourly rate for engineering work and an estimate of hours to install the switcher.
Lauren distributed a timeline for the installation of the switcher. This is expected to be
accomplished over the course of the summer. There was also discussion on the
revitalization of the edit suites. This would be a time intensive activity if undertaken.
The first quarter report was distributed.
Lauren reported on suggested name changes for Cable 13. A number of suggestions
were reviewed and Lauren looked to the committee for guidance. This item was tabled
for the present.
6. Report of the Cable Commission: Peter reported on his discussion with Barbara regarding Ed
Sargent's radio programming over the cable. 2% funds were also discussed again.
Barbara wanted some control over the activation of new access channels and would hold
to 2%monies being expended for modulators until this issue was resolved. JVC
cameras were recommended over the purchase of the Panasonic cameras. Installation of
switchers and leaving some money in reserve were also discussed. The commission
approved the budget with some minor changes. CAAB vacancies were discussed. There
are currently two positions open.
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7. Report of the Educational Committee: Eloise explained the status of the committee. Two
"formal" meetings have been held. The definition of the term"educational institution"
was reviewed and will likely go along the state's guideline definition of a chartered
institution recognized by the State Education Department or the Board of Regents. The
committee was given the task of modifying the policy manual to reflect the needs of the
educational community. The committee will meet again on June 25, 1992 at 3:00 PM at
BOCES.
8. Old Business:
A. Report of Planning and Policies Committee:
Proposed changes to the policies governing programming categories and repeats were
discussed. Jim expressed concern over unlimited reruns.Robert brought up the concept
of establishing a second channel for the purpose of reruns. There was some discussion
on the viability of this concept.
Section A of the proposed recommendations (4/28/92)was offered for a vote. Moved
by Harvey and seconded by Joe.This item was passed unanimously and the text of this
section is as follows:
Scheduling
1. Eliminate two week "Short Term"reservation period for production and
cablecasting reservations. Change Short Term reservation period to three days.
We believe that the deadline of the weekly TV Journal should not determine
scheduling of access facilities. We propose that other ways of television
schedule promotion be developed in addition to the TV Journal.
2. Requests for reruns(4th or greater play of a program)will be accepted one
week or less ahead of the requested date. Such requests may be displaced by
first run programming up to three days in advance.Less than three days in
advance,requests for rerun programming will be treated as reservations.
Eliminate submission of reruns to the TV Journal.
3. Three showings of a program will constitute a first run showing with at least
one showing being in non prime time hours(prime time hours are defined as
6:00-11:00 PM).
9. New Business
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM. Minutes respectfully submitted by Robert Manvell.