02-03-2011 SWC MINMinutes of the SherburnelWright County Cable Commission
Thursday, February 03, 201 I, I:00 p.m.
Delano City Hall
Present: Chair Phil Kern, Commissioners Myles McGrath, Cathy Shuman, Luke Fischer, Don
Levens, Nancy Carswell, Gina Wolbeck, and Tina Allard
Absent: Commissioners Mert Auger and Linda Hruby
Also present Technology Consultant Bill Bruce, Video Production Coordinator Mark Davis, and
Attorney Bob Vose
1. Call to Order
Chair Kern called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Bruce requested to replace the word "other" with the word "our" on page 2 under Section
8a.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MCGRATH AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER CARSWELL TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 5, 2010 MINUTES
WITH THE NOTED AMENDMENT. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
3. Election of OfEcers
a. Chair
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEVENS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSION SHUMAN TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER MCGRATH AS
THE CHAIR TO FEBRUARY 7, 20]3. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
b. Vice Chair
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CARSWELL AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MCGRATH TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER SHUMAN AS
THE VICE CHAIR TO FEBRUARY 7, 2013. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
c. Treasurer
It was noted that the joint powers agreement stated there axe term limits on officer
appointments but that it would be logistically difficult to transfer the treasurer duties.
Attorney Vose stated that the City of Buffalo acts as the fiscal agent for the commission
so it would make sense to have Commissioner Auger maintain the status of treasurer.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ALLARD AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER LEVENS TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER AUGER AS
THE TREASURER TO FEBRUARY 7 2013. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
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MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SHUMAN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER LEVENS TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER ALLARD AS
THE SECRETARY TO FEBRUARY 7 20]3. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
4. Treasurer's Report
a. Financial Statements
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SHUMAN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MCGRATH TO APPROVE THE FINANICAL
STATEMENTS AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
5. Attorney's Report
Attorney Vose stated the signed channel agreement (for the alternative satellite setup of the
area wide channel) was received From Charter yesterday and is ready for commission
signatures. He discussed minor cosmetic changes to the agreement b1r. Bruce commented he
would like contact information so he can perform work on the technical end.
6. Equipment Report
Mr. Bruce provided an update as outlined in his report. He noted the cities could contact Mr.
Davis for winter movie scheduling now that the new indoor screen is available.
Programming Report
Mr. Davis provided a video update of his previous quarter of work.
8. Commission Business
a. Charter Communications Chanves
Attorney Vose stated that Tucker Carlson is no longer with Charter Communications
and new contact information was sent to him From Charter. Other cities noted they
received the same contact information. Attorney Vose stated it is still unclear as to
who will handle Mr. Carlson's role as it relates to the commission.
b. Discussion Regarding Franchise Fees
Commissioner Kern stated Commissioner Auger would like the commission to
discuss franchise fees and whether to return any quarters to the cities due to current
economy and city budgets. He noted Mr. Auger had suggested returning one quarter
and leaving other quarters open for discussion in May or August.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LEVENS AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MCGRATH TO REBATE ONE QUARTER OF
FRANCHISE FEES TO EACH CITY AND TO REVIEW FURTHER 2011
REBATES AT THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED 8-0.
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Couttnissioner Kern voiced concerns with continued rebates of the fees and noted
the fund balance should be watched closely. Attorney Vose shared the same concerns
but noted the tithing of this request works out best due to city budget processes.
Commissioner Shuman stated it would be beneficial iE Mr. Bruce and Mx. Davis could
pre-plan their budget needs ahead of time.
9. Upcoming Meeting Dates
The next commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2011 in Cokato.
10. Ad'ourn
The Sherburne Wright Cable Commission meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Commission Secretary Tina Allard.
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Secretary, Tina Allard
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Chair yles McGrath