10-03-2013 SWC MIN Minutes of the Sherburne/Wright County Cable Commission
Thursday, October 3, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
Buffalo City Hall
Present: Chair Luke Fischer,Vice Chair Tina Allard, and Commissioners Mert Auger,
Lee Ann Yager, Don Levens, Cathy Shuman, and Gina Wolbeck.
Absent: Commissioners Terry Boese, Nancy Carswell, and Phil Kern.
Also present: Technology Consultant Bill Bruce, Attorney Bob Vose, and Video Production
Coordinator Mark Davis.
1. Call to Order
Chair Luke Fischer called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes - March 28, 2013
Commissioner Levens motioned to approve the March 28, 2013 Minutes. Seconded by
Vice Chair Allard, unanimous ayes, motion carried.
3. Treasurer's Report
Mert Auger presented the financial statements as outlined in the staff report. Auger also
recommended reimbursing cities for cable expenses equal to the last franchise fee payment.
Commissioner Shuman motioned to approve the Financial Statements as presented
and to authorize a reimbursement to member cities for cable expenses equal to the last
franchise fee payment. Seconded by Commissioner Levens, unanimous ayes, motion
carried.
4. Attorney's Report
Commission Attorney Bob Vose provided an update on HD upgrade costs. Commission
Members discussed the need to contact Charter Communications to discuss upgrade
options. Vose provided an update on Charter Communications organizational changes and
informed the Commission that the annual notice has been issued to Charter and that
Leanne Herrera has been designated as the Commissions cable representative. Vose also
discussed state wide franchising that could be pushed this legislative session.
5. Equipment Report
Bill Bruce presented the equipment report. Bruce also discussed the Apple i-pad classes
conducted in member cities, and the preliminary SDTV/HD equipment replacement plan.
Bruce also asked for discussion on the layout and content of the SWTV website. Fisher
discussed his concern that the information on the site is more catered to volunteers than to
the general public interested in the Cable Commission. Fisher asked Commission members
who they want the target audience to be, and what information we are trying to convey.
Members discussed the need to include information on the Commission as well as
volunteers. Bruce noted that he will be working on both pages and will be looking for
feedback on what type of information members would like to see on both pages.
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6. Programming Report
Mark Davis presented the programming report. Davis discussed the number of trailer and
camera shoots produced over the summer months, discussed new and long term volunteers,
and provided an update on the City Works project.
7. Commission Business
No additional Commission business discussed.
8. Upcoming Meeting Dates
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the City of
Rockford.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
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