HomeMy WebLinkAboutTelecommunications Board - Minutes - 07/18/2005TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
July 18, 2005
6:00 PM
Council Liaison: David Roy
Staff Liaison: Liz Stroh, Communications and Technology Services; 221-6522
Board Chair: Curt Cramer
Vice Chair: Herb Saperstone
Present: Curt Cramer, Robert Reichenberger, Herb Saperstone, Chip
Cushman, Tim Tillson
Absent: Larry Bontempo, David Heiberg,
Staff: Gary Gordier, Eric Dahlgren, Liz Stroh
Guests: Members of Fort Collins Public Access Network Board of Directors
Jeff Dolan and Stan Reifschneider of Comcast Cable
Chair Curt Cramer called the meeting to order at 6: 05 PM.
Public Input: None
Minutes:
Herb Saperstone moved to approve minutes of the last Board meeting, seconded
by Robert Reichenberger. The motion passed unanimously.
Fort Collins Public Access Network
Members of the Fort Collins Public Access Network (FCPAN) were invited to
provide the Board with an update of activities. FCPAN members provided the
Board with a copy of their brochure, which includes their Mission Statement,
programs and services. FCPAN has submitted application to the IRS for
501(3)(c) status, but has not yet been approved. They have some opportunities
to apply for grants, but need to wait until the non-profit status is approved. The
group has produced one studio show, using the Comcast studio, featuring one of
the City Council members. They've conducted some training classes on editing
equipment in the Comcast studio. They are currently seeking a facility to house
their office and studio, and have met with Aims Community College
representatives to investigate the possibility of a partnership, using some unused
classrooms at the Aims Community College site. Board members congratulated
the group on their progress, and encouraged them to continue to keep the Board
up to date.
Franchise Negotiations
Chair Cramer asked Liz Stroh about the progress of negotiations with Comcast.
She reported that both sides continue to work through the remaining issues, but
that there was nothing more to share with the Board at this time. Curt asked that
Liz provide the Board with a copy of the final draft proposal when appropriate,
and that if the Board needed to call a special meeting to provide input to City
Council, that could be accommodated
Robert Reichenberger moved to adjourn, seconded by Chip Cushman. Motion
passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Date:
Staff Liaison Date