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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1984 MPCC MinutesMINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 1984 t. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to°order at 7:35 p.m. Present at the meeting were John Coleman, Michaele Skowron, Chuck Bennett, George Frazier and Mary Wajer. Also present were Karen Guthrie Giet, Mount Prospect Cable Television Coordinator and Trustee Skip Farley. II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of the November 1 and 15th meetings were approved by Michaele Skowron and seconded by George Frazier. III. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. IV. OLD BUSINESS John Coleman introduced Trustee Farley. Trustee Farley discussed with the Commission their various roles and functions both in the past, present, and future. FUTURE ROLE OF COMMISSION Trustee Farley felt that the Commission would play a bigger role in community access programming as more people became aware of the Commission and cable television. Because of its unique position within our community, Farley thought that the Board would rely on the Commission's information about the "pulse" of the community. He also felt that the other communities would look to the Commission as a mode -1 for their own commissions. THE ROLE OF COMMISSION TO PUBLIC ACCESS Michaele Skowron felt that the Commission should be encouraging all community groups and organizations to use their channels. Trustee Farley and Ms. Giet noted that if groups do not use their channels, they can be made to share channels. The Commission felt that the other bodies should be made aware of this and that the Commission should draft a letter and send it to them encouraging their use of the public access channels. Ms. Giet thought that the Commission should be more involved with encouragingthe use Channel 63 MINUTES PUBLIC ACCESS COMMISSION PAGE - 2 - since the other groups have representatives to encourage the use of their channels. Trustee -Farley thought that the scope of the Commission was broad enough'to include these various groups and the residents. ROLE OF COMMISSION IN DETERMINING FUTURE CABLE SERVICES Although the Cable Commission has no direct role in determining cable services, Trustee Farley thought that the Commission might want to survey the community to find out what services they may feel a need for. The Commission set a tentative date of March 1985 to conduct a survey of Village residents. George Frazier and Chuck Bennett asked to have imput into the survey. He noted that 2 -way service has been placed on "the back burner" by the N.W.M.C. because it is not economically viable at this time. The Commission wanted more information about two-way services. Karen Giet said she would try and find some articles to send them. EXPANDING THE ROLE OF THE COMMISSION George Frazier felt that the Commission should go out into the community on a door-to-door basis and introduce the Commission and access television. He suggested that the Commission attend the meetings of other Public Access Groups and that the Commission extend an invitation for them to attend the Commission meetings. The Commission should be more available to the public and should be more than just a discussing body. Michaele Skowron felt that a videotape might be a better way to get the Commission's message across. John Coleman noted that C.A.P.A. had already produced a program on public access that might be available to the Commission. John will try and get a copy of the tape for the January meeting. JEFF SLOWIK TELETHON The Telethon is still a maybe. More information will be available at the January meeting. BROCHURE John Coleman presented the new Commission graphic logo. The logo will be used on the Commission brochure about public access programming. The cost of the logo was $35.00. All agreed that it was well done and worth the cost. A check will be sent to Susan Smith when a bill is presented. Page - 3 - 1985 COMMISSION BUDGET John Coleman inquired as to what role the Commission would have if any concerning their segment of the budget. Karen Giet said she would contact the Village Manager. (NOTE: The Commission's budget is under the Village Manager's Office. There is no need at this time for any imput. The information about the Commissions funds are monitored and administered by the Cable Television Coordinator.) V. CABLE COORDINATORS REPORT Karen Giet reported that two programs had been taped and were ready to air on Channel 63. She also noted that pre -production planning was under way for several additional programs. VI. ADJOURMENT Chuck Bennett moved for adjournment and it was seconded by Mary Wajer. The meeting was adjouned at 9:50 p.m. Next meeting is January 17, 1985.