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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1984 MPCC MinutesMINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT CABLE COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 20, 1984 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:41 p.m. by Chairman John Coleman. Present at the meeting were Michaele Skowron, Mary Wajer, Chuck Bennett, and Karen Giet, Cable Television Coordinator for the Village. John Ruckstaetter was absent. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. III. NEW BUSINESS Northwest Municipal Conference Meetin John Coleman reviewed the actions of the NWMC to the requests by Cablenet for rate relief and associated actions. The NWMC voted to lift the rate freeze thus allowing Cablenet to set its rates in accordance with the free market conditions under which it must do business. The NWMC also recommended that Cablenet be required to maintain and operate a 120 channel system, defer activation of the two-way communication system, allow for a less sophicated converter for those subscribers taking basic service only, and to allow for an increase in the amount Cablenet charges for the rental of a second converter. Active Membership Search John Coleman reported that he spoke with Mayor Krause concerning the absence of John Ruckstaetter. The Mayor will look into finding a replacement so that the Council has an active membership. Chamber of Commerce John Coleman reported that the Chamber of Commerce will be attending the October 18th meeting to propose their request for a Mount Prospect Cable Television grant. It was suggested that Karen Giet speak to the Chamber and remind them of the deadlines for submission of grant applications. Inside Mount Prospect Inside Mount Prospect will be taped October 11 from 6-10 p.m. Mary Wajer suggested one of the topics might be the Historial Society's showing of old quilts. Karen and John will meet to discuss her role with this series. Christmas Trees Karen Giet reported that she has begun pre -production planning for a program to be taped in November on how to select a Christmas tree. She needs a certified crew for this project. Policy Statements Michaele Skowron recommended that those portions of the previous meetings minutes described as "criteria" be lifted from the minutes and be retitled, "Policy." This section should then be added to the policy section of the Mount Prospect Cable Commission notebook. IV. OLD BUSINESS Partv In The Park Chuck Bennett reported that the booth at Party In The Park was quite successful. Several people stopped and were interested in The MPCC. Brouchures John Coleman reported that the brouchures are still in progress. Meet the Mayor John Coleman reported that "Meet the Mayor" is in the can and he is waiting to hear from Calbenet as to an air date. C.A.P.A. John Coleman highlighted the first anniversary party of C.A.P.A. C.A.P.A. is to produce 3 PSAs for the Village of Mount Prospect in return for the grant that they received. Karen Giet will work with them in providing the types of information the Village would want in the PSA. Jeff Slowik Telethon The MPCC reviewed the progress on the telethon for local 14 year old Jeff Slowick who is suffering from a rare form of leukemia. 1. Date and Place: December 1, 1984, 7-11 p.m. at Hersey High School. 2. Telethon is to be broadcast on Channel 21 with the cooperation of volunteers, business groups, MPCC, & Cablenet. 3. Goal of telethon is to raise money to defrey cost of the medical bills for the Slowick family. 4. Telethon is to consist of two technical divisions; pre-recorded inserts and live coverage. 5. Site survey to be conducted by John Coleman and Cablenet on Friday, November 31. 6. The general breakdown of air time is: Opening Credits 00:01:00 Closing Credits 00:01:00 Closing Roll of contributors 00:03:00 Basketball Game 00:10:00 00:15:00 Video Inserts 00:30:00 00:45:00 Family Interviews 00:02:00 00:47:00 Presentation of Checks 00:45:00 01:32:00 Running Commentray 00:20:00 01:52:00 Entertainment 02:08:00 04:00:00 7. IDEAS FOR PROMOTION - Ronald McDonald House - Mount Prospect Chapter American Cancer Society - Credit for business that donate services - Fliers - H.S. print shop/PIP - Village news letter - Bulletin Board on Northwest Highway - Beehive - Table at library with reference books on disease & fliers - School announcements - WGN Community Announcements 8. IDEAS FOR PROGRAM BODY - WTTW - footage about leukemia - Seattle Hospital - either VTR or slides - Interview with family - Allstate may donate phone lines and people - Centel to be contacted for phone lines - Basketball game 2 time announcement and collection - Signed balls from major Chicago sports to be given for largest donation: ie: for child under ten, for boy, for girl, for business, for private party etc. A contest in which these balls are the prizes. - Arlingtones - H.S. Choirs, theatre groups, bands - Fencing demonstration - Karate demonstration - Brake dancing - Night at the Theatre..benefit - Harper College groups - Imperial drum 7 bugel core - Mount Prospect Community Band - Magician - Puppet show lady from the library 9. Hosts Local radio show personalities (Bob Collins) Son of Svengoli, BOZO, Pudgy, Dave Kingman, Oprah Winfrey, local talents. John Coleman wants to executive produce this program and wants to keep as many volunteers as possible coordinating the various components. Karen Giet warned not to let the program ideas and goals expand beyond what is reasonably possible to produce in the most professional manner. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.