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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1985 MPCC MinutesMINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS COMMISSION - MARCH 21, 1985 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were John Coleman, Michaele Skowron, Chuck Bennett, Village Cable Coordinator Karen Giet, Edie Eirich, Pat Erickson, Robert Toba and Village Manager Terrance Burghard. Absent were Jud Strickland and George Frazier. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes had not been received by the Commission. III. NEW BUSINESS Terrance Burghard discussed the roles of the Cable Commission and the Cable Coordinator, as well as the defined objectives of the Commission in relation to the Resolution creating the Commission. The role of the Coordinator is to be a liason between the Commission and the Village. The Cable Coordinator helps the Commission to achieve their goals through providing technical, informational and limited secretarial support. The Coordinator is not a member of the Commission, nor an employee of the Commission, but is an employee of the Village and thus reports to the Village Manager, the Mayor., and the Board of Trustees. The role of the Commission is clearly defined by the Resolution. The Commission should be -an advisory Commission that works on policy decisions and directives from the Board of Trustees. The Commission should not be directly involved in television production, but should be the catalyst in producing programs for the public access channel through its' grant program. Michaele Skowron noted that it was wise for the Commission not to be involved in productions since the make-up of the Commission would and should not necessarily be that of persons with a broadcast background. She noted that in the beginning the Commission thought the production of access programs should be one of their functions, (John Coleman noted that he produced four "Inside Mount Prospect " programs for the Commission.) but now she has reconsidered that position. The other Commission members concurred. Terrance Burghard noted that we are all struggling with the concept of Cable. Chuck Bennett noted that since very little of the grant program money has been spent, that shows that the Commission has been more involved with other areas rather than promoting the grant program. MINUTES PUBLIC ACCESS COMMISSION PAGE 2 MARCH 21, 1985 John Coleman asked Karen Giet if she felt it was her job to provide original information to the Commission rather than just requested information. Karen said, "Yes." and exampled with the information she has been sending the Commission on a regular basis. John Coleman felt that the Commission should come before the Board of Trustees to present their case for continuing the Commission. Mr. Burghard said he would place that on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting or on a "light" agenda for a Board Meeting. Michaele Skowron felt it would be best to come before the Board in May. Michaele asked Mr. Burghard if the Commission could set a time limit for membership on the Commission. Mr. Burghard felt that was within the purview of the Commission. The Commission thanked Mr. Burghard for attending the meeting. IU. OLD BUSINESS ROBERT TOBA GRANT APPLICATION Mr. Toba's ideas were discussed. It was felt that there was still a lack of program goal definition. It was suggested that Mr. Toba appear at the next meeting. Karen Giet suggested to Mr. Toba that he set up an interview with her first, so that she might help him formulate his ideas. SLOWICK FOUNDATION TELETHON Update on the events of the telethon. John Coleman discussed the expenses that the Commission would pay. Edie Eirich told of her need to buy insurance and John suggested that she contact the Chamber of Commerce to find out what they are doing for insurance, and if her group might be able to get a rider. John noted that the Commission would pay for wiring of Randhurst, postage, and part of the insurance, with costs not to exceed $1,000. Michaele Skowron asked the Slowik Foundation what steps were next for the Commission. Edie responded that there was no more official role that the Commission needed to play. A telethon rundown sheet was provided by the Cable Coordinator. The Commission went through the check -off with the foundation. The Slowik Foundation will attend the next meeting of the Cable Commission. BROCHURE Karen presented the printing information from Curtis 1000 on the costs of the brochure. The Commission decided to accept the price and order the 2,500 brochures. (Note: The price given to the Commission was incorrect. A new estimate is being given by Curtis 1000 for 1,000-1,500 brochures.) MINUTES PUBLIC ACCESS COMMISSION PAGE 3 MARCH 21, 1985 i SURVEY The Commission requested that Karen Giet have the survey typed, printed, and distributed to all homes. The distribution is to be with the Village Newsletter, and the survey is to have return postage paid. (Note: Karen Giet confirmed with Carol Fields that this could be printed by the Village.) Karen reminded the Commission that there is a 1� per enclosure charge for the survey. V. DEFERRED BUSINESS Discussion of deferred business will be at the April meeting. John Coleman presented a letter to Mayor Krause that will be discussed at the April meeting. VI. OLD BUSINESS CHAMBER GRANT Chuck Bennett presented a letter from the Chamber noting that their production would take longer, as they wanted new shots of the Village during good weather. John requested that Karen send a grant agreement to the Chamber immediately. It was also decided that all grant inforamtion, as well as all correspondence should be handled by the Cable Coordinator's office. VII. CABLE COORDINATOR'S REPORT Karen Giet noted that there was no financial statement from Community Access Producers Association, and that she would notify them to send a statement. PROGRAM UPDATES Popcorn Theatre is ready to air and the pre -production session for the "Garden Walk" has been completed. P Michaele Skowron suggested that a program about the new sewer line connecions might waylay the fears of many of the residents that would be involved in replacing their sewer lines. Karen said she would check with Herb Weeks about this project. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Michaele Skowron moved for adjournment; it was seconded by Chuck Bennett. The meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m., Next meeting is April 18, 1985