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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/1986 MPCC MinutesMINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT CABLE COMMISSION FEBRUARY 27, 1986 I. CALL TO ORDER Phone 312 / 392-6000 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. Present were: John Coleman, George Frazier, Judd Strickland, Chuck Bennett, and Bill Slatter, Assistant to the Cable Administrator. Absent: Rachel Toeppen II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Judd Strickland moved for approval of the minutes from the January 16th meeting, George Frazier seconded. The minutes were approved. III. NEW BUSINESS Scheduling of definitive time block for meeting **John Coleman brought up the suggestion by Karen Giet, Cable Administrator, that the meetings be kept to a two hour maximum, from 7:30 to 9:30 P.M. Judd Strickland commented that he would like for the meetings to begin on time.. There were no problems or objections. Change of meeting date John Coleman brought up that Karen Giet had mentioned changing the meeting date. He added that he had not had an opportunity to discuss the details with her. George Frazier mentioned that he traveled for business but that those trips were not scheduled with any regularity and would not be a factor in the meeting date. John Coleman indicated that it was his understanding that the meetings be scheduled to try and get the maximum attendence. Thursday was the day that was mentioned by all at the meeting as being the best day. Judd Strickland said he did make an effort to block out the third of each month for the meeting and that when the meeting date is changed it becomes difficult to attend. Judd went on to Karen Giet would like to note for the record that it was not her suggestion to change the meeting time. MAYOR"""' CAROLYN H. KRAUSE irytl„�. �awM 'xwrNraA.. TRUSTEES RALPH W. ARTHUR GERALD L.FARLEY LEO FLOROS 1 NORMA J. MURAUSKIS GEORGE .WAN GEEM THEODORE J.WATTENBERG TENBE Village of i o u�nt Proispiect VILLAGE MANAGER Cable Television Commission TERRANCE L. BURGHARD 100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT CABLE COMMISSION FEBRUARY 27, 1986 I. CALL TO ORDER Phone 312 / 392-6000 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. Present were: John Coleman, George Frazier, Judd Strickland, Chuck Bennett, and Bill Slatter, Assistant to the Cable Administrator. Absent: Rachel Toeppen II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Judd Strickland moved for approval of the minutes from the January 16th meeting, George Frazier seconded. The minutes were approved. III. NEW BUSINESS Scheduling of definitive time block for meeting **John Coleman brought up the suggestion by Karen Giet, Cable Administrator, that the meetings be kept to a two hour maximum, from 7:30 to 9:30 P.M. Judd Strickland commented that he would like for the meetings to begin on time.. There were no problems or objections. Change of meeting date John Coleman brought up that Karen Giet had mentioned changing the meeting date. He added that he had not had an opportunity to discuss the details with her. George Frazier mentioned that he traveled for business but that those trips were not scheduled with any regularity and would not be a factor in the meeting date. John Coleman indicated that it was his understanding that the meetings be scheduled to try and get the maximum attendence. Thursday was the day that was mentioned by all at the meeting as being the best day. Judd Strickland said he did make an effort to block out the third of each month for the meeting and that when the meeting date is changed it becomes difficult to attend. Judd went on to Karen Giet would like to note for the record that it was not her suggestion to change the meeting time. Mount Prospect Cable Commission, Minutes February 27, 1986 page 2 say that the day was good but it didn't matter if it was the third Thursday, that it would be ok to change the week. John Coleman said that the meetings had originally been set up to meet on the third Thursday so that if Karen Giet had information from the Northwest Municipal Cable Council meeting, which meets on the third Wednesday, she could then pass that on to the Commission. After the discussion it was decided that at this time the meeting time, date, and location should remain the same. George Frazier added that he felt quorum might be better met if there were more Commissioners. John Coleman suggested adding two more Commissioners, Chuck Bennett agreed and added that it might make the Commission more viable. John Coleman said he would draft a letter to the Mayor suggesting the addition of two more Commissioners. Chuck Bennett wanted to go back to the discussion of chanzinE the time saying that his concern was; whether there was now going to be adequate time. Discussion followed and it was agreed that the meeting time should be changed to 7:00 P.M. and end at 9:30 P.M., allowing an extra half hour. Resignation of Chuck Bennett Chuck Bennett requested that Bill Slatter deliver a copy of his resignation letter to the Mayor. He then gave each person present a copy. Chuck said that being a Commissioner had really been a "neat" experience. He added that his association with all the members had been rewarding. The reason for his resignation, he pointed out, was due to his appointment to the Arts Council. He said he was looking forward to the new opportunities and in keeping in touch with and possibly working with the Cable Commission in the future. John Coleman said that he was glad Chuck had volunteered to serve on the Commission and that his contributions have been invaluable. Everyone wished Chuck the best of luck in in his new role. IV. OLD BUSINESS Grant Program John Coleman discussed that at the previous Commission meeting Judd Strickland had come up with the idea of giving away grants to various groups. He said he felt that many people were concerned with how they would go about putting together the productions , crews, equipment, etc... and that that might be one reason that not many people have applied for grants. Cable Commission Minutes February 27, 1986 page 3 John also mentioned that Karen had told him that The Northwest Municipal Cable Council had made available for purchase studio productions. This would include he added, the writing of the script, the editing, the taping and any other elements of.a production. John said that at the last meeting the Commission had agreed to purchase $1500.00 worth of productions from the Council, and that they would identify five recipients of the program grants. The recipients would then be able to contact Peggy Busch, Executive Director of the Cable Council, and tell her their idea for a production, and she would then put together a completed program for that group. John Coleman said that one group had already been selected and awarded a grant, that group being the Senior Advisory Committee of the Mount Prospect Senior Center. He said that at the Senior Advisory Council meeting of February 11, Rachel Toeppen had informed the &roup of the Commission's desire to award them with a production grant, and that Karen Giet would help place them in contact with the Council. George Frazier asked what the group's reaction had been to the grant, and John said that Karen Giet told him they seemed to be happy about it. George Frazier wanted to know if there had been a time table established yet with the senior group, and urged that there be some indication of the project moving ahead. George said he got the feeling that perhaps the normal procedures for grant recipients were being waved for the senior group. John Coleman said that it was not the intention of the Commission change the procedures, and that the groups awarded a grant would still fill out a proposal and the Commission would either approve or not approve the proposal. George Frazier indicated concern was more from a quality standpoint, and dial not want to give a production proposal a stamp of approval and have no futher control over the project, and the final program. John Coleman felt that the assumption was that the Council will do a good job when it comes to production quality. Bill Slatter wanted to know if the application process would change because of the production unit system from the Council. John Coleman said that although the technical requirements would.be_met by the Council, that it would still be the responsibility of the recipient to follow the normal procedures and follow a regular time table. Cable Commission Minutes February 27, 1986 page 4 At that time Bill Slatter also gave the members present each a copy of the revised application process. John Coleman then asked that the Commission select four organizations to receive grants. He said the groups should be contacted within the next month so that their program ideas will then be available for the Commission's review. He'added that at that time he will go over the present application process and see if any changes will be needed, and how it fits in with the Commission's new philosophy. Chuck Bennett said he felt that each group should fill out an application but that some sections could be waived because the Commission is taking a different approach. He did feel however that the end result should be a signed document. George Frazier agreed and reiterated that although he was not trying to be stumbling block, his concern was that the final program reflect the Commission's goals for quality programming. John Coleman said that the next step would be to make a list of target groups, and said that Rachel Toeppen had agreed to make up that list. He said the groups would then be sent a letter telling them about the grant program and what was available. From that he said it would be hoped that some groups would submit ideas that the Commission could go through and then determine who would receive grants. Chuck Bennett said to soften the blow of filling out the forms that perhaps they could come into the Television Production Center, where they might have some questions answered, and have some assistance. Judd Strickland wanted to know if the Seniors had been given any new information about what was expected of them. He felt that in this new process some structure should be added by asking for a time table of progress, and that someone from the Commission be assigned to be the contact for the group to assist them in the project. He added that he felt a time limit should be put on the recipients and that if they do not act on the awarded grant within that time frame that it be given to some other group. The group agreed with that idea. John Coleman then said after the Commission had selected the four groups that he would immediately send letters to them informing of them of their award. Cable Commission Minutes February 27, 1986 page 5 Judd Strickland suggested that included in the letters to recipients that the name, address, and phone number of the Commissioner contact be included, and a copy sent to that member. After discussion of various possible groups to award grants to the Commission decided on four groups with two alternates.- The lternates: The Mount Prospect Police Association The Northwest Ministerial Association The Mount Prospect Jaycees The Mount Prospect Conservatory Alternates: Bood Doners, Suzuki School The Contacts for each were: Police Association, John Coleman Ministerial, Judd Strickland Jaycees, George Frazier Conservatory, Rachel Toeppen John Coleman wanted it noted that he abstained from voting on the Conservatory, as he is working for the Park District. He said he would send out the letters to the recipients right away. The letter presented at the last meeting which outlines the goals of the Commission was briefly discussed and it was agreed that it was a very concrete effort towards the objectives and goals of.the Commission. It was also noted that through the new grant process the meeting of those goals had clearly begun. Newsletter John Coleman said he had agreed to begin a regular column in the CableViews section that goes out with the Village Newsletter. Bill Slatter gave each member a copy of the CableViews section with the Channel 63 schedule. Cable Commission Minutes February 27, 1986 page 6 Bill Slatter went on to discuss the status of the newsletter, saying that contacts were being established also with the local newspapers to print the Channel 63 schedule and other stories related to cable television. V.. CABLE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Bill Slatter discussed the recent rate increase from Cablenet, and the reaction from residents. He mentioned that for about a month the office had received approximately five complaints per day about the increase. Bill also discussed the progress of programming on channel 63 and the advent of the new production equipment. Updates were also given on the progress of the televised weekly Board meetings. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:32 P.M. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 20, 1986. ws