HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 15, 2003THE MINUTES OF THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FROM
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Dennis Stroik, Chairperson.
ROLL CALL: Commission Members:
Excused-Absent Members:
Unexcused Absent Member:
Council Representative:
City Representative:
Dennis Stroik, Dan Swee, and Bob Buboltz.
Ken Henke, Dave Mahoney, and Brad Peterson
Reuben Ruen
Bruce Nawrocki
Jean Kuehn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Bob Buboltz, second by Dennis Stroik, to approve the minutes from the meeting of March 20,
2003. All ayes.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Channel Check
Everything was ok. Members noted they have noticed at home that the sound on Nickelodeon has
been distorted.
B. Correspondence Log and Follow Up on Complaints
Steven Boxmeyer-4624 Taylor St NE-He was upset he was charged for approximately $200 worth
of PPV. He claims he wasn't home and didn't order all the movies he was charged for. Kathi
Donnelly-Cohen responded to him in a letter that there are 7 steps to ordering and someone had
gone through the process. Comcast did credit his account and seta $0 credit limit on his account.
He will need to establish a PIN # to order any PPV events from here on.
C. Other Old Business
No other old business.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Annual Report
The Annual Report could not be accepted due to lack of a quorum. This will be done at the
next meeting.
B. Notice Regarding Upgrade of the Digital Music Programming
Effective April 15, 2003, Comcast upgraded the commercial-free digital music programming
that digital cable customers receive. DMX was replaced with Music Choice, the industry's
leading provider of commercial-free digital music.
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C. Program Changes to Spanish Tier
Effective May 1, 2003, changes were made to the current optional Spanish tier. "Canales" will
be renamed "Cable Latino". Three new channels will be added and two channels will no
longer be available. The price will not change from the current rate.
D. Notice Regarding Change of e-mail addresses for Internet Customers
The transition of AT & T Broadband Internet Customers e-mail addresses to Comcast began
Apri122, 2003. Customers were notified of the change and e-mail will be transferred to the
new addresses through December 2004.
E. FCC Fee Increase
Effective with the May billing cycle, the per-customer fee assessed by the FCC will increase
from $.04 to $.OS per month. Customers will be notified of this change with their bill.
F. Franchise Fees for 1St Quarter 2003 Received
A copy of the check for the 1St Quarter of Franchise Fees was enclosed in the agenda packets.
G. Election of Officers
Nominations for the 2003 Chairperson and the liaison positions of the Commission could not
beheld due to a lack of a quorum.
H. Annual Holiday Dinner
Dennis had requested this item be placed on the agenda to gauge interest in whether the
Commission members wanted to continue holding an annual Holiday Dinner Party. No action
was taken, but the members agreed to postpone the dinners as a cost saving measure or to do
with other commission in a citywide gathering, rather than holding one separately as has been
done the last few years.
I. Other New Business
No other new business.
REPORTS
A. Report of Commissioners
Education-Ruth Dunn-The School District Communications Specialist-has had her position
cut. Dennis contacted school board members to voice his concern about the future of
Educational Access Programming. Linda Ernst is no longer involved in media production.
It seems Ms. Laurel Osterkamp who currently works with the TV Production class, will be
the only contact regarding this issue.
Library-Annual Book Sale took place on May 14-15
Public-Nothing to report
Government-Nothing to report
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B. Report of Comcast-
The reports for March and April were included in the agenda packets.
C. Report of the Cable Attorney
Legal Counsel was nat present, as the issues being discussed did not require legal opinion
or clarification.
D. Report of the Special Projects Coordinator
Nothing further to report.
Motion by Bob Buboltz, second by Dart Swee, to adjouYn the meeting at 7: 40 pm. All ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary