Telecommunications Minutes September 14, 2009

North Liberty Telecommunications Commission
Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2009

Attendance: Valerie Hoffman, Joseph Wagner, Denise Schechinger

Also Present: Telecommunications Director Cheryl Caplinger, Production Coordinator Nick Bergus and Promotion Producer Corinne Lemmage

Absent: Glen Cox

Hoffman called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

Comments from the public. None

Mediacom Update.
There will be a rate adjustment to Mediacom rates which was included in the packet. MediaMax subscribers on or about September 12th will increase $4 on Family; $2 on HBO; $1 on SHO; and $1 on MAX.
Also beginning October 1st VOD and Pay Per View movie prices will increase by $1.

South Slope Update.
None

Web site redesign update.
The new site has been launched. Updates still coming. Questions about content should be directed to Cheryl Caplinger. There are some new features on the site. Wagner suggested updating the bookmark sites.

Commissioner application status.
Caplinger let us all know that an application has been received and it will go before the September city council meeting. The applicant could possibly join us at the October meeting.

Possible spring 2010 video camp.
Instead of the open house normally held by NLTV they are working on a Saturday video camp or possibly a day that schools are closed. NLTV wants to bring the public in and recruit volunteers. They are hoping to help the public become more knowledgeable about the channel. Hoffman asked about starting a video club with some of the local schools. Bergus stated that he has tried, but has had no one interested. Schools have problems with getting someone in the school to be in charge of the club. Bergus does want to reconnect with the schools about it. Wagner suggested to try Clear Creek.

Commissioners’ comments.
Hoffman said good job on the website.

Telecommunications staff report.
Nick and Corinne are working with Coral Vision on West High and Fry Fest. Nick directed production of the Fry Fest which is also playing in Coralville. They are also working on the North Liberty banquet. Administration has requested a storm water video which they are also working on and hoping for a Spring 2010 delivery date. Fun Run is this weekend. Hoffman asked if the adult and kid run is at the same time and Caplinger stated that it was.

Approval of August 10, 2009 meeting minutes.
Schechinger moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Hoffman. Motion passed with all in favor.

The next meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2009.

Wagner moved, seconded by Schechinger to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 pm. Motion passed with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted,
Denise Schechinger, Secretary