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May 17, 2001 <br /> Communications Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes <br /> Chair Brenner stated that she felt the Committee learned a lot and thanked the <br /> representative from NMTC for their attendance. Chair Brenner questioned whether the <br /> NMTC representatives desired to visually inspect the current cable equipment. The <br /> representatives from NMTC, Mr. Klang and the Committee inspected same. Chair <br /> Brenner stated that it was discovered that the capabilities of playing programs on the <br /> cable channel was one (1) of capabilities the City does have and there would be no need <br /> to purchase a Leightonix Switcher as previously discussed. Chair Brenner stated that Mr. <br /> Klang would try to obtain some training on same so that the City can utilize same. <br /> Discussion ensued in regards to p�zrchasing equipment and the cable budget. Committee <br /> Member Fairbrother stated that the City probably had not spent any money from this fund <br /> in years. Chair Brenner corrected Comxnittee Member Fairbrother by stated that several <br /> years ago, a large amount was expended upgrading equipment. Mr. Klang advised that <br /> prioritizing the purchasing of equipment would be very useful. Committee Member <br /> Fairbrother stated that once Mr, Klang became familiar with the current equipment, he <br /> could make recommendations for future purchases. <br /> III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES <br /> Chair Brenner stated that the Committee needed to consider the March 29, 2001 and � <br /> April 16, 2001 minutes. ' <br /> I <br /> Motion by Committee Member Fairbrother, seconded by Committee Member I I <br /> Abraham son to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2401 Communications Ad Hoc ! <br /> Committee. All in favor. Motion passed unanimousl� I <br /> I <br /> Motion by Committee Member Fairbrother, seconded by Committee Member I <br /> Abrahamson to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2001 Communications Ad � <br /> Hoc Committee. All in favor. Motion�assed unanimousl�, i <br /> IV. SURVEY UPDATE I <br /> Chair Brenner stated that ail of the surveys had been distributed and the Committee was <br /> waiting for feedback. Chair Brenner stated that they were distributed along with the <br /> newsletter. Discussion ensure regarding the prize give-away and items. Chair Brenner <br /> stated that the polo/golf shirts were valued at $20 each and if they issued five (5) it would <br /> total $100. Consensus was that the shirts to given away would be the polo/golf shirts. <br /> Chair Brenner stated that the coping of the surveys totaled $117. Committee Member <br /> Abrahamson stated that he had a co-worker that stated for $100 he would provide the <br /> Committee with a program that would tabulate responses from residents. Committee <br /> , Member Abrahamson questioned whether Council approval was needed for this <br /> � expenditure. Chair Brenner concurred. Discussion ensued regarding forwarding the <br /> ' request to Council to consider setting a not exceed amount at their next meeting. <br /> , Committee Member Abrahmson requested copies of sample, completed surveys to <br /> � provide his co-worker with same to ascertain an actual cost. Chair Brenner stated that <br /> � she would notify Staff that the Committee had an item they wanted on the agenda, <br /> � however, the item would be forwarded on Monday or Tuesday to Committee members <br /> and Mr. Jim March along with a request that he forward same to all Council mernbers <br /> �, prior to their next meeting. <br /> � Pa e4of7 <br /> � g <br />