08/14/1996 - 5:05 PM - C-View Task Force Meeting C-VIEW TELEVISION ADVISORY TASK FORCE
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 14, 1996
Present: James Smith Acting Chair/Task Force Member
Deanna J. Bennett Task Force Member
Dan Hamsmith Task Force Member - arrived 5:16 p.m.
James Martin Task Force Member
Rich Whitaker Task Force Member
Carrie Huntley Community Outreach Manager
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
Absent: David Campbell Task Force Member
Carla Soave Task Force Member
The Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #1 - Approval of Minutes
Member Martin referred to page 2, paragraph 2, sentence 5, and requested it read, ". . .C-View does not appeal to children as it is intended to inform, not entertain." He referred
to page 3, paragraph 6, sentence 1, and requested it read, "Member Martin recommended the Task Force consider themselves nonessential. . ."
Member Bennett moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1996, as corrected. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #2 - C-View Update
Studio Progress
Community Outreach Manager Carrie Huntley reported staff is working on set decorations. All furniture has arrived except for a coffee table and window dressing.
Projects
Ms. Huntley said new series programs include Blue Line CPD and Library Windows. Staff currently is editing the economic development video. She invited members to view the video following
tonight's meeting.
Meeting Coverage
Ms. Huntley indicated C-View now is broadcasting the Design Review Board which meets twice per month.
New Installations
Ms. Huntley reported staff has installed a new playback recover/UPS system. If a system default occurs, the computer automatically calls staff members at home or pages her. Staff
has installed surge protectors but the VBB (Video Bulletin Board) sticks periodically. Staff now can reboot the VBB via telephone. Member Martin suggested a line conditioner, which
filters lines, may filter surges. In answer to a question, Ms. Huntley said ventilation in the new facility is good.
ITEM #3 - C-View Task Force Future Meetings and Final Report
Member Bennett said she was fortunate to be part of the Task Force process. She had reviewed the charter and felt the Task Force had accomplished their task as charged by the City
Commission. She said staff has responded to all Task Force recommendations with changes or explanations. She noted staff is limited by guidelines and has gone as far as they can considering
C-View's finances and available technology. Member Martin suggested the Task Force consider if they have accomplished the team's original purpose. Member Hamsmith said staff does a
wonderful job. He noted some community members may never be satisfied with staff efforts but recommended the office of the City Manager or Mayor receive and address future comments
and concerns.
Member Bennett volunteered to draft the Task Team's final report. Acting Chair Smith recommended the report indicate the team has met the mandate established by the City Commission
and offer further assistance. Member Whitaker said Time Warner's community access advisory board meets monthly to address community feedback. Member Hamsmith felt avenues are in place
if feedback is needed. Member Bennett said the Task Force could become inactive until they are needed. Member Whitaker recommended the Task Force meet one more time to review the final
report. Ms. Huntley said she would feel comfortable contacting any member for advice.
Member Bennett will forward a draft copy of the final report to staff for distribution in time for member review before the next meeting. Members will forward suggestions to Ms. Huntley.
ITEM #4 - Other Task Force Discussion - None.
ITEM #5 - Schedule Next Task Force Meeting and Select Acting Chair
The next meeting was scheduled for October 2, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. at the Information Management conference room at the Municipal Services Building. A quorum will be necessary.
Consensus was for Member Martin to serve as Acting Chair.
Member Whitaker requested staff contact Member Campbell to express concern regarding his absences and request his involvement in the closing process. Members concurred with the recommendation.
ITEM #6 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.
Acting Chair
C-View Television Advisory Task Force
Attest:
Board Reporter