10/02/1996 - C-View Task Force Meeting C-VIEW TELEVISION ADVISORY TASK FORCE
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 2, 1996
Present: Dan Hamsmith Acting Chair/Task Force Member
Deanna J. Bennett Task Force Member
James Smith Task Force Member
Rich Whitaker Task Force Member
Empty Seat Task Force Member
Jeff Harper Information Management Director
Carrie Huntley Community Outreach Manager
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
Absent: James Martin Task Force Member
David Campbell Task Force Member
The Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
ITEM #1 - Approval of Minutes
Member Bennett moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 1996, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each member. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
ITEM #2 - Task Force Discussion
Information Management Director Jeff Harper distributed copies of the Bordner Research Inc. September 1996, survey, C-View Research: Key Findings Report.
In response to a question, Mr. Harper said a kiosk featuring City information was installed at Clearwater Mall. Some system bugs are being addressed. Additional kiosks will be installed
at the City Marina and Police Department.
ITEM #3 - Review C-View Task Force Progress Report
Acting Chair Hamsmith complimented Member Bennett for her draft of the Task Force's progress report, stating it is comprehensive and readable. The Task Force voiced appreciation for
Member Bennett's efforts. The report reviews the work of the Task Force and provides the City Commission with options to consider regarding the Task Force's future. Member Bennett
indicated Member Campbell had responded to the report and was absent tonight due to a neck injury. Members Campbell and Martin will sign the progress report document at the Municipal
Services Building.
The Task Force reviewed the Progress Report and made minor changes (Exhibit A).
Member Whitaker moved to submit the C-View Task Force Progress Report to the City Commission and City Manager. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Acting Chair Hamsmith recommended all Task Force members attend the City Commission meeting for the presentation of the final report. Task Force members will be notified of the date.
Member Whitaker moved for Member Bennett to represent the Task Force at the City Commission meeting to present the Progress Report and for Member Smith to be her backup. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #4 - Other Discussion
Mr. Harper thanked the Task Force members for their service. He noted members' assessment of the chambers benefited the City. He expressed his gratitude for the members' efforts and
commitment of time. Acting Chair Hamsmith said the Task Force appreciated staff cooperation. He said C-View's operation is outstanding and that Clearwater and its residents should
be proud.
ITEM #5 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Staff Liaison
C-View Television Advisory Task Force
Attest:
Board Reporter