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July 14, 2010
I. Call to order
Sandra Peavey called to order the regular meeting of the Hingham CAC at 7:30 pm on July 14, 2010 in Hingham Town Hall.
II. Roll call
Eric Connerly conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Eric Dresser, Jim Dellot, Sandra Peavey, Rob Kirk, Katy Gallagher Wooley and Eric Connerly.
Also present: Govt channel employee Kate Richardsson, Verizon representative Jill Reddish
III. Open issues
a) Discussion with Ms. Reddish
The government channel is now broadcast on FiOS channel 30; the public channel is on 31. Jill LeBossier is the point person for the drops in the town buildings – and she will contact the town soon. 85% of residences in Hingham have FiOS available – the buildout should be complete by April 2012 and Verizon is running ahead of schedules. Nearly all the aerial lines are complete – there are some MDUs and buried lines to finish (e.g. the Shipyard). Verizon is over 20% of all cable subscribers in town currently. They do not maintain ratings information.
b) Publicity for P,G channels
Ms. Peavey received a message from Hannah Black, a former HHS media program student currently studying broadcasting at Xavier, indicating she was willing to record public service announcements for the P&G channels.
Lieut. Mike Peraino, HPD indicated that he would be willing to work on PSAs for home and car security. Mr. Dellot agreed to coordinate their efforts to produce the PSAs.
c) Public channel broadcasting status
The committee discussed various issues surrounding the broadcast of non-Hingham produced programming. Mr. Dresser moved and Mr. Kirk seconded a motion that four town residents' signatures would be necessary to approve non-Hingham produced programming broadcasted on Hingham's public channel. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
The committee also discussed the imminent addition of programming from the Linden Ponds studio for broadcast on the public channel.
d) Proposal for new cameras and related equipment at town hall
Mr. Dellot moved and Mr. Connerly seconded a motion to approve recommending the Selectmen authorize the expenditure of $2,140 for the access AV Canon camera package UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Mr. Dresser moved and Mr. Kirk seconded a motion recommending the purchase of two (2) surge protectors for the educational channel equipment. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
e) HCAM bylawsMr. Dellot moved and Mr. Dresser seconded a motion to submit an amended draft of Article 3 of the bylaws to the Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
Mr. Dresser moved and Mr. Dellot seconded a motion to change the definition of a quorum for electing new board members to 5% of the membership. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
f) Minutes
Mr. Dellot moved and Mr. Connerly seconded a motion to change the minutes for last meeting including Ed Sigfried in the list of potential Hingham residents.
g) Next meeting – set for Sept. 8 at 7:30 in town hall
IV. Adjournment
Ms. Peavey adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm.
Minutes submitted by: Eric Connerly