Minutes of September 1, 2009

Lucy Edwards, Renee and Ken Camille, Pat Adams, Ken Curley and Gary Garnett, Cable Coordinator was in attendance.

The meeting was called to order at 7:04pm.

Minutes of the August 4th meeting were approved as written.

 REPORTS –

Board of Selectmen liaison – The Selectman’s representative was not present.

Lake Region Public Access –  Mr. Curley said he attended the LRPA Board of Directors meeting yesterday evening. The board was briefed by the Director on updates to the video editing system. The Board approved the purchase of a laptop for the Director.  Four member towns (Deerfield, Meredith, Tilton, and Alton) did not return their annual renewal contract by the July 31st deadline.  The Director will make phone calls to remind them.  The budget status was discussed.  The possibility of relocating the studio to a building in downtown Laconia was discussed.

Cable Coordinator

Coe Brown Northwood Academy – With school back in session Gary said he will be making an appointment so that he can present his ideas about involving students in video productions. He would like to shoot sports events but will need someone to add commentary to make the games interesting.  The pros and cons about getting students to provide color were discussed. Pat Adams suggested that he contact UNH to see if undergrads majoring in journalism would be interested in providing the commentary.

OLD BUSINESS -

Video Workshop - Mr. Garnett confirmed that the Video Workshop is scheduled for 6pm. October 6th at the Chesley Memorial Library.

Streaming Video – Gary said he will be in contact with the Technology Committee to discuss the availability of meeting videos for streaming on the website. The committee had a lengthy discussion about the feasibility of producing a local interest show called NTube for the purpose of streaming. Mr. Curley expressed his concern that time and resources should be focused on providing cable productions but assistance could be provided to the Technology Committee if they wanted to pursue it.

Discovery Day / Burtt interview – Mr. Garnett stated that he will have more time to devote to the completion of the video now that his kids are back in school.

NEW BUSINESS –

Resignation – Lucy Edward stated she was regretfully submitting her resignation from the committee. She asked that the resignation be accepted and a new Chairman appointed so that there would be a smooth transition.

Motion – Lucy Edwards motioned that the committee accept her resignation as chairperson and forward her resignation from the committee to the Board of Selectman, second by Ken Curley. Motion passed unanimously.

Renee Camille nominated Pat Adams for Chairman of the committee. Pat Adam declined the nomination due to previous commitments.

The committee discussed the chairman’s duties and responsibilities.

Pat Adams made a motion to nominate Renee Camille for committee chairman, seconded by Ken Camille. Motion passed unanimously.

Next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 6th at 7pm at the Chesley Memorial Library pending confirmation that a room at the library is available.

Meeting adjourned at 8:18pm.

Respectfully submitted,
  Ken Curley

Minutes approved November 10, 2009.