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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBCCF Min 1985-08-19 \ I t,. . '. . e SEAL BEACH CABLE COi~MUrHCATIONS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AUGUST 19, 1985 The Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., ~Iith the Chairwoman, ~lrs. Teresa Jones, calling the meeting to order and leading the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Chairwoman Jones Members: Arnold, Covington (Arrived during V A.), McCurdy, None Daniel P. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Ginger Bennington, Recording Secretary Stein Absent: Also Present: MINUTES OF JULY 15, 1985 MEETING Mr. Stein moved to accept the minutes of the July 15, 1985 session as presented; Mr. Arnold seconds. AYES: ABSEIH: NOES: NEW BUSINESS Arnold, Jones, McCurdy, Stein Covington None Motion Carried A. Public Access Insurance Kathy Risk of Group W indicated that in January of this year, the Cable Board granted $1,000 as part of instructional aide materials to be used for an insurance policy for public access equipment. As it now stands, the user assumes responsibility for equipment which is lost or damaged. There is no insurance if access portable equipment is lost or stolen in the field. Kathy Risk indicated that Group W has a $200,000 deductible on their insurance policy (which is a nationwide standard) and their attempts to set up an "all-risk" floater was rejected by insurance companies. Dan Joseph indicated that the City's broker also attempted to find insurance and found the cost too prohibitive. The purpose of public access equipment is to make it accessible to members of the community for their use whlch increases the likelihood of such sensitive equipment being subject to damage or being stolen. Included in the information provided by Ms. Risk was an Access Producer Insurance Program used by City of Lakewood. This program has a $5 per day check out fee which is minimal if damage to equipment occurs, but can go towards starting a public access insurance fund. Kathy also presented a list of 1985 costs for equip~ent should they need replacement. Mr. Covington indicated that a list of "comparable" prices might be in order; i.e., some equipment may not need to be replaced at the highest cost. Agenda Item IIIV '. . . Cable Foundation Meeting - August 19, 1985 Page 2 Kathy Risk also indicated that due to losses on equipment, the City of Buena Park will not release public access equipment until user obtains a certificate from personal insurance to show liability coverage. She indicated that this method has virtually stopped public access users from requesting equipment. She also indicated that other cable companies have absorbed the losses. The Board discussed whether Group W was mandated, by the Franchise Agreement, to replace equipment. Mr. John Monsen of Group W, indicated that the agreement stated that Group W must provide the equipment (which it has done), but not to perpetually provide the equipment. Mr. Monsen felt that this matter should be interpreted and resolved before the event occurs, i.e., lost or stolen public access equipment. After some discussion between the Board, it was the concensus of opinion that further research on the matter should be conducted. It was suggested that Kathline Schuler be contacted by the Recording Secretary for any input on this matter. B. Funding Request - Francis Looney Francis Looney requested funding assistance for three programs he is producing: 1) "300 ~Jonderful Years" regarding Leisure l~orld residents celebrating their 100th birthday; 2) "Backstage" regarding interviews with Leisure World Amphitheater performers; and 3) "Art League Fair." r-1r. Looney's funding request was for the amount of $150. At this time i~r. Looney pres~nted a brief portion of his video on "300 Wonderful Years" for the Board's consideration. Mr. Covin&ton moves to fund Mr. Looney's request for $150: Mr. McCurdy seconds. AYES: NOES: Arnold, Covington, Jones, l~cCurdy Stein None Motion Carried The agenda was amended at this time to review the proposal of John Monsen, General Manager of Group W Cable, Inc. Mr. Monsen requested that his proposal regarding the $75,UOO annual grant be recommended to the City Council. That proposal is as follows: For the years 1985, 1986 and 1987: 1. Group W to contribute $25,000 to the City of Seal Beach. 2. The Foundation to waive $25,000 for 1985, 1986 and 1987 to help defray the costs of 25 local productions to be produced and cablecast by Group W in those years. 3. The Foundation to waive $25,000 for the years 1985, 1986 and 1987 to help defray Group W's expenses for operation of studio for local programming and for providing clerical and administrative support for the Cable Foundation for 1985, 1986 and 1987. '. . . Page 3 ;, 4. This proposal would commit Group W to provide programming services outlined for 1985, 1986 and 1987. 5. Group W to provide at least 3 channels (6, 10, and 21) for local programming for 1985, 1986, and 1987. After some discussion by Board members, it was clarified that for the current year of 1985 (since the Cable Board has already funded $20,000 to Group W for local programming) only an additional $5,000 would be needed. Jay Covington submitted a rewording of the same proposal which would not necessitate an amendment to the franchise agreement. That proposal is as follows: 1. Group W to continue to make $75,000 contractual contribution to City of Seal Beach for 1985, 1986, and 1987 on the following basis: 2. Group W to to make $25,000 cash contribution to City for Foundation's use. 3. Foundation to allocate another $25,000 of its annual payment to Group W as a credit towards the yearly costs of 25 local productions. 4. The Foundation to assign the remaining $25,000 of its annual contributions towards Group W's expenses for: A. Operation and maintenance of studio for local programming and public access. B. Provision of clerical, facility and administrative support for the Foundation for 1985, 1986 and 1987. (Details of support to be included) 5. Group W to continue providing programming as outlined in May 14 letter to the Board for the next those 3 years. 6. Three channels to be provided.for local progra~ing (6, 10 and 21) for those three years. After some discussion, it was determined to modify Jay's suggestion to include "City for the" to be added in front of "Foundation" on last sentence of condition #2. It was also determined to add asterisk detailing duties of "support staff to the Foundation". Mr. McCurdy moved to recommend Mr. Covington's modified proposal; second by Mr. Covington. After lengthy discussion by the Board members, the following vote was taken: AYES: NOES: Arnold, Covington, Jones, McCurdy, Stein None Motion Carried , . '. . . Psge 4 OLD BUSINESS A. Final APrroval to Grant Application Guidelines Those grant app ication forms, submitted as adopted in the July 15, 1985 Board meeting, were discussed and reviewed by Board. After lengthy discussion, the following determinations were made: 1. A liability release form should be prepared to absolve Foundation from any liabilities. 2. A method for accountability for grantees, showing completed productions, should be developed. 3. Deletion of some of the forms adopted in the July meeting. 4. Entire application package to be reviewed by Dan Joseph and resubmitted at the September Board meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. .J:;:P. ~,/f/J,.... ~ '" ~ Recording Secretary NOTE: THESE MINUTES ARE TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SEAL BEACH CABLE COr~i'lUIHCATIONS FOUNDATIOI~ BOARD OF DIRECTORS. I