# public-access-cable-committee-pacc — 26 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-01-28-agenda-4633.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-01-28 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-01-28-agenda-4633.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01282015-4633 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA REVISED AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments • Review and approve meeting minutes of December 15, 2014. • Discussion of role of public access in the communi ty • Coordinator's monthly budget report • Review and approve budget for FY 2015. • Start discussion for planning FY 2016 budget. • Review and approve following policies: o bulletin board, purchase, membership, and equipmen t rental. • Discuss ideas for volunteering at Lunenburg’s PAC • Discuss marketing ideas for Lunenburg’s PAC • Adjournment ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-01-28-minutes-4633.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-01-28 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-01-28-minutes-4633.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01282015-4633 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-02-25-agenda-4634.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-02-25 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-02-25-agenda-4634.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252015-4634 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments • Review and approve meeting minutes of December 15, 2014. • Discussion of role of public access in the communi ty • Coordinator's monthly budget report • Review and approve budget for FY 2015. • Start discussion for planning FY 2016 budget. • Review and approve following policies: o bulletin board, purchase, membership, and equipmen t rental. • Discuss ideas for volunteering at Lunenburg’s PAC • Discuss marketing ideas for Lunenburg’s PAC • Adjournment ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-02-25-minutes-4634.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-02-25 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-02-25-minutes-4634.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02252015-4634 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-03-09-agenda-4635.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-03-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-03-09-agenda-4635.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092015-4635 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, March 09, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA • Roll call. • FY 2016 Budget • Adjournment ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-03-09-minutes-4635.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-03-09 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-03-09-minutes-4635.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092015-4635 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-04-06-agenda-4636.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-04-06 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-04-06-agenda-4636.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062015-4636 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, April 6, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA- Revised • Roll call. • Public comments. • Review and approve meeting minutes from Feb. 28, 2 015 and Mar 9, 2015 meetings. • Coordinator's monthly budget report. • Review and approve access A/V Proposal - Town Hall . • Review and approve reformatting of PACC policies. • Adjournment. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-04-06-minutes-4636.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-04-06 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-04-06-minutes-4636.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062015-4636 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ===PAGE 3=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-05-18-agenda-4637.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-05-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-05-18-agenda-4637.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182015-4637 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, May 18, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments. • Review and approve meeting minutes from April 6, 2 015. • Coordinator's monthly report. o Update on vendor bids for town hall equipment upgr ade. o Video contest. o Student open house. • Bulletin board policy • Discussion of salaries/payment and evaluation proc ess of PAC staff. • Discussion of cable access committee (CAC). • Adjournment. • Next meeting: June 8,2015 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-05-18-minutes-4637.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-05-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-05-18-minutes-4637.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182015-4637 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== PACC Meeting Minutes May 18, 2015 Roll call: 1) Meeting started at 6:00pm. 2) Committee members present were Jeff Bajko, Rhonda Lisio, and Steve Walker. 3) Non committee members present were Jo McLaughlin. Public comments: 1) Issue with last meeting posting. Review and approve meeting minutes from April 6, 2015: 1) Committee reviewed and approved minutes with recommended changes. Coordinator's monthly budget report: 1) Jo informed us that she needed 3 quotes for AV system improvement proposals. 2) Quote from Unique Media systems: $24,069. 3) Recorder is not included into the price of Unique Media System provider. The price would be $1300.00. 4) HB communications showed no interest after reaching out to them for a quote. 5) Jo spoke to Kerri Spiedal about the difficulty of obtaining a third quote. Kerri just told Jo when submitting quotes; include emails attempting to request a quote. 6) Committee approved and voted for the bid from Access A/V to upgrade the control room in Town hall. 7) Jo met with Emily Bodkin, a student who will be volunteering next school year 2015-2016 at PAC. 8) Another Volunteer open house for the first Thursday in June for high school students. 9) Jo wants to announce a summer video contest for students 7 th through 12 th grade. Dates will be June 24th through August 24th . Objective it to create a 5 to 10min. video highlighting a person, place, or thing in Lunenburg. Winner will receive $250 and will be announce the first week of school. 10) Jo purchased three new cameras. Total cost: $5854.14. 11) Jo showed PAC coverage: Lacrosse games, Pops concert, and double session of yoga with Linda. 12) Program analysis: 77% is local coverage. 13) Ending balance at the end of April is 290,336.35 14) Ending balance as of May 18 th is 288,589.13 15) Committee reviewed and approved $2500 from vender line to service line for Jason’s salary. Bulletin Board Policy: 1) The policy will be emailed to Jo and the rest of the committee for review. Changes will be made and discussed at next meeting. Discussion of salaries/payment and evaluation process of PAC staff: 1) Jo is under the administration payment policy. 2) Step increase is every two to five years. ===PAGE 2=== 3) Jo is the only town salary administration plan for PAC. Everyone else is classified as vendors. 4) PACC decides salaries, raises, and hires for PAC. 5) PACC will evaluate Jo and submit its evaluation to the personal committee, which will decide compensation. Discussion of cable access committee: 1) Committee that is looking into renegotiating cable contract with Comcast. 2) Town council is asking for a 10 year business plan. Agenda Items for next meeting: 1) Roll call 2) Public comments 3) Coordinators monthly report 4) Review Vendor payments. 5) CAC discussion. Adjourned: 1) Meeting adjourned at 7:25pm. Next Meetings: 1) June 8, 2015. 2) July 6, 2015. Jeffrey Bajko 5/18/15 Approved. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-06-08-agenda-4638.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-06-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-06-08-agenda-4638.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082015-4638 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, June 8, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments. • Review and approve meeting minutes from May 18, 20 15. • Coordinator's monthly report. • Review vendor payment policy • Review and finalize bulletin board policy • Discussion of cable access committee (CAC). • Adjournment. • Next meeting: July 13, 2015. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-06-08-minutes-4638.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-06-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-06-08-minutes-4638.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082015-4638 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-07-05-agenda-4639.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-07-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-07-05-agenda-4639.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052015-4639 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-07-05-minutes-4639.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-07-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-07-05-minutes-4639.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07052015-4639 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-08-10-agenda-4640.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-08-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-08-10-agenda-4640.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102015-4640 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, Aug 10, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments. • Review and approve meeting minutes from July 6, 20 15. • Coordinator's monthly report. • PAC coordinator’s job description overview. • Continue discussion of HD channel vs. purchase of equipment to offer programming in HD. • Discuss the updated purchasing policy. • Cable access committee update. • Adjournment. • Next Meetings: Sept. 14, 2015. Oct. 5, 2015. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-08-10-minutes-4640.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-08-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-08-10-minutes-4640.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08102015-4640 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== PACC Meeting Minutes Aug. 10, 2015 Roll call: 1. Meeting started at 6:02pm. 2. Committee members present were Jeff Bajko, Rhonda Lisio, Steve Walker, and Faith Beall. Public Comments: 1. No Comments. Review and approve minutes from July 6 th ’s meeting: 1. PACC voted and approved the minutes with recommended changes. Coordinator’s monthly report: 1. Beginning balance for FY16 is $271,273.03. 2. Ending balance for July 2015 is 268,697.27. 3. FY16 PO’s were presented. 4. July’s PAC calendar was presented and showed Comcast station was shut down for several days due to equipment issues. 5. August PAC calendar was presented and showed the station is very busy. 6. Mike Wallman is working on a PBA for the Eagle House. 7. Mario is learning to edit as well as video tape the equipment. He is putting together a local farming segment together as well. 8. Mario and Chloe have been videotaping and learning the equipment. 9. One entry into the videotaping contest. 10. Stillman’s farm country fair to raise money for the Lunenburg’s Lion Club. To come in for a PSA. 11. 61% local content on PAC. 12. Access AV came to fix the audio for channel 9. PAC coordinator’s job description: 1. Jo will review and submit to the PACC committee. 2. Committee is still waiting for format from town hall. Continue discussion of HD channel vs. purchase of equipment to offer programming in HD 1. Review the website. Committee will bring questions to next meeting. Discuss the updated purchasing policy. 1. The PACC reviewed the policy and made changes. The finalized copy will be presented at the next meeting for approval. Cable Access Committee update: 1. Financial reports for the past four years were presented to the committee. 2. CAC would like to put a survey together to inform them of what information is needed to present to Comcast. 3. CAC would like a business plan from PACC started. 4. Find a permanent home for the PAC studio. Adjournment: 1. Meeting adjourned at 7:50. Next Meeting: 1. Sept. 14, 2015 2. Oct 5, 2015 Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey Bajko, PACC Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-09-14-agenda-4641.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-09-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-09-14-agenda-4641.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09142015-4641 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, Sept 14, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments. • Review and approve meeting minutes from Aug 10, 20 15. • Coordinator's monthly report. o Budget Clarification • PAC coordinator’s job description overview. • Continue discussion of HD channel vs. purchase of equipment to offer programming in HD. • Review and approve purchasing policy. • Discussion of Business Plan • Cable access committee update. • Adjournment. • Next Meeting: Oct. 5, 2015. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-09-14-minutes-4641.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-09-14 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-09-14-minutes-4641.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09142015-4641 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== PACC Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2015 Roll Call: 1. Meeting started at 6:08 p.m. 2. Committee members present were: Rhonda Lisio, Steve Walker, and Faith Beall. Public Comments: None Review and Approval of Last Meeting Minutes: PACC voted and approved the minutes of August 10 with recommended changes. Coordinator’s Monthly Report: 1. Ending balance for FY 15 was $265,970.11. 2. Ending monthly balance for August FY 16 was $260,542.53. 3. Ten years of PAC financials (FY04 – FY15) were also emailed to CAC with a summary of revenue and expenses. 4. Local programming is up 7% to a total of 68%. 5. Emily, a S.T.E.P. student who is a high school senior is working four hours a week and training on the Tricaster and doing studio set up. 6. Jo McLaughlin will set up a training meeting. She has already sent out a YouTube training for the Tricaster to Jason, John, Mike, and Emily. 7. Jo also needs to evaluate how well Chloe and Mario are doing on taping meetings. She will get feedback from John and Mike. 8. No one entered the videotaping contest; but, one interested person called about it. 9. Mario has filmed “Jewels of Lunenburg” on the local farm stands for Channel 9. 10. The Eagle House project promotion is almost completed by Mike Wallman. 11. The taping of the Stillman Farms fair will be edited soon by Emily. Vendors at the event were interviewed. 12. Robert Haig, a distributor of Leightronix, will be giving a product demonstration at the Acton Access this month at their open house. Steve and Faith offered to go with Jo. 13. Jo will be on vacation some days this month and John will be the contact person while she is gone. Local Public Access TV Programming Coordinator Job Description: 1. PACC will send the information to the Personnel Committee, where they will review and format it. 2. Further discussion was tabled to enable Jo to review it. HD Channel vs. Purchase of Equipment: 1. Jo submitted an overview comparing Telvue and Leightronix. 2. She will check out the demonstration in Acton and report back. Purchasing Procedure: 1. The Committee voted unanimously to accept the Purchasing Procedure, which had been reviewed by Town Manager Kerry LaFleur. Business Plan: 1. A rough draft in the format used by Westborough was submitted by Jo for review and comment. 2. The Committee worked on defining goals and strategies to achieve them. Space Needs: 1. The PACC needs to create a wish list of space needs for the studio, office, archives, and accessibility. 2. Rhonda will ask the Space Re-use Committee of Lunenburg for updates on their planning. 3. The PACC will also explore other avenues, 4. Jo will also meet with John to assess needs. CAC: 1. The Cable Advisory Committee wants the PACC to submit a business plan. 2. It is also creating a town-wide survey to get input from town residents. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. The next meeting will be on October 5, 2015. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey Bajko, PACC Clerk 11/9/15. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-10-05-agenda-4628.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-10-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-10-05-agenda-4628.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10052015-4628 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA REVISED AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments. • Joint meeting with Cable Advisory Committee to dis cuss Business Plan and Budget • Discussion of Business Plan o Mission statement and strategic plans o Mobile trucks/outside broadcasts Review and approve meeting minutes of Sept. 14, 2015 Coordinator’s monthly report • Adjournment. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-10-05-minutes-4628.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-10-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-10-05-minutes-4628.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10052015-4628 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== PACC Meeting Minutes Oct 5, 2015 Roll call: 1. Meeting started at 6:07pm. 2. Committee members present were, Jeff Bajko, Rhonda Lisio, Steve Walker and Faith Beall. Joint meeting with CAC: 1. CAC worked on the budget plan at the last meeting. 2. The biggest concern is a new space. Specific space, equipment needs, etc. for business plan. Jo will draft a layout of the new studio and her requirements. Review and approve minutes from Sept. 14 th ’s meeting: 1. PACC voted and approved the minutes with recommended changes. Business Plan Discussion: 1. Rhonda submitted a draft of the mission statement to the committee. Each member of PACC will write their own mission statements and present them at the next meeting. 2. The video Jo sent explains that the mission statement is usually one sentence. Strategic Planning: 1. Concerns of a meeting space that people want to use. 2. Concern over a mobile unit and where to store it. 3. Concern of the vision as to where the PACC wants to go. A strategic plan needs to be designed and the PACC will continue to work on it. 4. Mobile unit price ranges between $80,000 to $150,000. 5. Acton’s mobile unit is capable of doing everything live. Also, they have a drone system that they operate. Price is only $1800. Coordinator’s Budget Report: 1. Jo submitted application for Mass Public access memberships 2. Jo needs technical support to operate PAC. 3. Changes were made to the budget to support previous numbers from last meeting. 4. Jo met with Kerri about job description. She is willing to come to a meeting to discuss. 5. Waiting for confirmation for demonstration of HD equipment. Adjourned: 1. Meeting adjourned at 7:45. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey Bajko, PACC Clerk 12/8/15. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-10-20-agenda-4629.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-10-20 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-10-20-agenda-4629.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10202015-4629 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA Special Meeting: • Presentation of HD programming equipment by Robert Haigh of Access Video ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-10-20-minutes-4629.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-10-20 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-10-20-minutes-4629.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10202015-4629 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== PACC Meeting Minutes Oct 20, 2015 Roll call: 1. Meeting started at 6:07pm 2. Committee members present were Steve Walker, Jeff Bajko, Rhonda Lisio, and Faith Beall. 3. Non-members present were Jo McLaughlin and Robert Haigh of Access\AV. Access TV 1. Robert Haigh attended to demonstrate the cactus video server. 2. Robert provided some back ground information about Access\AV. 3. Robert introduced the three major video server options: Castus, Tightrope, and Telvue. 4. Robert demonstrated the features of the castus video server. 5. Robert responded to questions asked by Jo and the PACC members. 6. Castus has a five year warranty. 7. There are no additional charges for software updates or annual service contracts. 8. Castus also includes a loaner program. 9. Adjourned: 7:58pm Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey Bajko, PACC Clerk 12/8/15. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-11-02-agenda-4630.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-11-02 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-11-02-agenda-4630.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11022015-4630 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Rhonda Lisio, Chairman Town Hall Steve Walker, Vice-Chairman 17 Main Street Jeff Bajko, Secretary P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments. • Review and approve of coordinators job description . • Review draft of studio space • Review PACC bylaw changes • Discussion of the future of PACC. • Coordinator's monthly report. o Budget report o Chair to request change in budget reporting of ven dors and/or change to way funds are allocated. • Discussion of mission statement over view. o Strategic plan • Discussion of cactus system • Cable access committee update. • Review and approve meeting minutes from Oct 5 th and 20 th , 2015. • Adjournment. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-11-02-minutes-4630.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-11-02 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-11-02-minutes-4630.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11022015-4630 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== PACC Meeting Minutes Nov 5th, 2015 Roll call: 1. Meeting started at 6:02pm. 2. Committee members present were Jeff Bajko, Rhonda Lisio, Steve Walker and Faith Beall. Public Comments: 1. Rhonda Lisio announced that she will be stepping down as the chair of PACC and leaving the committee. Review and approval of coordinators job description 1. Approved with recommended changes and sent to the town human resource department for final approval. Review draft studio space: 1. Jo presented a draft of space needed to the building reuse committee. 2. Jo requested the space to be about 3200-4000 sq. 3. The reuse committee did not contact the PACC about space needed, but they did directly contact Jo due to time restraint. 4. PACC requested the following for the new studio space: • Town meeting video equipped room (1000sq). • Garage (12 x 24: 300sq) • Parking for eight dedicated spaces • 24 hour access/ external access • Total square footage would be around 5000 • Utility requirements: 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, and alarm system • Environmental friendly space. 5. Jeff will rewrite and submit to PACC and reuse committee; Jamie Toale jamietoale@comcast.net for review. 6. PACC approved of the submisal of the new studio space to the building reuse committee. Future of PACC: 1. Steve, Faith, and Jeff are still committed to the PACC. 2. Steve will become the Chairman. Coordinator’s monthly report: 1. End of starting balance was $265,970.11 2. Ending balance of October $276,246.55 3. Step student evaluation of Emily Bodkin was filled out by Jo and submitted it back to Pete McCauliff, her advisor. 4. 15 new shows were added this month. 5. Another step student will start in the spring from Lunenburg high school. 6. Jo is going to video tape at the Eagle House. 7. A $130,000 mobile unit from Dracut was displayed at the video show. 8. Steve received information about a drone- $10,000. (Itv) 9. Jo was contacted about Bridging the Gap through the Boy Scouts for volunteering at the PAC. 10. Volunteers will be from Fitchburg, Ma, and go through an interview process. ===PAGE 2=== 11. Robert from Access\AV suggested towns Jo can go and check out the studios. 12. Telvue wants to do a product demo for PACC. (HD server) and the committee approved. 13. Jo will be taking a few days off at the end of Dec. 14. PACC would like a clearer report of reallocation of funds on production for each show. This will be provided next meeting in an Excel sheet by Jo. 15. Taping of sports is expensive. PACC wants to make sure that meetings are being taped over sports. Discussion of Mission Statement: 1. The committee agreed on the following statement for our PACC mission statement: Develop, modernize, establish, and operate the Town of Lunenburg’s Public and Government (PG) Access Channel(s) to reflect what matters to Lunenburg. Strategic planning: 1. Steve presented five bullet points and wants each member to bring five points as well to discuss. Discussion of Castus system: 1. The PACC decided to wait until after Telvue gives a demo of their HD server. CAC update: 1. Contract with Comcast is due 2017. 2. February 2016 was set as the deadline for business plan. 3. Committee asked Jo to directly ask the school if they want an educational channel. PACC Comments: 1. The committee would like to thank Rhonda for her service, but is disappointed that she is leaving. PACC asked for her to reconsider. She politely refused. Adjournment: 1. Meeting adjourned at 8:04. 2. Next Meeting: Dec 7th. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey Bajko, PACC Clerk 12/8/15. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-12-07-agenda-4631.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-12-07 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-12-07-agenda-4631.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12072015-4631 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Lunenburg, Massachusetts Steve Walker, Chairman Town Hall Jeffrey Bajko, Secretary 17 Main Street Faith Beall, Member P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, Dec 7, 2015, 6 PM TC Passios School, Room 11 Lunenburg, MA AGENDA • Roll call. • Public comments. • Review and approve meeting minutes from Oct 5 th , 20 th , and Nov 2 nd , 2015. • Coordinator's monthly report. • Discussion of strategic plan: o Review of results from CAC’s town-wide department survey. o Discussion of Cactus and Telvue • Discussion of Business Plan • Cable access committee update. • Adjournment. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2015-12-07-minutes-4631.txt BOARD : public-access-cable-committee-pacc DATE : 2015-12-07 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/public-access-cable-committee-pacc/2015-12-07-minutes-4631.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12072015-4631 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== PACC Meeting Minutes December 7, 2015 Roll call: 1. Meeting called to order at 6:04 2. PACC members present were Jeff Bajko, Steve Walker, and Faith Beall. 3. Non-members present were Jo McLaughlin and Bob Ebersole. Public comments: 1. Jeff shared his concern about if the meetings contained too many agenda points to cover. 2. Jeff felt that sometimes the end of the meetings were rushed going over important information due to time restraint. Review and approve meeting minutes from Oct 5 th , 20th , and Nov 2 nd , 2015: 1. Committee reviewed and approved all meeting minutes with recommended changes. Coordinator's monthly report: 1. Jo edited purchased line item due to mistake by accounting department. 2. Jo’s health insurance must be added and pulled from another line item: committee approved to pull from the purchase of service line item. 3. Karen had a discussion with Jo about keeping a reserve fund. 4. PAC did receive a payment from Comcast: $24,752.76. 5. Ending budget of November is $290,606.23. 6. Jo and Jason have been training on tricaster to stay up with their training. 7. Jo produced a PDA and posted it on Facebook for trying to get people to produce their own shows. 8. PAC is not producing any new shows. Jo will start to really market for volunteers. 9. Faith suggests being more specific when posting for help. 10. Emily is doing great as an intern. Her project is about the safety center. 11. A parent came in to borrow a camera for a sporting event, but was not used correctly. 12. PAC is sponsoring letters to Santa. Jo scans them on the PAC Facebook page and got 38 new likes. 13. Jo will meet with Bridging the Gap after the holidays and discuss options to help out. 14. Studio visits are Weds. at Wakefield (11am) and Reading (1pm). Jo, Steve, and Faith are going. 15. Mass meet and greet was attended by Jo. More of a sales meeting. Discussion of strategic plan: 1. Jeff presented a plan with a general specific idea. 2. Steve presented a more technical plan. a. HD channels b. Educational channel c. Mobile\portable equipment.(multi camera) d. Get on Comcast’s guide. e. Studio space: town own space\commercial space Review of results from CAC’s town-wide department survey: 1. Steve reviewed the survey: Some highlights are below a. Discussion of studio in the new school b. Will there be an interest in an education channel? c. Regular PDA safety to run regularly. d. Interest in Mobile unit\portable equipment. e. Most safety program will be outside the studio: would like wireless microphones. f. The PAC can do more with the fire department. g. More filming at the council of aging is being conducted. ===PAGE 2=== h. Field hockey coach enjoys the videos. Helps the girls improve their skills. i. Training videos for contractors. j. Sense of more departments would like to are interested in working more with the PAC. Discussion of Castus and Telvue: 1. Faith suggests tabling the discussion until after Telvue gives the PACC a demo of their server. Discussion of Business Plan: 1. Faith suggests tabling the discussion until the PACC strategic plan is set in place. Adjournment: Next meetings are scheduled for Jan 4, 2016 and Feb. 1, 2016. Discussion of budget will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:48pm. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey Bajko, PACC Clerk 1/1216.