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Foundation for Carlsbad
Community Cable Television
July 21, 1983
The meeting was called to order at 5:45 PM on July 21, 1983 by Roger Greer who
chaired the meeting until officers could be elected. The following people were
present:
Foundation members present: Sharon Strong
William Levinson
Bill Dominguez
Robert Sheppard
Dr. Thomas Curtin
Fred Morey
Tony Acone
City staff present: Cliff Lange, Library Director
Roger Greer, Utilities Director
Others present: Nancy Little - Rancho La Costa Cable TV
Donna Katzman - Daniels Cable
Pat Goudy - Daniels Cable
Mr. Greer called for a motion to approve the minutes. Tony Acone made and
Bill Levinson seconded a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted.
The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Greer then asked each foundation member to give a brief statement of what
each felt the foundation really was, what role each saw himself playing, and
what goals and objectives the foundation should strive to obtain. After each
statement was heard, the general consensus was that the foundation as a body is
charged primarily as trustees of the financial holdings as a result of the 1%
input from the operators; "spread the word" that there are public access channels
available; screen programs that groups want to put on the air and provide some
funding for some of the programming.
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The group was strongly cautioned by Mr. Acone regarding censorship in any form.
For example, the foundation cannot remove a program from the air simply because
it feels the program is not being watched, however, it can refuse funding for
programs that are not doing very well.
Mr. Acone also advised the group that what the public access channels are
doing is filling a void.
kind of programming at the local level. The access channels are really a direct
result of government deregulation of the industry.
of sales contribution by the operators as a requirement of their franchise. The
city does not presently contribute any funding, but, perhaps at some future time,
some funding could be available from that source.
The foundation can fill that void by setting up some
The funding comes from a 1Z
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Roger Greer asked for nominations for President.
There were no more nominations for president and the vote was unanimous. At this
point the meeting was turned over to the new president.
Bill Dominguez was nominated. r
Mr. Dominguez asked for nominations for Vice President. Robert Sheppard,
Sharon Strong and Dr. Thomas Curtin were nominated.
to the seven voting members.
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The vote was as follows:
Sharon Strong - 2 votes
Dr. Curtin - 2 votes
Robert Sheppard - 3 votes
Mr. Dominguez then asked for nominations for Secretary.
nominated.
unanimous vote.
Sharon Strong was
There were no other nominations for Secretary and Ms. Strong got a
Mr. Dominguez asked for nominations for Financial Officer. Dr. Curtin was
nominated. There were no other nominations. The vote was unanimous.
NEW OFFICERS FOR THE FOUNDATION:
President - Bill Dominguez
Vice President - Robert Sheppard
Secretary - Sharon Strong
Financial Officer - Dr. Thomas Curtin
DISCUSSION OF DRAFT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
This document was distributed by Mr. Acone. Mr. John Brinker was unable to be
present to discuss these rules and regulations with the group. It was agreed,
by consensus, to continue this as an agenda item for the next meeting.
all members will have had an opportunity to read the rules and regulations and be
prepared to ask any specific questions.
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After some discussion, the group decided that their first course of action
should be to properly organize themsleves and clearly define what avenues to take
to achieve their goals and objectives.
consider forming some subcommittes to investigate in depth particular areas
and that the seven-member foundation should be strictly a decision-making body.
After some discussion, it was decided to investigate the forming of subcommittees
after the members felt more comfortable with their individual roles on the
foundation.
Mr. Acone suggested that they should
SET MEETING AND AGENDA
The next meeting will be on August 4th at 5:30 PM in the Carlsbad Cablevision
Board Room. After some discussion, it was decided that the agenda include the
following items:
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Discussion of draft rules and regulations.
Establish certification guidelines and availability of
training.
Foundation rate card from operators.
Development of application forms for access channel
Selection of access channel operating date.
Discussion of establishing subcommittees.
and requirements for consideration of grants.
President Dominguez called for a motion to adjourn.
and unanimously passed.
SHARON STRONG, Secretary
A motion was made, seconded
The meeting was officially adjourned at 7:30 PM.
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July 25, 1983
NEWS RELEASE
Sharon Strong
(619) 438-4223
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARLSBAD COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION FOUNDATION
At their meeting on July 21, 1983, the Carlsbad Community Cable
Television Foundation elected officers. These newly-elected officers are:
President - Bill Dominguez
Vice President - Robert Sheppard
Secretary - Sharon Strong
Financial Officer - Dr. Thomas L. Curtin
Mr. Bill Levinson, Tony Acone and Fred Morey are also members of the
Foundation.
The next scheduled meeting is to be held at 5:30 PM on August 4, at
Carlsbad Cablevision.
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