2014-02-20Beverly Cable Advisory Commission
February 20. 2014
Members Present: Muriel Zaginailoff, Chair; D. Berman, Secretary;
Diane Costa; Eric Overberg; Al Torsey; Alex Ushakoff
Alternate Members: Neil Overberg
Members Absent: Neil Overberg
Others Present:
Recorder: Donald Berman
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Muriel.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented.
Muriel explained that Eric had requested to be relieved as clerk /secretary and that
Don volunteered to fill the position. The members all expressed their appreciation
for Eric' efforts and dedication as Secretary over the last 8 years in all that was
entailed, including development of an archive of records of past history. Eric will
continue as an active member of the Commission.
Muriel then distributed the `BevCam Program Observation /Aircheck Form' and
explained how it should be used during March to monitor programming on
Channel 8. She requested that members make their observations on the forms and
bring them to the March meeting in case we have time to review them.
Muriel then presented and led a discussion of the agenda for the joint meeting with
the BevCam board scheduled for March. It is intended to be an opportunity for both
boards to learn about each other's roles and responsibilities and will include the
topic of how we can work together on acquiring a third channel for the city.
She presented a slate of officers for a vote of approval. Muriel nominated as Chair
and Don as Clerk /Secretary. For the time being we will leave the position of Vice
Chair unfilled. Motion made to approve by Al Torsey and seconded by Eric Overberg.
The city website showing members and officers needs to be updated. Muriel
volunteered to attend to that with the city clerk.
Discussion held on the news of Comcast's attempt to acquire Time - Warner Cable
and what this may mean for service and fees.
Next meeting to be held jointly with BevCam board, March 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:2 S PM.