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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 CABLEVISION COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1982 WATERLOO CABLEVISION INC. 3:30 p.m. Chairman Calvin Hall called the meeting to order. Members present: Burton, Butz, Davis, Hall , White. Also present: Bill Smith, Martin Baebke, and Michelle Temeyer. Chairman Hall and Councilman Burton reported that they had sent out complaint forms to various persons. Resolution of these matters will be discussed after receipt in written form. Councilman Burton reported that times and dates of programs appearing on the "roll-up" were not being displayed. Discussion was heard on this matter. The matter of hook-up charges for Hawkeye Institute of Technology was requested to be placed on the January 1983 agenda for discussion. C. Robert Peterson, Electronics Department, at HIT brought the matter to the Commission's attention. The extension to Crossroads Shopping Center was discussed. Mr. Smith reported that extension can be made at such time as they are willing to pay. Mr. Butz stated that a proposal is being formulated for extension by various merchants. Councilman Burton expressed his concerns regarding the cost of hooking up various establishments in terms of the franchise agreement and ordinance. Councilman Burton presented an update of the consultant's study. A fee of $8,000 has been quoted. The balance of the current year's budget of $4,000 plus allocations for the FY 1984 budget could be utilized to cover the fee. The focus of the consultant's study could be renegotiation of the franchise agreement and ordinance revision. In conjunction with budget discussion, the feasibility of hiring a part-time staff member was discussed. The City Council will be appraised of the situation. With no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned. Michelle Temeyer, Deputy City Clerk CABLEVISION COMMISSION November 4, 1982 Waterloo Cablevision Inc. 4:30 P.M. Chairman Fred Stewart called the meting to order. Members present: Burton, Davis, Hall, Siems, Stewart and also present were Temeyer and Burger, Clerk of Commission. It was moved by Burton, seconded by Siems to approve the agenda, as proposed. Motion carried. It was moved by Burton, seconded by Davis to approve the minutes of the October 7, 1982 meeting with the following correction on page one, paragraph seven: that the following words be inserted for the words "schools had no money to dedicate for Cable T.V. : Schools did not have money within the current year budget allocated for Cable TV, however, in the future the district may consider funding such a project. A possible resource may be a percentage of the three (3) percent franchise tax through the Waterloo Cablevision Commission." The notion carried. Siems requested that an update on the procedures and progress be delayed for one (1) month until such time as Mike Schreurs was present. The next item was the accountability and office space. Burton reported that plans were being made for renovation of the public library for use as an office for Cable Vision staff. A proposed budget for FY 1984 was presented totalling $33,901.00. In addition to line item computations, goals and objectives for the expenditures will need to be formulated. Calvin Hall suggested that Mark Chimes, Director of Telecommunications for the City of New Orleans, be contacted for his input. It was roved by Siems, seconded by Davis that Mr. Chimes be contacted in this regard and that his charges for said services be reviewed, with a report at the December meeting. Motion carried. Fred Stewart met with Sally Turner of the Waterloo Schools in regard to the possibility of a Cable Information Center. Unlimited useage could be achieved including school closing information, menus, emergency information, bus routes, early dismissals, etc. The equipment needed for this concept is currently not available, i.e. character generator, editing equipment, etc. Discussion was heard on the "snowballing" affect that allocating nuney to the schools for equipment purposes may have on future resources of the Comisssion. After discussion, Calvin Hall suggested that a formal proposal be solicited from the Waterloo Coummunity Schools and that advise from experienced personnel be sought in regard to future requests. In light of the above conversations, Jeannie Siems will confer with the Cedar Falls Cablevision to assist this Commission in formulating its future direction. As pointed out by Calvin Hall, this Commission is merely in its infant stages as compared to other Commissions. Calvin Hall reported on the conference he attended in Madison, Wisconsin on October 11-12, 1982. All sessions are available for purchase on a cassette tape. Fred Stewart, on behalf of the Waterloo Schools, will pursue an inter-connect installation. Copies of the proposal will be sent to each Commissioner. The report of the Nominating Committee was heard on names to be placed on the ballot for Chairperson beginning December 1982. Those nacres submitted were: Steve Davis, Calvin Hall, and Jeannie Siems. Ballots were distributed and counted. Fred Stewart announced that Calvin Hall was the new Chairperson. It was suggested that replacement of inactive members be sought. This matter will be discussed with the Mayor. With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned. Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor CABLEVISION COMMISSION October 7, 1982 Waterloo Cablevision Inc. Chairman Fred Stewart called the meeting to order. Members present: Stewart, Burton, Davis, Butz, Schreurs, Siems and L. Burger, Clerk of Commission. Correction to the minutes of the last meeting were as follows: Page Two, second paragraph Emmanual - change to Immanual Church change to School Moved by Siems, seconded by Davis to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried. Stewart introduced Michael Schreurs as a new member of the Commission and ran through Mr. Schreurs background. Sally Turner, with the Waterloo Schools, reported that since the last Commission Meeting she has met with Bill Smith of Waterloo Cablevision and that Mr. Smith agreed to dedicate channel 7 as an educational channel. Sally Turner continued that she has been in contact with the East Lansing School System and reported that East Lansing has had a channel dedicated to education for 5 years with very good results. Turner reported that she estimated the equipment to hook the school system to channel 7 would run approximately $10,000 to $12,000. Fred Stewart reported that he had spoken with school officials and stated that the schools had no money to dedicate for cable T.V. The Commission would have to be responsible for all monies spent from the 3% franchize tax assessed against Waterloo Cablevision. Siems reported on educational channels in other cities across the Country. Discussion followed with regards to the technical equipment needed to hook up the Waterloo Schools. Stewart suggested that a sub-committee made up of himself, Sally Turner and Calvin Hall be formed to investigate the equipment needed for the schools. Burton spoke in regards to employing a part time person and will have more information next meeeting. Stewart suggested that the commission elect a new chairperson at the next meeting. He continued that his year as chairperson is almost up and he would like to step down. The following persons were nominated to chair the Commission: Calvin Hall , Steve Davis, Jeannie Siems Moved by Schreurs, seconded by Siems that nominations close and an election be held at the next meeting by secret ballot. Motion carried. .i r. Page 2 Davis presented a proposed Waterloo Cablevision Commission Consumer Report Form. Discussion followed on changes. Moved by Butz, seconded by Hall to accept the report form as edited. Motion carried. Burger reported that he could revise said form and have it printed in his office. Burton reported that he is still investigating office space in the Library for the Commissions part time employee and he will report back later. Siems reported that she has various handbooks on cablevision in her keeping and would be happy to share them with anyone interested. Hall gave a summary of the meeting in Madison, Wisconsin and reported that it was very worthwhile. Stewart presented a letter to Gene Meeker from Waterloo Cablevision offering participation to the Chamber of Commerce on various City activities. Stewart presented a letter on cancellation of System Channel N from CBS and asked if the Commission would like to protest. The Commission chose not to repsond at this time. Siems asked that more specific goals be formulated for the Commission. Stewart proposed that he, Siems and Schreurs meet to evaluate what the Commission's purpose is. Burton, Hall and Burger will meet in the next few months to put together a 1983-84 budget. Following the showing of a film, the Commission adjourned. Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor CABLEVISION COMMISSION September 2, 1982 Mayor's Conference Room Chairman Fred Stewart called the meeting to order. Members present: Stewart, Hall , Burton, Butz, Rogers, Siems. Others present: Bill Smith, Larry P. Burger, Michelle Temeyer, Martin Baedke. Sally Turner, representing Waterloo Schools, spoke of the possible uses by the public schools of the cable access channel including: lunch menus, athletic events, reminders to parents of bus safety, the taking of Iowa Test of Basic Skills, early dismissals, bus schedules, etc. It was moved by Butz, seconded by Siems to approve the agenda with addition of a presentation from Sally Turner. Motion carried. It was moved by Siems, seconded by Rogers to approve the minutes of July 1, 1982. Motion carried. It was moved by Siems, seconded by Hall to support Sally Turner to proceed as described above. Motion carried. The possibility of filming School Board Meetings was reviewed. Calvin Hall suggested that "pages" of space be assigned to the schools for their usage. Calvin Hall reported that the finding of a part-time staff person for the Cablevision Commission would be discussed next month, after the availability of additional information. The training program for cable production was also discussed. Councilman Burton updated the Commission on its long and short term goals. The short term goals and progress are as follows: Short-Term Goals 1. The Cable Report pamphlet has been ordered. 2. Space in City Hall for a part-time person will be discussed later in the meeting. 3. Additional information and pamphlets will be obtained. Long-Term Goals 1. Inter-school transmissions are still in the development stages. 2. Attendance at Cedar Falls Commission meetings has not been undertaken. Minutes are exchanged. 3. Continuing education for Commission members is important. A workshop is scheduled for Oct. 10-12, 1982 in Madison, Wis. It was moved by Butz, seconded by Rogers to authorize Calvin Hall to attend this conference, with expenses for registration, meals, and transportation to be paid by the City of Waterloo. Motion carried. The complaint form was discussed. Davis Stewart will continue work on the form and present it for discussion and comments. The rolling of Cable Television Commission member's names was discussed. A letter of request has been submitted to the cable company. As calls are received by the Mayor's Office, they will be referred to Cablevision for action. Complaints other than routine referrals, will be followed up on. Cablevision Page Two Because the term of the chairman will expire in December, the mechanics for replacement was discussed. Stewart and Butz will meet to search for a replacement for the chairmanship. The request of Emmanual Lutheran Church for connection to cable was reviewed and reported to have been completed. Councilman Burton reported that he had requested the Building and Grounds Committee, chaired by Councilman Bowers, to investigate possible office space inside City Hall for a part-time staff person. Chairman Stewart reported on letters he had written as follow-up to the previous meeting including the showing of Young Lady Chaterley during prime time. With no further business before the meeting, it was moved by Butz, seconded by Siems to adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor Cableviaion Commiasi.._. Meetinb —June 3. 1982 Chairman Fred Stewart called the meeting to order. Members Present: Stewart, Rogers, Davis, Hall. Absent: Long, Siena, Boyd, Burton, Butz, Brown. Motion by Rogers to approve the agenda as printed. Seconded by Hall; motion carried. Motion by Rogers to approve the minutes of April 1, 1982 as printed. Seconded by Hall. Motion carried.. Theola Jay addressed the commission with a concern regarding the showing of "Young Lady Chatterley" on Channel 5 early enough in the evening for youngsters to still be up. She objected to the timing of the presentation and to the rating of the film. Mrs. Jay urged the commission to take action to protest the reoccurrence of this type of thing happening again. • Motion by Rogers to have the chairman compose and send a letter to Showtime Entertainment Service protesting the selection of such a graphic film for showing, and the timing of the showing. Motion seconded by Hall. Motion carried. Chairman Stewart presented five letters and statements of service concern to the com- mission. The concerns were from Mr. James Capelle, Mr. Bob Griffin, Mr. Ron Barfield and Ms. Sandy Mochel. Chairman Stewart indicated that all matters of concern had been dealt with to the best of his knowledge. The letters of concern were accepted and will be filed. Chairman Stewart reported that Commissioner Jim Burton had contacted him requesting basic cablevision service for the municipal golf course clubhouses at no charge to the city. Commissioner Burton's request was supported by letters from Mr. Bob Van Fleet and Mr. Leonard Katoski. Chairman Stewart reported that he had sent the request to Waterloo Cablevision Regional Manager, Mr. Bill Smith, and had received a reply from him indicating the company felt the request was not consistent with the intent of the ordinance. Chairman Stewart stated that he had sent a copy of Mr. Smith's rejection to Commissioner Burton for presentation to the City Council. Commissioner Burton did make the presentation and Chairman Stewart reported that the council had referred the matter to their attorney. Mr. Smith requested permission to address the commission. Permission was given. Mr 'Smith presented a letter to the commission indicating that Waterloo Cablevision would provide basic service at no cost to the three municipal golf course clubhouses as requested, as a gesture of cooperation. Mr. Martin stated that Waterloo Cablevision does not have an exclusive franchise as indicated in the letter from Mr. Van Fleet. He asked that this be communicated to Mr. Van Fleet. Chairman Stewart said it would be included in the minutes. Chairman Stewart read a report from the Goals and Objectives sub-committee Chairperson, Mrs. Siems. Mr. Hall requested the text of the report be included in the minutes. (See attachment "Short and long term goals for the Cable Commission") Action on the report was delayed until the next meeting of the commission. Mr. Burger reported that the council had approved the commission request for a $5,000. budget, effective July 1, 1982. Chairman Stewart announced that Mr. Brown and Mr. Garrison had resigned from the com- mission. He reported that Mayor Rooff had appointed Mr. Steve Davis to serve the term of Mr. Garrison. and welcomed Mr. Davis to the meeting. Mr. Stewart asked Mr. Burger if Mayor Rooff had appointed a person to serve Mr. Brown's term. Burger responded that the Mayor knew of the resignation and was working on an appointment. prevision — June 3, 982 — Page 2 airman Stewart noted that he had received a copy of tho Cedar Falls Cablevision ommission meeting minutes. He asked if Waterloo was seeding copies of commission minutes to Cedar Falls. Mr. Burger responded that he wso sending copies. Mr. Hall requested that copies of the Cedar Falls minutes be included with the minutes of the Waterloo commission meetings. Mr. Burger indicated he would do this. Stewart advised Mr. Burger that Waterloo Cablevision had told him they had not received copies of commission minutes as agreed. Mr. Burton assured the commission he would send copies in the future. Motion by Rogers for adjournment. Seconded by Hall. • Carried. ` 1 Fred Stewart Waterloo Cable Commission • Short and Long-Term Goals for the Cable Commission A. Short-term goals (up to six months) I. Make a definite commitment to join Cable Television Information Center (CTIC) for newsletter and other publications. Cost: $400/year. II. Inform public through various media about the benefits of cable and arouse support from groups actively involved in community affairs. a. Uses of cable to announce and promote community events. b. Educate public on community problems and concerns (School Board and City Council meetings). c. Special interest stories produced locally. III. Employ a part-time (15-20 hr./week) person who is knowledgeable about cable production to promote and implement: a), b) , and c) (possibly buy port-a-pack) IV. House Cable Commission headquarters in an accessible, city-owned location. a. Possibly 3rd floor in library. b. Possibly fire station on Byron Avenue. V. Begin a lending library of books, magazines, newsletters and other cable publications for use by Cable Commissioners. (can be ordered through CTIC) VI. Encourage Cable Commissioners to attend Cedar Falls Cable Commission meetings periodically and have a better working relationship with them. (1st Monday of every month somewhere (?) in Cedar Falls City Hall) B. Long-term goals (6 to 18 months) I. Employ full-time staff person knowledgeable about cable production and possibly purchase needed equipment. a. Train public in care and use of video equipment so public may produce their own features. b. Promote more comprehensive use of cable and its benefits. II. Possibly incorporate and implement "Hub System", inter-connecting schools and other educational institutions. III. Check into the feasibility of installing a medical, emergency, and security system in conjunction with medical and law enforcement authorities. (Films and literature can be ordered through CTIC. Other issues to be discussed at June meeting: 1. Replace 3rd commissioner on sub-committee (for Bob Garrison). 2. Ask Commissioners if they would be willing to have their names and phone numbers "rolled" on the public access channel (2) , so citizens would be accessible in voicing their concerns. * All need not agree *(get a list of names and numbers). 3. Order various resources at June meeting. Recorded and reported by Jeannie Siems at the sub-committee meeting on Thursday, May 6, 1982. In attendance: Carl Rogers, Jim Burton, Jeannie Siems Absent : Calvin Hall, Bob Garrison (resigned), Cablevision Commission Meeting April 1, 1982 Chairman Fred J. Stewart called the meeting to order. Members present: Stewart, Long, Boyd, Burton, Butz, Rogers and Garrison Absent: Brown, Hall and Siems Motion by Butz to approve the agenda as printed. Seconded by Boyd. Motion carried. Motion by Garrison to approve the minutes of March 6, 1982 as printed. Seconded by Rogers. Motion carried. Stewart stated that the problem he brought last month regarding Columbus High School to the Commission hooking up to cable is now resolved. Discussion followed on what service is available to private and public schools. Siems now present Hall now present Stewart called for any additional old business. There was none. Stewart stated that he would like to appoint a three (3) member sub-committee of the Commission to meet and formulate short and long term goals and objectives of the Commission. Stewart continued that he chose three (3) for the number based on the fact that he wanted to keep an odd number and the group small. Discussion followed ont he various duties of the sub-committee. Motion by Butz to appoint a three (3) person sub-committee to goals and objectives for the Waterloo Cable Commission. Seconded by Siems. Motion carried. Stewart then asked for volunteers. Siems, Rogers, and Garrison volunteered to serve on the sub-committee. Burton volunteered to serve as an ex officio member of the Committee. Hall stated that he would be willing to serve in a consulting capacity for the committee. Stewart expressed his thanks to the members that volunteered to serve on the committee. Stewart then turned the meeting over to Bill Smith, Director of Waterloo Cablevision. Smith stated that he would like to thank the Commission for taking their time to tour his facility. Smith continued that he would like to ask that each member of the Commission subscribe to cable service so that they are better aware of the service that they are making decisions on. Garrison asked if many people disconnected due to the recent rate increase. Smith responded that very few had disconnected. Burton stated that he was disappointed in Smith' s statement about the members of the Commission being hooked to cable. Burton statedthat he felt that Smith was trying to shame the Commission into hooking up to cable. Cablevision Commission Meeting Page Two April 1 , 1982 Smith explained that: 1) Cable is presently hooked to 12,000 locations or 48% of Waterloo. 2) The goal for this present campaign is to hook an additional 1 ,500 locations up. 3) Cablevision has forty-five (45) employees with good longevity. 4) Cablevision offers 24 hour service calls. 5) Most of the service calls are no charge. Cablevision averages 120 service calls a week. Thirty-five to 40% are customer controlled calls and the rest are cable-related. Smith then invited the Commission to tour the facility. Tour conducted. Stewart called for any additional business and there was none. Meeting adjourned. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor Cablevision Comm„sion Meeting March 4, 1982 Chairman Fred J. Steward called the meeting to order. Members present: Fred J. Steward, Jeanie Siems, Caroline Boyd, James Burton, Roger D. Butz, Robert J. Brown, Calvin Hall , and Larry P. Burger, Clerk of the Commission. Absent: Dr. Richard Long, Carl R. Rogers and Robert D. Garrison. Burton gave a short summary on action for Children's Television and asked if the clerk could distribute a copy to each one of the members. Motion by Brown to approve the minutes of the January 7, 1982, meeting. Seconded by Boyd. Motion carried. Steward introduced Robert Cavin, former Chairman of the Cedar Falls Cable Commission and Barbara Lounsberry, member of the Cedar Falls Commission. Cavin explained that the Cedar Falls Commission has been in existence since 1970 and continued to explain the history of his Commission. Cavin continued that the Commission presently has a hub system that is operated for the benefit of the Cedar Falls school system. Each school is hooked together through a cable system to enhance communications and teaching abilities. Cavin stated that the Commission is now turning their interests to local origination. This is where the people of Cedar Falls can produce their own T.V. shows of special interest to be aired by Cablevision. Cavin stated that another duty of the Cedar Falls Commission is to work out problems that the cable user might have with the Cable Company. Lounsberry explained that the Cedar Falls school system has the basic service available to them and also a 35 channel close circuit system for communications and teaching, called the Institutional Hub system. A question was asked of who the present chairman was. Cavin stated the present chairman of the Cedar Falls Cable Commission is Richard Newell , a professor of history at the University of Northern Iowa. Lounsberry stated that she would hope that Waterloo and Cedar Falls could work closer in the future on the various factors involved in controlling cablevision for the metro area. Lounsberry continued that the Cedar Falls Commission subscribes to the Cable Television Information Center in Washington D.C. and uses many of their services offered. The Cedar Falls Commission also funds a half-time position to conduct workshops in local programming now and in the future. Cavin asked if it would be possible to exchange agendas and minutes of both Commissions so that the Commissions are better informed on each other's actions. Steward stated that he would like to thank the two commission members for attending the Waterloo Commission meeting. Steward continued that it would be most beneficial to both Waterloo and Cedar Fall Commissions if they worked closer in the future. Discussion followed concerning placing city council meetings and local school board meetings on cablevision. Cavin stated that the Cedar Falls Cablevision Commission meets the first Monday of each month at 4:00 P.M. somewhere in the Cedar Falls City Hall . He continued that he would like to invite any and all members of the Waterloo Commission to attend. Commission member Hall reported on a radio program that he was a part of. Many things were discussed such as city ordinances, rates, private business, and cablevision. Steward stated that Hall was very gracious for doing the program on behalf of the Commission and would like to offer the Commission's thanks for his time and effort. Hall questioned the amount of money that the City receives from the Cablevision Company with regard to the 3% franchise tax. Cablevision Commission Meeting March 4, 1982 Page 2 Burger will check on the amount and report back to the Commission at their next meeting. Hall stated that Unicue has some studio facilities and would like to present a proposal to the Commission on a joint effort between the Commission and Unicue. Burton gave a summary on the rate increase that was proposed and passed by the Resolution No. 1982-50. Discussion followed regarding the history of the Waterloo Cable Commission and some future goals of the Commission. Burger presented a summary of the importance a structured meeting through agendas and minutes. Burger stated that the procedure of writing the agenda is that all items should be telephoned to the chairman no later than one week in turn he will place it on the agenda through the City Clerk',sooffice.r to meeting and Burger continued that the minutes are a very important part of the Commission's meeting. By approving the minutes, the Commission is stating to the Clerk and the public that this is what took place at the last meeting. Discussion followed. Motion by Boyd to set the first Thursday of each month at alternating times of 3:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. for the monthly cablevision meeting. April meeting to be held at 7:00 P.M. Seconded by Hall . Motion carried. Burton asked the representative of Waterloo Cablevision if it would be possible to hold the next Commission meeting at their facility. Burton continued that it would give the Commission members a little more knowledge of cablevision. The representative responded that the Commission is more than welcome to tour the facility. Steward stated that if the Commission has no objections, he would set the next meeting at Waterloo Cablevision. Steward stated that he had a phone call from a young student at Columbus High School concerning a cable drop for that school . Discussion followed on how a drop could be obtained. Steward then suggested that an oral presentation be placed on the agenda to enable people to bring their concerns to the Commission. Steward called for any additional business. There was none. Motion by Butz to adjourn. Seconded by Boyd. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger Clerk, Cablevision Commission Cablevision Commission Meeting January 7, 1982 Chairman Fred J. Steward called the meeting to order. Stewart outlined the duties that the Commission is required to fulfill according to the ordinance.. Stewart continued that he feels the Commission could take one of three positions on the rate increase requested by Waterloo Cablevision: 1. The Commission pass a resolution of recommendation to the City Council on a rate increase as a body. 2. The Commission members as individuals recommend to the council on a personal basis. 3. The Commission do nothing at all . The Commission could decide that it is a political decision that must be made by the City Council with no recommendation. Discussion followed on different sections of the Cablevision Ordinance. Mayor Rooff stated that he did not want to put the Commission in the political arena unless they want to be there. Jeannie Siems stated that she felt that the Commission is justified in making a recommendation. Carl Rogers stated that a 20% increase sounds like a large amount, but in reality it is only $1.00 to $1.50 per month. Dave Tyler, Attorney for Waterloo Cablevision, stated that the Commission must resolve two questions: 1. Does the Commission have jurisdiction over this issue under the ordinance? 2. Why is the issue here in front of the Commission? Mayor Rooff responded that Waterloo Cablevision asked that this issue be brought before the Commission. Discussion followed considering what part of Waterloo Cablevision that the City Council has jurisdiction over. Steward again asked for a decision from the Commission on their feelings on the three questions in front of them. Discussion followed Motioned by Brown that the Commission act as a group and make a recommendation to the City Council on the rate increase for Waterloo Cablevision. Seconded by Butz. Motion carried. Motioned by Brown to recommend the December 21, 1982 letter received from Waterloo Cablevision outlining a rate increase to the City Council as follows: Present Rate Increased Rate Basic Service $7.50 $8.50 Expanded Service 2.50 3.50 Additional Outlets 1.50 2.00 Seconded by Siems. Motion carried. Burton presented some information on an organization that he would like the Cable Commission to review called Action for Children's Television. 7 Cablevision Commission Meeting Page 2 January 7, 1982 Burton also stated that he will also ask the City Council to budget $5,000 from moneys received from the Waterloo Cablevision for the use of the Commission for a year. Motioned by Burton to subscribe to Warner Amex Cable Communication, Inc. service if funds are allowed by the City Council . Seconded by Hall . Motion carried. Motioned by Siems to request from the City Council to allow $2,500 for Fiscal Year 1982 and $5,000 for Fiscal Year 1983 to be set aside for use by the Commission from fees collected from Waterloo Cablevision. Seconded by Burton. Motion carried. Burton presented information regarding a new security system and asked that the Commission review it. Siems suggested that the Commission contact and meet with the Cedar Falls Cable Commission at our next meeting. Steward stated that he would try to arrange the meeting. Motioned by Siems to adjourn. Seconded by Rogers. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger Clerk, Cablevision Commission