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LMCCC - August 1993 Meeting Page 2 b) Production Report O'Gorman gave a brief overview of things since he has taken over the position of Production Coordinator. He stated that the Video Toaster is working great and has brought the studio into a whole new production realm. It allows a huge variety of special effects that enhances the end product immensely. Production wise, all the shows are going well and production is up. The are almost completed and he has high hopes for the graduates. O'Gorman then thanked Jan Gray for filling in at the last minute for the "Community Spotlight". classes program c) Triax Report Langley stated that there will be a phone interruption on Monday, August 23, 1993 and "^jesday, August 24, 1993 due to the installation of a new and improved phone system. Langley then stated that the Proof of Performance required by the FCC is in progress and should be completed by August 26. 1993. Chairman Salazar requested a change in Agenda moving item V.a) Video Program of the Quarter Award. With no contest, he then presented the award to Zach Moos. Moos made a brief statement of thanks to the Commission for allowing him the opportunity to produce. IV. a) UNFINISHED BUSINFS Status of South Shore Apartments (Excelsior) Daniels stated that Triax has a signed agreement with South Shore management. Langley concurred and stated it should be cabled later this fall. Apartments' b) Comroittee "rono Studio Pattrin s’ '3d that after several meetings with Langley, several specific events have or should ts^- place for the Orono studio. * Triax received and accepted a letter of resignation from Brian Bergstrom, Orono Community Education. Interviews for a studio manager replacement are underway This position will be paid for by Triax and Orono Public Schools. * Triax will promote the Orono studio access classes and production facilities. * The studio will not be relocated to another building, however a larger space may be provided. * The equipment was inspected and evaluated by a Paragon Cable technician. There was a problem with the portable studio cameras. However, Langley informed tiie Committee that these will be replaced after the new studio manager is on board. Pattrin then stated that the Committee is satisfied with these proposals, however, it intends to closely watch the development in the northern area ' this franchise prior to any other recommendations. He then commented that it is the Committee's hope that any replacements are of finer quality than originals and that the studio lose the look of a classroom. Pattrin thanked Langley's promptness and coooeration in working on this problem. V.NEW BUSINESS Cl ission's Attorney, Tom Creighton, Reports on New FCC Rules Salazar introduced Attorney Tom Creighton. Creighton gave a brief history of his relationship with the LMCCC. He then stated that he would be discussing the two main issues of Customer Service Standards and Rate Regulations that Congress has implemented in the past year. * Customer Service Standards - The FCC's objective was to set a minimum of standards that cable companies must meet. Appendix B (attached) is the FCC outline of these minimums. Creighton stated that he feels Triax currently meets these standards however, a resolution mandating that they must meet these standards is required by the FCC. The official resolution (attached) must state that the Commission will enforce the