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� MINUTES OF THE <br /> ' ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,October 28,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (Il. VIDEOTAPING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS IN 2014, Continued) <br /> Levang stated the current equipment room would be utilized and the camera operator would be stationed <br /> in there. <br /> McMillan stated the LMCC has done quite a bit of work on pricing options and that the cheapest package <br /> they offer is one for$30,000. Under their pricing options,the LMCC decided to go with a charge per <br /> household. The thought was that eventually people will get T'V over the Internet but at the present time <br /> there is not that much of a demand for it. McMillan noted that Mediacom is also starting to restrict the <br /> amount of data that can be streamed over the Internet. <br /> Levang stated the way it is structured is either you are part of the LMCC or, if you chose to direct <br /> franchise,you would need to be an affiliate member at$30,000. The group felt that the $30,000 to have <br /> the meetings covered did not make sense since that would need to be paid year after year and the City <br /> would not own any of the equipment. Levang noted Orono will be paying for the equipment out of PEG <br /> fees and franchise fees and the citizens will not be ta�ced. The equipment could also be used to tape <br /> special meetings or Planning Commission meetings since Orono will now have its own equipment. <br /> McMillan stated the excess cash distribution discussion was tabled at the October meeting and will be <br /> discussed at the November LMCC meeting. McMillan noted the LMCC has approximately$400,000 in <br /> excess cash at this point and that their share of that could be used to purchase the equipment. McMillan <br /> stated in her view the City's request for distribution of that excess cash is not out of line since it would <br /> allow the LMCC to keep their studio assets and other assets but that the money the subscribers <br /> contributed to would be disbursed. <br /> Bremer asked if all of the additional services would require a package of some sort. <br /> Levang stated you first have to become an affiliate for the$30,000 and then you can add on additional <br /> services. <br /> McMillan stated in her view not all of the cities were comfortable with the prices and that in her view it is <br /> in the best interests of Orono to move ahead and not wait for a final decision. <br /> Bremer asked what sources were used for the cameras. <br /> Loftus indicated Staff conducted a survey of the surrounding communities and asked them a number of <br /> questions about the number of complaints they receive,how audits are paid for,renewals,etc. Loftus <br /> indicated they also did make a couple of site visits and looked at some quotes that the cities received to <br /> replace the equipment in their chambers. In addition,three vendors were out to the City to look at the <br /> chambers and provide cost estimates. Loftus stated the decision to purchase this equipment was based on <br /> recommendations from vendors and the other part was input from other cities. <br /> � Printup asked if the city will be videotaping before the end of the year on an experimental basis. <br /> Levang stated they hope to start taping in November. <br /> Anderson moved,Printup seconded,to approve the equipment purchase from AVS in the amount <br /> of$35,985 and from Granicus in the amount of$4,600. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 13 of 14 <br />