06-07-1979 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
June 7, 1979
Supervisors in Attendance~
Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill, Sr,, Chairman
Mrs, Joan Girone, Vice.-Chairman
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. C. L. Bookman
Mr, R. Garland Dodd
Mr~ Nicholas M, Meiszer
County Administrator
Staff in Attendance:
Mr. William Howell, Budget
Analyst
Mr. Steve Micas,Count~.Atto~
Mr. O'Neill called the meeting to order at 7~00 p.m, (EDST) at
the Courthouse. He stated the purpose of the meeting was
to hear presentations from the three bidders for the Cable
Television franchise in the County and to hear any comments
from the public. He read the rules for the procedures of the
hearing.
Mr. Barry Babcock, consultant from Telcom Engineering, Inc.,
was present to participate in the hearing by asking and answering
any questions that were appropriate.
Mr. O'Neill asked that Wometco, the first Company to submit its biz
make their presentation, Messrsl Jimmy Cox, IJwis l~olfson, ~'~!tonLewis
Jim McCue and Don~Zimmerman were present to discuss the highlights
of their proposal, their philosophy and the management of '
the company,
Mr, Babcock questioned '.the applicants regarding the local owner-
ship, the remote converters, the local management, the studios
to be provided, etc.
Mr, O'Neill asked that the representatives from Continent. al
Cablevision present their proposal, Messrs, Fred Gray, Herb
Grosbeck and Buz Goodall were present to discuss the highlights
of their proposal, their interest in having this provided in the
County, and their local management of the operation, Mr. Gray
presented a slide show giving an-overview of the- company,
Mr. Babcock questioned representatives of Continental regarding
the time construction schedule difference, the sharing of
equipment, etc,
Mr. O'Neill asked that representatives of Storer present their
proposal. Mr. M. W. Burnett, representing Storer, asked that
a two minute break be given to set up equipment.
The Board recessed for two minutes.
Reconvening:
Mr. M, W. Burnett, Mr,. Rod Warner, as well as other local members
of Storer were present, A slide prese~tatio~ was, made on
how Storer 'operates, its capabilities, management, etc.
Mr. Babcock questioned the Storer representatives regarding
the two-way security system, the revenues which would operate
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such a system, insurance regarding the home security system should
the system fail, etc,
It was generally agreed that the Board would recess for five
minutes.
Reconvening:
Each applicant was given time for a rebuttal. The Storer
representatives stated only that they stood behind their
equipment and proposal.
Mr. Herb Grosbeck, representing Continental, clarifiedj some
items regarding sharing equipment with other localities and
with the construction time table,
Wometco representatives stated they did not have any comments.
Mr, O'Neill inquired if any citizen would like to speak.
was no one,
There
Mr. Bookman inquired if the consultant gave a r.ating between the
three proposals. Mr. Brooks of Telcorn stated ~heir policy was not to zive
ratings whan the quality of the proposals were as high~ as'thoSe receive~d
~fter further discusszc~ of the matter, it was generally agreed that
the consultants be asked to list the advantages and disadvantages
of each proposal,
There being no further discussion, it was on motion of Mr. Dodd,
seconded by Mr, Bookman, resolved that this Board adjourn at
9:55 p.m, until 11~00 a.m. on June 13, 1979.
Vote: Unanimous
See Addendum "A" (Transcript of Meeting)Attached.
County Adminis tr at%m~ '
, Merlin 0 Neill, Sr.
Chairman
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