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Tee Fabikun |
Nicola Pritchard |
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Simon Gallimore |
Gary Sampson |
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Michael Mulquin |
Rick Smith |
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Geoffrey Opira |
Paul Strauss |
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Richard Overton |
Richard Stubbs |
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Sean Umeh |
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Apologies |
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Jan Bless |
Lorraine Cavanagh |
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Tim Willis |
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Rick Smith who stood in as Chair, called the meeting to order at 3.10pm
1.1 There was self-introduction and the Chair welcomed Sean Umeh, a TMO board member to the meeting.
2.1 Nicola reported that they have been able to complete all the commissioned films.
2.2 Some residents are now being trained on film editing in preparation for the community enterprise and eventual running of the project.
2.3 A Bengali film and some new films should be on air very soon.
2.4 Music clearance is being awaited for the films made before they could be used.
2.5 Training - Gary reported that another set of training would start on Monday 5th July. This training would include and educate residents/learners on Tax Credit, interview and presentation skills.
Richard Stubbs apologised for not having a written report.
3.1 ERDF funding appears to be ok now, will likely start by 1st Aug.
3.2 SRB – the re-appraisal to secure funds for the current year ought to have been sent out but could not be due to some missing data.
3.3 The ODPM had promised that we would let LBN know the start date very soon.
3.4 H2H as an output of ERDF could not be set up until the grant has been formally approved otherwise none of the costs would be eligible for ERDF support.
3.5 Gary and Geoff will be applying for the £2000 Microsoft Treasure Hunt Competition Fund
3.6 Due to lack of funds there was a possibility that MT would be withdrawing Simon from H2H. A meeting with the Media Trust is to be held about this which will be attended by Michael, Rick and Richard
Richard Overton reported that:
4.1 The web cam is now repaired and back on the system.
4.2 Since the fibre cabling is damaged, work is in progress so that the Carpenters Connect system could be connected to the Council’s Internet service using the laser. The laser would then be kept as a back up when the fibre is repaired.
4.3 At the moment, the system can boast of 26 TV channels while 24 foreign language channels would be on the system very soon.
4.4 A fault reporting mechanism is now in place on the system for Carpenters Connect and Housing issues.
4.5 Usage of the set top boxes very high to watch TV.
4.6 Various trials going on with games.
4.7 Portable filming should be ready by Fun day –31st July.
4.8 Set top boxes now in school but the white board do not have speakers but he is working on it.
4.9 Remote access to the school system works but is a bit slow. Working on it as the kids might be confused with the learning curve
4.10 Recycling – Not much has been done because its use/release will affect use of set top boxes.
4.11 School yet to be connected to the system because a formal written consent is yet to be taken.
4.12 There was a presentation for the new members of TMO staff and what could be done. They were impressed and got positive feedback.
4.13 Some games are dead due to the servers over heating. This means that funds would be needed to buy new graphic cards. But we might be able to get a few games free.
4.14 A development engineer would like to work with us as a volunteer 2 days a week.
5.1 Richard Overton has informed them about the changes that would likely take place.
6.1 Focus group would like to do an analysis and a survey on the estate.
Refreshment would be provided @£10 each = 4 *8 people. But who would pick up the tabs? Regentv or SRB?
6.2 Rick will be in Africa during the next meeting so will be absent.
The meeting ended at 4.25pm.