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IN ATTENDANCE |
APOLOGIES |
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Melissa Blackburn |
Steve Pennant |
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Jan Bless |
Richard Steel |
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Satnam Boll |
Steve Tyler |
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John Defoe- |
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Tee Fabikun. |
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Carole Gilligan |
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Hammad Khan |
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Pallavi Malhotra – |
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Michael Mulquin |
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Richard Overton |
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Linda Salim |
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Rick Smith |
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Richard Stubbs |
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Copies of the minutes of the last meeting were ciculated, read and adopted as the true copy of the meeting.
Richard Overton spoke through a beautiful demonstration of Carpenters Connect. Various questions were asked like if a printer would be provided and how video on demand will be paid for. MM agreed to provide details of the Paypoint system.
3.1 This report was also given by R.O. A key issue was that a new switch was needed because of the change in the fibre installed.
3.2 Network requirement design being done by Ivision is almost complete and would be handed over to Mase for them to finalise the overall network design.
3.3 Internet Connection- work is still going on but a firewall needs to be installed before the network can be connected safely to the Internet.
3.4 Mase was around the other week and wired all the switches in readiness though they still need to be configured.
3.5 A report was needed from Blick on how far the wiring has gone and how soon they would be back to complete the wiring including the low rise. RS to chase.
3.6 Cabling is more or less completed. Linda would like the connection to the TMO office seen to as their system’s- Internet service is very slow.
3.7 Rodents are a potential hazard for the wiring that has been installed. The Euro tunnel construction is not helping since the rats have been evicted from their normal abode. Pest controls are aware of this problem and so far are fighting a losing battle.
3.8 Ukonline Upgrade – Steria is collecting various quotations for comparison and approval before the computers are bought. Pallavi will enquire if the College’s Estate Dept might be able to look into other things.
4.1 Carole gave the report on Media Trust. According to her, work is going on very smoothly. Residents’ involvement is good but time consuming. It could take 6 phone calls and two hours in visits to do one 30 sec shot The best interaction was the Open Day.
4.2 45 shots of “ Meet the Neighbours” have been filmed but there are still 15 to go.
4.3 Parry Aftab liked the Web smart video sent to her for approval. A tentative launch date has been fixed for July.
4.4 The History group/programme is going on well and are even planning a day trip.
4.5 Home thoughts will be a programme on cultural issues. This is on hold at the moment because of the proposed work with Hansard Society. A lot of issues that will involve the whole Estate/block will be discussed. E-Voting will likely take place around September.
4.6 UEL will be doing a Kids programme for the Estate at a very low cost. A working plan is already in place.
4.7 The 1st training session will be on the 8th/9th June. This will mainly be on how to use the camera.
4.8 A system is being put in place whereby the Camcorder will not be given out until the person has gone through the training programme. Hoping to have around 30 people involved in filming.
4.9 These Residents will, hopefully be able to train others on the Estate like the Bengali group, History group and the Carpenters & Docklands.
4.10 People’s involvements in the project have been very encouraging. Loads of people wanting to work on the project. The enthusiasm is very good and encouraging.
4.11 The copyrights and Editorial questions are yet to be finalised; most likely this will be deferred till after the launch.
5.1 MT will like to be fully involved with this whole project and
effectively hand over around December despite the fact that their own contract
end in October.
5.2 Home2Home could draw up a list and check who to apply to for Funding.
5.3 Issues are:
v How can MT continue to be involved till December?
v Sources of Funding.
v The future of Edit Suites plus Cameras – what is to be done? Rent it out? Work with council?
v Video worker must be ready to be able to edit and there is also a need for a Coordinator.
v Needs to be a link services offered with events to promote them so that Residents can gradually assimilate the various options.
v A lot of people are highly skilled on the estate. Work can be assessed in the evenings
v Various ways of raising funds/ trying to raise funds to sustain the project – LDA/European Bid/SRB/Bridge Project/Channel Tunnel- Stratford Developments company.
5.4 Agreed that a mutual support club needed to be established possibly in August.
5.5 Need to hold meeting on sustainability of project RS to organise after LDA meeting.
6.1 BBC. Not able to ascertain position as yet.
6.2 Desperate Optimists. All the films ready but will like to have a pre view before showing it to the public.
6.3 DKTV –ok
6.4 Free to air TV – license for 10years can be sought but need to find out if we can still afford the equipment.
6.5 Microsoft – Everything agreed.
6.6 Plato – will be installed same time as the Internet.
6.7 Start here – Been tested and works with our system.
6.8 NHS interactive – Agreed but to be installed.
6.9 UK online – Agreed but no date for install as yet.
6.10 Rick will be visiting Islington to see their set op boxes that have been funded by DTLR.
7.1 The Agreements regarding the handing out of the equipment are still to be agreed by the Council but in Brian Taylor’s’ absence, no one to give us a feedback. Richard Stubbs to find out and give feed back.
7.2 Although the legal issues are complicated Newham.net is ready to go ahead and will seek a secondment from the Govt to help clarify the legalities and relationships.
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Not all insurances are in place yet because, to an extent,
this depends on the agreements between the partners.
8.1 A written analysed Risk analysis was passed round which Richard explained in details.
8.2 There is a possibility that we might run out of money because of the structure of the infrastructure contracts which mean that we sometimes only find out about costs after the event. We might need to cut corners.
8.3 Blick contract and redesigning now cost more than what was envisaged.
8.4 We will need to have temporary staff to help deploy the set top boxes after the beta test.
9.1 School – Jan gave a glowing report on how things are going on very well in the school. Laptops are being used and the kids have settled down to the new system of teaching. Although things are running smoothly it is very hectic but the children enjoy it.
9.2 Due to the Schools’ Calendar, filming will be done after the Summer Holidays.
10.1 Michael Mulquin explained that voting would be carried out on the Estate using smart cards. This will have to be tested if it will work with set top boxes.
10.2 Four voting sessions will take place on the Estate based on the earlier meeting with Residents.
10.3 First one will be in September.
10.4 Carole then suggested that having two types of voting might confuse Residents; if there is a possibility of Hansard and Evoting could work together and evolve a voting system that will work and give the security needed on binding votes like the TMO.
Next Meeting.
3.00pm - Monday 17th
June 2002.