Agenda - Council - 02/27/1996 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I 8 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried. lerry Cotten and Mark NageI voiced their opinion on MACTA's increase of dues. Nagl believes the Commission should send them a check for the total amount billed along with a written statement that no more funds can be expected in the form of lobbying relief money. The Association can not be ask for more than the stated amount for dues. Jacobson believes that the subject should be brought up at the budget meeting, because the Committee can determine the effect on the overall budget. Motion was made by Jacobson, seconded by Volk TO PRESENT THE MACTA DUES STRUCTURE TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. 8 ayes. 0 nays. Motion carried. 5.3 MEREDITH'S REPORT It was stated that Meredith currently has 13,2~)0 subscribers, and there has been an increase in the amount of SEGA subscribers, it was also stated that the cable company had a very good month for telephone sales. There was general discussion on the "sale" of the system to Continental Cablevision. Jerry Cotten voiced his concern on whether or not there would be changes, and if so, what type, when the transfer of ownership takes place. O'Connell stated his opinion that he believes Continental Cable to be a highly competent company and doesn't foresee any major changes that will effect the system. Continental is the 3rd largest company, and already owns a 35 -40% equity share of Meredith's limited liability company. OLD BUSINESS - 6 6.1 PERSONNEL COMMITFEE REPORT The Personnel Committee reported on the subject of over-all compensation packages for full-time employees, including wage and benefits. Ryan Schroeder asked that there be a vote taken on the approval of the compensation package detailed in his report to the Commission. During 1996 the Commission's contribution towards health care benefits will be $210.00 per month for eligible employees. The report also recommends that there should also be a 3% wage increase for the full-time producers.