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Approve minutes from May 14, 2019 — Motion made and seconded; approved by voice vote. No roll‑call tally of named yes/no votes was recorded in the transcript; the meeting record states \"All in favor? Aye. Opposed? K. No corrections there.\"

Adjourn meeting — Motion to adjourn made and seconded; approved by voice vote. The transcript records the motion, second and \"All in favor? Aye,\" but does not record a roll‑call tally of individual votes.

No other formal votes or ordinance/resolution adoptions were recorded in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community TV Committee - November 13, 2019","oneSentenceSummary","The City of West Bend Community TV Committee approved the minutes from May 14, 2019, and adjourned the Nov. 13 meeting by voice votes. No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.","taxTitle","West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin","taxId",5138,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6110446,"Community TV outlines TriCaster rollout, VOD back‑room overhaul and live‑stream plans",315,2541000,2856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758192-039c6f0b3f4fc943052d1c0580cd964f&start=2541&end=2856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758192-039c6f0b3f4fc943052d1c0580cd964f/thumbnail_2541000.jpg","/articles/6110446/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Community-TV-outlines-TriCaster-rollout-VOD-backroom-overhaul-and-livestream-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110446-d1db0f5c759c73c068824f8137531766/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712178&Signature=e3k0cYaqztyERsNUZwQ6wRcpz17YoJtMNH-L1~AorDwJUkgRBVjh63Hzrzp64PFA8zyCspc7OQg4wAVS2dYLzGpZdeQw8AeTcpsLP10zK65g8eEsIYqcXgSiD2TgHOAnhO9nKrdsZ2nK06cu2TxTgwC6TFH6YKDi7d4HsdE5TWnWUDLTTK1uJoyQ2RjGn6ZDUqT4~jH4gWIU4~VkfuKvvql1Zt~yfy0MIuAqA57kzpSuk4R14KQxcazyHsH-t-jA~CdTxfR2dUBb1oaZCt3fS~ujoBUh4MlwDl1qsFPVREypRCYhXm6dfOAD3rY7LnjJm4CKXZyVY4wTCPHpPnjXsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Nov. 13 City of West Bend Community TV Committee meeting, staff reported on technical upgrades aimed at modernizing live broadcasts and cleaning up studio infrastructure.

John, a Community TV staff member, said the department has begun using a TriCaster live‑production unit for on‑site broadcasts and that the unit performed well during recent Veterans Day and high‑school broadcasts. Staff said they plan to test broadcasting a high‑school East‑West game live on the department’s YouTube page; if successful, the practice could be expanded in future seasons.

The committee heard that Keycode Media has reviewed the department’s back‑room systems and recommended a consolidation that could reduce four equipment towers to a single tower, improving space and efficiency. Staff said Keycode offered options to sell some older equipment such as Leitronics modules to other municipalities and recommended an e‑cycle for items without resale value.

Committee members cautioned against disposing of legacy production media and the last functioning playback equipment before digitizing or otherwise preserving historical recordings. \"Be careful that you don't dump the last tape deck that plays that shelf full of tapes,\" one member warned, noting value in archival assets even when production quality is low.

Staff also reported vendor support: Tom Favre of Heco Media helped troubleshoot live broadcasts during technical issues, and staff described Heco as responsive and knowledgeable. No purchase decision was made at the meeting; staff said they will return with firm quotes and a timeline, with some work tentatively planned for January to start the overhaul.

If the revamp proceeds, staff said there may be opportunities to recoup funds through selective resale of equipment and to retire obsolete gear; staff emphasized preserving any items needed to access historical tapes until digitization is complete.","Staff told the Nov. 13 Community TV Committee that the department is using a TriCaster unit for live events, is exploring a VOD/back‑room consolidation with Keycode Media, and may begin more live internet broadcasts of local high‑school sports. Staff also warned to preserve legacy production media when disposing of equipment.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6110447,"West Bend retools Community TV job into citywide marketing‑communications director; position posted on Indeed",468,379000,847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758192-039c6f0b3f4fc943052d1c0580cd964f&start=379&end=847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758192-039c6f0b3f4fc943052d1c0580cd964f/thumbnail_379000.jpg","/articles/6110447/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/West-Bend-retools-Community-TV-job-into-citywide-marketingcommunications-director-position-posted-on-Indeed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110447-41d69559022129a9c8600b1432e3f63e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712178&Signature=CSRmAwTqe1IWKgOTti4VrFW1mIfdUFshBfcGozFKLUY0NeFgsVMxKtFMWR4VSng0Yj2L2LlL2qVBOBWpwGTi74hs6UcXylzhYS~9hEMJS5JXPu5doxjb1liooQ5~yhp0DBsXXhAokDiJjBQwesMTyyWbpjJ~iODh00LjAgFYdNet5JT82xKgoNSREG1crctAWsu2U4avYdDIafHimcfD6PrS38ieZ4q~3gQE0srSOF2ijrqPV8wY9P3gIrb2qlVI6uBhRkIdDf7vVMkFDpHV-J7b6Wx2efrAmnYprFpvKpNl3R17xCezjp5QzYsX2Rg1prCZ~-Yau9zLwxqeld-hLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Nov. 13 City of West Bend Community TV Committee meeting, city staff announced that the Community TV director position will be reframed as a marketing‑communications director with a broader citywide remit and that the job announcement is posted on Indeed.

The city described the change as a strategic effort to coordinate marketing and communications across departments — including fire, police, parks and the library — and to \"push it that much further ahead,\" a city staff member said. The revised role would oversee the current Community TV positions held by John and Hailey and emphasize marketing and coordination rather than hands‑on technical hardware responsibilities.

City staff said there is no firm application cutoff and that the position will remain open while they evaluate candidates; they noted the job has already begun generating inquiries and some applications. \"We'd like to probably [fill it] as soon as practicable,\" a staff member said, but added that the hiring timeline will depend on the applicant pool.

The committee was told Justice will serve as chair of the interview committee and will represent the Community TV group on the hiring panel. Staff also said both internal and external candidates are welcome; the posting was distributed citywide and in job sites such as Indeed to broaden outreach.

The committee discussed the departure of the former Community TV lead: staff said Patrick left the city to take a communications and marketing director position with the local YMCA. Committee members described the reclassification as an expansion of Patrick’s prior work, not a rebuke, and said they are optimistic about strengthening cross‑department coordination.

Staff and Hailey also briefed the committee on related operational items: Hailey said she is in training to become a licensed drone pilot and expected to complete testing by late November or December; the committee discussed using drone footage as part of the city’s media work.

No formal hiring decision was made at the meeting. Staff said they will return with updates on the applicant pool and the interview schedule.","City leaders unveiled a reworked Community TV director role to focus on citywide marketing and communications, posted the job on Indeed and named Justice to chair the interview panel. The position would supervise existing staff in video and social media.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6110448,"Community TV reports $397,604 state franchise‑fee subsidy; members voice long‑term concern",184,61000,245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758192-039c6f0b3f4fc943052d1c0580cd964f&start=61&end=245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758192-039c6f0b3f4fc943052d1c0580cd964f/thumbnail_61000.jpg","/articles/6110448/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Community-TV-reports-397604-state-franchisefee-subsidy-members-voice-longterm-concern","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110448-2fb030e22dd3f354a5c661834c6dcf13/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712178&Signature=DwetjFcSry05dw5U1G3cuggsLY2Sz80zSFsBoDSPWRLixhmscIzA9Rw~xtmoiwJUvZe7nGZjZpwq44hJUfLH9hrr1xadZSjxfEwYkcX9wn3ptX2uHgusWUk7cdIMpzA4q0RgXNVe6qLh~JTRp4sxtoQWuJTd6rLu1Lnp0e7cntiXVWW~2It1NJ5QTQP-9WiVZOxAc7xCIkPQPt0dL4Tzk3mnttUIVeIMFH9ijM7mpeQYKr00eW~SnxViC~um2S7vPqcjCuVU6dwCS3X0xyy43aBAQBgrx45jkJqgOBvlAGmxb8ybMljNvpXUuFpBwhtvpZ9WA-yU~aXjZbXOpHyVnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the City of West Bend Community TV Committee meeting on Nov. 13, 2019, staff reported the city’s portion of a newly structured state video franchise‑fee subsidy totaled $397,604 and said the payment is expected to be received next June.

The committee was shown a first‑year report that uses a state formula — 5% of gross receipts — to compute the subsidy. According to the report, AT&T’s Wisconsin video service receipts generated $115,962 and Charter Communications’ receipts generated $281,642, for the West Bend total of $397,604. \"This was the requirement that the state passed down to all video franchise fees,\" said a staff member presenting the report.

Committee members and staff placed the figures in context: the subsidy is intended to replace reduced local franchise fee revenue under the state change, and the payment mechanism will make the city whole for those reductions in the near term. \"We're concerned that that subsidy is not gonna continue,\" one committee member said, adding the worry is chiefly about the long‑term reliability of the subsidy.

Officials said some lobbying work already occurred: committee members Patrick and Mike traveled to Madison in June to meet with legislators and communicate concerns through the statewide communications program. Staff said the city and its representatives plan to remain engaged with the statewide program and continue outreach to legislators if needed.

Staff characterized the city’s current Community TV fund balance as healthy and said there is no immediate fiscal alarm, but the committee emphasized the importance of monitoring the program and being prepared if the subsidy changes. No formal direction to adopt budget cuts or new revenue measures was taken at the meeting; staff said they will bring additional updates as figures are finalized and when the next report is issued.

The report presenter said the subsidy calculation and distribution are formulaic and based on gross receipts reporting, and that the city will receive its payment under the state's schedule next June. The committee did not adopt any policy actions at this meeting related to the subsidy.","At the Nov. 13 City of West Bend Community TV Committee meeting staff reported the city’s share of a state video franchise‑fee subsidy totaled $397,604 and said the payment will arrive next June. Committee members expressed concern about whether the 5% subsidy will continue in future years and described ongoing lobbying efforts in Madison.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Community TV Committee — Nov. 13, 2019

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