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, ._t <br /> , � .. <br /> � � <br /> , � <br /> �.,.. <br /> @;� � �... <br /> . � .. <br /> a _ —� .' <br /> . i=/ � <br /> �;�) <br /> INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY <br /> MAY 9,2011 <br /> Committee Members Present: David Varner, Chairperson; Henry Davis; <br /> Tom LaFountain; <br /> Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter; Ann Puzzello; Karen White; Tim <br /> Rouse <br /> Other's Present: Vivian Sallie; Mary Pruess, Rita Kopala; Angel <br /> Hernandez; Gearge Lane. Mike Senicka; Peter <br /> Helland; Mayor Steve; Gary Gilot; David Wemkoff; <br /> Lynne Coleman; Kyle Chamberlin; Gregg Zientara <br /> AGENDA—BILL NO. 11-33—RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COMMUNITY <br /> WIDE PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERTMENTAL (PEG) <br /> BROADCASTING FOR SOUTH BEND. MISHAWAKA AND ST.JOSEPH <br /> COUNTY <br /> This resolution supports community access television. <br /> Chairperson Varner began the hearing briefly recounting a historical perspective on how <br /> this lack of public access situation has evolved. He then introduced Peter Helland who <br /> emphasized the need for pubic access and also stated any support was appreciated. <br /> George Lane followed suit lauding the WNIT facilities to broadcast programming. Mary <br /> Pruess, President of WNIT said they would welcome managing and helping to produce <br /> programming on old Comcast 99. <br /> Chairperson Varner then asked for Council comment. Karen White asked if the City of <br /> Mishawaka was going to help pay for public access. Kathy Cekanski-Farrand added <br /> other communities in the WNIT broadcast area like Goshen and Plymouth. Mary Pruess <br /> said Comcast may restrict access outside of SB/Mish. Tim Rouse echoed <br /> Councilmember White's concern about South Bend being the sole money provider. <br /> Chairperson Varner stated our commitment was limited to $65,000. <br /> Mary Pruess said WNIT could be ready to produce programming in 90 days once funding <br /> was assured. She added that while WNIT would serve as producer, actual programming <br /> would be decided upon by a community board. <br />