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March 5, 2007 <br />low bidder has a Forestry Certificate, their plan, their hired help are not contracted- <br />employees, and the City’s Forester is over-seeing the project. Ms. Brot would like to see <br />a City plan now that the Urban Forestry Commission has all of its appointed members. <br /> <br />Mr. Wagner moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Sharpe, Jr and approved unanimously. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S REPORT <br />1. Honoring residents, Michael and Matthew McMahon <br />Recognition was given to two courageous brothers, Michael and Matthew <br />McMahon, who acted quickly and responsibly in reporting the fire in their house. <br />By their action, they prevented extreme fire damage to the family’s home and <br />aided in the family’s safety. <br /> <br />2. Honoring employees: <br />Battallion Chief Dave Crismon and Police Officer Sheila Riley <br />Detectives Larry Becton received the Medal of Valor <br />Detective Marchelli Jamerson; Officers William Linenweber and Neils Dixon <br />received the Meritorious Service award. <br /> <br /> <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />BILL 8930 <br /> —. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, <br />MISSOURI APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AT&T MISSOURI FOR THE <br />PROVISION OF VIDEO SERVICES IN THE CITY. <br /> <br />CITIZEN COMMENTS <br />Neil Gilb, Charter Communication Representative <br />Mr. Gilb stated that Charter felt that competition should be fair and equitable and <br />require agreements to include regulatory codes If this is equal then let the <br />competition be market driven. He stated that Senate Bill 829 is the only bill the <br />Senate is hearing and it looks like it could be passed as early as the end of <br />August. Mr. Gilb said that it was reported that 25 percent of AT&T’s market <br />won’t be completed until 2009 – 2010. If this is true, University City would have <br />already expired two of the first three years of its agreement. <br /> <br />Ms. Brot asked Mr. Gilb what he thought Charter would do if University City <br />signed a contract with AT&T. Mr. Gilb said that Charter could wait till the <br />passage of the senate bill since it is on the fast track or they would come back to <br />the City to amend its current contract. <br /> <br />Mayor Adams asked Mr. Gilb if the new state law would require all video <br />competitors to abide by the cable regulatory code. Mr. Gilb said it probably <br />would not. <br /> <br />Ms. Brot asked the City Manager about additional hook-up cost for the City with <br />the AT&T contract but did not have a dollar figure. At least there is a three year <br />protection with AT&T contract where it would be none with the passage of the <br /> 2 <br /> <br />