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efforts will be made to insure consistency if at all possible during the scheduled time <br />slots for the Telecourses. Programming of an urgent nature, such as hurricane <br />information from Emergency Services, may "bump" Telecourses or live meeting <br />coverage, but this should be a rare occurrence. <br />The schedule for Channel 35 on Falcon's system is subject to programming from the City <br />of Sebastian as well as the programming shown on the schedules for TCI channel 13. It <br />has not yet been determined how much of the new programming originated in the South <br />County (which is available in its entirety to North County) will be cablecast over Falcon. <br />The recent inclusion of Emergency Service updates on a regular basis during the week <br />from six o'clock to seven o'clock PM during the hurricane season is not reflected in the <br />proposed schedule since it is a seasonal change. <br />Chairman Eggert understood that Indian River Community College had agreed to <br />switch their programming to an educational channel if one became available, and Indian <br />River Community College President Edwin Massey confirmed that understanding from <br />the audience. <br />MOTION WAS <br />MADE by <br />Commissioner <br />Macht, <br />SECONDED BY <br />Commissioner <br />Adams, to approve <br />staffs <br />recommendation. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Macht commented that the acquisition of a <br />second channel is somewhat automatic when the first channel is filled. The cable <br />companies are under an obligation to provide another one. He felt there was no need for <br />concern, another channel would come in time. He also pointed out that the transmission <br />of government programming takes priority. <br />Commissioner Adams stated that her second was for discussion and she had some <br />questions. Stating that she did not have cable TV, her questions had to do with the <br />differences between what is shown now on the local government access channel, versus <br />what will be should the Board approve. <br />Telecommunications Manager Terry L. Smith and Chairman Eggert responded to <br />her questions. <br />County Administrator James E. Chandler stressed that there will be no changes in <br />the programming of live government meetings, they will take precedent. <br />75 <br />August 12,1997 <br />BOOK 102 PAGE 22 <br />