The Chair opened the floor for remarks that were not otherwise on the agenda.
Citizen One asked the Vice Chair about a remark regarding giving BCTV donations so they could videotape planning meetings. Her understanding was that only tapes were required, and everyone was a volunteer.
The Vice Chair said that it was not in BCTV's contract to videotape anything but Selectboard meetings. By talking with the director at BCTV he learned that a stipend is a way that could help improve the quality of the recording of the meeting by guaranteeing that a person be put in charge rather than just leaving a camera on a tripod unattended. He said that people or businesses could give a check directly to BCTV to help record "extra" meetings.
Citizen Two rose and said she could further clarify the issue. She said that the Board of Education had put money aside to film their meetings, and that other organizations pay videographers directly. Because some training and experience is required, it is hard to find qualified volunteers for every event in town, so stipends are a way to help the situation.
Citizen Three's comment was also regarding BCTV, but it was about watching it rather than recording meetings. "I wish BCTV could be available to people who don't want to pay the cable company $20 for cable service."
The Town Manager replied "Just get BCTV? That's an interesting concept. We'll pursue it. Good idea."
And the citizen participation portion of the meeting came to an end.