Joe Mackenzie Recognized for 25 Years of Service
MVCC Government Producer embarking on new teaching career
As part of the City of Oakwood’s City Council Meeting on Monday, July 16th, 2024, MVCC Government Producer Joe MacKenzie was recognized by City Manager Norbert S. Klopsh for his three decades of service.
“He’s received numerous Philo T. Farnsworth awards for excellence in community programming in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan,” said Klopsh. “In addition to him being very, very proficient technically, just a very nice man. Great to work with.”
Joe Mackenzie started his involvement with MVCC in 1994 when he enrolled in television classes at the facility. He quickly began volunteering with video production in addition to producing studio programs and films. In 1999, he was hired as a Production Tech and in 2007 advanced to the role of Government Producer. His talents have primarily focused on the cities of Springboro and Moraine; however, he’s always been willing to lend a hand wherever needed for schools and volunteers.
Joe Mackenzie is leaving MVCC in August for a newly created broadcast communications teaching position with Springboro High School.
History
Miami Valley Communications Council is a municipal communications and technology organization representing the eight member cities of Centerville, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood, Springboro and West Carrollton. The council also has affiliate agreements with other Miami Valley cities. MVCC was formed in 1975 as a council of governments to monitor, regulate, and administer common cable television franchise agreements, manage the operation of the council's cable access television channels, and develop and implement intergovernmental projects designed to strengthen communications between member cities and their citizens. A policy-making body consisting of delegates representing member cities governs the council.
Funding
MVCC is funded through franchise fees paid by the cable service provider. Franchise fees are rent that the cable company pays for placing its wires over or under the public rights-of-way (streets.) MVCC uses these franchise fees to support its community access television activities, cooperative intergovernmental projects, and to explore new and changing technologies that will benefit member communities. The council, in turn, provides many services to our communities at little or no cost.