Fibernet Advisory Board Minutes 07-14-2015MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING — FIBERNET MONTICELLO ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday, July 14th, 2015, Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Brian Stumpf, Charlotte Gabler, Jacob Kramer, Jon Morphew, Dennis Sullivan
Absent:
Others: Jeff O'Neill, Rachel Leonard, Bryan Rabe, Joanne Johnson, Laurence Lewis (by
phone), Michael Underdown (by phone)
1. Call to Order
Brian Stumpf called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
2. Additions to Agenda
• Financial Report from Finance Director
• Internet Pricing
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
JON MORPHEW MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 9TH, 2015 REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES. CHARLOTTE GABLER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
4. Comdesco Presentation
Presentation by Comdesco regarding use of municipal vertical infrastructure. Mayor
Stumpf requested more time for research before making a final decision.
CHARLOTTE GABLER MOVED TO TABLE A COMDESCO DECISION UNTIL
FURTHER RESEARCH IS COMPLETED BY STAFF. JON MORPHEW SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
5. Minnesota Public Broadband Alliance Update
Joanne Johnson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Public Broadband Alliance,
provided an update on the organization. MNBPA held an open house in June 2015 that
was well attended and resulted in new members. Ms. Johnson also cited examples of
recent successes and cost sharing among alliance members.
6. Network Update
• Bryan Rabe provided an update on the 10 gig ring.
• Bryan Rabe confirmed delivery of the GigaCenters for the upcoming equipment trial.
7. Business Office Update
• Latest Subscriber Data - Subscriber data given out. Internet numbers continue to
increase.
• Golden West Update - Rachel Leonard and Bryan Rabe updated the board on the cost
of Golden West. In July Golden West informed the Finance Department there was an
error that resulted in FiberNet being under - billed each month. Staff gave an update
with costs and savings at the June meeting and wanted to be sure the board was aware
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the cost for the service is higher than originally reported. Still a savings over the
previous system. Staff will continue to monitor the bills and report to the board.
8. Additional Updates
• Jeff O'Neill gave an update on the hiring process for a business manager.
• Wayne Oberg provided the latest financial report. He stated he adjusted how money is
allocated within the budget, but the budget amount stays the same. Loss each month
is reduced from 2014.
• Jeff O'Neill reported on upcoming construction projects.
• Jeff O'Neill reported on possible public camera project in Monticello parks. Decision
about studying the idea will be made by City Council but project could use FiberNet
infrastructure.
9. Review of Outage Procedure
Jeff O'Neill reported staff is reviewing the outage procedure to ensure it is as strong as
possible. Want the board to feel confident when issues arise that staff is handling it
efficiently.
10. Review of Calix Software Product
Bryan Rabe introduced a software suite that can enhance staff s ability to troubleshoot,
plan, and monitor the network. Requested ability to purchase the product.
CHARLOTTE GABLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND PURCHASE OF CALIX
PRODUCT FOR A 3 MONTH TRIAL PERIOD. JACOB KRAMER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
11. Consideration of updating ordinance language from General Manager to Business
Manager
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO TABLE A DECISION ABOUT ORDINANCE
LANGUAGE. CHARLOTTE GABLER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 5 -0.
12. Added Items
• The board discussed phasing out previous internet prices that were "grandfathered
in." Directed staff to bring a proposal to the August meeting.
• Dennis Sullivan asked about recycled phone numbers and problems with caller ID.
Rachel Leonard stated staff keeps records and attempts to give out numbers never
used but possible a previously assigned number was given out. Leonard encouraged
Sullivan to have customer call the office for assistance.
13. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the FiberNet Monticello Advisory Board is scheduled for August
11th, 2015 in the Boom Island Room at the Monticello Community Center.
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14. Adiournment
DENNIS SULLIVAN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:30 PM. BRIAN
STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Recorder: Rachel Leonard
Approved: W
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Attest:
Je eill, City Administrator