FiberNet Advisory Board Minutes 06-09-2009FiberNet Advisory Board
City of Monticello
Approved Minutes of June 9, 2009
Present: Clint Herbst, Jon Morphew, Roxanne Bakula, Wayne Nehrenz, Glen Posusta
Non - voting: Don Patten, Jeff O'Neill, Cathy Shuman(guest), Vicki Leerhoff
1. Call to Order
Mayer Herbst called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes for the May 13, 2009 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by
Wayne Nehrenz and seconded by Jon Morphew to approve the minutes as read.
Abstained were Glen Posusta and Mayer Herbst. Motion was accepted.
3. Updates to Agenda
Reviewed. No changes were made.
4. Marketing update
o Vision, Mission, Core Values — After discussion, it was determined the best
course of action at this time is to leave the Our Vision, Our Mission, Our
Values as is listed on the Website, to be reviewed at the time the grant
application becomes available.
o Website responses — Don P. shared the amount of web activity on the
FiberNet Monticello website.
o Other— Don P. presented information on the upcoming Walk and Roll on
June 201h. Stress balls will be handed out. Volunteers for this event thus far
are Wayne N., Don P., Jon M., Roxanne B., Mayor Herbst, and Cathy S. Don
P. will work up a Fact Sheet to help answer questions by consumers.
5. Update on Funding Developments for Build -out of FiberNet Project
o Revenue Bonds —There was discussion that the decision from the Minnesota
Supreme Court as to whether or not they will take the case against the City
of Monticello should be finalized around the 18th of June.
Don P. shared the bids for construction came in lower than expected and
could allow us to reach the goal off 100% drops.
o Broadband Grant Application (Jeff, Don) —Jeff O. and Don P. shared both
Becker and Big Lake Townships had favorable responses, with Monticello
Township being indifferent.
6. Operations Policies
• Credit & Collections (HBC template) — Don P. presented a possible late
payment plan, including at 10 days, consumer receives a phone call,
disconnection at 10 days past the next billing cycle with 7 days notice,
consumer acquiring a reconnect fee. He requested the use of a collection
agency and recommended Bullseye, a local company. Motion was made by
Wayne N. and seconded by Roxanne B. Motion passed with Glen P.
abstaining.
Discussion was held to create a plan for low income homes and elderly. Don
P. shared it would be a part of the customized packaging offered.
• Contracts for service — Don P. presented there would be no contracts for
service, with few exceptions. Consumers are free to disconnect, without
penalty, with a 1 billing cycle notice. Discussion was held to offer an
automatic shut off /on for snowbirds.
Discussion was held as to the time frame projected for a store front. Don P.
anticipates it will be about a year.
7. Agreements /Forms ( privacy non - disclosure, conflict of interest)
Don P. is working with the City Attorney Joel Jamnick.
8. Next Meeting Times
Next meeting is tentatively set up for Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 6pm.
9. Open Forum —There were no further discussions.
10. Mayor Herbst adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vicki Leerhoff
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