FiberNet Advisory Board Minutes 06-17-2009FiberNet Advisory Board
City of Monticello
Approved Minutes of June 17, 2009
Present: Jon Morphew, Roxanne Bakula, Wayne Nehrenz, Glen Posusta
Absent: Clint Herbst,
Non - voting: Don Patten, Jeff O'Neill, Wayne Mayer
Guests: Cathy Shuman, Megan Barnett, Vicki Leerhoff
1. Call to Order
Vice President Roxanne Bakula called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes for the June 9, 2009 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Glen
Posusta and seconded by Wayne Nehrenz to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion was accepted.
3. Updates to Agenda
Reviewed. No changes were made.
4. Bond Status
o Don P. presented on the Bond Status with the "recent decision by the MN
Supreme Court to deny the TDS request to review the decision of the appeals
court." Oppenheimer notified of the City's expectation for fund release.
o Don P maybe bringing in the Sales Dept from HBC.
o Construction crews will begin on July 1'`. For construction and 2 crews expected to
accomplish approximately drops, about 10 to 14 a day, beginning early to mid July.
5. Video Offering Update
o Don P shared he is considerating using Avail as an aggregated video provider.
If this alternative is selected, service is about 60 days out from the go ahead
date. Avail would provide all equipment, dishes, and dish maintenance. We
would have to install additional dishes /antennas for local channels and
channels not included with the Avail package. Access to water tower for
antenna placement maybe required.
Pricing from Avail includes a 5 year lock.
6. Retail Facility Update
o Megan B and Don P have been looking at a location across the street from
MCC. It was also discussed to look into a downtown location. Don P will
review all considerations.
7. Marketing Update
o Discussion was held as to what to do if approached by members of the press.
It was agreed to not mention TDS. Keep the conversation positive and direct
specific questions to the General Manager Patten or City Administrator
O'Neill.
o Don P will have a fact sheet ready for Saturdays walk and Roll.
• Discussion was held as to whether pricing should be printed for the Walk and
Roll. A motion was made by Jon M and seconded by Glen P; If publishing
preliminary pricing for the Walk and Roll on June 20th, it would be set as
recommended by Don P. Abstained, Wayne N. Against -Jon M, For - Roxanne
B and Glen P. Motion passed.
• Discussion was entertained and agreed to cautiously share basic preliminary
pricing of various packages for the Walk and Roll, June 20, 2009.
• Megan B shared Web updates legal language was approved by Joel Jamnick.
Web updates are done by Megan B.
8. Next Meeting Times
Next meetings are Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 6pm and Tuesday, July 14 at 6pm.
9. Open Forum —There were no further discussions.
10. Motion made by Wayne Nehrenz and seconded by Jon Morphew - meeting
adjourned at 7:45pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vicki Leerhoff