HomeMy WebLinkAboutTelecommunications Board - Minutes - 12/02/2003TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
***December 2, 2003* ****
*** 6:00 PM ***
Council Liaison:
Kurt Kastein
I Staff Liaison:
Liz Stroh
Chairperson:
Lawrence Bontempo
Phone: 484-3980
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Members Present: CURT CRAMER, Braun Mincher, Larry Bontempo, Herb
Saperstone
Members Absent: Tim Tillson, Dave Heiberg, Rob Koellner
City Staff Present: Gary, Liz, Eric
Guests:
Chair Larry Bontempo called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
Minutes:
A motion to approve the minutes was presented by Braun Mincher, seconded by Curt
Cramer. The motion passed unanimously
Franchise Renewal Update
Liz provided an update on Franchise renewal activities. A random sample survey was
mailed to 3000 citizens. The results will be compiled by the franchise consulting firm,
and combined with other needs assessment information to be presented to City Council
at the February 24 work session.
Liz encouraged Board members to attend the work session. Larry asked about the
opportunity to present information to Council that might differ from that of the
consultants. Liz will follow-up with more information after she researches the format the
meeting will take.
2004 Work plan:
A draft of the 2004 work plan was presented to the Board. The Board commented that
continuing to meet with providers and regulators was helpful in allowing them to stay
current with issues and upcoming changes. Curt suggested contacting the people who
will be asked to visit with the board in 2004, and providing them with a copy of the work
plan so they are aware of the items of interest to the Board in 2004.
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Curt moved to accept the work plan as drafted. Braun seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
Other Business
Board members requested that a presentation on wireless and number portability be
scheduled for the spring.
Larry also noted that this was Braun Mincher's last meeting as a board member and
thanked him for his participation over the last 4 years.
Adjourn:
Braun her move djourn, seconded by Herb Saperstone. The motion passed
unanYMou4lv--Tii-eC4aif adjqurned the meeting at 7:05 PM.
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