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TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
**** June 6, 2000 ****
*** 6:00 PM ***
Council Liaison: Kurt Kastein Staff Liaison: Liz Stroh
Chairperson: Greg Smith Phone: 686-4755 (W)
Members Present: Larry Bontempo, Bill Murray, Braun Mincher, Howard Lowell, Tim
Tillson, Tom Maher, Greg Smith
Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: John Duval, Eric Dahlgren, Liz Stroh
Guests: None
Chair Greg Smith called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.
Approval of Minutes
Braun Mincher moved to accept the minutes as submitted, seconded by Larry Bontempo. The
motion passed unanimously.
Franchise Discussion
John Duval and Liz Stroh presented the draft of the model franchise being developed for
distribution to companies seeking cable TV franchises in Fort Collins. John introduced the item
with the explanation that any companies seeking to use the Rights of Way to deliver video
services to subscribers must get a franchise. Wireless video companies and those
telecommunications companies that do not deliver video do not have to get a franchise. Board
members briefly discussed the document, and had some general questions about connectivity to
schools, how the various carriers might interconnect, particularly in the voice arena. Board
members also agreed that continuing to require diverse programming was an important aspect
and should not be negotiated away.
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Board members were comfortable with the document as a basis with which to begin negotiations
with franchise applicants. Staff will keep members updated about any significant changes and
the negotiations proceed.
Other Business:
Braun Mincher commented on the security information provided on the City's web site
concerning broadband intemet access, complimenting the City on it's responsiveness to the
Board's suggestion to use the web site to inform citizens of technology issues
Adjournment
Tom Maher moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Howard Lowell. The motion passed
unanimously; Chair Greg Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM.
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