HomeMy WebLinkAboutTelecommunications Board - Minutes - 04/17/2006TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
April 17,2006
6:00 PM
Council Liaison: David Roy
Staff Liaison: Liz Stroh, Communications and Technology Services; 221-6522
Board Chair: Curt Cramer
Vice Chair: Herb Saperstone
Present: Curt Cramer, Robert Reichenberger, Chip Cushman, Ted Funk,
Larry Bontempo, David Heiberg
Absent: Herb Saperstone
Staff: Eric Dahlgren, Liz Stroh
Chair Curt Cramer called the meeting to order at 6: 05 PM.
Public Input: None
Minutes:
Minutes; Robert Reichenberger moved to approve minutes, seconded by David
Heiberg. The motion passed unanimously.
Report from Chair — Comcast privacy policies
Curt Cramer reported that his perusal of the Comcast subscriber packets show
that the privacy concerns of the Board are, for the most part, addressed. He
mentioned that the information that a social security number is not required is not
in the booklet; however there is also nothing indicating that it is required. Robert
expressed concern that individuals may not be aware that they have the option of
not providing the social security information.
Comcast Reports.
The Board reviewed information contained in the Franchise and the Customer
Service Standards regarding reporting requirements. The Board would like the
following information included in the Comcast reports:
• Number of customers added or terminated
• Annual basis:
• Construction activity, including total homes passed
• How many existing customers change to the low tier package
• How many new customers choose the low tier package.
• Number of subscribers by tier
In addition, the Board asked the staff liaison to include information about the
number of complaints the City receives. The Board would like some clarification
from Comcast as to which service calls have associated costs, and the amounts.
Other Business
Ted began a discussion about a mesh municipal WiFi system that could be put
into place in Fort Collins. Eric explained the PRPA fiber ring, and how it is being
used to date. Ted also suggested that there are cities that have partnerships
with vendors to provide this type of service. He reported that in 2009, low
spectrum bandwidth will be released, as TV migrates from analog format to
digital.
Liz reported that Council had approved funding for a feasibility study regarding
municipal wireless. The Board asked that CIO Tom Vosburg attend the May
meeting and brief them on activities in this area.
Adjourn
Larry made a motion to adjourn, seconded by David and passed unanimously
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM
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