Communications Infrastructure Committee

DATE: May 2nd, 2007

Members Present: Tommy Lee Bychinski, Virgil Hartje, Charlie Montgomery, Rob Sinklair, Don Stevens

Others Present: Tim Stieve, Phil Raab, Richard Meister

1. Meeting called to order by Chair Bychinski at 7:30 a.m. Certification of compliance with Open Meeting Law was met.
2. Adopt agenda: Motion by Hartje, second by Montgomery to adopt agenda.
   Carried.
3. Adopt draft minutes of April 4th, 2007 meeting: Motion by Sinklair, second by Stevens to approve the minutes.
   Carried.
4. Public Comment: None.
5. Communications: Tim noted he had spoken with Bart Olson again about his interest in leasing dark fiber but nothing new to report and also that he received another e-mail from Bugtussle wireless and they are looking at some changes to their original request but still wish to do something at the Spring Green tower.
6. Business Items:
   • Update on Fiber Optics and Lease Inquiries: As previously noted fiber is done. Terry White called to advise they were starting on the cleanup work, planting grass, etc..
   • Update on all Tower sites (Agenda items 6b - 6i): Phil noted that there are a number of small items to take care of at all the tower sites but that all the radios are up and running. Phil advised that simulcasting is on but there are some timing issues that still need to be addressed. It was noted that the Railroad is interested in doing something further on the Tower Road site and Spring Green Sites. Originally they were thinking of doing microwave but we advised them of the fiber and they are definitely interested in that. Discussed possible meeting with all emergency services to discuss technology and what they may be looking for in the future. A date and time will be planned in the near future.
7. Next Regular Meeting: Next meeting was set for June 6th, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. at the Courthouse EMBS Meeting Room.
8. Adjourn: Move to adjourn by Stevens, second by Hartje.
   Carried.

Submitted by: Timothy R. Stieve