Communications Infrastructure Committee

DATE: February 13, 2008

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

Others Present: Tim Stieve, Phil Raab, Kevin Stieve, Richard Meister

1. Meeting called to order by Chair Bychinski at 7:31 am. Certification of compliance with Open Meeting Law was met.
2. Adopt agenda: Motion by Montgomery, second by Sinklair to adopt agenda.
   Carried.
3. Adopt draft minutes of December 7, 2007 meeting: Motion by Hartje, second by Montgomery to approve the minutes.
   Carried.
4. Public Comment: None.
5. Communications: Tim passed around letter to mailbag in Spring Green newspaper that was dropped off at the office.
6. Business Items:

   Update on Tower: Phil passed out a scope of work on what we intend to do. It consist s of changing out several antennas on the various tower sites to fine tune the simulcasting as well as getting us down to one uniform page for everyone. Also, this will help with our future plans for the single warning tone during severe weather versus 10 - 15 page codes. Changes will be made at all the tower sites with at a total cost of $32,068 all pieces, parts and labor. Additionally, for a total of $40,000 As-Built will completely remove the Courthouse Tower, pick out the best section and put 8 sections back up to the existing guy wire. Because we are making the tower shorter and still using the same guy points no further engineering will be required and this will serve our needs. Move by Hartje, second by Stevens to complete the various changes, total of all changes $72,068.
   Carried.

   Update on Fiber: Tim noted that Merrimac is hooked in and going. Tim also noted we now have a 10 meg ISP through Reedsburg Utilities coming in over the Fiber.

   Discussion of State Trunking System: Phil explained what the State is looking to do and that most of the surrounding counties are opposed to the plan. It was noted that this is just a law enforcement thing but it would not be something we are in favor of. Discussed doing a resolution opposing the state plan. Phil and Tim will work with Sheriff's Department on putting together a resolution.

   Approve Travel for Phil & Tim: Tim explained the Turin Training in Plano, Texas. Move by Montgomery, second by Sinklair to approve.
   Carried.

7. Next Regular Meeting: A date was not specifically selected, however Committee will need to meet in October. Chair will determine a date and agenda will be sent.
8. Adjourn: Move to adjourn by Sinklair, second by Montgomery.
   Carried.

Respectfully Submitted by: Timothy R. Stieve