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September 24, 2014
Princeton Broadband Committee

Meeting Minutes September 24, 2014 7:00pm  - Town Hall Office, Princeton, MA

Chris Lynch (Millennium Design), Edith Morgan (Selectman) and Phyllis Booth (Landmark) also attended.

Committee Members Present:

Stan Moss
Rich Wagner
Ned Utzig
Phil O’Brien
Petr Spacek
Bill Dino
Dag Olsen

Discussion

  • Approve 9/10 Minutes – Unanimously Approved.
  • MLP met on Monday, Stan elected Chair.  Unanimous agreement on negotiating with Millennium on MOU.  MOU has been sent to Chris for review.  Next meeting of the MLP will be on 10/6, expect the MOU to be signed providing no changes are needed.
  • Make-ready cost estimation in progress by Linx/Phil Leaman.  Requested estimates from Phil Leaman  on Telecom Hut and required components.
  • Discussion with Phil Leaman and Axia regarding “over-lashing” our fiber onto MBI’s fiber, Axia is still considering what the policy will be.
  • Over-lashing could be done during make-ready work, which could save money.
  • Pole make-ready assessment with be Phil/Dave, Verizon rep, and PMLD rep.
  • Estimation work in progress for needed Police Details based on discussion with Princeton Police Dept. and analysis of long roads that require details.
  • Stan: MBI still working on allocation model for the last-mile fund, details forthcoming.
  • Phil O. working on communication plan for the town, starting with a base schedule, mailings, info session dates etc.
  • Discussion on service signup mailing and forms (right-of-entry form), to be done by Millennium.
  • Phil investigating having a Legislative Briefing to update our Representatives on the Broadband plan.
  • FCC Update from Ned.  Form 5610 has been released, Webinar on 9/29 at 2pm explaining application process.

Action Items

  • Work on FCC application (Ned/Phil)
  • Follow up on Millennium MOU status (Stan)
  • Update web site with latest status info (Rich)
  • Work on Communication Plan (Phil)
  • Attend FCC Webinar, work on application (Ned)


Upcoming Agenda Items

  • Next meeting 10/1.
  • Update on Town Communication Planning (Phil)
  • Update on Millennium Discussions (Stan)
  • Update on Funding activity (MBI/State/Wired West)
  • Update on FCC application process (Ned).
Meeting adjourned  8:06PM


Respectfully submitted,
Ned Utzig