Town of Princeton, Mass. – Feb. 16, 2016 – 4:15 pm
Meeting Minutes - PBMLP
4:25 PM Meeting opened with PBMLP members Stan Moss, chair, Edith Morgan, Jon Fudeman and T.A. Nina Nazarian, Phil Leaman, John Kowaleski, and Phil O’Brien in attendance.
PBMLP Board voted to go into executive session: Edith made motion “To go into executive session under the provision of Ch. 30A, Sect. 21, Exemption 10, To discuss trade secrets or confidential, competitively sensitive or other proprietary information, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and to adjourn and re-open in regular session.” and Jon F. seconded the motion. Stan M.. called for a vote and in roll call Edith voted “Aye,” Jon Voted “Aye” and Stan voted “Aye.”
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5:30 PM Board re-opened in open session. Discussion about WiredWest membership, which is in a “food fight” with MBI, which lost its executive director last week. The governor has put the WiredWest agenda on hold. Board feels that associating with WiredWest is of no help and may be detriment at this point.
Board voted all in favor to disengage with WiredWest and cancel town’s membership. Nina will send letter to WiredWest and cc an email of same to MBI.
Stan discussed main points of financial model. At $95/month about half of households must subscribe to cover costs. A survey is anticipated to go out with a checklist which will give permission for entering properties to assess the drop situation for unusual properties. Group will vote at next meeting to release financial model. Phil L. reported on huts and payment schedules to Verizon and pole work. He said by March the pole assessments should be completed. He will present an update at next meeting.
5:40 PM Board voted all in favor to authorize LINX Consulting & Phil L. to source and recommend an engineering firm for CAD work for fiber installation. Nina noted that the screening committee for hiring an assistant manager conducted interviews today and have three good candidates, hopefully narrowed down to one selected candidate by next week.
5:50 PM Board voted all in favor to approve minutes of Feb. 9; Feb. 2 along with Exec. Session (not to be released); Jan. 26 along with Exec. Session (not to be released). Some discussion on payments to Verizon for Make-Ready, and risk of penalty not likely.
5:53 PM PBMLP Board voted to adjourn
Respectfully submitted, Marie N. Auger, administrative assistant
Marie Auger
Administrative Assistant
Planning Department
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