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CITY OF ANTIGO

BROADBAND UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING

April 26, 2010

A meeting of the Broadband Utility Commission was held on the above date at 4:34 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hurt and Jaime Brown, Administrative Clerical, recorded the minutes thereof.

Members Present: Aaron Hurt, Andrew Hessedal, Ben Wilhelm, and Alderperson Balcerzak.

Members Absent: Ted Strobel

Others Present: Alderperson Kapusta, Jim Pike, Communications & Technology Supervisor, and Jaime Brown.

1. Finance Report and Update

Jim Pike, Communications & Technology Supervisor, provided a financial report to the committee members noting that an approximate $55,000 reimbursement from Wittenberg Wireless, LLC is not reflected on the report. This reimbursement is part of the trunk extension from last fall’s construction cost.

Balcerzak moved, Wilhelm seconded, to approve the financial report as presented. Carried 4-0, Absent 1.

APPROVED

2. Recognizing Sale of Broadband Utility to Wittenberg Wireless, LLC

Mr. Pike advised the commission that the referendum went through, therefore allowing the sale of the Broadband Utility to Wittenberg Wireless, LLC. There will be a few housekeeping items that will need to continue such as service funds with the Antigo School District.

Mr. Pike further advised that the City is not relinquishing its Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) license. After speaking with the City Attorney, Michael Winter, it was decided that the commission should still remain in tact.

Alderperson Balcerzak noted that the passing of the referendum only allows the City to sell the utility.

Balcerzak moved, Wilhelm seconded, with the Antigo Common Council selling the Antigo Broadband Utility assets to Wittenberg Wireless, LLC the City of Antigo Broadband Commission relinquishes its operation of the Antigo Broadband Utility as necessary. Carried 4-0, Absent 1.

APPROVED

3. Amend Meeting Times

Mr. Pike advised the commission that the meeting times should be amended to reflect changing from a quarterly meeting to a minimum of one annual meeting for reorganizational purposes. The commission can call additional meetings if necessary.

Balcerzak moved, Hessedal seconded, to amend the meeting times from quarterly to annually. Carried 4-0, Absent 1.

APPROVED

4. Payment of Invoices (if any)

None

5. Any Other Matters Authorized by Law to be Discussed

None

6. Adjournment

Wilhelm moved, Hurt seconded, to adjourn at 4:45 p.m. Carried 4-0, Absent 1.

APPROVED

Aaron Hurt, Chairperson Date