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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
February 26, 2020
4:00 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Batemon, Kajtazovic, Kurtenbach, Pilkington, and Van Fleet. Absent:
Kajtazovic and Board Liaison Juon.
Moved by Pilkington seconded by Kurtenbach that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -
vote Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
Moved by Kurtenbach seconded by Pilkington that the minutes of January 22, 2022, be approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
Introducing Theodore Batemon as a New Board Member.
Mr. Van Fleet introduced the new board member, Theodore Batemon. Mr. Batemon shared his
background with the board and expressed his excitement for joining the Waterloo
Telecommunications Board
Adopting a Strategic Statement.
Pilkington/Kurtenbach to approve the following strategic statement, as proposed: "The Waterloo
Telecommunication Board's role is to explore, identify, and pursue the most reliable, cost-
effective, high-speed broadband solution to meet Waterloo's growing demand, both today and into
the future." Voice vote -Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
Update on the broadband study.
Mr. Van Fleet explained that Magellan has concluded the first month of the contract. He explained
that Magellan is reviewing documents they requested from the city, including maps of existing
fiber, and are planning to conduct interviews of local stakeholders in March.
Mr. Pilkington questioned if the council will receive an update while they are on site.
Mr. Van Fleet commented that the primary purpose of the meeting is to gather information from
the council and community members but that he could ask Magellan if they plan to give a status
update during the interviews as well.
Mr. Kurtenbach questioned if there is a way to get a list of current broadband providers available
in Waterloo.
Mr. Van Fleet commented that ascertaining the number of broadband providers is what is taking
place as part of the feasibility study and noted that would be included in their presentation.
With no further business before the board, it was moved by Kurtenbach seconded by Batemon that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:07 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk