HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.14.2022.telecommunications minutesTELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
City Hall
July 14, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Members present: Batemon, Kurtenbach, Young, Van Fleet, and Council Liaison Rob Nichols.
Moved by Kurtenbach seconded by Young that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -
vote Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
1. Moved by Young seconded by Batemon that the minutes of March 2, 2022 as proposed, be
approved. Voice -vote Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
Mr. Van Fleet shared that since the last meeting former council liaison Sharon Juon passed away.
He shared kind words about her leadership, service to the community, and the board.
2. Moved by Kurtenbach seconded by Young that the resignation of Board Member Anesa
Kajtazovic, effective June 15, 2022, be received and placed on file. Voice -vote Ayes: Four.
Motion carried.
3. Update on progress from Magellan Advisors. Courtney Violette, Magellan Advisors, provided
an update on progress made on the project to date.
Mr. Kurtenbach requested a copy of the PowerPoint.
Mr. Young requested an overview of the CFU model and Waverly model and how they are
structured.
Courtney Violette explained that these entities have created 28E agreements to share portions of
CFU's video system. Waverly has bought into the partnership by paying a portion of capital up
front then they pay an annual fee for support and service, as outlined in the 28E agreement.
Mr. Young questioned if that would be available to Waterloo.
Courtney Violette confirmed that Waterloo would have the option to join into the 28E Agreement.
Steve Nadel, Attorney for the Utility, provided some clarification on how the 28E Agreements
between Waterloo and Cedar Falls operate. Essentially, these two entities are stand-alone entities
that have certain assets the other pays to use.
Mr. Kurtenbach explained that he believed that Waterloo would have three taps similar to Cedar
Falls.
Courtney Violette explained that if the city wants to provide video they would need a way to
connect to Cedar Falls Utilities.
4. Moved by Kurtenbach seconded by Young that the board adjourn to Closed Session at 4:34
p.m. pursuant to Iowa Code sec. 388.9(1) for the purpose of discussing marketing and pricing
strategies or proprietary information of a city utility if its competitive position would be harmed
by public disclosure not required of potential or actual competitors, and if no public purpose would
be served by such disclosure. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
Chris Wendland, Attorney for the Board, commented that the board is utilizing the proper
procedure to go into executive session.
Moved by Young seconded by Kurtenbach that the board adjourn from Closed Session at 5:44
p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
5. Moved by Kurtenbach seconded by Young that a motion authorizing to proceed with planning
and design of the municipal communications utility. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
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6. Moved by Young seconded by Kurtenbach that a motion approving coordination with the
Waterloo City Council regarding ownership of the fiber backbone. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four.
Motion carried.
7. Moved by Batemon seconded by Young that a motion requesting the Waterloo City Council
order a special election for potential issuance of general obligation debt to fund a portion of the
municipal communications utility project. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
With no further business before the board, it was moved by Kurtenbach seconded by Young that
the meeting be adjourned at 5:47p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk