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Staff Report
To: Board of Directors
From: Alan Harry, Director of Telecommunication Services
Subject: Staff Activity Report; August ‘01
Date: September 13, 2001
During the month of August ’01 I focused my attention on five related areas:
1. Broadband Infrastructure Design
2. AT&T Wireless
3. Litigation
4. Staff Training
5. Agreement with Town of Truckee Rotary Club
During the month of August Third Networks completed the GPSing of District Poles,
compiled approximately 40% of all pole “make-ready” work required if the District
decides to enter into the provision of Broadband Services, and met with District staff to
undertake the high level design process.
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The district has recently approved a lease agreement with AT&T Wireless for the
placement of AT&T cellular equipment on one of the District’s water tanks. Contracts will
be finalized during the month of September, and the District shall begin to receive a new
monthly revenue stream.
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Litigation in Federal Court continues between the District and USA Media. Depositions
began during the month of June and are continuing. Discovery “cut-off” is September
21, 2001. District staff may report to the Board at an October closed session as to the
status of the case.
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I have met with District Counsel, Steve Gross and Andy Morris, to discuss the process
and legal requirements pertaining to the District entering into an agreement with the
Town of Truckee for it’s proposed Broadband Business Unit. A meeting has been
scheduled with Town Staff during the month of September.
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