Lake County Special Committee on Broadband met April 28
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Member Campos, Vice Chair Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Roberts and Member Schlick
*Electronic Attendance: Member Hunter
Other Attendees:
In Person:
Bailey Wyatt, Communications
Candace Browdy, Connect Lake County
Elizabeth Brandon, County Administrator's Office
Jennifer Brennan, Communications
Joe Monie, Public
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Peggy Talbot, Connect Lake County
Stan Williams, Public
Tammy Chatman, Communications
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Electronically:
Alex Carr, Communications
Frank Deuel, Public
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jolanda Dinkins, County Board Office
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Mary Ross Cunningham, County Board Vice Chair
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
Public comment was provided in person by Stan Williams.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Clark gave an overview of the presentations and topics to be discussed at today's meeting.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8.1)
*MINUTES*
8.1 23-0628
Committee action approving the Special Committee on Broadband minutes from March 3, 2023.
A motion was made by Member Roberts, seconded by Member Campos, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Vice Chair Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hunter, Member Kyle, Member Roberts and Member Schlick
REGULAR AGENDA
8.2 23-0650
Introductory presentation providing the background and mission of Connect Lake County (formerly Connect Waukegan).
Peggy Talbot, Connect Lake County, gave a brief overview of the broadband-related issues present in Lake County. Ms. Talbot introduced Candace Browdy, who will soon become the new Executive Director of Connect Lake County. Ms. Talbot then gave a presentation regarding the work being done by Connect Lake County.
Discussion ensued.
8.3 23-0651
Presentation on the results of an assessment of Lake County Broadband needs.
Vice Chair Casbon gave a presentation regarding Lake County broadband needs assessment results, specifically pertaining to the Warren Township area.
Discussion ensued.
Chair Clark thanked Vice Chair Casbon for her presentation.
8.4 23-0652
Discussion on a draft National Association of Counties (NACo) Policy Resolution regarding the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, gave a brief summary of the process for drafting and submitting National Association of Counties (NACo) policy resolutions. Assistant County Administrator Meyers introduced, Elizabeth Brandon, County Administrator's Office, who gave an overview of the draft NACo policy resolution regarding the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Discussion ensued.
The consensus of the Committee was to proceed with the NACo policy resolution as drafted. Assistant County Administrator Meyers noted that the item will be brought to the upcoming Legislative Committee meeting.
Chair Clark thanked Ms. Brandon for her research.
8.5 23-0653
Discussion and review of available Affordable Connectivity Program outreach materials.
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, explained that outreach materials regarding the Affordable Connectivity Program were created in multiple languages.
Discussion ensued.
The consensus of the Committee was to proceed with both digital and hard copy outreach materials for distribution to County residents.
9. County Administrator's Report
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, gave a brief update regarding hiring a planning consultant for the purpose of conducting a County-wide broadband connectivity assessment. Assistant County Administrator Meyers noted that County staff are in the process of conducting reference checks for a consultant. He also noted that further discussion about funding for the planning consultant will take place at the F&A Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investment at 10:30 a.m. today. Assistant County Administrator Meyers also thanked Connect Lake County for speaking at today's Special Committee on Broadband meeting.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
There were no remarks from members.
12. Adjournment
Chair Clark declared the meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
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