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SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA BROADBAND SERVICES

BOARD MINUTES
June 19, 2014
6:00 PM


BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bingham Lake Darren Kalvig Bingham Lake Carol Goeman
Heron Lake John Hay Jackson Ken Temple
Jackson Donnie Schoenrock Round Lake Kurt Lintelman
Lakefield Ern Malchow
Round Lake Keith Stubbe

OTHERS PRESENT Dan Olsen, Chris Danielson-Danielson Insurance, Naomi Pederson

1 - Open Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM by Keith Stubbe, Chairperson.
2 Insurance Presentation Chris Danielson, Danielson Insurance: Chris distributed information
regarding insurance specifically for telecommunications companies. Exposures for telecom may be
slightly different than other industries. It may include lightning or power surges, washouts where
underground fiber is exposed, etc. Chris quickly reviewed the insurance currently in place at SMBS. He
recommended looking at Director and Officer insurance coverage. Board representatives may be
covered by the Cities that they represent; he recommended members checking with their respective
communities to see if they are indeed covered. The group discussed workers compensation,
professional or technical coverage, underground fiber coverage, building, etc. Quotes to the finance
committee for a couple of different options were requested. Chris noted that he completes an annual
review with his clients prior to renewal. A motion to list Chris Danielson as the agent of record for
Workers Compensation coverage that is due to renew on 7/1/14 was made by Donnie Schoenrock and
seconded by John Hay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
3 Review and Approve Board Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2014
meeting was made by Donnie Schoenrock and seconded by Ern Malchow. All were in favor and the
motion carried.
4 Committee Reports/Recommendations
a. Development Committee: Kurt reported that the committee reviewed customer complaints
and compliments and discussed off-airs. The group discussed growth on a larger scale and
growth within the organization. The committee will continue to discuss dedicating someone
strictly to sales. SMBS needs to continue growing. Kurt & Keith attended a meeting in
Slayton regarding broadband funds.

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b. Finance Committee: John Hay reported that the group reviewed the financial statements.
We will get a quote from an additional collection agency.

i. Approve Payables: A motion to pay the bills was made by Donnie Schoenrock and
seconded by John Hay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
5. Old Business
a. Other Dan informed the group that progress continues to be made on the formation of the
Minnesota Municipal Telecom Alliance. Rules will be out the 7
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for Connect America Funds.
Lead time on fiber is 13 weeks or more. There is a lot of building underway.
6. New Business
a. Other There was no new business to discuss.
7. Board Member Concerns/Issues No concerns were brought forward.
8. Adjournment: Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Donnie
Schoenrock and seconded by John Hay. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8 PM.

Respectfully Submitted by
Naomi Pederson
Southwest MN Broadband Services


Keith Stubbe, Chairperson Date