(PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
DROPPING INTERNET …. The Bryan BPA appoved ending internet services provided by BMU.
By India Kenner
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
india@thevillagereporter.com
The Bryan Board of Public Affairs met on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at 5 pm. All board members were in attendance. Chair Karen Ford, Vice Chair Annette Schreiner, board members Dick Long, Jim Salsbury, and Bob Eyre.
Also in attendance were Clerk-Treasurer John Lehner, Director of Utilities Derek Schultz, Mayor Carrie Schlade, and a few members of the community.
Chair Karen Ford called the meeting to order at 5 pm. After the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call the board approved the July 16th meeting minutes.
No comments for public concerns so the meeting moved on to discussion and resolution to discontinue BWU internet services.
Schlutz explained the history of the internet service and the plan would be to disconnect the service on December 9th at 4 pm. Many factors contribute to this decision including a decline in revenue, current market conditions, and obsolete equipment.
During the discussions discontinuing the BMU Internet Services was the most logical and fiscally responsible approach to ensure the Communication Department’s financial integrity.
Discontinuing BMU internet services will not affect fiber services provided by the department. The board regrettably approved discontinuing BMU internet services.
Next on the agenda was the effect of semi-monthly disbursements. Vice Chair Schreiner made the motion to pay the bills.
Ford asked for comments from BPA and staff. Bob Eyre asked Schultz a few questions regarding electricity usage. The entire board thanked the power plant workers and the Communication Department.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 pm. The next Bryan Board of Public Affairs meeting is Tuesday, August 20th at 5pm.