Broadband Committee Agenda Packet (pdf)

Notice of Public Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2026 11:00 a.m. BROADBAND COMMITTEE Door County Government Center Peninsula Room (C121) 1st Floor Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Virtual Option Also Available Below AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Establish a Quorum / Roll Call 3. Adopt Agenda / Properly Noticed 4. Correspondence 5. Public Comment 6. Approve Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Broadband Committee Meeting 7. New Business A. Review of Committee Charter B. Introduction of DCEDC Broadband Lead and Committee Coordinator C. Municipal Dashboard Update D. United Way Device Distribution Plan E. Digital Skill Building – Community Needs and Resources 8. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda / Referred to a Committee, Official or Employee 9. Sustainability Matters to be Considered 10. Legislative Matters to be Considered 11. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 1 at 11:00 a.m. 12. Adjourn Deviation from order shown may occur In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing assistance to participate in this meeting, should contact the Office of the County Clerk at (920)746 2200. Notification 72 hours prior to a meeting will enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting. Virtual Meeting Option This meeting will be held in person, as well as through a virtual option. Members of the public may join the meeting in person or virtually by logging into Zoom through the information below. To attend the meeting via computer or device, please click the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88603041712 ?pwd=2noIE48mTPHIUJpY2XI25LAr5rD Ifh.1 Via telephone, please dial (312) 626-6799 and enter the following information when prompted: Meeting ID: 886 0304 1712 Passcode: 999883 Notice of Public Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2026 11:00 a.m. BROADBAND COMMITTEE Door County Government Center Peninsula Room (C121), 1st floor 421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI MINUTES 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chairman Hugh Zettel called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. 2. Establish a Quorum ~ Roll Call Members Present: Hugh Zettel, Jeff Miller, Michelle Lawrie, Dominic Frandrup, Jenny Fitzgerald, Nate Bill, James Champion. Not present: Kurt Kiefer. Others Present: Broadband Coordinator Jessica Hatch, and TS Director Jason Rouer. 3. Adopt Agenda / Properly Notice Motion by Champion, seconded by Bell, to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. 4. Correspondence: Hatch passed out document that UW-Extension found in their archives, from a Door county Telecommunications in the ‘90’s. It shows the overlap of conversations started in the 90’s are still going on in a new version today. 5. Public Comment: None. 6. Approve Minutes of the January 8, 2026 Broadband Committee meeting Motion by Miller, seconded by Bell, to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2026 Broadband Committee meeting. Motion carried. 7. New Business (Review / Action) A. Digital Skills Survey Update – UW Extension Partnership update UW-Extension plans to create a stateside survey. Hatch will work with them and keep the committee updated. Lawrie commented on DCEDC’s recent resident survey, which included a question asking if respondents would be interested in training. There were 96 out of 571 respondents who indicated ‘yes’, they would be. B. AT&T/DCEDC/NEW North device distribution event – report Lawrie provided some highlights. AT&T approached DCEDC re: partnering with non-profits to give out 50 devices (refurbished Dells) They did partner with Help of Door County, Sunshine Resources, and Sevastopol School District. All 50 were taken, and an event was held on March 19th. This underscores the partnerships that this committee has with local non-profits. Zettel commented that the real last mile is getting the devices to the people who need them so they can connect. C. Who Carries the Cost of Digital Transformation? - Discussion The article was included in the packet Discussion held. Zettel asked questions about tracking. Something to ask the State Broadband Office. Hatch said we need data that can support grant funding. A goal is to have a full time digital navigator in the county, under United Way or another NFP. Suggestions: Look where these types of activities are going on; where are all the devices coming from. Libraries are the place where some have their internet access. Gather testimonials – stories and feedback. Also stories from people who have saved money … the competitive point. The ADRC will check with their state agency on adding a box indicating tech support was offered. D. Broadband Nutrition Labels – Discussion Hatch explained that the Broadband Nutrition Labels are intended to provide transparent picture of what you’re paying for and what you’re going to get. They also allow comparison. The labels have been out since 2024 and providers should have these available. It promotes smart decision making for consumers. A handout was included in the packet. The labels include: Monthly price, Introductory rate, length of contract, additional charges and terms. E. FiberNet website disability compliance for 2027- Update This topic is in discussion at this time. 8. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official, or Employee Survey Update – Lawrie Status of Digital Skills Survey Update – UW-Extension Partnership 9. Sustainability Matters to be Considered: None 10. Legislative Matters to be Considered: None 11. Next Meeting Date: July 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m. 12. Adjourn: Motion by Lawrie, seconded by Frandrup, to adjourn. Motion carried. Time: 11:56 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori Holtz, Administrative Assistant. Broadband Advisory Committee Charter Phase II I. Purpose In its second phase, the Broadband Advisory Committee (“the Committee”) will focus on supporting and accelerating broadband adoption, digital skill building, and broadband education throughout Door County, working in direct collaboration with local municipalities, local not-for-profits, and regional partners. The Committee’s activities will continue to emphasize a decentralized approach, empowering local communities and stakeholders to address unique broadband needs and opportunities. II. Objectives and Expectations The Committee will act as an advisory and coordinating body, providing guidance and recommendations to the Broadband Coordinator, County Administrator, and the County Board on topics including but not limited to: 1. Broadband Adoption • Advise local municipalities on strategies for increasing broadband adoption in homes and businesses. • Identify and address barriers to adoption. 2. Digital Skill Building • Develop and promote programs to increase digital literacy for residents of all ages and skill levels • Facilitate partnerships with schools, libraries, workforce agencies, and community organizations to deliver training and resources. • Encourage integration of digital skills into local workforce development initiatives. 3. Broadband Education • Coordinate ongoing education campaigns for citizens, businesses, and public entities about: o The benefits of broadband connectivity, o Safe and responsible use of technology, o Opportunities for leveraging digital tools in education, healthcare, business, and local government. • Organize workshops, forums, and events to share best practices and success stories from across Door County’s municipalities. 4. Collaboration with Local Municipalities • Sustain a decentralized model, empowering local working groups or task forces within each municipality to identify their unique needs and priorities. • Serve as a resource and sounding board for local broadband committees, offering expertise, guidelines, and support for project planning, funding and implementation. • Facilitate regional collaboration where mutually beneficial. 5. Community Engagement and Feedback • Maintain transparent and accessible channels for community input via meetings, surveys, and the FiberNet Door County website. • Create mechanisms for ongoing dialogue with citizens, businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and other local stakeholders. 6. Committee Operations • Convene quarterly to coordinate county-wide efforts and share updates and best practices from localities. • Review and refine the county’s broadband adoption, digital skill building, and broadband education priorities and action plans based on data and feedback from municipal groups and local stakeholders. • Monitor, evaluate and report on progress toward digital skill building an adoption goals. III. Membership Committee members shall remain voluntary and continue to represent a diverse cross-section of stakeholders and technical experts county-wide, including, but not limited to: • County Supervisors, • DCEDC, • School districts and higher education institutions, • Medical and healthcare community, • Technology experts, • Municipal members, • Representatives from libraries and other key community groups Committee members will act as liaisons to their respective sectors and/or municipalities, facilitating two-way communication and supporting decentralized, community-driven broadband initiatives. IV. Transition and Next Steps This charter supersedes former committee objectives, aligning all efforts with the second phase’s focus on implementation, adoption, and digital empowerment. The Committee will establish a schedule for regular reviews and updates of its activities in collaboration with municipal partners, ensuring sustained progress and adoptability to emerging needs.