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Trustees approve letter supporting Centranet’s last‑mile broadband application
Summary
Board members moved to approve a letter endorsing Centranet’s application to the state broadband office to build last‑mile fiber to unserved and underserved residents; staff will sign and send the letter.
Trustees discussed and moved to approve a letter of support for Centranet’s application to build a last‑mile fiber network into town to serve unserved and underserved residents.
The packet described Centranet’s plan to bring fiber to the home and said the network would enable remote work, distance learning and greater digital access for residents. A trustee moved to approve the letter and another trustee seconded the motion; trustees directed staff to sign and forward the recommendation to the Oklahoma Broadband office.
The discussion focused on the potential benefits of increased broadband access; there was no in‑depth vendor presentation at the meeting. The motion to approve the letter was made during the agenda’s broadband item and staff recorded direction to prepare and submit the letter.
