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Local TV district proposes adding channel for Terry; county to draft MOU and cost-sharing terms
Summary
A local TV district proposed extending one TV channel (with capacity for additional subchannels) to Terry using existing internet connections; commissioners asked the district to draft an agreement outlining a $150/month contribution model and maintenance responsibilities to present to Terry and Ekalaka.
A representative of the local TV district told Fallon County commissioners the district can extend a TV channel into Terry by adding it to an existing internet connection, and proposed a cost-sharing model for outside connections.
The presenter said adding Terry would require a modest investment in equipment and that the district expects Terry (and neighboring Ekalaka) to contribute about $150 per month for their connections. "I proposed to the Ekalaka guys a $150 a month for their connection," the presenter said, adding that Terry would probably pay a similar amount. The presenter emphasized the county’s role would be limited to providing the signal to a connection point; downstream equipment maintenance would be the responsibility of the receiving community or a local vendor.
Commissioners asked staff to draft a proposal and an MOU describing roles and responsibilities — including who maintains the equipment beyond the signal plug point — and to share the draft with Terry and Ekalaka for their commissioner review prior to any formal agreement. The presenter noted the process will also require federal coordination for the feed in some cases and that implementation is expected to take time.
