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City of Gooding expresses disappointment over broadband monthly charge; county to send letter to ETS
Summary
County and city officials discussed a broadband monthly fee that the City of Gooding says offers no cost savings; the board asked the prosecutor to draft a letter of disappointment to ETS and requested clarification of the charge.
County leaders reviewed concerns raised about a broadband monthly fee attributed to ETS; the City of Gooding indicated the amount was higher than expected and that no discounts or cost savings were evident.
The minutes record that ETS characterized the figure as an estimate and said it never quoted a lower fixed amount. The City of Gooding expressed disappointment and said there were no cost savings or discounts for them. Chair Mark E. Bolduc asked Prosecutor Misseldine to draft a letter of disappointment to ETS regarding the higher monthly charge. The minutes do not record any response from ETS in the meeting or any adjustment to the billed amount.
The discussion was recorded as a concern about billing transparency and perceived cost impacts to the City of Gooding; no formal dispute resolution or contractual amendment was recorded at the meeting.
