Berrien County Broadband Internet Task Force Meeting
January 8, 2026 · Berrien, MI
Attendees
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Teri Freehling
(Berrien County Commissioner)
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Jim Curran
(Berrien County Commissioner)
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Rayonte Bell
(Berrien County Commissioner)
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Brian Dissette
(Berrien County Administrator)
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K. John Egelhaaf
(Southwest Michigan Planning Commission Executive Director)
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Erika Espeland
(Berrien County GIS Director)
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Kimberly Fedison
(Berrien County Economic Development Specialist)
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Terry Rubenthaler
(Midwest Energy & Communication President and CEO)
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Jennifer Gilliam
(Midwest Energy & Communication Business Development Manager)
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Chris Scharrer
(DCS Technology Design President)
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Ben Miller
(Comcast Business Account Manager)
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Michelle Heit
(New Buffalo Township Supervisor)
✓ Present: 12/12
Decisions
Agenda Items
#I
UPDATE from MIDWEST ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS (MEC): Construction Efforts: BERRIEN COUNTY
Update on broadband deployment progress across Berrien County
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UPDATE from MIDWEST ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS (MEC): Construction Efforts: BERRIEN COUNTY
Update on broadband deployment progress across Berrien County
#II
Update from DCS Technology Design
Update on recent developments in BEAD applications and awards, as well as fiber construction progress
#II
Update from DCS Technology Design
Update on recent developments in BEAD applications and awards, as well as fiber construction progress
Public Comments
1 speaker
Chris Scharrer
· Topic: Camp Madron Lake Road subdivision fiber extension
Discussion of fiber extension and BEAD funding