Board approves three‑year dedicated fiber Internet agreement for courthouse

The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors voted to enter a three‑year dedicated fiber Internet agreement with Mediacom for courthouse connectivity.

Speaker 6 presented Mediacom’s offer to build fiber to the courthouse and provide a dedicated business‑grade Internet service on three‑ or five‑year terms. "Their business side and dedicated fiber Internet is a solid product," Speaker 6 said, while other board members expressed concern about locking into five years for an IT service that may change.

Speaker 3 moved for a three‑year term so the county could reassess sooner; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Board members noted that, after fiber is in place, service costs often decline, giving the county an opportunity to negotiate improved pricing at renewal.

The record shows board consensus to proceed with Mediacom’s dedicated fiber on a three‑year contract and direct staff to finalize terms.