# Community Mesh ISP Meeting Notes

Date: 2026-07-10
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:05 PM
Location: Eastside Community Center, Room B

## Attendees

- Maya Chen, Network Operations Lead
- Rafael Ortiz, Volunteer Installer
- Priya Nair, Finance Coordinator
- Jamal Brooks, Outreach Coordinator
- Elena Martinez, Node Host Coordinator
- Theo Wallace, Systems Administrator
- Denise Carter, Neighborhood Association Liaison
- Marcus Hill, Community Member
- Aisha Patel, Community Member

## Agenda

1. Review current network uptime and recent outages
2. Discuss expansion to the Riverside and Maple blocks
3. Confirm equipment purchasing priorities
4. Review monthly operating budget
5. Plan resident outreach and installation schedule
6. Assign next steps

## Notes

- Current network uptime for the last 30 days was estimated at 97.8%.
- Two outages were reported near Oak Street, both linked to power interruptions at a rooftop relay node.
- Theo confirmed that monitoring alerts are working, but SMS notifications are delayed during high traffic periods.
- Three new households on Riverside Avenue have requested service.
- Elena identified two potential rooftop hosts on Maple Street with clear line of sight to the library node.
- Priya reported that the current reserve fund can cover one sector antenna, five customer premises devices, and weatherproof cabling.
- Jamal noted that residents want clearer pricing information and a simple explanation of how the cooperative support model works.

## Decisions

- Proceed with a small Riverside pilot covering up to five households before expanding further.
- Prioritize purchase of one sector antenna, five CPE units, mounting hardware, and outdoor-rated Ethernet cable.
- Add battery backup to the Oak Street relay node before installing new downstream customers.
- Keep the standard monthly contribution at $25, with hardship waivers reviewed case by case.
- Hold one public information session before the first Riverside installations.

## Action Items

- Maya: Draft Riverside pilot network map by 2026-07-17.
- Rafael: Inspect Maple Street rooftop host locations and report line-of-sight results by 2026-07-18.
- Priya: Place equipment order after confirming final quote by 2026-07-15.
- Theo: Configure faster alert routing for outage notifications by 2026-07-19.
- Elena: Contact confirmed node hosts to schedule roof access by 2026-07-16.
- Jamal: Prepare outreach flyer and pricing FAQ by 2026-07-17.
- Denise: Reserve community center room for public information session by 2026-07-14.

## Next Meeting

Date: 2026-07-24
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Eastside Community Center, Room B