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Steve Christen, who identified himself as a Lumos representative, described fiber as “particles of light” with a long expected lifespan and said Lumos is self‑funded and not seeking city or federal grants. “When I put fiber into the ground…typically it's a 20 to 30 year lifespan,” Christen said, and added that upgrades are made by changing electronics on each end rather than re‑digging fiber.

George Kemp, Lumos director of construction relations, described the company’s construction and resident‑support practices, including advance notice, door hangers, “street sheets” that list streets under construction and a U.S.‑based customer line the company supplies to crews and residents. Kemp said the company commits to a three‑day restoration standard after excavation and offers a 24‑hour response requirement for resident complaints. “Buck stops with me,” Kemp said, offering a corporate contact for municipal follow‑up.

Councilmembers asked whether the build would be mainly underground (Christen said roughly 80% underground, 20% aerial as a typical build) and about the visual impact of equipment. Kemp said most residential connections use ground‑level pedestals or flush vaults—“flower pots” that sit flush with the lawn—and that above‑ground cabinets would be reserved for commercial or non‑residential locations when necessary.

Mayor and staff described the city’s concerns based on prior builds: pole attachments, right‑of‑way coordination, franchise fees that no longer apply to some internet providers, bonding and the need for clear restoration and inspection language in agreements. The mayor said prior installs sometimes left yards unrestored and that the city intends to use right‑of‑way and pole‑attachment agreements and bonding protections where needed.

Lumos said it would work with the city to identify routes, coordinate schedules (to avoid duplicative street work), and provide weekly or daily street sheets and other communications. Steve Christen said Lumos aims to light a neighborhood and begin selling services 45 to 60 days after construction in a neighborhood is complete.

Councilmember Gaminski moved to send ordinance 25‑20 (the pole‑attachment and right‑of‑way use agreement requested by Lumos) to the council floor; Councilmember Watkins seconded and the committee voted to forward the item. The committee did not adopt changes to the draft agreement at the meeting; staff indicated the city engineer had received a draft and the parties would continue to refine permit and agreement language before readings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Amherst - Council Committees - May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives of Lumos Fiber described a proposed citywide fiber build to Amherst council members and answered questions about underground vs. aerial construction, resident outreach, restoration, pedestals, utility strikes and scheduling. The committee voted to send ordinance 25‑20 to the full council.","taxTitle","Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio","taxId",72391,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528356,"Executive committee forwards ordinance removing income tax secretary position to council",434,155995,590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409778-a74f22c1f9a3e6375a6209f4004bfffa&start=155&end=590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409778-a74f22c1f9a3e6375a6209f4004bfffa/thumbnail_155995.jpg","/articles/6528356/Amherst/Lorain-County/Ohio/Executive-committee-forwards-ordinance-removing-income-tax-secretary-position-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528356-9175baa78a19332df800666326824872/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149330&Signature=VZlRABj1NaX5mcPERNQfztkAPl9QXry9n6exQWdsgnhdVSNtj4emcSUAy7rtlsC77Slmc6TRf~5i664l8ugCru2VriiWKRVJVKKsp0PZLIPehMTCsJzBQmk0WkCFqkUYqXvahQ-IjDf0a434D2zrYbblNBQnt~JrP47Vq15jg7LUSnJ-HP9FL7s9V-q757b-F0E974q~Tv3ZkllWj1OAeDfZTXHXiyhNl5KBgc1xKZW~iIpxWczoWGp5NSzVKgswEm~IxUbUn9AHK8L58XGqT5Iqt1iLY8AuwxFdSQtfsaKQnfFKzZGFP3I~0cklXBusbLifIdgmm2FpUlRujIwmEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amherst Executive Committee voted May 19 to forward ordinance 25‑19 to the full City Council. The ordinance removes the title “income tax secretary,” transfers duties to the tax clerk and other positions defined in the Amherst codified ordinances, and updates related language including bonding requirements.

Councilmember Diminsky, who submitted the ordinance, said the changes reflect that the income tax office is “fully staffed and funded” and that duties previously tied to a secretary position have been transferred to the tax clerk, who is currently running the office. Diminsky said the measure “cleans up some of the language” and does not eliminate any currently staffed positions.

Councilmember Ramsey raised concerns about confidentiality protections and bonding. Ramsey asked that confidentiality responsibilities continue to extend beyond the treasurer to other income tax office positions; Diminsky said the ordinance as drafted applies confidentiality to positions defined in section 139 (the tax clerk, two tax assistants, part‑time and permanent, and the deputy treasurer). Ramsey also asked about a bonding requirement; Diminsky said the ordinance replaces references to the income tax secretary in section 17513 of the Amherst Codified Ordinances with the income tax office clerk so that the bonded requirement would apply to the tax clerk.

Councilmember Wnarski moved to send ordinance 25‑19 to the full council; Councilmember Wacholz seconded. The committee voted unanimously to forward the ordinance.

No formal amendments were adopted at the committee meeting; committee members asked for clarity on sections 6 and 7 and confirmed that the current staffing would not be reduced by the ordinance.","The executive committee considered ordinance 25‑19 to remove the income tax secretary title and transfer duties to the tax clerk; members discussed confidentiality, bonding, and job classifications and then voted to send the ordinance to the full council.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528361,"Finance committee sends law-enforcement trust fund appropriation increase to council with emergency designation",110,20055,130055,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409778-a74f22c1f9a3e6375a6209f4004bfffa&start=20&end=130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409778-a74f22c1f9a3e6375a6209f4004bfffa/thumbnail_20055.jpg","/articles/6528361/Amherst/Lorain-County/Ohio/Finance-committee-sends-law-enforcement-trust-fund-appropriation-increase-to-council-with-emergency-designation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528361-cef989331f19cb8a87b7dd2b52ccce93/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149330&Signature=jkId0KapcrJlsseNEp4yUvq-Llx9Pn8D5UAIPXkx8xDro9JR6ZIgNqqvMD4xvNSCfr6B9KmgDej6NIRHBMIt84ooHgz9KR33ExFJmegmg2oLp5XegKo0KNaOgb5uQgwHVGDgZ0n70GKnY2rmtSpqbgz9ONPagXw19K0EaN22vPhGp9Gj7eZG9NCskM3bn81LCe3BLNac02kmOx2kLAvGfp9EcyyRwjvcpXsBC~y~efL9Zvm3l0ODTIMyXK5NRHP2VSCIZvUSYoQgZhE~OVHGeVPPVVsn~41B9a2CG866V5JPgJW6Xk9e2z9upedVJRyLt9wQV5ybgCva1UsO0BrKBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amherst Finance Committee voted unanimously May 19 to send ordinance 25‑18, an increase to appropriations from the law enforcement trust fund for purchases of police equipment and vehicles, to the full City Council with an emergency designation.

The item was introduced at the committee meeting as “increase appropriations for law enforcement trust fund for future purchases of police related equipment and vehicles” and the mayor said the request was to cover amounts missed in the regular budget so purchases could be made when needed. “We typically budget the entire amount so that when things are needed, we can purchase them,” the mayor said.

Councilmember Janek moved to send the ordinance to the council floor with an emergency designation; Councilmember Neymar seconded. The chair called the voice vote; the motion passed 7‑0.

Committee members asked whether the ordinance reflected an immediate need or a budgeting housekeeping item. The mayor said there was no immediate emergency but that the emergency designation was useful to ensure funds would be available if a purchase became urgent.

The committee did not take additional substantive action; the item will appear on the council floor for consideration consistent with the emergency request.","The finance committee voted unanimously to send ordinance 25‑18—an increase to appropriations from the law enforcement trust fund for police equipment and vehicles—to the full council with an emergency clause.","actionData","errors"]

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Council committee forwards Lumos Fiber citywide build proposal to council after extensive Q&A on construction, service and public impacts

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