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Prescott Valley council approves five-year license for MetroNet fiber build, 5-1 vote
Summary
The Prescott Valley Town Council voted 5-1 to approve a five-year license allowing VEXUS Fiber, doing business as MetroNet, to construct and operate a fiber-optic network in public rights-of-way. One councilmember abstained citing employment with another communications company.
The Prescott Valley Town Council on April 10 approved a five-year license letting VEXUS Fiber LLC, doing business as MetroNet, construct, operate and maintain a fiber-optic network in the town’s public rights-of-way.
Councilmembers voted 5-1 to approve the license; one councilmember announced an abstention because of employment with another communications company. The license text cited state statutory authority in the motion as “under ARS. 9Dash58129583” as the basis for the agreement.
The item drew a presentation from MetroNet and questions from council about service area, permitting and local presence. Ms. Schroeder, a Town staff member who introduced the item, told council a staff report summarized MetroNet’s request and that company representatives were present to answer questions.
Jill, a MetroNet representative, said the company plans “to build approximately 15,500 passes in the town of Prescott Valley” and described…
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