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Commissioners say county has limited authority over private-easement fiber work after residents report months-long yard disruptions
Summary
Commissioners and the county engineer discussed multiple complaints about fiber companies leaving private-easement work unfinished; county staff said the county issues permits only for work in the road right-of-way and typically lacks authority over private utility easements.
Commissioners and County Engineer Andy Conrad addressed public complaints about fiber companies leaving private yards and private-utility easements in disrepair for months after boring or other work.
Commissioner Sweatick raised constituent reports that fiber contractors — referenced by residents as Frontier and others — start work and do not finish, leaving conduit and open excavation visible for prolonged periods. "People call and don't get an answer, don't get clarity on what's going on," Sweatick said.
County Engineer Andy…
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