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Council hears request to investigate removal of unused CenturyLink overhead lines
Summary
A council member read an email from a resident asking the council to inquire whether unused CenturyLink overhead lines that block a view can be removed; council members discussed franchise status, easements and previous instances where homeowners paid to relocate lines.
A council member read an email from resident Rich Miller asking the Interlaken Town Council to look into unused CenturyLink overhead lines that block his view. The email asked whether the company could remove the unused wires without charging the homeowner.
Council members discussed whether the town holds a franchise agreement with CenturyLink and noted that overhead telephone easements and company responsibilities vary. One member said the Pendletons previously paid at their own expense to bury lines near their property, suggesting property owners sometimes fund relocations when companies will not do so.
Council did not make a formal directive but said staff could look into the status of any franchise agreement, easements, and whether the lines are actively carrying telephone service or are abandoned. Staff offered to follow up with the resident and report back.
