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Covington seeks options after telecom dispute leaves wastewater plant without phone service
Summary
Council discussed a disputed Spectrum Business contract that left the wastewater treatment plant without working telephone lines; the administrator presented options including a 36-month renewal, switching providers with a $25,000 fee, or pursuing action against Spectrum.
Village leaders on June 2 turned their attention to a telecom contract dispute after service disruptions left the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) without working telephone lines. Village Administrator Jordan Hodges told council that Spectrum Business had requested a 36-month contract and that the administration had documented evidence suggesting Spectrum knew the service was being moved and had time to remove equipment.
Hodges outlined four options for the council: renew with Spectrum for 36 months and accept waived fees; break the contract and switch to Windstream while paying roughly $25,000 in EFT fees; pay for the damage and remain with Spectrum; or ‘‘call Spectrum out’’ based on the village’s documentation. Hodges asked council to allow the three-reading process to proceed so staff could find a solution to the urgent service issue; the minutes note the WWTP currently lacks working telephone lines.
Council did not record a final decision on the contract at this meeting; Hodges’ request for additional readings indicates staff will pursue follow-up to resolve service and operational continuity for the WWTP.
