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Garland board requests written confirmation from Viking, administratively closes NextLink special-permit application
Summary
The board reviewed a proposed NextLink contract for access to the village water tower, asked for written confirmation that Viking approved reinforcement plans, sought contract language to clarify equipment responsibility during maintenance, and directed administrative closure of NextLink's special-permit application pending further documentation.
The Village of Garland Board of Trustees discussed a proposed contract with NextLink May 13, 2026, concerning NextLink equipment on the village water tower. Board Chair Todd Strauss reported that Viking approved plans to reinforce the handrailing around the water-tower equipment area and asked for written confirmation of that approval for the village record.
Trustees also raised the need for contract language clarifying which party would be responsible for NextLink equipment during future tower maintenance and for liability and termination terms. The board directed that the special-permit application submitted by NextLink be administratively closed until the company provides additional documentation and contract revisions addressing those concerns.
The minutes record the board’s direction but do not show a formal vote tally for this action; minutes reflect a directive to administratively close the special-permit application and seek further documentation and contract revisions.
