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Greene council approves Kinetic (Windstream) fiber installation subject to right-of-way agreement
Summary
The Greene City Council authorized Kinetic (Windstream) to install fiber in city rights-of-way, with the company promising 18–24-inch resi-boring, responsibility for any utility damage, and a 500-foot free-installation range for eligible households; the agreement will be finalized by the city attorney.
The Greene City Council on April 13 authorized Kinetic (doing business as Windstream) to install fiber-optic lines in the city right-of-way, subject to a right-of-way agreement to be reviewed by the city attorney.
Matt Graham of Kinetic told the council the company plans to install fiber using resi-boring — an 18–24-inch bore that the company described as less invasive than other methods — and that Telecommunications will be the subcontractor installing the lines. Graham said Kinetic will be responsible for repairing any sewer or water damage caused while boring in the public right-of-way or on private property. "We have a 500 feet free installation range for new fiber to be installed to households," Graham said.
Council members questioned what would make Kinetic preferable to the roughly 10 providers already serving the area; Graham said fiber will allow faster service than the existing providers that lack fiber infrastructure. The council approved the motion by Al Zweck, seconded by Vicky Malfero. Roll call votes recorded Vicky Malfero, Audrey Smith, Brian Uhlenhopp, Rodney Fesenmeyer and Al Zweck as ayes; the motion carried.
The council’s approval was conditional on executing a right-of-way agreement overseen by the city attorney; the minutes note that specific permit and easement terms will be settled through that agreement. The city did not set a public timeline for construction in the minutes.
Next steps include the city attorney finalizing the right-of-way agreement and staff coordinating any required permit, restoration and notification terms before work begins.
