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Darlington council denies request to bury utility line under alley
Summary
The Darlington Town Council voted 5–0 to deny a resident’s request to bury a utility line under the alley by 222 West Main Street, citing existing service routes and new information about changes to 811 location procedures for buried services.
President Nicole Parker said the council voted to deny a request from resident Steve Helgers to bury a utility line under the alley by 222 West Main Street. Parker moved the denial and Jeremy Weliever seconded; the motion passed 5–0.
The council discussed alternatives for providing service to the building and cited new information about a change in the 811 location process for buried services as a factor in its decision. The board concluded that allowing residents to bury lines in public alleys is not in the town’s best interest.
There was no formal amendment to the motion. The decision follows the council’s land‑use and public‑rights‑of‑way practice of limiting resident excavation in alleys where alternative connections exist. The council did not specify any appeal process at the meeting.
