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Council approves first reading of ordinance updating rights-of-way use requirements
Summary
The North Plains City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 495 to change rights-of-way management from franchise agreements to licenses intended to increase transparency and uniformity; the motion passed unanimously.
The North Plains City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 495 on Sept. 16, 2024, to amend the municipal code governing rights-of-way use, moving from franchise agreements to a licensing approach.
Council President Russ Sheldon moved to approve the first reading and Councilor James Fage seconded; the motion was approved unanimously. Mayor Teri Lenahan had earlier moved a proclamation off the consent agenda that was considered before the ordinance discussion.
The ordinance was described in the meeting as intended to provide greater transparency and uniformity in how the city manages rights-of-way and related uses. The transcript records the council’s vote to approve the first reading, but does not record individual roll-call votes or a schedule for any subsequent readings or final adoption.
No amendments or objections were recorded in the meeting minutes for this item. The council did not specify a date for further readings or final adoption during the session.
