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Cox Communications fiber plan introduced but deferred pending contract and scope details
Summary
Clerk presented a proposed Cox Communications fiber build along S Road to 110th Street; Cox was absent because of weather, and council asked the company to attend February's meeting while the city attorney reviews possible contract and license requirements.
The Hoyt City Council on Jan. 7 heard an initial outline of a proposed Cox Communications fiber project but deferred detailed questions until a company representative can attend.
City Clerk Shawna Blackwood presented information from Dean Cape of Cox Communications describing a plan to place fiber up S Road to 110th Street, then run fiber down local streets with pedestals serving properties; the minutes note the fiber would stop at the road and pedestals would be used to reach properties. Mr. Cape was not able to attend the meeting due to weather.
Because council members had questions about the project's exact route and scope, they asked the clerk to invite Mr. Cape to the Feb. meeting so council could get detailed answers before taking further action. City attorney Caleb Hitz said he would review contract and license requirements that such a project would require.
No contract, schedule or financial commitments are recorded in the minutes; the council treated the item as an informational introduction and deferred substantive action until the company provides details in person and the attorney advises on legal terms.
Next steps recorded in the minutes include inviting the Cox representative to the February meeting and having the city attorney examine contracts and licenses for this type of work.
