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Residents tell commissioners Lumos work left hazardous holes and property damage; county points to state regulator
Summary
During public comment, residents from Cobbler Crossing told the Floyd County Board of Commissioners that work by utility contractor Lumos has caused property damage and left large unfinished holes; commissioners said the issue falls under state regulatory jurisdiction and asked residents to submit photos.
President Al Knable acknowledged multiple neighborhood complaints about work by Lumos and told residents the board lacks regulatory authority over utility companies. "The Commissioners have no authority over that issue. It is regulated by State Regulatory Commission on utilities," Al Knable said.
John Manzo, vice president of the Cobbler Crossing Homeowners Association, said storms and Lumos activity have caused property damage and inconvenience on Charlestown Road and around the closed Blackiston Mill Bridge. "Lumos is damaging property extensively. A lot of the residents in the subdivision is feeling overwhelmed and under protected," Manzo said. Another resident, Jason Engle, said crews were "digging without the utilities being marked" and leaving large holes unfinished, raising safety concerns.
Al Knable said the county engineer had spoken with Lumos engineers and asked Mr. Manzo and other residents to send photographs so the county could communicate specifics to Lumos. He also suggested residents contact state legislators for regulatory relief. The minutes record no county action beyond advising residents and urging documentation of damage.
