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Lexington council approves Windstream Kinetic franchise ordinance on final reading
Summary
On Aug. 3 the council gave final approval to a franchise agreement and ordinance with Windstream Kinetic to replace the town's limited franchise terms; the final reading passed unanimously among members present.
The Lexington Town Council on Aug. 3 approved on final reading a franchise agreement and ordinance with Windstream Kinetic that will replace the town’s existing limited franchise agreement with the company. Mayor Pro Tem Todd Carnes presented the item and requested final reading approval.
Carnes summarized the purpose of the agreement as establishing "consistent franchise terms for telecommunications services throughout the town, consistent with the agreements previously approved for Bridal Fiber and Lumos Fiber." He moved for final reading approval; the motion was seconded and the council approved the ordinance by voice vote with all present members in favor.
The council closed the associated public hearing earlier in the meeting after receiving no public comments. The ordinance will replace the town’s prior limited franchise terms; the motion and final reading were recorded as unanimous among council members present. The ordinance number was not specified in the meeting record.
