Lexington Town Council to weigh fiberoptic deal, water safety program
No binding decisions were made in Lexington during the past two weeks, but the Town Council has a full agenda for its Monday meeting, including a proposed fiberoptic cable franchise agreement and a new water safety program.
Recent meeting: Vision Plan Advisory Committee
The Vision Plan Advisory Committee met June 23 for a workshop on updating the town's long-range Vision Plan. Members heard from the Boudreaux Group, reviewed community outreach efforts, and offered feedback. No formal votes were taken. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published.
Upcoming: Town Council – July 6
The Lexington Town Council will meet Monday, July 6, at its regular location. Among the items on the agenda:
- **Fiberoptic cable franchise**: First reading of a franchise agreement and ordinance with Windstream/Kinetic. If approved, the agreement would allow the company to install and operate fiberoptic cable within town rights-of-way.
- **Water safety program**: The council will consider adopting a Cross Connection Control Program and amending the town code to match state requirements. The program is designed to prevent backflow contamination of the public water system.
- **IT services contract**: A proposed agreement with Bradshaw Consulting Services for information technology services.
- **School resource officers**: An annual services agreement with Lexington County School District One to continue providing school resource officers.
- **Executive session**: The council will meet behind closed doors to discuss two potential property acquisitions and the 14 Mile Creek Gravity Trunk Project. No action will be taken in open session on those matters Monday.
The meeting begins at the usual time. The full agenda is available on the town's website.
Coming up
- **Town Council** – Monday, July 6. Full agenda as described above.
- No other upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days beyond the July 6 council meeting.
Residents are encouraged to attend or watch the livestream. Agendas and minutes are posted at lexingtonsc.gov.
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