TRINITY — For several weeks, the residents of Trinity have been plagued with ruptured water mains, ruined landscapes and misplaced utility pedestals as the result of the installation of fiber optic cable throughout the city.
After a couple of meetings with Highline Communications, who commissioned the work, residents can expect some relief.
At the Thursday meeting of the Trinity City Council, City Manager Tracy Hutto said that the Highline representative was completely unaware of the damage done by the subcontractor, Gulf Coast. According to city records, 6.4 million gallons of water alone have been lost because of water line breaks.
Gulf Coast was to do the installation of fiber in Groveton as well, but Highline opted to go with Aspen in Groveton because of the complaints, Hutto said.
She said Highline will look into all claims and has promised to at least pay for all materials necessary for repairs.
Anyone with complaints can email HLtrinityfieldissues@highlinefast.com.
In a separate matter, Hutto informed the council that the city will begin outsourcing trash collection for both private and commercial customers.
Ecowaste will begin trash pickup in March, and will provide most customers with new 96-gallon carts. Costs will remain the same, she said, explaining that it was no longer cost-effective for the city to handle the service.
The council approved an amendment to its solid waste ordinance to include the new company.
In other business, the council:
On Feb. 10, the city issued its own burn ban, stating that the increase in fire department calls pointed to the necessity.
