Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Report

Damaged and Unsightly Utility Boxes (Mayor D. Scott)

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THAT the Mayor be authorized to send a letter on behalf of Council to all companies that own utilities within the Municipality’s rights-of-way requesting that they prioritize the replacement of any damaged or unsightly utility boxes; and

THAT Administration be directed to engage with these companies to discuss having the companies voluntarily replace any damaged or unsightly utility boxes; and

THAT Administration be further directed to investigate options to force replacement of utility boxes through a bylaw amendment or enforcement of any legislated or contractual legal rights that may already exist (i.e., agreements).

Meeting History

Jul 6, 2021 12:00 PM Video Council Meeting

Mayor D. Scott spoke to his motion, noting there are numerous damaged utility boxes throughout the Municipality, which should be addressed.

RESULT:CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Don Scott, Mayor
SECONDER:Jane Stroud, Councillor
FOR:Don Scott, Mike Allen, Sheila Lalonde, Phil Meagher, Verna Murphy, Jeff Peddle, Jane Stroud, Claris Voyageur
ABSENT:Krista Balsom, Bruce Inglis, Keith McGrath