November 5, 2026, Zoning Public Hearing; Wells Co; Fiber Optic, Data Center and more

Zoning Public Hearing:  11-05-26

LTS Application for Fiber Optic Line:  Boost fiber line 50 to 60 miles; land 180x100 feet purchased or is it easement question and how is it taxed? unmanned, load bank, backup generators, no sewer or water, HVAC, ILA fiber run and 42nd Ave & 4th.

Bob Martin stated nearby landowners want information; roll Call Vote – 6 yes 1 no.

Data Center to data center 3.5 miles is enhanced by booster stations.  Nebraska to Canadian border, fiber optic line run.  Where are the data centers located, asked the people?

Pipeline run will be 125 miles with 46 in ground other counties; 6 ft pipe 72 inches. Bob Martin asked the commissioners if they (the commissioners) would defend the people?  Questions about county fines?  Who or how will this be implemented?  Buxa answered with passing the county responsibility to the Townships.

Bids will open November 19, 2026

Garrison Diversion was going back to the townships for added verbiage to pass due to people opposition at public hearing.

Discussion on road conditions from the trucks of these special projects that the county just passes.  Many of the wear and tears are not being paid by the constructions contract due to subcontractor doing the damage.  Here is where our PAID STATES ATTORNEY, BROMLEY, could come in handy if he was not so busy with other counties.  Projects haul many trailers of rocks from a pit to project location and damaging the shoulders of the county's roads due to long or double trailers pull speed and heavy loads.  This results in your taxes paying for the damage.