County tower to be “cleaned up”

By Melinda L. Lucas

Shackelford County commissioners took final action to proceed with removal of equipment on the county communications tower that is either unused or that the county is no longer being compensated for.

After legal counsel John Montgomery looked over the notice of removal, county judge John Viertel recommended action at Monday’s meeting.

“I have sent communication in three different fashions to WesTex Connect with no response, and I feel like they must be using a different tower,” said Viertel. “We will set a date to clean the tower up.”

Other Business

•Commissioners approved an application process for CapitalCredit unclaimed funds.

•Viertel said that the transition from AT&T service to Fiberlight is expected to start in late August.

•An auditor was approved to help prepare for the 2022 audit.

•Elected officials continued work on the budget.