Verizon asks for precision survey records for Grindstone and Lamoille; board says carriers must provide them

Verizon representatives have asked the Elko Television District for precision 1A survey reports as part of proposed equipment upgrades at Grindstone and Lamoille Summit, district staff told the board on Thursday.

A 1A survey provides accurate horizontal coordinates and close vertical control (board members described tolerances of a few feet), which carriers use for FCC licensing and structural work. District staff told Verizon the district does not have those 1A surveys on file and that carriers should commission the surveys themselves. Verizon is preparing microwave and structural drawings for Grindstone and the board said it will review submitted designs once the carrier completes its engineering work.

Staff also said Verizon has proposed adding microwave links that would route traffic to Memorial Summit as part of Spring Creek coverage improvements; the board and staff discussed holding review until Verizon finalizes microwave designs. Board members cautioned that additional equipment may expand site loading and that carriers should coordinate with new district staff before formal approvals.

No formal action was taken; staff were directed to continue communications with carriers and to have the new employee review incoming designs when available.