Residents say Dixie Power did not test poles; council says testing request is in

At Meadowtown's April council meeting, several residents and meeting participants raised concerns that four utility poles and a nearby substation had not been tested by Dixie Power, contradicting earlier comments that they had been inspected. Speakers urged the town to ensure the poles and substation are tested for safety.

A committee member who spoke during public comment said, "I can physically see they have not been tested," and described driving by the substation and observing no evidence that auger holes had been dug. Another resident said they had spoken directly to a crew and were told the poles had not been tested. The tension in the exchange centered on whether Dixie Power had performed required checks before replacing poles.

The chair acknowledged the conflicting reports: "They told us it had been tested. Today, I don't believe they have been tested, and that request is in." Council members and commenters discussed that testing the substation requires a request and permission before utility crews can inspect the site; several speakers said the town had submitted a second request for testing.

No formal motion or vote on the matter was recorded at the meeting. Council members asked staff to verify the testing status with Dixie Power and to follow up on the pending request. Residents raised the issue during the public comment portion of the meeting and stressed the safety implications if poles or substation components are degraded.