Millbrook Council Holds First Reading on Fiber Access Agreement
Millbrook City Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance 25 11 on December 9 2025 to allow Central Access to use city rights of way to expand fiber broadband along Main Street. The move opens a public review period and matters to residents because it could bring advertised speeds up to 1 000 Mbps to downtown homes and businesses.
On December 9 2025 the Millbrook City Council read for the first time an agreement with Central Access that would grant the broadband provider access to city rights of way to expand fiber service along Main Street and into Millbrook neighborhoods. The proposed ordinance is numbered 25 11 and was placed on the agenda to allow time for public feedback and council consideration before a final vote at a future meeting.
Council President Michael Gay described the measure as "housekeeping," explaining it formally allows the provider to place infrastructure in the city right of way to expand service. A copy of the proposed agreement has been posted for inspection at City Hall, 3160 Main Street, so residents and business owners can review the text and submit comments during the review period.
Central Access is described in the materials as a broadband provider offering fiber connections with advertised speeds up to 1 000 Mbps. City leaders framed the ordinance as part of broader efforts to expand high speed internet access for residents and businesses in the downtown and Main Street area. If approved, the agreement would clear permitting and placement questions that typically arise when utility providers install fiber lines in public corridors.
For the community the change could mean faster internet for remote work, online learning, and small business operations that rely on reliable uploads and downloads. It could also lead to construction activity in downtown blocks as crews install conduit, poles, or underground lines where permitted. The city has opened the proposed agreement to public inspection to ensure residents can weigh potential benefits against temporary disruptions.
The council left the item on the table for additional review and will schedule the ordinance for a subsequent vote after the public comment window closes. Residents who want to examine the agreement can do so at City Hall, 3160 Main Street, during regular business hours. The council will consider feedback before taking a final decision on the Central Access proposal.
