§ 64A-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

DANGEROUS/DAMAGED POLE

Any utility pole that is structurally compromised due to weather, a traffic incident, and/or age and poses a potential threat to public safety.

DOUBLE POLE

Any old utility pole which is attached or in close proximity to a new utility pole.

PLANT

The cables, terminals, conductors and other fixtures necessary for transmitting electric, telephone, cable television or other telecommunications service.

PUBLIC UTILITY

Any corporation, authority, or other entity that provides electric, telephone, cable television, or other service, including telecommunications service, to the residents of the Town of North Hempstead.

SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS

The Town of North Hempstead Superintendent of Highways or his/her designee.

UTILITY POLE

A column or post used to support service lines for a public utility.

WRITTEN NOTIFICATION/WRITTEN NOTICE

A writing directed to a representative of a public utility, who may be designated by the utility to receive such notice, sent by regular mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.