Mainstream Fiber Networks presented a proposal to build privately financed fiber in Fort Branch, saying it will not seek town funding and will invest private capital. Council members raised concerns about permits, locates and past contractor behavior and scheduled a special session to negotiate an agreement.

Resident Julie Lair described repeated near-miss crashes and confusing lane geometry at the 800 South/US 41 intersection and asked the town to press county officials for fixes; council members agreed the county has jurisdiction but pledged to support seeking improvements.