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Council approves easement for electric service to new airport hangars
Summary
The Poplar Bluff City Council adopted Bill No. 86‑51 granting a right‑of‑way easement to Ozark Border Electric Cooperative to extend electrical service for new hangar construction at the Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport.
The Poplar Bluff City Council adopted Bill No. 86‑51 unanimously to grant a right‑of‑way easement to Ozark Border Electric Cooperative to permit electrical extension for construction of two new hangars at the Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport.
City Manager Nodell told the council that "state statute requires them to update their easements for those extensions, such as this when digging is required," and that airport engineers had indicated excavation would be necessary for the project. The ordinance passed on a second reading and then by roll call with seven yes votes.
Why it matters: The easement authorizes the utility work needed to supply power to new private hangars at the regional business airport. Extending utilities and approving easements are routine prerequisites to airport development and tenant improvements.
Discussion vs. action: The item proceeded from first reading to second reading and adoption during the meeting; no detailed debate or amendments were recorded in the transcript. The council’s approval clears an administrative step required for the hangar construction moving forward.
Next steps: With the easement adopted, Ozark Border Electric Cooperative may proceed with the utility extension subject to the cooperative’s requirements and any applicable permits. The transcript does not record construction timelines or funding for the hangars.
