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County staff may seek eminent domain to secure final easement for Bucyrus‑Spring Hill sewer line; commissioners to consider directing county counselor
Summary
Staff reported one remaining property owner has not signed easement documents needed for the Bucyrus sewer line; county staff circulated a draft motion for the county counselor to file an eminent‑domain proceeding if the easement is not executed promptly to meet funding partner timelines.
Assistant county staff (Shane) briefed the commission on outstanding easement work needed to complete the Bucyrus to Spring Hill sewer line project. Staff said they have acquired all necessary easements except one property. The county counselor prepared a suggested motion directing counsel to file an eminent‑domain proceeding to secure the remaining easement; staff asked the board to consider adopting that motion at the forthcoming action agenda.
Shane said the property owner’s attorney has expressed general agreement but a signed easement has not been delivered and county staff face a timeline set by funding partners for the sewer project. Staff indicated the option to file in District Court is intended as a last resort; if the property owner signs the document before filing the county would withdraw the action.
Ending
The board was advised the county counselor’s draft motion will be placed on the action agenda later that day and staff recommended adoption unless the property owner executes the easement before filing. No eminent‑domain filing occurred during the study session.
