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Aldermen authorize new easement with Entergy to enable Church Road utility relocation for Highway 55 work
Summary
The board authorized the mayor to sign an easement agreement with Entergy to grant a relocated easement and terminate the prior easement so utilities can be moved as part of the Church Road project tied to Highway 55 expansion.
City staff asked the Board of Aldermen to authorize the mayor to sign an easement agreement with Entergy that grants the city a new easement location and terminates the prior easement. Staff said the easement relocation is necessary to permit utility relocation for the Church Road project tied to the expansion of Highway 55.
The presenter said the agreement "grants the new easement and then also, terminates the prior easement ... so this utilities can be relocated to the correct location." The board voted to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement.
Action: Alderman Hoops moved approval; Alderman Jerome seconded. The roll call vote was recorded in favor and the motion carried.
Why this matters: Utility easement relocations are a routine but essential step for roadway widening and infrastructure projects; the agreement clears a legal obstacle to move Entergy facilities for the Church Road/Highway 55 expansion.
Next steps: The mayor will sign the easement agreement and staff will coordinate the utility relocation with Entergy and the Church Road construction schedule.
