Spalding County Water Authority directs start of condemnation process for 1.4-acre easement

After returning from executive session on June 18, the Spalding County Water and Sewage Facility Authority voted unanimously to direct the authority to begin condemnation proceedings to acquire a 1.4-acre easement identified as a partial parcel (21701032).

The item followed an executive-session discussion described in the meeting minutes as concerning acquisition and disposition of real estate. The motion directing the authority to begin condemnation was made and seconded in open session; the board recorded a unanimous vote.

What was specified and what was not: The board action and parcel identifier (partial 21701032) were disclosed in open session. The meeting record does not provide the property owner27s name, an appraisal amount, a proposed acquisition price or the specific rights being sought beyond the description "easement totaling 1.4 acres." Those details were not provided on the record at the meeting.

Next steps: Authority staff will proceed with the condemnation process as directed by the board; the meeting record did not state a timeline or further steps to notify affected parties.

Ending: The board adjourned following the condemnation motion and related procedural items.