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Columbia County approves a series of property payments to advance Hereford Farm Road widening
Summary
Commissioners approved multiple right‑of‑way and easement payments to several property owners to continue the Hereford Farm Road widening project; staff said the approvals bring the project to roughly 69% complete on acquisitions.
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners on May 20 approved a series of payments to property owners to obtain right‑of‑way and easements for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.
Commissioner Couch moved to approve payments to multiple owners, including amounts listed in the public motion. Staff described the acquisitions as standard and said, if approved, they would bring the project to roughly 69% complete in terms of right‑of‑way acquisitions.
Separately the board approved an additional payment of $55,500 to Ronald and Monica Ostrander for a parcel identified in the project paperwork. Commissioners carried both motions by voice/hand vote.
The motions were described by staff as routine property acquisitions toward constructing the widening project; no contested takings or litigation were identified during the meeting.
