Commissioners approve two highway-use permits for sewer work and cable replacement

Raleigh County commissioners unanimously approved two highway-use permits on June 30: one permitting J & K Contracting to perform sanitary sewer work for the Anderson sanitary sewer Phase 2 project, and one permitting Cox Communications to replace defective cable on Bent Tree Road.

For the Anderson Avenue work, staff explained the project includes removing a lift station uphill and running sewer line downslope; commissioners asked clarifying questions about right-of-way and easements. The motion to approve the highway-use permit authorizing J & K Contracting to complete work as outlined in the permit was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.

Commissioners also approved a highway-use permit for Cox Communications to replace defective cable by Bent Tree Road, referencing the maps provided with the permit application. Commissioners and staff discussed the location and map readability; no conditions were recorded on the permit approval in the meeting transcript.

Both permits were approved by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript. Staff did not list additional bond or insurance requirements on the record; standard permitting conditions will apply per the county’s highway-use permit process.