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Knox County commissioners deny road-vacation petition and approve easements, contracts and appointments

Knox County Commissioners · February 2, 2026
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Summary

The commission voted to deny a petition to vacate Ratnest Road and approved sewer easements for two parcels, an airport board appointment, a utility permit, bridge inspections ($13,300), pavement markings ($103,661.80) and a water well contract ($93,590).

At their Jan. 29 meeting, the Knox County commissioners voted on a series of land-use and infrastructure items, including a motion to deny a petition to vacate a county road and multiple approvals for easements, contracts and appointments.

The commission considered a request from Union Township trustees to vacate Ratnest Road. After public comments and internal discussion, Speaker 7 moved to deny the petition; Speaker 3 seconded the motion. The chair called for an individual vote and the commission announced the…

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