Commissioners approve multiple right‑of‑way agreements for 36‑inch Atmos pipeline and Charter Spectrum fiber work

The court approved multiple right‑of‑way requests from Atmos Energy to replace and abandon an existing 36‑inch high‑pressure natural gas pipeline and to install a new 36‑inch line using bored crossings and temporary culverts/driveways on several county roads across precincts. Atmos retained Perchon Field Services to manage land services and permitting; Dusty Shepherd of Perchon described typical construction practice, noting contractors install temporary culverts and restore county right‑of‑way when work is complete.

Commissioners listed road locations (examples included County Roads 151504, 3715, 3807, 3814, 3922, and 41513 across multiple precincts) where crossings or temporary driveways will be used. The motions authorize the commissioners to sign the right‑of‑way agreements and require restoration of right‑of‑way after construction; commissioners noted Atmos indicated they will execute road‑use agreements and construction access contracts as they finalize contractors.

The court also approved a right‑of‑way agreement for Charter Spectrum to install approximately 2,870 linear feet of underground conduit and 10 pedestals on County Road 3507; the motion authorized the commissioners to sign. All motions on these utility agreements passed unanimously.

County officials emphasized contractors’ responsibility to reseed and restore right‑of‑way after construction and to coordinate with precinct offices about temporary crossings and access.