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Commissioners approve OTA road-use agreement and three road‑crossing permits; floodplain checks noted
Summary
The board approved an intergovernmental road‑use and damage agreement with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and granted three road‑crossing permits (two pipeline bores and one temporary fresh‑water line); floodplain review was required for at least one crossing and permit and fee procedures were discussed.
McAlester, Okla. — Pittsburg County commissioners on Feb. 17 approved an Intergovernmental Road Use and Damage Responsibility Agreement with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and authorized three road‑crossing permits for pipeline and temporary water‑line work.
Under Resolution 26‑194 the board approved an agreement requiring the Turnpike Authority to notify the county in advance of intended use of county roads for Indianola Interchange work, to conduct pre‑ and post‑project road condition assessments and to repair or reimburse the county for any project‑related road damage.
Separately, the board approved Permit 26‑030 (Tytan Poly Services LLC) to install a temporary fresh water line in Section 31, Township 7N, Range 14E (District 3) and two pipeline bore permits filed by Sanguine Gas Exploration, LLC (Permits 26‑031 and 26‑032) to bore permanent gas lines in Township 3N, Range 14E (District 2). Checks were filed with the permit applications and the county floodplain administrator reviewed the submissions; at least one proposed crossing required a floodplain determination and a $300 floodplain burial permit fee was submitted for that review.
County instructions and conditions
County staff reminded applicants that all pipeline and road crossing permits require a floodplain review when within mapped floodplains, require notification to the appropriate district commissioner, and must meet minimum depth, encasement and marker standards described in county permit conditions. The county’s permit form lists minimum cover (generally no less than four feet below ditch bottom) and identification marker standards. Applicants agreed to hold the county harmless for construction activities and to restore rights‑of‑way to original condition.
Speakers quoted
"The turnpike authority will be using county roads while working on the Indianola on and off ramps," — Ross Selman, chairman, while summarizing the agreement.
Notes
Copies of the intergovernmental agreement and detailed plan and profile exhibits for the Sanguine bores were entered into the record. Permit receipts and checks are attached to the permit files.
