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Consultant outlines two route options for sewer extension to 11W; board authorizes easement discussions
Summary
Mark Osborne of The Lane Group briefed the board on two route options for a sewer extension to U.S. 11W, describing the project as an all‑pressure line that will require at least 20‑foot easements; the board authorized Chief Hammonds to pursue easements and Recorder Megan Gentry to assist.
The Surgoinsville Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Aug. 12 received an update from Mark Osborne of The Lane Group on a proposed sewer extension to U.S. 11W and authorized staff to pursue necessary easements.
Osborne described two route options and said the design is for an all‑pressure sewer line. He told the board easements for the selected route will need to be obtained with a minimum width of about 20 feet. The board did not select a final route during the meeting and said it would review the options further.
On a motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Vice‑Mayor Jarnagin, the board authorized Chief Hammonds to discuss and obtain easements for properties needed to complete the 11W sewer extension and allowed Recorder Megan Gentry to assist as needed; the motion passed unanimously.
The board also discussed hiring a temporary CDL driver to assist the Maintenance Department on Mondays and Tuesdays while a full‑time employee is out of work; Attorney Joe May advised that no motion or vote was required at this time.
Why it matters: extending sewer service to U.S. 11W is a public‑works project that could enable development or connect additional properties to town sanitary service; easement acquisition is an early, necessary step in project delivery.
Next steps: the board will review the two route options, pursue property easements as authorized, and return with additional project details and schedule.
