Albany City Commissioners Agree to Sabal Trail Easement Payment

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

The Albany City Commission voted 4-3 at a called meeting Tuesday morning to accept a $165,000 payment from Sabal Trail Transmissions for five easements on city-owned property.

Ward IV City Commissioner Roger Marietta suggested the city seek an extension to discuss the proposed agreement, but his motion to that affect died for lack of a second. The board voted to accept the settlement with Marietta and Commissioners Jon Howard and Bobby Coleman, who represent Ward I and II respectively, voting against.

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