AGENDA DATE: 10/7/2020
TITLE:
Title
Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider Appalachian Power’s Request for Easement (Former Keene Landfill)
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request a public hearing to consider Appalachian Power’s request for an easement across a portion of the former Keene Landfill (TMP 12900-00-00-02A0)
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Kamptner, Herrick, Stewart, Freitas
PRESENTER (S): Michael Freitas
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Appalachian Power has requested an underground easement (Attachment A) on County-owned Parcel 12900-00-00-02A0, a portion of the former Keene Landfill. The landfill was in operation from1968 to 1990. Closure activities were completed in 1994 and were followed by a 10-year post-closure care period, which ended on November 16, 2007.
Virginia Code § 15.2-1800(B) requires a public hearing for this proposed disposal of County property.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The proposed easement would allow Appalachian Power to bring residential electrical service to the adjacent Parcel 12100-00-00-05800. The County purchased the proposed easement location in 1998 as a buffer to improve its ability to maintain and protect the landfill. The deed conveying the property to the County (Attachment B) also included a right-of-way for access by the owners (and their successors) to Parcel 121-00-00-05800. The proposed easement follows the course of that right-of-way and would not further impact the County’s use of the property. Based on County assessments, staff determined that $187.19 was a fair and reasonable value of this proposed permanent easement. Appalachian Power’s customer has agreed to pay that amount (Attachment C).
BUDGET IMPACT: Approving the easement would result in $187.19 total revenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board schedule a public hearing to receive comments from the public regarding Appalachian Power’s request for easement on County-owned Parcel 12900-00-00-02A0.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Appalachian Power’s Request for Easement TMP 12900-00-00-02A0
B - Property Deed dated May 21, 1998
C - Appalachian Power’s Payment Letter dated August 27, 2020