Court authorizes easements with Kentucky Power for Henry Clay Dorton transmission line relocation

Pike County Fiscal Court authorized execution of easement and access agreements with Kentucky Power related to relocation and maintenance access for the Henry Clay Dorton power transmission line.

During discussion court members and staff noted financial terms tied to the project: the county referenced a $275,000 property payment (county cost) and that Kentucky Power would provide approximately $195,000 for moving a parallel line, which participants described as a favorable offset. County staff also said the utility had coordinated with the trails commission to avoid interference with trail plans.

The judge moved to authorize execution of the easement/right-of-way and access agreements; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. The court recorded affirmative votes during the roll-call sequence and directed staff to finalize the documents with Kentucky Power.

The court did not discuss specific survey or environmental mitigation steps during the public discussion; staff said they had reviewed the agreement and would follow up on any necessary reports or inspections.