Progress on the natural gas pipeline project spanning much of Todd, Christian, and Trigg Counties has slowed as attorneys for the Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency work to obtain all necessary property easements.
Guthrie City Attorney Jeff Traughber told the council at its regular meeting Tuesday evening that easements have been obtained from 66% of property owners across the 53 miles; however legal action may be necessary to secure the remaining easements.
At Traughber’s recommendation, the council unanimously passed a resolution that authorizes the Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency to bring condemnation action for any remaining easements.
There are five Todd County property owners from whom no easements have been obtained.
In other news, Guthrie Police Sergeant Kevin Pinkett told the council that the police department has been actively working with Novelis to develop an active shooter response program.
Pinkett told the council that because of the size of the facility and its 24-hour operations, training will be difficult but that both Novelis and local emergency personnel are committed to proper training for all involved in the event of an active threat.
The council also approved the appointment of resident Brad Balmer to the Board of Zoning Adjustments
