SCBC approves agreement with Norfolk Southern

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved a letter agreement with Norfolk Southern during its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday.

County Administrator Phyllis Ayers presented the item to the Commission before handing it over to County Attorney Brian Ranck.

Ranck explained that this agreement has been in the works for several years, to address the bridge erosion on Dicks Hill and also the Stonewall Court Bridge.

Ayers said Stephens County Public Works Department has completed its portion of the project.

Ranck added that there will be ongoing inspections for the bridge on Dicks Hill.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dennis Bell with Vice Chair James Addison seconding the motion.

The motion was approved 4-0 with Commissioner Debbie Whitlock being absent.