Jefferson County initiates eminent domain proceedings for safety buffer at airport
“The Jefferson County Board of Legislators unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday that will begin eminent domain proceedings on land adjacent to the Watertown International Airport. Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for…
Landowners, Sonoma County settle airport expansion lawsuit
“Sonoma County officials have agreed to pay $815,000 for a family’s property next to the Charles M. Schulz airport for a runway extension project, settling the contentious case on the eve of trial. The amount…
Commissioners not sold on eminent domain plan by airport board
“Huron County Commissioner Gary Bauer sounded less than pleased Friday with the recent proceedings involving the airport. On Thursday, the airport authority board voted to hire an appraiser to obtain a current market price on…
County seeks bids for airport attorney
“Commissioner of Economic Development Ken Flood relayed the request to supervisors to hire the unknown firm at a cost of up to $50,000 this week, though that was eventually reduced to $25,000, and on Thursday…
Public hearing set for airport eminent domain
“The public will have a chance to have a say on a plan to use eminent domain to acquire property at the Meadowgreens Golf Course to create a new safety zone around the Columbia County…
Next Steps in Regional Airport Process, Eminent Domain
“The Mahaska County Supervisors are taking a first step to try to prevent the possible use of eminent domain to acquire land for the regional airport. This week the supervisors approved a change to the…
Judge rules against Readington’s efforts to take Solberg Airport land
“The battle over the airport and surrounding property has been ongoing for many years. A $22 million bond ordinance was approved by voters in 2006 to buy the property. An ordinance was then adopted allowing…
TARA holds regional airport meeting in Pella
“The group Taxpayers Against Regional Airport held an informational meeting at the Pella Community Center Wednesday evening to give their views on the regional airport. The South Central Regional Airport Agency has chosen a site…
T.A.R.A. Addresses Concerns In Town Hall Meeting
“Nearly 100 area residents came out Thursday night to hear a PowerPoint presentation by the local group T.A.R.A. [Taxpayers Against Regional Airport] Tim Van Maanen, a rural Mahaska County Resident presented the PowerPoint that highlighted…
Judge rules against Readington’s efforts to take Solberg Airport land
“A judge has dismissed Readington Township’s amended complaint seeking to acquire lands surrounding Solberg Airport through eminent domain. The decision doesn’t end the case, which has been in the courts for years. But the Solberg…