Franklin County Supervisors Approve Road Vacation, Consider Data Center Moratorium

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The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met on March 17 and approved a resolution to vacate a portion of a county road in Section 28, including part of Road No. 89 and an associated easement. The board also discussed a potential data center moratorium and reviewed safety concerns at the intersection of County Road C25 and Highway 65. Additionally, the board proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and ordered the courthouse clocktower to be lit teal from April 1 through 14.

Why it matters

The road vacation and potential data center moratorium indicate the county is actively managing its infrastructure and development, while the safety review and sexual assault awareness proclamation show the board's focus on public safety and community issues.

The details

Supervisors approved the road vacation after a public hearing with no objections. They also discussed a potential data center moratorium to allow time for planning and zoning to develop an ordinance. The board asked the county engineer and sheriff to review safety concerns at the County Road C25 and Highway 65 intersection and provide options, such as adding lights to a 'stop ahead' sign.

• The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 17.
• The courthouse clocktower will be lit teal from April 1 through 14.

What’s next

The board asked for options to address the safety concerns at the County Road C25 and Highway 65 intersection, but did not take further action at this time. The potential data center moratorium will require additional discussion and planning by the county's planning and zoning department.