Easements and Right of Ways | Broadband Build Out

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Easements and Right of Ways | Part 2 of the Broadband Build Out Series

There is sometimes confusion about permit requirements and easement needs for broadband projects. The confusion can unfortunately lead to conflict between contractors, road authorities, and landowners. This webinar is one in a series that will cover build out and feasibility considerations during broadband development planning and implementation. This specific program will feature Jerry Crabtree from Township Officials of Illinois and Bill Bodine with the Illinois Farm Bureau and their collaborated guidance on easements and right-of-way issues. TOI, IFB and the Illinois Association of County Engineers have worked together to develop a permit template that can provide clarity for these projects. The webinar will provide details about issues surrounding broadband and utility projects and an explanation of the new permit template that can be utilized. 

About the Presenters:

Bill Bodine is the director of Business and Regulatory Affairs in the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs and Commodities Division. Bill and his team manage issues associated with business regulation and property rights, utilities and energy, livestock and dairy issues, and transportation and infrastructure. He joined Illinois Farm Bureau in August 2003 and has served in several roles with the organization

Jerry B. Crabtree serves as the associate director and education coordinator for the Township Officials of Illinois. In this position since 2005, Jerry provides best practice interpretations to elected township officials and their staff on township procedures. Jerry coordinates all education programs provided by the association, statewide and online. He speaks across the state to county township associations and others on the importance of township government to the local government landscape in Illinois. Jerry manages the association’s web services and online activities. He also assists with all legislative work to promote the township government in Illinois and at the federal level.

Miss the first session? Listen to the recording of Illinois Rail Roads. This webinar featured professionals on Illinois railroad infrastructure and cooperation. 

If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please email Nancy Ouedraogo at esarey@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.