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A public hearing regarding the reservation of West 1400 Road between North 3960 and its end into the Caney River will be held by the Washington County Commissioners.

Chairman Mitch Antle outlined how we got to this point in a Commissioners' meeting back in January, referencing a signed petition regarding the closure of the road. Antle said they could close the road, but they can't vacate it.

Commissioner Antle said this will allow them to close the road and put it under a reserve statues. He says it will allow the property owners to gate the area and maintain it. This would eliminate Washington County's requirements to maintain the gate, but it does not vacate the utility easement there.

Washington County Sheriff Scott Owen had said that they have seen numerous issues on the dead end road in the past, including the recovery of stolen vehicles, underage drinking, DUI's, drug paraphernalia, oilfield theft, agriculture theft and more. He says he wouldn't mind seeing the road closure.

The public hearing will take place during the Washington County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 9:30 a.m. Following the hearing, the Commissioners may vote to approve a couple of items related to the closure of the road.

Other notes from the Commissioners' upcoming meeting:

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1. A presentation and possible recognition to highlight National FFA Week and a Junior Livestock Show will take place.
2. Axon Enterprises, Inc.'s TASER 7 Agreement and Master Services and Purchasing Agreement may be approved.
3. A request of refunds of road bores in Rural Water District 3 may be approved.
4. The Washington County Court Clerk's Records Management and Preservation Report of the Month of January 2022 may be approved.
5. A report to officers from Adult Drug Court for the Months of December 2021 and January 2022 may be approved.

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The Washington County Commissioners will meet on the second floor of the County Administration Building located at 400 S. Johnstone Avenue in Bartlesville.