District counsel seeks authority to request Corkscrew Road extension discussion with Village Council
District Counsel Tony Pires recommended the Chair be authorized to send a letter to the Village Council after the District’s request to meet with the Village Attorney received no response; the matter raises questions about Lee County ownership and sovereign immunity.
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District Counsel Tony Pires told the Board he had emailed the Village Attorney requesting a meeting about the Corkscrew Road extension and had not received a reply. Pires recommended authorizing a letter from the Chair to the Village Council requesting an opportunity to address the Council at a public meeting. Discussion covered Lee County ownership of the road, contacting the State, the District’s exposure to lawsuits in the event of an accident, sovereign immunity and next steps.
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