During a recent government meeting, Todd Miller, representing Hawthorne Bank's trust services, addressed the county regarding a revocable trust established by the late Mrs. Wren. The trust included property intended for a memorial park dedicated to her husband, Lawrence Wren. However, Miller indicated that the county lacks the necessary personnel and funding to maintain such a park, prompting a request for the county to formally decline the opportunity to lease the property.

The county's decision to decline the lease was confirmed during the meeting, with officials noting that the property would revert back to the trustees of the trust. Miller explained that the secondary purpose of the trust would then shift towards establishing college scholarships, funded by the sale of the property.

The discussion highlighted the complexities involved in maintaining the property as a public park, including legal and financial challenges. The county's inability to manage the park effectively led to the conclusion that pursuing college scholarships would be a more viable option.

A motion was made and approved to notify the Wren Trust of the county's decision to decline the lease. This decision will be documented in a petition to be filed by Hawthorne Bank, seeking a declaratory judgment from Judge Green to confirm the county's rejection of the opportunity. The meeting underscored the importance of clear communication and legal processes in managing trust properties and community resources.