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Manager’s update: 324 East Eleventh Street is listed on the land bank’s website for $5,595, described as 75% of the county appraised value. Staff said the lot’s configuration is unusually long and deep and does not meet Habitat for Humanity’s buildability specifications, which limits immediate developer options. The manager said staff may place simple “land bank” signs at available lots and list properties on public platforms such as Zillow or realtor.com rather than use a full-service real estate listing for a single lot.

Tax sales and liens: Staff reported limited inflows from tax-sales activity; the county’s most recent sale (March 13) produced one property (328 East Sixth Street). The manager described a separate parcel at 611 East Eighth Street that carries a demolition lien and two bank liens; staff have attempted contact with an owner and discussed pursuing the land bank’s lien or the tax-foreclosure process if necessary.

Other potential parcels: The manager mentioned a property adjacent to Third and Boyd and a parcel at 301 Boyd Avenue as possible future acquisitions, and said one out-of-town owner might be willing to negotiate after being contacted about code-enforcement issues.

Why it matters: The update outlines the land bank’s limited inventory and practical constraints on building and resale, clarifies the land bank’s tools for acquiring property (tax sale, donations, liens) and identifies parcels that could move into the pipeline with further staff action.

Key details

- 324 East Eleventh Street: Listed price $5,595 (75% of county appraised value); described as long/deep lot not meeting Habitat for Humanity’s build specs.

- Signage and listing: Staff suggested low-cost signage and listing on public platforms; staff currently do not contract with realtors for single lots.

- Tax sales: County’s recent tax sale (March 13) produced one property (328 East Sixth Street); no immediate mass inflow of properties expected.

- 611 East Eighth Street: Land bank has a lien for demolition costs; record shows two bank liens. Staff may pursue foreclosure on the lien if owner is not reachable.

Next steps

- Staff will continue monitoring tax-sale calendars and donations and will call a meeting if a new property becomes available that requires board approval to pursue acquisition.

- Staff to consider signage for available lots and post listings on public platforms; no contract with a realtor is in place for the single current lot.

Attributions and sources

Manager statements summarized from the meeting; the manager identified the listing price and described interactions with potential property owners and county tax-sale records. Glenn De Lodessel identified himself in the meeting as a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Newton Land Bank - 6-27-25","oneSentenceSummary","The land bank manager reported one buildable lot listed at 75% of appraised value (324 East Eleventh Street, listed at $5,595), discussed limited property intake from tax sales and donations, and outlined next steps on a liened property at 611 East Eighth Street and other potential lots.","taxTitle","Newton, Harvey County, Kansas","taxId",61138,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6696846,"Newton Land Bank elects officers, extends PSA for 3118 S. Kansas Ave. and sets budget hearing",31,490865,521995,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091506-bbadc837a86e9f100611ec741aba52a3&start=490&end=521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091506-bbadc837a86e9f100611ec741aba52a3/thumbnail_490865.jpg","/articles/6696846/Kansas/Newton-Land-Bank-elects-officers-extends-PSA-for-3118-S-Kansas-Ave-and-sets-budget-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6696846-fc30838a5d17de732c8716b6c4b25f49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179617&Signature=mLrbJb5u5B9LBeBeciyciIwuS-p8em-12si2UhffNE~Zo9HD4WMpfLD4wmfnxMyQLIPjYEcVu8gOGJWNjw5lFn~wH936c43TX7UUwPGvMri2WFJa5wdcAJYJAsCD62phRVHM3QstrVg9ZL5E4s40-eyId60WmhCYtROyHHEFmVX~G61odpUge9BuEspb0CA5iWPzv7lcmDiYi0zUGQBRUZA1lGdgzSBUnmfdifHBMJKKO4FauvA0MdO2hA~B6DbJvY6RMHmT66crNCspWWPAocIRl~1YIJ5b8Mm6vmjlNZbVbmzjJllQuVQLCCR2K8Ys6S-ctPdgFZkoyfngk5DgsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Newton Land Bank elected new officers, approved a 12-month extension of a property sale agreement for 3118 South Kansas Avenue and set the land bank’s budget hearing for Aug. 21, 2025.

The land bank elected Casey (first name only; the transcript records both “Powell” and later “Smith”) as chair and Chip Westfall as vice chair. The nominations were made from the floor, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Members approved a 12-month extension of the property sales agreement (PSA) for 3118 South Kansas Avenue, allowing additional time for the applicant to complete a privacy fence required by the PSA. The extension motion was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Board members reviewed the land bank’s first year with budget authority and indicated support for the proposed operating budget. Staff said the budget mirrors last year’s spending levels and that no formal adoption was required at this meeting; members gave what the manager described as a “head nod” approval to allow staff to proceed to the public hearing stage. The board then voted to set the public budget hearing and the land bank’s next meeting for Aug. 21, 2025.

Why it matters: Electing officers establishes who will lead the land bank’s agenda and outreach as it begins using budget authority. The PSA extension preserves an applicant’s opportunity to complete required improvements without forcing an immediate return to the board; the budget hearing date starts the formal public process for allocating the land bank’s funds.

Key details

- Election of officers: Casey (first name only in transcript; last name recorded inconsistently as Powell and later Smith), elected chair; Chip Westfall, elected vice chair. Nominations were made from the floor and approved by voice vote.

- Minutes: Members approved minutes from the Nov. 21, 2024 meeting by voice vote.

- 3118 South Kansas Avenue PSA extension: Board approved a 12-month extension to allow the applicant to complete a privacy fence required under the PSA. The applicant was not present; the board heard that the property owner (referred to as Carlos) had suffered an accident and a representative asked for additional time.

- Budget: The land bank’s staff presented a budget that mirrors the prior year. The board gave informal approval for staff to proceed to public notice and set the public budget hearing for Aug. 21, 2025, when the board will consider formal adoption after a public hearing.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of Nov. 21, 2024 minutes — outcome: approved (voice vote). Motion and second recorded; names for mover/second not specified in the transcript.

- Election of chair (Casey) and vice chair (Chip Westfall) — outcome: approved (voice vote). Motion and second recorded; individual mover/second not specified in the transcript.

- 3118 South Kansas Avenue PSA extension (12 months) — outcome: approved (voice vote). Motion and second recorded; mover/second not specified in the transcript. Applicant not present; extension requested by a representative citing a hardship.

- Set public budget hearing for Aug. 21, 2025 — outcome: approved (voice vote). Motion and second recorded; mover/second not specified in the transcript.

Next steps and follow-up

- Staff will publish notice and hold the public budget hearing on Aug. 21, 2025; formal budget adoption is expected at or after that hearing.

- The PSA extension for 3118 South Kansas Avenue gives the applicant up to 12 months to install a privacy fence and satisfy the PSA conditions before returning to the land bank.

Attributions and sources

Quotes in the meeting were limited and mostly procedural; several members described their roles. For example, Rod Cray identified himself as a city commissioner, and Glenn De Lodessel identified himself as a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway. The extension request was described to the board by a representative who said the property owner (Carlos) had been in an accident and was unable to attend.","At a regular Newton Land Bank meeting, members elected a new chair and vice chair, approved a 12-month extension of a property sale agreement for 3118 South Kansas Avenue, and set a public budget hearing for Aug. 21, 2025. The board also gave staff informal approval to present the first-year operating budget.","actionData","errors"]

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Land bank manager updates members on available lots, listing for 324 E. Eleventh and potential tax-sale properties

Newton Land Bank elects officers, extends PSA for 3118 S. Kansas Ave. and sets budget hearing