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Commissioners weigh conflicting owner statements in annexation petition; 30‑day decision clock noted
Summary
The board discussed an annexation petition filed Jan. 9 that presents conflicting statements from property owners. County counsel reminded commissioners they have 30 days from the hearing to approve or deny the petition; the item was left on old business for follow-up before Feb. 9.
Commissioners reviewed an annexation petition filed Jan. 9 in which two co-owners gave different indications about joining the city. County legal staff told the board the commission has 30 days after the hearing to approve or deny the petition and that, because the petition has not been withdrawn, the board must take a position before the statutory deadline.
Commissioners described differing testimony from the property owners: one co-owner signed and supported annexation, while the other had not signed and said no. The county attorney advised commissioners that if co-owners disagree, the record allows the board the statutory discretion to deny the petition. Commissioners discussed contacting the landowners to confirm intent and agreed to keep the item on old business and revisit it at the next meeting so they can reach a final vote before the statutory deadline.
A commissioner asked whether denial is final; the county attorney said the board can deny and the owners could reapply in the future, but denial may cause applicants additional legal and application fees. Commissioners asked staff to try to contact the undecided owner (Tom White was mentioned) before the next meeting and report back.
Ending: The item remains on old business; staff will attempt to contact the landowners and return with a recommendation so the board can act within the 30-day statutory window.
