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Resident asks Pulaski County about ownership of former bridge parcel; county staff outlines survey and legal steps
Summary
A resident said his parents own land adjacent to a former bridge site and asked how to confirm ownership or acquire the vacant parcel. County staff advised survey, attorney review and potential appraisal and indicated a legal process will be required to deed or sell the land.
A Pulaski County resident asked the commissioners how to determine ownership of a vacant parcel that formerly held a bridge and sought guidance on purchasing or obtaining a deed for that land.
The resident, identified in the meeting as Adam Gorley, said his parents own the property to the south of the parcel and that the land to the north is owned by the Maloney family, whom he has been unable to reach. County staff told Gorley that plat books show the land was never deeded back to adjacent owners after the bridge was removed and that the parcel is currently described as vacant ground.
Staff advised Gorley to have a survey performed, consult his attorney and expect the county to consult its attorney, Mr. Ehler, about the appropriate legal process. Staff said an appraisal would likely be required if Gorley or adjacent owners wished to purchase the parcel rather than pursuing a deed‑back process; county staff also recommended attempting mailed notice to absentee owners.
Gorley said a realtor had tried to contact the northern owners without success. County staff offered to work with Gorley and the county attorney to determine the formal process and indicated the auditor's office would be part of the communications.
Ending
County staff said they would coordinate with their attorney and with the resident's counsel as needed and would follow up on the process for either deeding the property or facilitating a purchase or appraisal.
