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Commission forms ad hoc to plan restoration of Brown House after $587,232 reported available
Summary
The committee formed a seven-member ad hoc group to plan restoration and initial exploratory work on the Brown House after staff confirmed receipt of $500,000 in capital funds and $87,232.27 in interest.
The General Operations Committee voted to form a seven-member ad hoc committee to develop options and a plan for the Brown House property now that preliminary funding is in place.
County staff reported the county received $500,000 in capital funds and $87,232.27 in interest (simple interest calculated year over year) that can be used to begin exploratory work. The committee voted to send a $2,000 exploratory budget item to the budget office so crews can remove interior finishes and inspect structure and systems.
Why it matters: Committee members said the ad hoc will gather information, draft costed options and recommend next steps so the full committee and commission do not have to revisit preliminary planning repeatedly. The ad hoc will include a mix of commissioners, citizens and a school-board member to ensure community input.
Membership and mandate: The committee approved a seven-member ad hoc that includes Commissioners (names provided at the meeting), citizen representatives Jim Latimer and others, and School Board member Steven King. The ad hoc’s stated purpose is to research, outline options (including renovation or new construction), cost estimates and to coordinate exploratory construction work (once the budget appropriation is confirmed).
Next steps: Staff will schedule the ad hoc’s first meeting after budget approval and will report back to the General Operations Committee with options. The ad hoc expires by county rule after one year unless reconstituted; committee members noted ad hocs can be reconstituted with the same or new membership.
