Mathews County supervisors approve advertisement for July hearing on possible sale of 384 Old Ferry Road

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors authorized advertising a public hearing for its July regular meeting to consider the possible sale of the structure at 384 Old Ferry Road, which the transcript identifies as being used by a “hole in the wall” restaurant. The board approved the motion on a roll-call vote that recorded three ayes and two nays.

During discussion preceding the vote, a board member said the county would seek input from realtors and experts to determine fair-market value if the property is advertised for sale. The speaker described a plan to convey only the parcel under the restaurant building while retaining county ownership of the adjacent parking lot and boat ramp, and to transfer parking rights in the deed consistent with the current lease language.

The speaker said any sale would be “as is” and subject to the existing lease and any violations; the buyer would assume responsibility for the pump-and-haul system and associated expenses. The board member said selling the parcel could allow the county to collect real estate taxes on that property and relieve the county of obligations to provide a functioning septic or pump-and-haul system for the restaurant parcel.

Miss Green recorded the roll-call vote. The recorded votes were: Mister Bowen (aye), Mister Walls (nay), Vasilis (aye), Mister Jones (nay) and Mister Dawgs (aye). The motion to advertise the public hearing passed 3-2. The meeting record does not include a proposed asking price, an appraisal, or a specific timeline for closing; the transcript indicates the county would seek market valuation from real estate professionals if it proceeds.

The public hearing authorized by the board is scheduled for the board’s July regular meeting; the transcript does not state the exact date of that meeting or offer further procedural steps beyond advertising the hearing.