Prosser board approves corrected resolution to sell surplus district parcels after hearing

The Prosser School Board closed a public hearing on the sale of surplus district property and approved Resolution 1125 clarifying legal descriptions for parcel B and authorizing the use of a licensed real‑estate broker.

During the hearing a nearby property owner, identified in the meeting only as Jack, asked whether a street and related easement would remain open. A district staff member responded, “The easement has been vacated.” The staff member clarified they were speaking only to the district’s sale paperwork and not for the city.

Board counsel and staff explained the corrected resolution was necessary because the January resolution listed an incomplete legal description for parcel B. At counsel’s advice, the district prepared a new resolution that included all three legal descriptions for the parcel rather than amending the earlier document.

Board member (name not specified) moved to approve Resolution 1125, a board member seconded, and the board adopted the resolution in a roll call vote. The board chair recorded the result as passed. District staff said offers may be accepted during the 45‑day public offering period but that the district cannot accept an offer until that statutory/board window closes.

Why it matters: correcting legal descriptions is a procedural step required to make surpluses marketable and allow negotiations to proceed. District staff said parcels 1 and 2 had already been approved previously and that parcel B’s public offering period began once the corrected resolution and newspaper notices were completed.

What comes next: administrators said the 45‑day acceptance window is active and staff will begin negotiating on the other parcels that have completed that period. The district also said it will use a licensed broker to assist with sale and conveyance.