Washington County board approves tax‑deed return, terminates radio‑tower lease, OKs $10 million notes and several shared‑service agreements

Washington County’s board of supervisors passed multiple ordinances and resolutions at its meeting and approved issuance of $10 million in general‑obligation promissory notes.

Key votes at a glance

- Tax‑deeded property (partial P1‑0174008): The board approved returning a property in the town of Addison to its former owner after the owner paid back taxes and fees that the deputy county attorney said totaled a little over $10,000. Motion: Supervisor Mary; second: Supervisor Toma. Vote: unanimous.

- Ordinance on display of flags on county property: Introduced by Supervisor Kraus and seconded by Supervisor Kelly; passed unanimously.

- Resolution 53 — rescinding funding and authorizing termination of the radio tower lease with American Tower Corporation (town of Erin): Motion by Supervisor Schwab; second by Supervisor Vassar. The board’s action notifies the landlord (American Tower Corporation) that the county will not fund the lease as part of the upcoming budget process and begins the 180‑day notification timeline the deputy indicated is required. Vote: unanimous.

- Resolution 64 — continuation of funding for the Next Generation Housing Program…