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Tazewell council authorizes title exam for B & R Enterprises parcel; attorney to report back
Summary
Council authorized the town attorney to run a title exam and investigate purchase terms for a parcel offered by B & R Enterprises; the motion limits action to due diligence and pending attorney recommendation.
The Town of Tazewell authorized its town attorney to conduct a title exam and investigate terms to acquire a parcel owned by B & R Enterprises, following a presentation of a map and an offer outline.
Why it matters: The acquisition would expand town‑owned right‑of‑way or property near a planned street and could affect land use and future development; the council limited the approval to due‑diligence steps rather than authorizing a purchase.
What the council authorized: Council members instructed the town attorney to perform a title exam, verify ownership and bring back a recommendation. Staff described the parcel boundaries (pink and green areas on submitted maps) and said the property would expand a front yard and fill in a new street alignment. The council clarified that the action was to pursue investigation and title work only; purchase would require a separate vote.
Next steps: The town attorney will complete a title report and return to council with findings and a recommendation on whether to proceed with negotiation or purchase.
Ending: The council's motion authorized investigative steps only; acquisition remains contingent on attorney findings and subsequent council approval.
