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Resident says county working with congressman, National Park Service to restore landmark; reassessment discussion ongoing
Summary
A resident addressing the commissioners said the county is engaging with the congressman's office and the National Park Service to restore a landmark "star," and commissioners said reassessment of property values remains under discussion.
A resident involved with the star‑restoration effort told Pike County commissioners on July 16 that the county and the congressional office have begun discussions with the National Park Service to secure a land‑use permit and address liability and insurance issues necessary to reinstall the star removed in 2017.
The speaker said the county has considered a solar‑powered design to replace older electrical wiring that was cited as a safety concern when the landmark was removed. He said the county's planning staff and the superintendent of the National Park Service have been in contact, and that the congressman's office urged the county to lead permit discussions because a stable permit holder is needed for long‑term continuity.
Separately, the resident asked about reassessment of property values in the county. Commissioners said reassessment is being discussed by county officials and municipalities and acknowledged that the county has not undertaken a major reassessment in several decades; no timeline was set in the meeting record.
Speakers referenced required processes including a possible State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review and that permits issued by the National Park Service are time‑limited and may need renewal.
