Franklin County extends sales agreement 60 days for 440 Walker Road amid easement talks with WellSpan

Franklin County commissioners voted to extend a sales agreement by 60 days for property at 440 Walker Road in Chambersburg while county staff and WellSpan continue negotiations over an easement.

The extension preserves the countys ability to complete the sale while officials and WellSpan work through details of an easement that runs behind the WellSpan facility, a board member said during the meeting.

An unnamed board member made the motion to amend the sales agreement for 60 days, saying, "This time, ready to accept a motion for the consideration of amending the sales agreement for 60 days." The same speaker described the reason for the delay: "For the real estate located on 440 Walker Road in Chambersburg. And this, and this is due to an easement, discussion, for the easement that comes around the backside of WellSpan there that the county has with WellSpan." Another participant seconded the motion. When the chair called for a vote, those present responded "Aye," and the motion passed.

The transcript does not identify who moved or seconded the motion, nor does it record a roll-call vote or numerical tally. The meeting record also does not specify a revised sale price or additional terms; a brief remark at the end of the transcript suggests a price change was discussed but provides no details.

After the vote the board moved to adjourn; that motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

No ordinance, statute, resolution number, dollar amounts, or effective dates for the extended deadline were provided in the transcript.