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Oakland aldermen decline purchase of former church at 14655 Highway 194
Summary
After public comment and a review of inspection estimates, the Oakland Board of Aldermen voted to stop proceeding with a contract to buy a former church and related property at 14655 Highway 194; town attorneys said failure to notify the seller before the deadline would obligate the town to close.
At a special-called meeting the Oakland Board of Aldermen voted to stop pursuing the purchase of the former church property at 14655 Highway 194, declining a resolution that would have authorized the mayor to execute a purchase contract.
The vote followed extended public comment opposing the buy and staff presentations that summarized inspection reports and cost estimates for repairs and hazardous-material abatement. Town Manager Mister Ellis said the purchase was proposed to give immediate office space for town employees and to buy time while the town pursued longer-term options. Town Attorney Mike Miner warned the board that if it did not notify the real-estate agent before the contract deadline the town could be…
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