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Town council renews 5-year lease with Bates family on 5.24-acre town parcel
Summary
The Rush Valley Town Council approved a new five-year lease with Mike and Melody Bates for 5.24 acres of town land in Saint John; the council instructed the town attorney to draft the new lease.
The Rush Valley Town Council approved a new five‑year lease with Mike and Melody Bates for 5.24 acres of town-owned land near Saint John.
Council members praised the Bates for maintaining the parcel and installing fencing; the lease payment was stated as $50 per month ($600 annually) and the parcel was identified during the meeting as parcel number 01-286-0-0043. The council moved, seconded and voted to approve a five‑year lease; the motion carried with no recorded opposition.
Why it matters: The lease puts the land back into productive private use, keeps the property maintained and reduces fire hazard, according to council remarks.
Next steps: Town staff said they will draft the lease for signatures and coordinate with the Bates; the town attorney will finalize the document for execution.
