Board reviews lease for American Legion Post 419 at former school board office; building condition noted
Summary
The board reviewed and discussed an "as-is" lease for the old school board office at 305 Washington Street with American Legion Post 419, noting roof and window concerns; legal counsel said the lease assigns the property in hazardous condition without an obligation for repairs.
The St. Martin Parish School Board considered a lease agreement with American Legion Post 419 to use the former school board office at 305 Washington Street.
Board members raised concerns about the building's condition, noting a need for roof and window repairs. Legal counsel told the board the proposed lease describes the property as leased "as is" and that the district would not be obligated to make repairs under the contract. "The lease agreement does say that they are leasing it as is in a hazardous condition, and then we have no obligation to make any repairs," legal counsel said.
Trustees discussed whether to proceed with roof or window work if the board elected to fund repairs separately. A motion to accept the lease was made during the discussion; the transcript records the motion but does not include a public roll-call in the excerpt provided.
Board members asked staff to note potential repair needs (roof, windows) so the board would have cost estimates if it chose to perform work in addition to approving the lease.
