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County declines immediate vote on billboard lease; judge to negotiate with Lamar Advantage
Summary
A billboard on county-owned property near Jackson Street was the subject of a proposed lease with Lamar Advantage Outdoor Co. The court declined to execute the contract and directed Lamar to negotiate lease terms with the county judge.
A billboard located on county-owned property near Jackson Street has become the subject of a proposed lease with Lamar Advantage Outdoor Company. Commissioners described a multiyear history in which the sign's location and revenue stream were unclear until a survey confirmed the signpost sits on county property.
Commissioners discussed possible lease terms and a draft motion proposing a minimum annual payment that would escalate over the lease term. One commissioner said he initially proposed $2,000 per year with $200 annual increases but then withdrew the motion; the court declined to approve the presented contract and directed Lamar to contact the county judge's office to negotiate lease terms. The judge will lead negotiations and bring a negotiated proposal back to the court.
No lease was approved at the Oct. 14 meeting. Commissioners said they intend to seek more favorable financial terms before considering final approval.
