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Magistrates review request to sell small county parcel near Kevlar Mill; staff to research title and value
Summary
The court reviewed a request from a Mr. Purdue to purchase a county‑owned parcel. Magistrates flagged access, plat and buildability questions and asked staff to obtain surveys, comparable sales and deed/statute analysis before deciding whether to surplus the lot.
Bracken County magistrates discussed a citizen request to buy a county‑owned lot near a local turnaround area informally identified in the meeting materials as near 'Kevlar Mill.' The chair said staff distributed a highlighted map and deed copies and that the parcel may have been reserved as a turnabout or road extension in the original subdivision plat.
Magistrates raised concerns about legal access and whether the lot is buildable: Health Department rules and subdivision regulations were cited as potentially requiring a one‑acre lot for a residence, and several members suggested a surveyor and plat review will be necessary to determine developability. Tax assessment data pulled from the PVA website showed a taxable value of $4,000 for the county lot; magistrates noted nearby lots had sold for a few thousand dollars each in recent years and discussed whether to run an open bidding process or offer adjoining owners the first opportunity.
The court directed staff (Tracy and Beth) to review the deed and statutes, gather sales comparables and acreage information, and return findings at the next meeting so the magistrates can decide whether to surplus the property and, if so, how to advertise or set minimum bids.
Next steps: staff will research plat and deed records, estimate acreage, gather comparable sales from the PVA and return with a recommendation.
