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Board reviews demolition estimates for Henry R. property; options include demolition or marketing the site
Summary
The board reviewed contractor estimates for asbestos survey and demolition of the Henry R. property ($21,650 for full demolition) and two structures behind Southern Central Middle School ($11,440), and discussed options including demolition, holding the property, or entertaining offers; no final vote recorded.
The Sullivan County Board of Education reviewed contractor cost estimates for demolition and asbestos abatement related to the Henry R. property and structures behind Southern Central Middle School, and discussed next steps for the district’s unused property holdings.
A board member presented a contractor quote that put a full demolition — including an asbestos survey and removal of the house, garage and an adjacent building — at $21,650. The same contractor estimated $11,440 to survey and demolish two structures behind Southern Central Middle School; the board heard that those tasks could be contracted separately or combined.
Board members discussed three options: take no action and retain the property, accept the demolition proposal, or place the property on the market and entertain offers. One board member said she would be willing to consider including the Henry R. property in demolition work; another member emphasized the need to remove hazards if the board intends to retain the parcel.
A motion was made during discussion but the transcript does not capture full motion text or a vote. Board members asked staff to clarify whether to proceed with Southern Central work separate from the Henry R. property and noted that pricing and sequencing would be affected if items were grouped.
The board did not record a final vote on demolition in the transcript. Any procurement or disposal actions would require follow‑up board approval and, where applicable, compliance with district procurement rules and environmental regulations.
