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Commission approves purchase of 13.51-acre parcel after discussion about scales and shared use
Summary
Commission discussed buying 13.51 acres; seller reportedly agreed to sell at $12,000 per acre and staff discussed moving a weigh scale (estimated cost ~$35,000). The motion on the purchase recorded $197,112 and passed by voice vote; Commissioners Killian, Chug and Miles were recorded saying 'Aye.'
County staff told commissioners the seller had agreed to sell a 13.51-acre parcel, and staff discussed relocating a weigh scale currently in use. An unidentified staff speaker said the seller "she's agreed to sell it to us 12,000 an acre." County staff also discussed the possibility of Brandon (a local operator) keeping and operating the scale, and estimated a relocation cost for a scale at roughly $35,000.
The commission moved to purchase the property; the motion as recorded in the minutes stated a purchase amount of $197,112. Commissioners present voiced approval: "Commissioner Killian? Aye." "Commissioner Chug? Aye." "Commissioner Miles? Aye." The chair announced the motion passed.
Why it matters: County ownership of the parcel and an on-site scale were framed as both operationally useful (public weigh station options for the area) and administratively efficient if coordinated with enforcement and local users.
How it will proceed: Staff referenced moving the county scale or certifying an operator to use it; commissioners agreed staff should follow up on relocation logistics and paperwork. The motion passed as recorded; specific funding source and deed/closing schedule were not specified in the transcript and will be returned in a future report to the commission.
