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Council conditionally approves local RV-park building permit pending attorney review of title dispute
Summary
Council approved an RV-park building permit for an LLC owner by a 75% stakeholder but conditioned the approval on the town attorney confirming no liability after a title search revealed a possible lingering 25% interest dating to 1977 and a third party threatened litigation.
Council reviewed a building-permit application tied to an RV-park property where a recent title search by Stewart Title revealed a potential 25% interest dating to a 1977 probate allocation. Applicant Jim told the council he has title insurance and a lease arrangement with an LLC that holds the park operation, and he said he believes the matter will be resolved by his title company. Council members raised concerns after they were told that Becky (named in the search) threatened to sue if the town signed the permit.
The mayor asked council to consult the town attorney before final signature. After discussion the council voted to approve Jim’s building permit conditioned on the town attorney (Justin Weymouth) reviewing the title issue and confirming that signing would not create town liability. Council recorded a voice vote: all in favor, none opposed. No detailed vote tally by name was recorded in the public transcript.
Council members and staff also discussed flood-plain concerns and a culvert requirement if a septic system fails; P&Z previously recommended conditions related to drainage and flood-plain responsibilities. The council noted the permit would proceed only if the attorney advised the town it posed no legal liability; the council did not waive the possibility of litigation by private parties.
