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Fielding council OKs moving forward on potential city hall land purchase
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Summary
The Fielding Town Council on Feb. 12 approved a resolution to pursue purchase discussions for a parcel intended for a future city hall, directing staff to obtain a survey and gather valuation information before any final offer.
The Fielding Town Council voted unanimously on Feb. 12 to advance a resolution (02-12-26) to pursue purchase discussions for a parcel identified for a future city hall site.
Mayor Chuck Earl said he had spoken with the seller, Tony Hess, and that the parcel will need a land survey before the town can set a purchase price. "They are willing to sell but Council needs to decide what to pay for it," the minutes record. Councilmember Kelly Nokes moved to approve the resolution to proceed with the property purchase discussion; Shane Marsh seconded. The motion passed 5–0 (Chuck Earl, Trevor Earl, Heather Marsh, Shane Marsh, Kelly Nokes recorded as aye).
Council took no final purchase action on Feb. 12; the resolution authorizes next steps such as obtaining a survey and developing a recommendation on price and terms. Mayor Earl and council members discussed the need for additional factual groundwork before presenting any negotiated offer to the council for a formal vote.
The action adds a formal entry to the town's list of future capital planning items but does not commit funds. The minutes do not list an appraised or proposed purchase price, nor do they set a timetable for completion of the survey. Any subsequent motion to purchase would need to return to the council for a recorded vote.