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Committee member moves offer of $200,000 for adjacent lot including irrigation share; motion passes
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Summary
At a Thursday meeting, members debated buying a nearby 1–1.1 acre lot, discussed water‑share complications and comparable sales, and then approved a motion to offer $200,000 that would include one irrigation (canal) share to be delivered at a future date.
At a meeting Thursday, a committee member proposed a $200,000 offer to buy an adjacent 1–1.1 acre lot and the assembly approved the motion.
The discussion centered on property size and water access. The Chair said she had checked comparable sales, noting, “I talked to my sister who sold 1 acre lot with no culinary water for a $125,000,” and referenced a nearby sale that included a water share. Committee members raised that the seller — referred to in discussion as Tony — currently has no culinary water and that his canal shares are in probate. The Chair said the seller had asked for between “$2.35 and $2.50” (as spoken) for an acre, and members debated what the board should offer instead.
Committee member (S2) described a package the group could offer: “We’ll offer you $200,000 including 1 share of the irrigation water,” adding that the irrigation share would be received at a future date. Members noted they would need an easement to bring water to the parcel and would likely have to purchase a culinary water share from Yukon and run a line to connect to the site.
After discussion about timing and budget constraints — several members said the current budget did not include a purchase and that they might need to amend the budget or consult Matt about options — Committee member (S2) stated, “I make that motion.” The Chair called for a vote; recorded verbal responses included an ‘Aye’ and the Chair said the motion passed. Members agreed to have an offer letter drafted and to consult municipal counsel as needed to ensure legal clarity on how to word a purchase that includes future delivery of a canal share.
The meeting also covered related procedural matters: contacting local realtors for appraisals (names mentioned included Lacey Hampton and Randy Smith), the town’s budget schedule with a June meeting, and the need to notify the county if the body plans a tax increase. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed.
Next steps recorded in the meeting: prepare a written offer letter reflecting $200,000 including one irrigation share to be delivered in the future, consult counsel (Jenny Goring was named as the usual counsel), and check appraisal and budget options with staff (referred to as Matt).