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Marlboro County Council unanimously approves sale of former Marlboro Park Hospital and North Cook Development to Patriot Village Housing
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Summary
Marlboro County Council on Aug. 26 approved the third reading of Ordinance No. 872 to sell the former Marlboro Park Hospital and the North Cook Development to Patriot Village Housing after a public hearing in which several citizens voiced opposition and the company presented plans via video.
Marlboro County Council voted unanimously Aug. 26 to approve the third reading of Ordinance No. 872, authorizing the sale of the former Marlboro Park Hospital and the North Cook Development to a prospect identified as Patriot Village Housing.
The ordinance, presented during the public hearing portion of the meeting, drew several members of the public who spoke in opposition to the proposed sale. A representative of the prospect addressed the council by video, outlining the company’s ideas and plans for redeveloping the properties. County Administrator Wilson A. Clyburn spoke briefly about the measure prior to the vote.
Dr. Damien Johnson moved to approve the third reading and Lafeyette Jackson seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous recorded vote. The ordinance names Patriot Village Housing, its successors and assigns, as the prospective buyer; the transcript does not specify sale price, closing conditions, or other financial terms.
The council’s action advances the county’s ability to transfer the two properties under the terms of the ordinance. The meeting record does not show additional conditions or implementation steps discussed in open session.