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Council rejects Maverick Lane right‑of‑way trade after split vote; workshop planned
Summary
Council voted 3–4 to deny a proposal from property owner Jared Hatch to swap a portion of Maverick Lane right‑of‑way for adjacent land; members asked for more analysis and agreed to a workshop.
The Taylor Town Council voted down a proposal March 5 to trade a portion of the Maverick Lane right‑of‑way for adjoining property owned by Jared Hatch, following a split debate over the proposal’s long‑term impacts.
Hatch proposed the swap to improve truck and industrial-park access to Main Street and said he would convey more land than he would receive while reserving a utility easement. Council members asked whether the available land met standards for road access, whether the parcel was suitable for development, and whether giving up the right‑of‑way could limit future options for town growth.
Council Member Jason Brubaker moved to direct staff to facilitate the trade; Kris Neff seconded. The motion failed 3–4. Ayes: Jason Brubaker, Kris Neff, April Williams. Nays: Bill Baldwin, Sherry Cosper Duke, Lynn Dewitt, Shawn Palmer. The council agreed to schedule a workshop to gather more information before reconsidering any land-exchange options.
Next steps: staff will prepare materials for a workshop to review right‑of‑way uses, access standards and long‑term planning implications.
